Use of Generative AI Tools @UOWCHK - University of Wollongong

Welcome to our website dedicated to helping freshmen adopt generative AI! Our goal is to provide you with the knowledge, resources, and tools you need to get started with this exciting field.

Generative AI is a rapidly growing area of artificial intelligence that focuses on creating new content, such as images, text, and music, using machine learning algorithms. It has the potential to revolutionize many industries, from art and entertainment to healthcare and transportation.

On our website, you’ll find an overview of what generative AI is and its applications, a guide for getting started, tips and tricks for prompt engineering, a collection of learning resources, and a showcase of tools and software that can be used for working with generative AI.

We hope that our website will be a valuable resource for you as you begin your journey with generative AI. If you have any questions or feedback, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re here to help!

1. Some tools can help Learning
2. How to use them effectively using Prompt Engineering:
3. What are the best practices and Tips for using these Tools:
4. Ethics and Responsibility in Generative AI

Generative AI Tools: Focus on text/code generation with context awareness

Tool Name	Website	Key Features	Official Documentation
ChatGPT (OpenAI)	https://chat.openai.com/	Conversational AI, code generation, multi-language support, plugin integrations	https://platform.openai.com/docs/ (API-focused, general docs in Help Center: https://help.openai.com/)
Claude (Anthropic)	https://claude.ai/	100K+ context window, document analysis, constitutional AI for safety	https://docs.anthropic.com/claude/docs (requires login for full access)
DeepSeek	https://deepseek.com/	128K context, free access, file upload support (PDF/Word/Excel)	https://platform.deepseek.com/docs/ (API-focused)
Gemini (Google)	https://gemini.google.com/	Multimodal (text+image), Google ecosystem integration, real-time web search	https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs (API-focused, limited public docs for Gemini app)
Groq	https://groq.com/	Ultra-fast LLM responses (LPU inference engine), API access	https://console.groq.com/docs/ (API and usage guides)
Hugging Face Chat	https://huggingface.co/chat	Open-source models, community-driven AI, customizable assistants	https://huggingface.co/docs (covers models, APIs, and tools)
Mistral AI	https://mistral.ai/	Open-weight models, efficient multilingual processing	https://docs.mistral.ai/ (covers models, APIs, and deployment)
Monica	https://monica.im/	All-in-one AI assistant (chat, writing, translation)	Official Support Page: https://support.microsoft.com/copilot Enterprise Admin Guide: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot/
Perplexity AI	https://www.perplexity.ai/	Cited answers with sources, real-time web search, topic discovery	https://docs.perplexity.ai/ (API and general usage)
Poe	https://poe.com/	Aggregates multiple AI models (GPT-4, Claude, etc.), bot creation	Not explicitly listed (Help Center: https://help.poe.com/)
YouChat	https://you.com/	Web-connected responses, citation generation, multimodal search	Not explicitly listed (Help Center: https://you.com/help)
土豆AI	https://www.aitodo.cc/	Chinese-focused AI assistant optimized for Mandarin/Cantonese, Multi-document processing and Data extraction & analysis from uploaded files	Help Centre

Paraphrasing Tools: Rewriting modes and language enhancement

Tool Name	Website	Key Features	Official Documentation
Ahrefs Paraphrasing Tool	https://ahrefs.com/paraphrasing-tool	SEO-focused rewrites, keyword preservation	https://ahrefs.com/writing-tools/paraphrasing (usage guide, part of Ahrefs docs)
Chimp Rewriter	https://www.chimprewriter.com/	Batch processing, API access, spintax generation	https://www.chimprewriter.com/documentation/ (user guides and API)
Duplichecker	https://www.duplichecker.com/paraphrasing-tool.php	Free tool with word limit, grammar check integration	Not explicitly listed (FAQ on website)
Paraphrase Online	https://www.paraphrase-online.com/	Simple interface, no login required, quick results	Not explicitly listed (basic instructions on website)
Paraphraser.io	https://www.paraphraser.io/	Multiple modes (fluency/creative/shorten), AI synonym suggestions	Not explicitly listed (usage guides on blog: https://www.paraphraser.io/blog)
Prepostseo	https://www.prepostseo.com/paraphrasing-tool	Free tier, multilingual support, plagiarism checker integration	Not explicitly listed (tool guides on website)
QuillBot	https://quillbot.com/	Synonym slider, grammar checker, summarizer, plagiarism detector	https://help.quillbot.com/ (Help Center, no formal docs)
Reword	https://reword.com/	Context-aware rephrasing, team collaboration features	Not explicitly listed (Help Center: https://reword.com/help)
Spinbot	https://spinbot.com/	Free paraphrasing, bulk text processing, basic grammar checks	Not explicitly listed (basic FAQ on website)
Wordtune	https://www.wordtune.com/	Sentence rewriting, tone adjustment (formal/casual), Chrome extension	https://support.wordtune.com/ (Help Center, guides for usage)

Proofreading & Plagiarism Tools: Grammar/style checks + plagiarism detection

Tool Name	Website	Key Features	Official Documentation
Copyscape	https://www.copyscape.com/	Web content duplication detection, batch searches	https://www.copyscape.com/faq.php (FAQ, basic guides)
Grammarly	https://www.grammarly.com/	Real-time grammar/spelling checks, tone detection, plagiarism detector (premium)	https://support.grammarly.com/ (Help Center, extensive guides)
LanguageTool	https://languagetool.org/	Open-source, supports 30+ languages, browser/office extensions	https://dev.languagetool.org/ (technical docs, user guides on website)
PaperRater	https://www.paperrater.com/	Free grammar check, vocabulary suggestions, automated scoring	Not explicitly listed (FAQ on website)
PlagScan	https://www.plagscan.com/	Cloud-based, team collaboration tools, API for developers	https://www.plagscan.com/support (Help Center, API docs)
ProWritingAid	https://prowritingaid.com/	In-depth style/readability reports, integration with Scrivener/Word	https://prowritingaid.com/help (Help Center, detailed guides)
Quetext	https://www.quetext.com/	DeepSearch™ algorithm, color-coded plagiarism highlights	https://www.quetext.com/help (Help Center, usage guides)
Scribbr	https://www.scribbr.com/	Academic proofreading, plagiarism checker with citation support	https://www.scribbr.com/knowledge-base/ (guides, no formal docs)
Turnitin	https://www.turnitin.com/	Academic plagiarism detection, similarity reports, LMS integration	https://help.turnitin.com/ (user guides, admin manuals)
WhiteSmoke	https://www.whitesmoke.com/	Multilingual proofreading, document templates	Not explicitly listed (basic guides on website)

Video & Graphics Generation Tools: AI-assisted creation and editing capabilities

Tool Name	Website	Key Features	Official Documentation
Adobe Firefly	https://www.adobe.com/sensei/generative-ai/firefly.html	Photoshop-integrated AI, text-to-vector, generative fill	https://helpx.adobe.com/firefly/using/overview.html (user guides, tutorials)
Canva AI	https://www.canva.com/ai-tools/	Magic Design (template generation), text-to-image, background remover	https://www.canva.com/help/ (Help Center, AI tools covered)
DALL·E (OpenAI)	https://openai.com/dall-e	Text-to-image with editing capabilities, outpainting	https://platform.openai.com/docs/guides/images (API-focused, part of OpenAI docs)
Descript	https://www.descript.com/	AI voice cloning, podcast/video editing via transcript	https://www.descript.com/help (Help Center, detailed guides)
HeyGen	https://www.heygen.com/	Avatar video creation, voice cloning, lip-sync automation	https://docs.heygen.com/ (API and usage guides)
Ideogram	https://ideogram.ai/	Text-to-image with reliable typography generation	Not explicitly listed (basic guides on website, blog: https://ideogram.ai/blog)
Invideo AI	https://invideo.io/ai/	Text-to-video with stock footage, auto-subtitles	https://support.invideo.io/ (Help Center, tool guides)
Kaiber	https://kaiber.ai/	Music video generation, style transfer for videos	Not explicitly listed (Help Center: https://kaiber.ai/help)
Leonardo.AI	https://leonardo.ai/	Fine-tuned models for game assets, texture generation	https://docs.leonardo.ai/ (API and usage guides)
Luma AI	https://lumalabs.ai/	3D model generation from images, NeRF rendering	https://docs.lumalabs.ai/ (API and tool guides)
MidJourney	https://www.midjourney.com/	Discord-based AI art generation, high-resolution stylized images	https://docs.midjourney.com/ (comprehensive usage guides)
Pika Labs	https://pika.art/	Text-to-video and image-to-video, 3D animation styles	https://pika.art/docs (basic guides, community-driven)
Runway ML	https://runwayml.com/	Video editing with AI (green screen, motion tracking), Gen-2 video generation	https://docs.runwayml.com/ (API and tool guides)
Stable Diffusion	https://stablediffusionweb.com/	Open-source image generation, custom model fine-tuning	https://huggingface.co/docs/diffusers (via Hugging Face, technical docs)
Synthesia	https://www.synthesia.io/	AI avatars with 140+ languages, video templates	https://help.synthesia.io/ (Help Center, detailed guides)

Analytic Tools: For Data Analysis and Prediction

Tool Name	Official Website	Key Features	Documentation
Databricks	https://www.databricks.com/	Unified analytics, LLM integration	https://docs.databricks.com/ (covers AI, ML, LLMOps, and platform features)
Google Vertex AI	https://cloud.google.com/vertex-ai	Custom ML pipelines, AutoML, BigQuery integration	https://cloud.google.com/vertex-ai/docs (comprehensive guides for ML workflows, APIs, and integrations)
IBM Watsonx	https://www.ibm.com/watsonx	NLP, predictive modeling, automated data labeling	https://dataplatform.cloud.ibm.com/docs/content/wsj/analyze-data/fm-overview.html (Watsonx.ai and foundation models); https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/watsonx (general platform docs)
KNIME	https://www.knime.com/	Open-source, modular workflows	https://docs.knime.com/ (detailed guides for workflows, extensions, and APIs)
RapidMiner	https://rapidminer.com/	No-code ML, data preprocessing	https://docs.rapidminer.com/ (user guides, tutorials, and API docs)
SAS Viya	https://www.sas.com/en_us/software/viya.html	Advanced statistical modeling, cloud-native	https://documentation.sas.com/?cdcId=viyacdc (comprehensive user guides and admin docs)
Tableau + AI	https://www.tableau.com/products/ai-analytics	Natural language queries, Explainable AI	https://help.tableau.com/current/pro/desktop/en-us/ai_analytics.htm (AI analytics features); https://help.tableau.com/ (general Help Center)

Notes:

Official Documentation:
All links provided direct users to the most current and relevant documentation available as of April 2025. For tools that do not maintain standalone documentation pages, we have included links to their Help Center, FAQ sections, or official blogs as alternative reference sources.
Missing Documentation:
Several tools including Spinbot, Paraphrase Online, and Kaiber, currently lack formal documentation. These platforms typically offer only basic instructions or simplified FAQs on their official websites, which may limit detailed technical guidance.

A section dedicated to the art of prompt engineering, with tips, tricks, and best practices for creating effective prompts for generative AI models.

Videos:

Prompt Engineering Overview: This video by Elvis Saravia gives an overview of prompt engineering and covers the latest techniques, tools, and applications.
Prompt Engineering 101 - Crash Course & Tips: This video by AssemblyAI is a beginner crash course on prompt engineering and provides tips for getting the best results when working with Large Language Models.
Introduction to Prompt Engineering: This video by ChatGPT Tutorials is an introduction to Prompt Engineering and shows how to create your first automated workflow.

Articles:

AI Prompt Engineering Isn’t the Future: This article by Harvard Business Review discusses the future of prompt engineering and its potential impact on the generative AI world.
Prompt Engineering with ChatGPT: A Guide for Academic Writers: This article by SpringerLink highlights the significance of prompt engineering for academic writers and researchers and discusses the concepts, techniques, and pitfalls of writing prompts.
Introduction to Prompt Engineering: Key Concepts & Use Cases: This article by MLQ.ai discusses key concepts and use cases of prompt engineering.

MOOCs:

Complete Prompt Engineering Course | No Coding Experience: This course by PromptEngineering.org provides a strong understanding of the core concepts and methodologies of prompt engineering that are applicable to any Large Language Model (LLM).
Prompt Engineering+: Master Speaking To AI (2023): This course by Udemy explores advanced concepts such as one-shot, few-shot, and zero-shot learning and their applications in prompt engineering.
Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT: This course by Coursera teaches how to apply prompt engineering to effectively work with large language models like ChatGPT and how to use prompt patterns to tap into their powerful capabilities.

A section featuring tools and software that can be used for working with generative AI, including links to download or access them.

Forbes has a list of free tools that use generative AI to increase student productivity:

Generative AI Tools

Microsoft Bing
POE https://poe.com/
Perplexity https://www.perplexity.ai/
Google Bard https://bard.google.com/

Paraphrasing Tools

Grammarly https://app.grammarly.com/
Quillbot https://quillbot.com/

Proofreading and Plagiarism Tool

Scribbr https://www.scribbr.com/

Video and Graphics Generation Tool

Lumen 5 https://lumen5.com/
Microsoft Designer https://designer.microsoft.com/
Adobe Generative AI for creatives: https://www.adobe.com/sensei/generative-ai/firefly.html

A Collection of AI Tools

Future Tools https://www.futuretools.io/
Futurepedia - Find The Best AI Tools & Software https://www.futurepedia.io/

This title encompasses the topics of ethics and responsibility in the use of generative AI, including issues such as plagiarism and the responsible use of this technology.

Here are some online resources that you can use to learn more about ethics and responsibility in generative AI:

Videos:

Responsible Innovation in the Age of Generative AI: This video by Adobe discusses the importance of responsible innovation in the age of generative AI and the need for transparency, trust, and respect for creators’ choice and control.

Articles:

Managing the Risks of Generative AI: This article by Harvard Business Review discusses the risks associated with generative AI and the need for organizations to prioritize responsible use.

MOOCs:

Ethics of Artificial Intelligence: This course by Coursera covers the ethical and social impacts and implications of AI, including critical skills for analyzing AI in different domains of life.
Data Ethics, AI and Responsible Innovation: This course by edX covers relevant concepts such as ethics, responsibility, digital rights, data governance, human-data interaction, and responsible research and innovation.