Campus AI Sandbox (BETA)

A service overview and catalog of Campus AI Sandbox (BETA) provided by the UC Berkeley IT Service Hub.

Campus Sandbox AI (Beta)

The UC Berkeley Campus AI Sandbox is a secure, privacy-preserving environment that allows users to access and experiment with most commercial and open-source Large Language Models (LLMs) through a single interface. Built on the open-source LibreChat platform, it offers access to models such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini for tasks like writing, coding, and research. Data entered into the Sandbox is protected under University terms and is not used to train public AI models.

Benefits & Features

Offers a single, web-based platform to access leading AI models, including ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.
Designed to help with a variety of tasks such as writing, coding, and research.
User-friendly interface provides quick access to advanced AI tools without requiring technical know-how or expertise.
Enables safe exploration of AI capabilities through a managed, pilot phase.

Getting Started

Faculty and staff may log into the Campus Sandbox AI with your CalNet credentials.
Student workers may submit a request to sign up for the pilot.

Service Details

Eligibility	This service is available to Faculty and Staff. Student workers may request access after discussing with their supervisor. All members of the College of Engineering and the Haas School of Business already have access and do not need to request access.
Contact	Technical Support: For troubleshooting or reporting a service interruption, please submit a support ticket to ai-sandbox-support@berkeley.edu.
Availability	Available 24/7. Support is provided Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PT, excluding University holidays and curtailment periods.
Cost	There are no direct costs associated with this service.
Data Classification	This service is rated for P3 data. Compliance: Users are responsible for ensuring data handled within this service complies with the Data and IT Resource Classification Standards.