• And a CU system-wide deal to provide OpenAI's ChatGPT tools on its campuses was announced earlier this year.

The big picture: Other universities, including the California State system and Arizona State University, have entered into similar agreements.

The California study — considered one of the largest looks yet at artificial intelligence in higher education — may be a preview of the conversations coming to Colorado.

What they found: Surveying more than 94,000 students, faculty and staff across 22 California State University campuses, the San Diego State University-led study found nearly every respondent had used AI, that most students feel the technology has positively affected learning and that many want more formal training.

• When it comes to their futures, the majority of students said AI will be essential to most professions and play a significant role in their careers, but they're concerned about its impact on job security.

Friction point: A petition with 4,000 signatures calls for the California State University system to cancel its ChatGPT contract that expires June 30 and "invest in humans."

What we're watching: A UCCS spokesperson previously told Axios that ChatGPT is set to go live for students this fall — though some CU Boulder faculty have already raised concerns.