Google Gemini Chat: explore generative AI with content, code and image generation

As with all new and emerging technologies, we encourage you to work with your instructors or supervisors to understand expectations for leveraging these or other AI tools in any academic or business work. Use caution when providing any data, and do not share personal or sensitive information in queries. 

Google Gemini Chat is a large language model (LLM) trained on a massive dataset of text and code. It leverages Google's advanced research in AI to offer a wide range of capabilities, including text generation, translation, and coding assistance. 

How to access Google Gemini Chat, available for all Wake Forest students, faculty and staff.

1. In your browser, sign into Google.wfu.edu with your @WFU.edu account and password.
2. Head over to gemini.google.com from that profile, and look for your WFU account in the upper left.
3. Additionally, you may find Gemini in the Google App Launcher from your WFU Google Session.
   
4. To use Gemini on the go, see Google's page on Gemini mobile apps.

Note: At this time, Gemini is not available for full integration with other Google Workspace apps (sometimes referred to as Gemini for Workspace). To explore purchasing this license for faculty or staff in your area, please use our software request form.

Gemini for education customers get added data protection: now available for WFU sessions 

When you use Gemini through your @wfu.edu Google Workspace account, Google provides assurances that: 

• the data you share is only used for responses to your prompts. Your data isn’t used to train or improve Gemini or other generative AI models. 
• Your data will never be sold, and you can delete or export your content. 
  

Learn more

See the LinkedIn Learning video course - sign into your WFU account to access - and learn Prompt Engineering With Gemini. Below, also peruse some example Google Gemini chat queries and results.

Sample Google Gemini Chat Queries

1. What is a Demon Deacon?

   The Demon Deacon is the mascot of Wake Forest University, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. It has a rich history and is a beloved symbol of the university.

   The nickname "Demon Deacons" was originally given to the Wake Forest football team in the 1920s after a particularly fierce victory over a rival. Later, a student dressed up as a Baptist deacon for a game, and the combination of the "demon" nickname and the deacon attire created the iconic mascot we know today.

   The Mascot's Appearance

   The Demon Deacon is typically portrayed as a tall, imposing figure wearing a top hat, tuxedo, and carrying a black umbrella. Despite the formal attire, the mascot is known for its energetic and spirited performances at sporting events and other university functions.

   
   

2. Can you write a poem about how awesome Wake Forest University is?

   Wake Forest's Golden Gleam

   In North Carolina's heart, a gem does shine, Wake Forest's campus, truly divine. Where knowledge blooms and spirits soar, A place of learning, forevermore.

   With brick and ivy, a story unfolds, Of scholars and leaders, whose courage holds. In classrooms bright, minds start to gleam, Igniting passions, a vibrant dream.

   From sports arenas to tranquil groves, Friendship blossoms, where everyone roves. A sense of community, strong and deep, Where bonds are forged, memories to keep.

   So let us praise this hallowed ground, Where wisdom's treasures can be found. Wake Forest's spirit, a guiding light,Inspiring souls with all its might.

   
   

3. Can you make it a Haiku instead?

   Forest’s wisdom grows. 

   Students learn and hearts ignite. 

   Future starts here now.

4. Design an image showing a robot with a top hat studying in a library.