TritonGPT Resources & Training

Module 1 - AI Foundations

This course covers foundational Artificial Intelligence concepts, UC policies regarding the usage of AI tools, and opportunities for application in Higher Education.  This self-paced course can be completed in approximately 30 minutes. 

• UC San Diego employees: Take the course in UC Learning with this link - Access the course.
• Not a UC San Diego employee?  Check out this version of our course, which was modified for external audiences: Access the course.

Module 2 - TritonGPT

This interactive review of TritonGPT provides foundational thinking when applying Language-based AI tools to processes.  Additionally, the course introduces the available Assistants and provides prompts you can try for each.   

• UC San Diego employees: Take the course in UC Learning with this link - Access the course.
• Not a UC San Diego employee? - This content is only available to UCSD staff. Email osi@ucsd.edu if you wish to learn more about the content.

A video collection of example uses and tips for generative AI tools. This series features UC San Diego's TritonGPT, but the prompting tips and examples apply to many generative AI tools. New videos will be posted weekly.

 Watch the Everyday I AI series 

April 24, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PT via Zoom

Learn a little about Lean. Advance your awareness of AI.  Discover the differences between the two. Explore efficiencies from each!

The webinar will highlight the core principles of Lean Six Sigma and demonstrate how AI-driven tools like UC San Diego’s TritonGPT can optimize workflows and problem-solving. Through real-world examples and impact data, the session will explore how these tools differ, how they may complement each other, and potential practical applications. 

Whether you're new to Lean Six Sigma, looking to integrate AI into your professional toolkit, or simply curious about the intersection of both, the webinar will offer insights into the future of process improvement. 

Register via UC Learning Center (for UC San Diego staff/faculty only). Note: UC Learning course is titled AI Essentials at UC San Diego: Guided Learning and Practice.

For additional registration support, contact osi@ucsd.edu.

This interactive session was not recorded. To learn best prompting practices, please view Everyday I AI videos #2 and #3. 

View the Webinar #4 Slide Deck

AI Webinar #3 - Blueprint Revealed: Inside TritonGPT

Hosted by ITS and OSI, the webinar showcases an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the cutting-edge hardware and infrastructure that drives TritonGPT's unique capabilities.

Watch the Webinar #3 recording
View the Webinar #3 Slide Deck

AI Webinar #2 - Revolutionize the Way You Learn: Unlocking the Power of AI in Staff Development

Hosted by UC San Diego's Learning Community of Practice and OSI for an exclusive session that identifies the game-changing opportunities and impacts of leveraging AI in the learning experience.

Watch the Webinar #2 recording
View the Webinar #2 Slide Deck

AI Webinar #1: Unlocking the Future of Education: The Inaugural TritonGPT Webinar

Watch the Webinar #1 recording
View the Webinar #1 Slide Deck

Q. How do I get access to TritonGPT?  
A. Access the tool here: Tritongpt.ucsd.edu 

Faculty and Staff from Campus and Health Sciences currently have access through single sign-on. The rollout occurred in phases through May 2024, with each phase inviting approximately 1,000 additional users to test TritonGPT.  

Q. AI changes so quickly.  How can I stay informed?  
A. To receive the latest news and announcements about TritonGPT, subscribe to our mailing list.

Q. Will UC San Diego students have access to TritonGPT?  
A. We recognize that the TritonGPT Initiative has sparked interest and queries among our student body, who are eager to explore and utilize TritonGPT. We are actively working on plans to expand access to students in a manner that supports academic endeavors while safeguarding the integrity of our digital infrastructure. While we cannot provide a specific timeline at this moment, please know that extending access to our student community is a priority for us, and we will keep you updated on our progress. 
 
Q. Will UCSD Health staff have access to TritonGPT? 
A. Access to TritonGPT is currently limited to faculty and staff within UCSD Campus and Health Sciences. UCSD Health System leadership team is exploring alternative ways to support work with equivalent tools that meet UCSD’s rigorous standards for data protection and privacy as they relate to health-centric requirements, such as HIPAA. 
 
Q. Where is TritonGPT hosted?  
A. TritonGPT is hosted on-premises in the San Diego Supercomputer Center, ensuring that our data is secure and controlled.

Q. What version of Llama is powering TritonGPT?  
A. Within the TritonGPT platform, various Large Language Models can be leveraged to power different AI Assistants, each tailored to specific needs. For instance, the UC San Diego Assistant and General AI Assistant are driven by Llama 3.3, while JD Helper utilizes Llama 2. The reason for this distinction lies in JD Helper's unique workflow, which has yielded more favorable results with Llama 2 compared to Llama 3 in our tests.

Q. What is Onyx?  
A. Onyx is a company founded by two UC San Diego Alumni, Yuhong Sun and Chris Weaver. The Onyx technology integrates the large language model (LLM) with the UC San Diego context to produce natural language responses to anything users want to know about the campus.
 
Q. Is the model trained or affected by my queries or other information I enter?  
A. The information you place in your prompts will not affect the model. General users will not be able to access the information you enter. If you provide “thumbs” feedback, ITS can use that information to improve future responses. 

Q. If my team's information is not in Blink, will it show up in TritonGPT?  
A. The "UC San Diego Assistant" in TrionGPT focuses on content in Blink to provide focused information on staff processes and policies.  The "Internet Search Assistant" can provide some information from a department's public-facing websites, as well as from sites and sources external to UC San Diego.

Q. Can I request for my department's page, which is outside of Blink, to be added to the UC San Diego Assistant?  
A. You may submit a Services and Support ticket with the service category "TritonGPT" to request for your page to be indexed.  Please note that we will prioritize pages that focus on staff support.  For some use cases, it may be more appropriate to consider developing a new "assistant" for your audience.

Q. I have an idea for a new AI assistant. How can I get my assistant developed?  
A. The AI in Administration Workgroup can review and prioritize your request in collaboration with our development team. Review the workgroup information and contact the person who is most aligned with your work area.

Q. What if I have additional questions?  
A. We hope that your first resource for information will be TritonGPT.  Otherwise, you can email us at tritongpt@ucsd.edu or leverage our "Ask A Human" (office hours). Use the link below to schedule a remote meeting.

Book time - AI Chat - Ask A Human