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askUZH meets presAIdent
In diesem Video spricht die digitale Version des Rektors über Künstliche Intelligenz an der Universität Zürich und stellt askUZH als KI-Chatbot für Fragen rund um Studium und Universitätsalltag vor.
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askUZH now available to students at VSF and TRF
Zum Semesterstart: askUZH ist jetzt auch für Studierende der Vetsuisse-Fakultät (VSF) sowie der Theologischen Fakultät und der Religionswissenschaft (TRF) verfügbar.
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Pilot Project: AI Teaching Assistant
In the autumn semester of 2026, the University of Zurich will launch the pilot phase of the AI Teaching Assistant as part of its Digitalization Strategy. The AI Teaching Assistant will be able to access course materials in OLAT and support students' independent learning by answering questions based on course content and explaining concepts.
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AI Buddy evolves into askUZH: Expanding AI support across the University
AI Buddy is evolving into askUZH, a university-wide platform for AI-powered support at the University of Zurich. It brings together different AI applications on a shared platform and will gradually expand support for students, lecturers and staff. Beyond administrative questions, askUZH will increasingly support teaching, learning and access to university-wide services.
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OEC AI Buddy 2.0 is online
Now supporting the full WWF Faculty: Banking & Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Informatics for Bachelor & Master. Ask AI Buddy about study regulations, course search, exams, deadlines, and UZH services.
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Get to know Vinzent Schatzmann
His little blue octopus won over the UZH students in the design competition and is now the new face of the AI Buddy. Get to know Vinzent Schatzmann and the idea behind his design in a short video!
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We have our winners!
1124 UZH students voted for their favourite AI Buddy avatar from October 8 to 30 and we now have our three winners! Congratulations and thank you to all participants!
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Vote for your favourite AI buddy avatar!
It is time for all UZH students to vote for their favourite AI Buddy avatar! 32 UZH students submitted their ideas in the past weeks and now the avatars have about 3 weeks to win the hearts of all UZH students!
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What happened at the AI+X Summit 2025?
On October 2, the AI Buddy team attended the AI+X summit in Zurich along with our colleagues from the UZH.ai. This was a great opportunity to connect with all researchers, students, and companies working or interested in AI in the Zurich region and beyond. Watch our video to get an idea of what happened at the summit!
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Start of DSI PhD Module on AI Buddy!
This fall semester, creative minds at DSI take on the challenge of building a responsible AI Buddy.
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Join our avatar design contest!
Do you want to contribute to the design of the AI buddy, the AI assistant that will assist UZH students? Join our avatar design contest!