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CAIL Sandbox interface showing CUNY AI Lab chat platform
Open-weight models— Publicly available weights for transparency and auditability
Open-source platform— Built on Open WebUI, a community-driven chat interface for running AI models
Model-provider calls— Configured for zero retention
Citable configs— Shareable, reproducible configurations for scholarly use
CO₂ estimates— Visible energy and carbon cost per interaction
Accessibility— Speech-to-text is available through Media Processing; more accessibility tools are in development

CAIL Sandbox

The CAIL Sandbox provides CUNY faculty, staff, and students with an AI chat interface and a curated set of open-weight models. Model-provider calls are configured for zero retention; conversations may still be saved in your Sandbox account. Users can configure the models to their needs while also gaining insight into the environmental impacts of their tool use.

Existing approved users can sign in with CUNY Login. If you need access or cannot sign in, request access or support.

For current model availability, check the Sandbox model selector. Our Model Registry provides Lab-reviewed reference notes for a smaller set of models.

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Classroom Chatbots

Custom assistants built inside the CAIL Sandbox

AmigAI

A Spanish-language chatbot that helps CUNY students practice conversational Spanish through culturally responsive pedagogy.

Course-Specific Assistants

Built for individual courses using your syllabus, readings, and materials. Support students through complex texts with guiding questions.

Examples: Writing Process Assistant, Paratext Analysis Tool, Active Reading Companion

Project Templates

Reusable configurations designed for common classroom workflows that instructors can adapt across sections or semesters.

Need access?

Apply for individual or class access. Approved class instructors can manage their roster and class link.

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