From: Susan McCahan, Associate Vice-President and Vice-Provost, Digital Strategies
Date: August 15, 2025
Re: AI Updates for Fall 2025

In preparation for fall 2025, a number of initiatives are underway to support a thoughtful approach to Artificial Intelligence in line with the AI Task Force recommendations.  

Please share with faculty and staff in your division.  

1. GenAI literacy modules 

Customizable learning modules are available to help your students build their foundational literacy in generative AI.  

Faculty and staff seeking guidance on AI may also be interested in: 

• Generative Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom: FAQs  

• Teaching with Generative AI at U of T  

• Generative AI tools and Copyright Considerations 

• Additional information on vetted tools, training and guidelines at ai.utoronto.ca 

Upcoming AI-related events: 

• Tune into Teaching: Top Things to Know about Teaching and Generative AI at U of T (August 26) 

• See the August 2025 teaching and learning events calendar for more 

2. Anthropic’s Claude for Education licenses: team project expressions of interest 

Faculty, staff, and librarian teams are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)  for access to Anthropic’s Claude for Education licenses to support projects in teaching, learning, student support, administrative tasks and operations. More information is available on the EOI form.  

Submission Deadline: September 12, 2025 

Faculty and staff seeking vetted AI tools may also be interested in: 

• Secure OpenAI ChatGPT Edu licenses available for purchase from the Licensed Software Office 

• Piloting Cogniti as part of the Virtual Tutors initiative through the Centre for Teaching Support and Innovation 

3. For updates on AI and emerging trends, faculty and staff can sign up for the monthly AI Roundup. 

We look forward to sharing more updates on the implementation of the AI Task Force recommendations in September. For questions, please contact avpvp.digitalstrategies@utoronto.ca.