As part of OIT’s continuous efforts to enhance our community’s virtual meeting experiences, we are excited to announce the recent activation of Zoom’s AI Companion tool at SMU, a tool that offers meeting hosts the ability to generate an AI-generated meeting summary based on the transcript of any meeting scheduled with SMU’s Zoom. This advanced tool is designed to help hosts generate AI-authored summaries of virtual meetings, ensuring that important discussions and decisions are accurately documented and easily accessible. However, OIT is witnessing an increasing use of personal, non-institutional AI summary technologies; we want to remind our community that it is essential that, while at work, we must all adhere to safe practices that respect all participants’ privacy. Here are some key do’s and don’ts to keep in mind. Continue reading Using Generative AI Meeting Summary Technologies at SMU: Some Do’s and Don’ts
Category: Tech Tips
The Hidden Dangers of Web Browser Extensions: What You Need to Know
Web browser extensions have become indispensable tools for enhancing productivity, simplifying tasks, and customizing our online experience. From ad blockers and grammar checkers to password managers and note-taking apps, these small software add-ons offer immense utility. However, as beneficial as they are, web browser extensions also pose significant safety and security risks, which university staff, faculty, and students should be aware of. Continue reading The Hidden Dangers of Web Browser Extensions: What You Need to Know
Teams Tip: Adding Your Box Folders to a Team
While Microsoft Teams has its own access to OneDrive cloud storage, a lot of us have content already stored in our other primary storage solution, Box. It’s easy to bring that content into Teams to share with others! Here’s how. Continue reading Teams Tip: Adding Your Box Folders to a Team
Teams Tip: Using Team Codes
There might come a time where you want to create a new team in Microsoft Teams and want folks to join the team in a live environment like a conference or large meeting. Team codes make this easy! Let’s check it out. Continue reading Teams Tip: Using Team Codes
Spring Skills Sharpener Training Now Available On-Demand
Did you miss one of our Spring Skills Sharpener sessions? Don’t worry! We have several of them available to you now on-demand!
Check out the following recordings at the links below. Continue reading Spring Skills Sharpener Training Now Available On-Demand
