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UNC-Chapel Hill University Libraries Launches AI Studio, PromptLab
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s University Libraries recently hosted a
grand opening for the new Library AI Studio, a space designed to support exploration,
learning and creative use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools for the Carolina community. The
studio provides students, faculty, and staff with hands-on opportunities to experiment with
emerging technologies while fostering thoughtful dialogue about the role of AI in research,
teaching, and public service. The
library also introduced PromptLab,
a free platform designed for the
Carolina community to access and
explore top Generative AI models
like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude,
and more. PromptLab provides
a secure environment for