The GenAI tools below have been PIA-approved by IT Compliance for Meridian work purposes. For any questions on use of AI tools, please see our GEN AI Usage Policy.
| AI Platform Name | Detailed Description | Free? | Pricing | Exempt from Access and Data Protection Rules |
| MailMaestro | AI-powered email assistant that helps draft, organize, and optimize emails for productivity. | No | Subscription-based, starting around $10/month | No |
| Copilot Chatbot | Microsoft Copilot chatbot connects to web only. | Yes | Included in Microsoft 365 | Yes |
| Copilot 365 | Microsoft Copilot chatbot integrated with apps like Word, Excel, and Teams to assist with tasks and queries. | No | Included in Microsoft 365 Copilot plans, approx. $30/user/month | Yes |
| Teams Premier | Advanced version of Microsoft Teams with AI features for meetings, collaboration, and productivity. | No | Enterprise-level pricing, varies by plan. | Yes |
| Gemini | Google's AI platform for conversational AI, integrated with Google Workspace and other services. | Partially | Free tier available; premium plans vary by usage | No |
| ChatGPT | OpenAI's conversational AI model for generating text, answering questions, and assisting with tasks. | Partially | Free tier available; ChatGPT Plus $20/month | No |
| Otter.ai | AI-powered transcription and meeting assistant platform that converts spoken audio into live, written text, creates automated summaries, and highlights key action items. | Partially | Free tier available; Pro plan available at $8+ per month. | No |
| Claude AI | Generative AI that excels at complex reasoning, coding, analyzing large documents, and creative writing. | Partially | Free tier available; Pro Plan $20/month | No |
*Copilot and other Microsoft Office AI tools are exempt from security and access requirements because the underlying data is managed by Meridian IT. Data, Privacy, and Security for Microsoft 365 Copilot | Microsoft Learn