Amplify GenAI
Discover how the University of Montana is pioneering sustainable AI education with an open-source platform designed specifically for higher education.
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 hosts this cutting-edge platform on our sustainable infrastructure, providing secure, responsible AI access to our entire campus community.
Open Source Platform
Community-Driven Innovation
Built by Vanderbilt University and released under the MIT license, Amplify GenAI is developed by a team of researchers and engineers committed to democratizing AI access in higher education. The platform started with the excellent Chatbot-UI foundation and evolved into a comprehensive enterprise AI solution.
Educational Design
Built for Learning
Built specifically for educational environments with advanced enterprise security and AI capabilities that surpass many commercial options. The platform enables institutions to provide cutting-edge AI access while maintaining complete control over data and costs.
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.orgUM's Sustainable Implementation
While Amplify GenAI provides the platform foundation, UM's implementation sets us apart through our commitment to environmental sustainability and local infrastructure management.
Green AI Computing
Environmental Leadership in AI
Outside Air Cooling
Leveraging Montana's natural climate to reduce energy consumption for server cooling systems.
Heat Recovery
Recycling waste heat from AI computing to warm other campus buildings during Montana winters.
Smart Throttling
Intelligent resource management that automatically reduces power consumption during idle periods.
Local Processing
On-campus hosting eliminates network transmission energy costs and reduces latency.
Enhanced Privacy
Your data never leaves UM's infrastructure. No third-party training, no external data sharing, complete institutional control.
- FERPA compliant by design
- Local data processing only
- No cloud vendor dependencies
- Full audit trail capability
Campus Integration
Seamlessly integrated with UM's existing IT infrastructure and support systems for a unified experience.
- NetID authentication
- IT support integration
- Campus network optimization
- Local technical expertise
Always Available
24/7 access with no usage limits or subscription tiers. Available whenever inspiration strikes or deadlines loom.
- No rate limiting
- Multiple model access
- Peak hour availability
- Semester-long reliability
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.
Resources & Documentation
Get the most out of Amplify GenAI with these comprehensive guides and documentation.
Community Documentation
The following documentation was created by contributors to the open-source Amplify GenAI platform and is not authored by UM. UM IT is developing our own comprehensive documentation specifically for the UM community, which will be released this Fall.
Getting Started
Advanced Features
Collaboration
Complete Documentation
Access the full documentation repository for the most current guides, troubleshooting tips, and advanced features.
View Full DocumentationReady 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.