# AI Assistant Builder # AI Assistant Builder Tools & services Request access arrow\_circle\_right [ Chat with an AI Assistant arrow\_circle\_right ](https://assistants.huit.harvard.edu/live/546f027f-04fc-4f4b-a3f0-c14e3f60bb93) ![People on their laptops at the Smith Campus Center.](/sites/g/files/omnuum10811/files/styles/hwp_21_9__1920x825/public/2025-05/091218_Smith_3_020.jpg?itok=svbFZsqB) ## Overview Build a customized AI chatbot to help users find information and answer questions using content you provide. Powered by OpenAI models through Harvard’s [API Platform](/api-platform-services "API Platform"), the AI Assistants Builder lets you tailor each assistant’s name, responses, knowledge sources, and access permissions. With the Builder, you can: - Add reference files or sync content from SharePoint folders. - Manage access through HarvardKey login and [Grouper groups](/grouper "Grouper"). - Share your assistant through a direct link or embed it on a Harvard website. Since the AI Assistants can answer questions, but cannot submit requests or remember previous conversations, the Builder supports uses such as policy lookup, IT support, course support, and HR questions. Your team creates, maintains, and manages its assistant with the AI Assistants Builder. HUIT provides the platform and helps you get started. ### Eligibility **Faculty, staff,** and **researchers,** in Central Administration, FAS, College, DCE, GSAS, SEAS, GSD, GSE, HBS, HKS, HDS, HLS, HMS (Quad), HSDM (Quad), Radcliffe, SPH ### Privacy and security Approved for up to [Level 3 confidential data](https://privsec.harvard.edu/data-classification-table) ### Quick links - [Chat with the AI Administrator Guide](https://assistants.huit.harvard.edu/live/546f027f-04fc-4f4b-a3f0-c14e3f60bb93) - [Generative AI at Harvard](https://www.harvard.edu/ai/)