Most commercial, browser-based generative AI tools have usage or licensing restrictions that prevent users from exploring their full potential. All members of the Weizenbaum Institute now have access to a new chatbot providing unrestricted use of generative AI, thanks to an institution in Göttingen that locally hosts a range of large language models under the name ChatAI. The platform is essentially like ChatGPT, but it is hosted in Germany, and can be used free of charge without licensing costs. It also includes other useful tools, such as ImageAI, which generates images from text prompts, and VoiceAI, which can interpret human speech.
To get started, simply visit the Academic Cloud website and click on Login in the top right corner. On the login page, choose Federated Login on the right-hand side, then select Weizenbaum Institute from the list of institutions. From there, you can log in using your WI account credentials and follow the on-screen instructions.
After logging in, open the ChatAI tool in the list of services. Within ChatAI, the model selector at the top center of the interface allows you to choose from different language models depending on your needs. Click the ChatAI logo in the top left corner to easily switch between different tools to generate text, images, or work with audio input. With unlimited access to these tools, you can find efficient new ways to enhance your research and creative projects.