Google Gemini

What is Gemini?

USF is now offering a Gemini for Education (free plan) to all current faculty and staff.

Gemini is a web-based AI tool that works like a highly intelligent assistant, helping you boost daily productivity, analyze business data, run complex queries, and make informed, data-driven decisions. It integrates well with our Google suite on campus. 

You use prompts in Gemini to achieve the outcome you want, with options for creating slide presentations, charts and diagrams, voice podcasts, infographics, Google Sheets, and videos.  Gemini enhances your workflow, which you are already familiar with. To understand more about Gemini, click on the link below.

Getting Started with Gemini

To access Gemini, first sign in to USF Gmail account. Go to My Drive, click on the More menu option on the top right (the dotted grid symbol), and choose Gemini.

 

Explore Features

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Data Security

To keep your data safe and responsibly use AI, please follow the Guidelines for Responsible Use of AI when using Gemini:

Only use information that is already **public** or **non-sensitive**. Do not enter any personal identifiable information (PII), sensitive personal identifiable information (SPII), or "High Risk" data into your prompts.

  • With our Google Workspace for Education accounts, all data using Gemini are kept private.
  • Interactions with Gemini stay within the school’s organization and are not shared with other customers or institutions without permission.
  • Google does not use prompts, responses, or uploaded files to train its underlying generative AI models.
  • Chats are not reviewed by human contractors to improve the service.
  • There are no ads in the Gemini experience for Education, and data is never used to create advertising profiles.

Help and Support

Gemini Apps Official Help & FAQs

 

Last updated: May 29, 2026