What is BoilerGPT?

FAQs

6min

How much does BoilerGPT cost?

BoilerGPT is free for all Purdue students, teachers, and admin. The base features it is launching with now will always be free. However, There will certainly be more features added and paid features in the future. If you are Purdue Global student it is also free. If you are not a Purdue student, you currently cannot use BoilerGPT, but can request to bring it to your university.

How is different than ChatGPT?

BoilerGPT is powered by GPT-4, which is not available on the free version of ChatGPT. This means it has much better reasoning skills. Additionally, at the end of each answer, BoilerGPT links the top class resources it used to solve the problem. While ChatGPT can hallucinate easily, BoilerGPT will respond only with data from these sources.

More importantly, BoilerGPT can draw graphs, diagrams, and code html elements inline. This means it can help visualize what it's talking about much easier.

What types of problems can BoilerGPT solve?

BoilerGPT specializes in elementary problem solving and greatly excels in:

  • Python Programming
  • Summarization
  • Determining steps/processes
  • Elaboration
  • Analogies

What majors will BoilerGPT help most?

This technology changes and improves literally everyday. As of 9/12/23 it current automates/affects these majors the most.

  • Computer Science
  • Business
  • Communication
  • General Engineering
  • Political Science
  • History

Every single major can find some benefit from using BoilerGPT, although it may be much greater in some than others.

Is BoilerGPT allowed to be used in your class?

This is determined on a class by class basis and BoilerGPT is not responsible for any policy violations. Please speak with your teacher if you are unsure. If you want us to meet with your teacher to advocate for the use of AI in your classroom, email us below.

Can AI generated content be detected?

AI generated content is near impossible to detect and current detection technology is useless in practice. In fact, in principle, it is mathematically impossible to detect. Anyone who says differently was mis-informed to trying to sell you a product. Don't believe me? Read the research papers below.

Should AI be allowed/embraced in the classroom?

Yes. But don't take it from me- take it from the researchers, technology leaders, investors, and the billions of dollars conveniently invested into AI companies to automate your job. The consensus has been established, learn how to use AI to aid your education and work, or be out-performed by someone who does.