At the University of Saskatchewan, any AI tools intended for official academic, research, or administrative use must go through a formal technology assessment and be approved to ensure they meet our security, privacy, and ethical standards. Visit USask's current list of Approved AI tools for Teaching and Learning to see if the tools you use are there.

However, for the purposes of this learning module, we are inviting you to explore a few GenAI tools that do not require a registration or login. These tools are suggested for you to investigate, allowing you to safely get familiar with different types of GenAI applications, experiment with their features, and better understand the wide range of possibilities — and limitations — that AI tools offer.

Before you begin, remember to avoid submitting content that is not your own into any AI tool that uses the content for training purposes or to improve performance. You may want to refresh your understanding about atificial intelligence tools and submitting content [USask login required] before you begin.

Perplexity

Try it out: Perplexity is like a next-generation search tool — it uses AI to find and summarize answers from across the web. Type in a question and see how it pulls real sources to explain topics clearly and quickly. A great way to explore how GenAI can combine search and synthesis!

Goblin Tools

Try it out: Goblin Tools is a collection of small, clever AI tools all in one place. It includes Magic ToDo (break down tasks), Formalizer (adjust tone), Judge (check emotional tone), Professor (explain things simply), Consultant (brainstorm ideas), Estimator (guess how long tasks will take), Compiler (organize lists), and Chef (suggest recipes). It's especially helpful if you want to see how GenAI can assist with organization, productivity, and communication tasks.

Wolfram Alpha

Try it out: Wolfram Alpha is an AI-powered "computational knowledge engine." It excels at solving math problems, analyzing data, creating graphs, and answering technical or factual questions. See how it differs from a regular search engine by calculating real answers, not just linking to websites.

Sapling AI Utilities

Try it out: Sapling AI offers a set of quick, no-login utilities like grammar checking, email writing, and response drafting. Try it out to see how GenAI can help sharpen professional communication and improve writing clarity without overcomplicating the process.

Magic Studio AI Art Generator

Try it out: Magic Studio AI Art Generator offers you a way to create art from words. Just type in your description and create AI art.