A new lineup of November workshops gives Clemson students, faculty and staff opportunities to sharpen their AI skills, evaluate AI-generated information, get help with everyday questions and explore tools including ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot. Sessions also include guidance for moving custom GPTs to ChatGPT plugins as OpenAI prepares to retire the tools in December.
OpenAI trainings
- Clemson AI Tools: Moving from Custom GPTs to ChatGPT Plugins
OpenAI is set to retire custom GPTs on December 11, 2026. If you’ve built custom GPTs in ChatGPT Edu, register for either session to learn how to move them to ChatGPT plugins. The virtual session will be offered on two dates:- Tuesday, November 17, noon to 1 p.m. (Zoom)
- Thursday, November 19, noon to 1 p.m. (Zoom)
Virtual AI Office Hours
- AI Office Hours
Friday, November 13, 1 to 2 p.m. (Zoom)
Drop in virtually to ask practical questions about AI tools, use cases and challenges and get guidance from Clemson AI experts.
Libraries
- Making Sense of AI: Can I Trust This Answer?
Thursday, November 12, 11 to 11:30 a.m. (Zoom)
Practice a quick process for identifying claims that need checking, tracing sources, and deciding when an answer is useful enough for your purpose. - Making Sense of AI: Where Did That Answer Come From?
Tuesday, November 17, 11 to 11:30 a.m. (Zoom)
Explore what happens when an AI tool works from a library collection, searches the web, or uses a document you provide. - Making Sense of AI: Are These Citations Real?
Wednesday, November 18, 11 to 11:30 a.m. (Zoom)
Practice checking whether a cited source exists, whether you can locate it, and whether it actually supports the statement attached to it. - AI Literacy: A Workshop For Students, By Students
Wednesday, November 18 (In-person)
Using AI to study, brainstorm, or find information? Grab a slice of pizza and join Clemson Libraries for a conversation about how to use AI thoughtfully and make it work for you! The session will be offered at two times:- Wednesday, November 18, Noon (416 Cooper Library)
- Wednesday, November 18, 6 p.m. (309 Cooper Library)
Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business
- Copilot 101 Workshop for Faculty and Staff – Hosted by Microsoft
Monday, November 16, Noon to 1:30 p.m. (Teams)
Designed for faculty and staff, this interactive online workshop will combine practical demonstrations, helpful tips and opportunities for discussion on how to integrate AI for teaching, research, student support and everyday work.
