U-M GPT In Depth

Overview

U-M GPT initially comes with prompt limits of approximately 75 prompts per hour for text-based models (GPT-4o, Llama 3, etc.) and approximately 10 prompts per hour for image-based models (DALL-E 3). Each query asked is considered one prompt. When initiating a chat with U-M GPT:

  • Access the Prompt: Log in to U-M GPT with your uniqname and UMICH password, and complete Duo two-factor authentication.
  • Start the Conversation: Enter your query, request, or message in the U-M GPT interface. Be clear and concise.
  • Interact with the Responses: U-M GPT will process your input and generate a response. Read the response and interact with it as needed. Provide additional information when answers are unclear or incomplete.
  • Clarify or Correct: If U-M GPT's response doesn't address your query accurately, or if you encounter any misunderstandings, you can clarify or correct the information by providing more context.
  • Fully Review Output: When using U-M GPT, or any other AI technology, it is important to fact-check to ensure the information is accurate and from trusted sources. Cross-reference with established knowledge.

Effective Prompts

Constructing effective prompts for U-M GPT can significantly enhance the quality and relevance of the responses. Refer to Improving U-M GPT Prompts for information on practicing deliberate prompt construction. Consider enrolling in the online course Generative AI Prompt Literacy for a deeper dive into mastering the art of prompting.

AI Model Descriptions

When using U-M GPT, it is important to understand the Artificial Intelligence (AI) model offerings. AI models are programs trained on huge datasets. They can then make predictions, recognize patterns, reach conclusions, and generate content in response to a prompt or query.

U-M GPT provides a variety of AI models, each with its own unique features. While you are encouraged to experiment with these different models, ultimately, the choice of model comes down to your personal preference and the specific nature of the task at hand.

Specialty Models

Specialty models are designed for specific uses, such as image generation.

DALL-E 3

An image-generation model designed to generate accurate, highly-detailed, photorealistic images based on text descriptions. Users are limited to ten images per hour. Each prompt entered is completely new; you cannot ask U-M GPT to refine previously-generated images. Only standard definition (SD) 1024 x 1024 images are supported at this time.

Foundational Models

Foundational models are best suited for simpler tasks that rely on pattern matching and recognition, such as summarization, translation, and knowledge retrieval (basic Q & A). They tend to respond to queries faster than reasoning models, making them better suited for conversational applications.

Common applications might include language translation, text summarization, text generation, mood/tone analysis, and basic coding tasks.

GPT - 4o

  • Knowledge cutoff: October 2023
  • Context window: 128K
  • Sample query: Where is the University of Michigan?
  • Model response: The University of Michigan's main campus is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Additionally, the university has two other campuses in Dearborn and Flint, Michigan.

Claude Haiku 3

Note that this model is currently only available to U-M faculty and staff.
  • Knowledge cutoff: August 2023
  • Context window: 200K
  • Sample query: Where is the University of Michigan?
  • Model response:
    • The University of Michigan is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Some key facts about the University of Michigan's location:
      • The main campus is situated in the city of Ann Arbor, which is about 40 miles west of Detroit, Michigan.
      • Ann Arbor is located in the southeastern part of the state of Michigan, near the border with Ohio.
      • The university's central campus is concentrated around the Diag, an open green space in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor.
      • The university also has additional campuses and facilities in nearby cities like Dearborn and Flint, Michigan.
      • The Ann Arbor campus covers over 3,200 acres and features a mix of historic and modern architecture across its various schools, colleges, libraries, and student life facilities.
      • So in summary, the primary University of Michigan campus that most people associate with the school is located in the city of Ann Arbor, in the state of Michigan in the Midwestern United States.

Llama 3

  • Knowledge cutoff: December 2023
  • Context window: 8K
  • Sample query: Where is the University of Michigan?
  • Model response: The University of Michigan is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA. Specifically, the main campus is situated in the heart of Ann Arbor, with additional campuses in Flint and Dearborn, Michigan. Go Blue!

Reasoning Models

Reasoning models are best suited for complex tasks that require multiple steps of logical thinking such as solving puzzles, advanced math, and intricate planning. As a result, they tend to respond more slowly to queries but also tend to be better at “thinking through” a problem rather than just providing a surface-level response.

Common applications might include solving complex math queries, advanced coding tasks, and complex project planning.

o3-mini

  • Knowledge cutoff: October 2023
  • Context window: 200K
  • Sample query: Two trains are heading toward one another. The first train leaves Town A at 5am traveling at 60 miles per hour. The second train leaves Town B at 7am traveling at 70 miles per hour. the distance between Town A and Town B is 455 miles. What is the EXACT time that the collision will occur?
  • Model response: 

    Let t be the number of hours after 7 am that the two trains meet. (Since the second train leaves at 7 am, it’s convenient to measure time from then.) During that time:

    • The train from Town B travels 70t miles.

    • The train from Town A, which left at 5 am, has been traveling for (t + 2) hours and covers 60(t + 2) miles.

    Because the total distance between Town A and Town B is 455 miles, we have

      60(t + 2) + 70t = 455.

    Now, solve the equation step by step:

    Expand and combine like terms:
      60t + 120 + 70t = 455
      130t + 120 = 455.

    Subtract 120 from both sides:
      130t = 335.

    Divide both sides by 130:
      t = 335/130 = 67/26 hours.

    This t = 67/26 hours is the time after 7 am when they meet. Thus, the collision occurs at

      7 am + 67/26 hours.

    It’s nice to express this in hours, minutes, and seconds:

    Step A. Write 67/26 as a mixed number:
      67/26 = 2 + 15/26.
    This means t = 2 hours and 15/26 of an hour.

    Step B. Convert 15/26 of an hour into minutes:
      (15/26) × 60 = 900/26 = 450/13 minutes.
    Divide 450 by 13:
      450 ÷ 13 = 34 remainder 8,
    so 450/13 minutes = 34 + 8/13 minutes (i.e. 34 minutes and 8/13 of a minute).

    Step C. Convert 8/13 of a minute into seconds:
      (8/13) × 60 = 480/13 seconds.
    Divide 480 by 13:
      480 ÷ 13 = 36 remainder 12,
    so 480/13 seconds = 36 + 12/13 seconds.

    Thus, the collision occurs 2 hours, 34 minutes, and 36 12/13 seconds after 7 am.

    Now add this to 7 am:

      7:00 am + 2 hours = 9:00 am
      + 34 minutes gives 9:34 am
      + 36 12/13 seconds gives 9:34:36 12/13 am.

    An equivalent exact expression is that the collision occurs at 249/26 hours after midnight (since 7 am + 67/26 hours = (182/26 + 67/26) = 249/26 hours), which is exactly the same time.

    So, the exact time of the collision is:

      9 hours, 34 minutes, and 36 12/13 seconds past midnight,
    or equivalently,
      at 9:34:36 12/13 am.

    This is the precise answer.