Creating Accounts for Generative AI Tools
This KB article explains how to sign-up for the free versions of ChatGPT and Claude, two generative AI frontier large language models. Note that ChatGPT and Claude are not affiliated with BSU unlike Microsoft Copilot and Google Gemini which offer enterprise-level data protection and more features when accessed using your BSU credentials. Therefore, even when you create a ChatGPT or Claude account using your BSU email address, you are nonetheless signing up for the free versions and thus face limitations such as reduced privacy protections, minimal data security measures, restricted daily message limits, and fewer available features.
Check out our other KB articles about Copilot and Gemini if you're interested in using BSU affiliated AI tools.
Logging into ChatGPT (free version)
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Go to https://chatgpt.com/
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To create an account, select “Sign up” in the top right-hand corner.
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Choose your preferred creation option for your account:
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Once you’ve entered the information to sign-up, you may be sent a verification code to verify your email address.
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After you’ve entered the code, you’ll be able to log in and use ChatGPT.
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Learn more about ChatGPT's data and privacy protections by checking out their privacy policy.
Logging into Claude (free version)
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Go to Claude.ai
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You’ll be brought to this screen where you can choose to sign in using a Google account or another email:
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Enter your email. If this is your first time using Claude, a verification code will be sent to your email. You will need to enter the code into the box before you’ll be able to use Claude.
4. Learn more about Claude's data and privacy protections by checking out their privacy policy.