BearGPT changes the way you access information and resources at UC Berkeley. Whether you're looking for quick answers, tailored advice, or help navigating UC Berkeley's vast resources, BearGPT is your go-to platform.
What is BearGPT?
BearGPT is UC Berkeley’s AI platform, hosted securely at the UC San Diego Supercomputer Center. Designed specifically for our campus community, BearGPT leverages the latest AI technology to provide fast, accurate, and personalized support.
Why use BearGPT?
- Fast and Reliable: Get instant answers to your questions, 24/7.
- UCB-Specific: BearGPT is trained on UC Berkeley’s unique resources and policies, ensuring accurate and relevant responses.
- Secure and Private: Hosted on UC infrastructure, your data stays safe and secure.
What Can You Do with BearGPT?
Unique AI Assistants are custom-built upon the BearGPT platform and are continually refined to ensure that they offer the best and most appropriate responses to our campus community.
The assistants you'll probably use most often are:
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UC Berkeley Assistant: Designed to provide information and support related to UC Berkeley's policies, procedures, and campus life
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General AI Assistant: Focused on supporting users with writing, editing, and generating content (not UCB-specific).
Tips for Getting The Best Results
Choose the Right Assistant
Select an assistant tailored to your task: Berkeley, HR Policy, or Expertise Finder for information needs; General AI Assistant for content creation and editing.
Be Specific
Ask precise questions with relevant context to receive more accurate and helpful responses. Review the Prompting Best Practices guide for how to craft effective prompts.
Start Fresh for New Topics
Begin a new chat when switching to a different subject - this helps BearGPT focus on your current question without carrying over context from previous conversations.
Verify Sources
Always review the source links provided in responses for additional context and to confirm information directly.
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