Artificial Intelligence at BYUI

Fall 2026 AI Expo

Wednesday, October 7th, 2026, 1-5 pm
Taylor Building

Come to the Fall 2026 Artificial Intelligence Expo to explore how AI is changing teaching and learning, assessment, students’ future professional lives, and the work of faculty, staff, and administrators. Attend the keynote presentation given by Jared Spataro, Microsoft’s Chief Marketing Officer for AI at Work.

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Shaping the Future of Learning

At BYU-Idaho, we are strategically integrating Artificial Intelligence to enhance academic excellence and prepare our students for an evolving world. Our focus is on three core priorities that empower both students and faculty in the age of AI.

Advance Knowledge & Enhance Learning

Build AI literacy to strengthen learning, teaching, and working across campus.

Develop Workforce Readiness

Prepare graduates to succeed with practical AI skills needed for the future of work.

Facilitate Student Support & Advising

Expand personalized support through AI-powered guidance and resources.

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BYUI Authorized AI Tools

BYU-Idaho provides access to specific authorized AI tools. Each tool is approved for use with specific data classification levels.

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Protecting Your Data

Using AI responsibly starts with understanding how your data is handled. These resources cover BYU-Idaho's data classification standards, privacy guidelines, and copyright considerations for AI-generated content.

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Protecting Your Data

Using AI Responsibly

Most AI ideas start with you — and that's by design. Create inside approved AI tools. When your solution grows, IT partners with you to take it further.

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AI Across Campus

AI Updates

August 17, 2026 01:30 PM

Updates to CES ChatGPT Access and Usage

BYU-Idaho shares important update from the Church Educational System regarding enterprise ChatGPT access for CES employees.

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Inspired Education

July 16, 2026 10:28 AM

Why Computer Science Students Spend Two Semesters Learning to Code Before Using AI

Artificial intelligence is changing the workplace, but at BYU-Idaho, students are learning that their greatest advantage isn’t AI. It’s knowing how to use it well. As employers increasingly integrate AI into the workplace, BYU-Idaho’s Computer Science and Engineering Department is helping students build strong technical foundations while learning to use AI as a powerful tool rather than a replacement for human skill.

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Inspired Education

July 16, 2026 09:41 AM

Using AI to Make Academic Advising More Personal

When students meet with Career and Academic Advisor Amy Staiger, they may notice something unexpected: artificial intelligence is part of the conversation. For Staiger, using AI means spending less time searching for information and more time listening to students.

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Prophetic Guidance for the Age of AI

As a CES institution, BYU-Idaho seeks not only to provide practical guidance on the responsible use of AI tools but also to anchor that guidance in prophetic counsel.

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BYU Speeches

Becoming BYU in an Age of Artificial Intelligence

Elder Gerrit W. Gong
August 26, 2026

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Video Address

How Can We Discern between Truth and Deception in Today's World of Technology?

Elder D. Todd Christofferson
July 12, 2026

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INTERNATIONAL DIALOGUE OF CIVILIZATIONS AND TOLERANCE CONFERENCE

Using Technology to Support Strong Families

Elder David A. Bednar
June 8, 2026

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AI Resource Library

The AI Resource Library for BYU-Idaho students and employees includes training on artificial intelligence, the use of authorized AI tools, prompt engineering, and practical resources.

AI Resource Library