Amplify GenAI
Learn how the University of Montana chose a platform that reflects our commitment to equal access, environmental responsibility, and human-centered learning.
What is Amplify GenAI?
Amplify GenAI is an MIT-licensed, open-source generative AI platform built by Vanderbilt University specifically for educational institutions. The University of Montana provides this cutting-edge platform through UM-managed infrastructure, delivering secure, responsible AI access to our entire campus community. Built by university researchers who understand education, Amplify enables institutions to provide AI access with complete control over data and costs. The platform includes features like custom AI assistants, multi-provider model access in one interface, and educational tools designed specifically for learning environments.
Want to Learn More About the Platform?
Explore the official Amplify GenAI website to learn about the broader mission, technical architecture, and community behind this innovative educational platform.
Visit AmplifyGenAI.orgWhy UM Chose Amplify
UM selected Amplify GenAI to tackle real challenges our community faces with AI access and ensure everyone can benefit from these tools. More than just a platform, Amplify GenAI reflects UM's commitment to world-class educational technology while safeguarding our data privacy, controlling costs, and preserving academic freedom.
Closes the AI Divide
Equal Access for Everyone
Commercial AI services cost $20-200+ per person per month, creating barriers for students and faculty. UM provides free access for everyone in our community—including online students and those in rural and indigenous communities—because your financial situation shouldn't determine your access to cutting-edge tools.
Reliable & UM-Managed
Professional Infrastructure
Hosted on UM's managed AWS infrastructure. This provides 24/7 reliability, professional security, and scale to serve the entire UM community, while UM IT maintains full control over policies and governance.
Privacy Protected
Your Data, Not Their Profit
Unlike commercial AI companies that mine your data to train their models and sell to advertisers, your conversations with Amplify aren't used to train AI models or sold to third parties. Your data stays within UM systems.
Always Free
No Cost Barriers
No subscription fees, usage limits, or premium tiers. The open-source platform means no vendor can price us out, ensuring sustainable access for the entire UM community. Everyone gets the same features and capabilities.
Coming Soon: Carbon Footprint Transparency
UM community expressed concerns about the environmental impact from AI. To that end, UM IT is developing a real-time carbon footprint tracker using AWS's carbon monitoring tools, so our campus community can see the environmental impact of our AI usage and make informed decisions.
Multiple AI Models in One Platform
Access leading AI models from different providers, each optimized for different types of tasks, all through one secure, consistent interface.
Just Added to Amplify
Claude Sonnet 4
Anthropic
Released May 22, 2025
Complex research and analysis
Featured Models
Claude Sonnet 4
Anthropic
Released May 22, 2025
Complex research and analysis
Claude Sonnet 3.5 V2
Anthropic
Released Oct 22, 2024
Academic writing and research
GPT-4o
OpenAI
Released May 13, 2024
Creative projects and brainstorming
Llama 3.1
Meta
Released Jul 23, 2024
Experimental and research use
View All Available Models (11)
Flagship Models
Our most advanced and recommended models
Claude Sonnet 4
Anthropic
Released May 22, 2025
Complex research and analysis
Claude Sonnet 3.5 V2
Anthropic
Released Oct 22, 2024
Academic writing and research
GPT-4o
OpenAI
Released May 13, 2024
Creative projects and brainstorming
Premium Models
High-capability models for demanding tasks
Claude 3 Opus
Anthropic
Released Mar 4, 2024
Most demanding academic tasks
Standard Models
Reliable models for everyday use
Claude Sonnet 3.5
Anthropic
Released Jun 20, 2024
Academic writing and research
GPT-3.5 Turbo
OpenAI
Released Mar 1, 2023
Quick tasks and general assistance
Mistral Large
Mistral AI
Released Feb 26, 2024
International research and coding
Open Source
Community-driven models for research and experimentation
Llama 3.1
Meta
Released Jul 23, 2024
Experimental and research use
Llama 3.2
Meta
Released Sep 25, 2024
Multimodal research and experimentation
Mixtral 8×7B
Mistral AI
Released Dec 11, 2023
Balanced performance and efficiency
Lightweight Models
Fast, efficient models for quick tasks
Mistral 7B
Mistral AI
Released Sep 27, 2023
Lightweight tasks and experimentation
More Models Coming Soon
We're continuously evaluating and adding new AI models to ensure UM has access to the best tools for teaching, learning, and research.
Ready to Get Started?
Join the UM community in exploring responsible AI innovation. Access is free, immediate, and designed with your academic success in mind.
Access the Platform
Visit chat.umontana.ai and log in with your NetID credentials.
Choose Your Model
Select from Claude, GPT-4o, Llama, or other available models.
Start Creating
Begin your AI-assisted learning, research, or creative projects.
Need Help Getting Started?
Our team is here to support your AI learning journey every step of the way.