Product Release Notes - August 2025

New Features

New: Increased TPM Limits for All Projects

All AI projects in CreateAI Builder now support higher Tokens Per Minute (TPM) limits to reduce rate limit errors.

• Older and New projects have been retroactively upgraded to 750K TPM.
• Users can still request increases up to the max limit if needed.
• This update ensures smoother performance across all bots, especially those created before recent capacity improvements.

New: Custom AI Response Display Name

Builders can now customize the AI response name shown to end users when interacting with a project. A new field, “AI Response Display Name”, has been added to the Edit View of a project. If left blank, the default display name will be “AI Response”. 

Viewers of the AI experience will now see either the custom name (if set) or the default  replacing the previous generic label like “Bot”.

This change replaces the old “Bot Name” field and helps clarify the AI’s persona in a more user-friendly and  jargon-free way.

New: AI Project Privacy Disclaimer

All AI projects now display a standard privacy message:

“By using this AI project, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.”

Clicking “these terms” opens a modal with ASU’s data privacy details, including what’s collected (inputs, outputs, and user info) and how it may be used. Project creators can still add a custom disclaimer, which now appears below the standard notice.

New: Improved Model Selection + Default to Nova Micro

The model selection menu has been redesigned to help users choose the right model with ease. All new projects now default to Nova Micro, a fast, cost-effective model ideal for most use cases. Users can still change models at any time.

This update supports CreateAI Builder’s expansion to all ASU faculty and staff with access to powerful models like Nova Micro, GPT-4o mini, and 4.1 mini.

New: Viewer Sidebar Toggle

Builders can now control whether viewers see the conversation sidebar in their AI project.

A new “Allow users to see their conversation history” toggle is available in the Edit Web App settings. When turned off, the sidebar and its toggle icon are completely hidden for viewers.
Toggle is on by default and has no impact on the builder view. This is ideal for classroom projects, quizzes, and other focused experiences.

 New: Google Drive Integration

You can now import files directly from your ASU Google Drive into CreateAI Builder. This makes it easier to use your documents for training, citations, and AI project building.

Usability Enhancements:

• Updated Dashboard Hero: The dashboard hero has been refreshed for clarity and alignment with ASU branding

   

• Updated: “Neurabot” has been renamed to “Friendly AI Explainer” to better reflect its purpose and make it more accessible to new users.

• Updated: “Ask me bot!” is now simply “Ask me!”, a more natural and user-friendly way to describe its role as an interactive assistant.
  These changes are part of a broader effort to remove technical jargon like “bot” from template names and promote clarity in the user experience.

• Note: A few legacy references to “bot” remain and will be cleaned up in an upcoming release.

Resolved Issues

• Fixed: Sidebar tabs unclickable after using Share link

   : Fixed an issue where navigating to a project via the “Share” link from the Projects list made the sidebar tabs (e.g. Basic, Knowledge, Behaviors) unresponsive. This behavior occurred on both desktop and mobile and required manually editing the URL to restore functionality. Tabs are now fully clickable regardless of how the user enters the project page.

• Fixed: Permission dropdown for editors misleading
  Editors on a project previously saw the option to add or promote other users to "Editor" but attempting to do so failed silently or with an error. 

  The dropdown now correctly limits editors to only assigning "Can view" permissions, preventing confusion or unauthorized actions.
  Owners still retain full permission controls.

Product Release Notes - July 2025

New Features

New: Unsaved Changes Warning Modal

A warning modal now appears if you try to leave a project with unsaved changes. This prevents accidental data loss and matches standard platform modal behavior:

• “Save changes” saves your work before navigating away
• “Discard changes” exits the page without saving
• Works on page refresh, tab close, or navigation (e.g., back to dashboard)
• Includes grayed-out background overlay for clarity

New: Updated Product Names Across the Platform

We’ve refreshed our product names for a more unified experience:

• CreateAI Builder (formerly MyAI Builder)
• CreateAI Chat (formerly ASU GPT)
• CreateAI Compare (formerly Model Comparison)
  You’ll see the new names reflected throughout the apps, from headers to browser tabs.

Usability Enhancements:

Improved: 

• Chat Memory Toggle Renamed and Enabled by Default

  • We’ve updated the chat memory setting under the Behaviors tab for clarity and improved user experience

• UI Copy and Branding Updates - We made several text improvements across the project builder to enhance clarity and align with ASU branding:

  • These updates improve the overall user experience without changing functionality.

Resolved Issues

Fixed: File Upload Support for .csv and .xlsx

Fixed an issue where users were unable to upload .csv and .xlsx files via the chatbot app interface, despite these formats being officially supported. Uploads now work as expected across both the Chat app and Builder interface.

Fixed: Ask Me Bot Placeholder Now Consistently Says “I want to…”

Fixed an issue where the placeholder text in the Ask Me bot reverted to “Questions? Ask me.” after backspacing. It now correctly stays as “I want to…” to match the intended experience.

Fixed: Custom Prompt Text Now Shows in Your App

You can now customize the “Prompt box text” in the builder, and it will appear exactly as expected in your published app. Before, changes to this field didn’t show up in the viewer; it always said “Type a prompt.” That’s now fixed!

Just update the text in the builder, save, and publish your users will see your custom prompt right away.

Fixed: Uploads Now Show a Proper Spinner in the Knowledge Base

We’ve brought back the spinning loader! 
When you upload files to the Knowledge Base, you’ll now see the loading spinner spin while your file is being processed  just like it should. This small fix improves clarity and gives you confidence that your upload is working.

Fixed: Project Creation Instructions Updated

The project creation screen now correctly guides users to enter a Project name and Project subtitle before saving. The updated text reads:

Enter a "Project name", "Project subtitle" and then click "Save" to preview and test your AI project.

Fixed: No More Weird Errors When Previewing URLs

We’ve fixed an issue where clicking the eye icon to preview a URL in the Knowledge Base caused a confusing error like “t is not a function.” That message is gone now  you can preview your links without any error toasts. Everything works as expected!

Fixed: Users Can’t Modify or Remove Their Own Access

Fixed an issue where users could unintentionally remove themselves from a shared project or downgrade their own permissions, potentially resulting in lost access.

• Users can no longer delete themselves as project owners.
• Users can no longer change their own role (e.g., Editor to Viewer) via the share settings.
• UI now prevents owners from selecting themselves in the “Remove Users” modal.
• “Can view” option is disabled in the permission dropdown for the current user.

Fixed: “Make a Copy” Option Incorrectly Shown to Viewers

We’ve fixed an issue where users with Viewer-only access were shown the “Make a copy” option for projects, which led to an error upon attempting the action. The UI has been updated to hide the ellipsis menu entirely for viewers, preventing confusion and ensuring consistent permission-based behavior. Owners and Editors still retain the ability to make copies of projects. This change restores expected access control and aligns with the pre-redesign behavior.

Fixed: Improved Project Link Sharing.  

We’ve fixed an issue where the “Copy Editor Link” button included a specific chat reference in the URL. Now, when you share a project, the link will always point to the main project page no extra chat info attached. This makes links more reliable and easier for others to open without errors or confusion.

Fixed: “Access Denied” When Viewing Your Own App

We resolved an issue where some users saw an "Access Denied" error after clicking “View App”, even though they were the project creator. This blocked users from testing and iterating on their AI apps. You can now preview your projects as expected, whether the app is new, unpublished, or based on a course template

Product Release Notes - June 2025

Product name Update: Introducing the CreateAI Toolkit

We’re excited to announce a major update to the naming and structure of ASU’s core AI tools as we transition to the CreateAI Toolkit — a unified suite designed for clarity, consistency, and future growth.

Here's what's changing: Starting June 30, you’ll begin to see the new names and branding across the platform.

• Model Comparison → CreateAI Compare
• ASU GPT → CreateAI Chat
• MyAI Builder → CreateAI Builder

These changes are part of our commitment to making it easier for the ASU community to recognize, navigate, and utilize our tools as part of a streamlined CreateAI experience.

What’s in the CreateAI Toolkit?

The CreateAI Toolkit represents our evolving AI framework setting a foundation designed to grow alongside the needs of the ASU community.

The new CreateAI Toolkit includes four key components, each serving a unique role:

• CreateAI Compare – Available to everyone
• CreateAI Chat – Available to everyone
• CreateAI Builder – Tailored for faculty and staff use
• CreateAI Platform – Now included as the tactical layer for developers

This unified toolkit not only simplifies naming but also lays the groundwork for the continued expansion of AI tools built by ASU, for ASU.

CreateAI Builder Gets a Major Interface Upgrade

We’ve launched a significant update to CreateAI Builder, bringing a fresh new interface and enhanced functionality to streamline your AI-building experience.

What’s New:

• Redesigned User Interface: A cleaner, more intuitive layout makes it easier to navigate projects, manage agents, and access key features.
• Smarter Guidance: We’re updating the onboarding experience and will soon refresh the AskMe bot and Getting Started guides to reflect these changes.

Why It Matters:

This update lays the foundation for a more powerful and user-friendly CreateAI Builder. Whether you’re designing your first agent or managing complex AI logic, the new interface is designed to help you do it more confidently and efficiently.

We’re currently reviewing and updating legacy content (like the AskMe bot responses) to align with the new experience. If you notice outdated information, feel free to flag it  your feedback helps us improve faster.

New Models Available

We’ve expanded our model lineup with the latest additions: Claude 4 Opus, Claude 4 Sonnet, Llama 4 Maverick, Llama 4 Scout, Nova Premier
 

Product Release Notes - May 2025

Bug Fixes

• Chat sorting improvement: The chat sidebar now automatically sorts conversations based on the most recent activity or edits, rather than the creation date.
• Custom bot names retained: Custom bot names now persist in chat responses and no longer revert to the underlying model name.
• Secure project access: Editors can no longer use project-owner tokens to remove or downgrade owners from unrelated projects.
• Photo response fix: Users can now regenerate responses that include a photo without the chat breaking or disappearing. No need to refresh.

Feature Enhancements

• Improved sharing limits: You can now share your project with up to 30 users at once, up from the previous limit of 10, making collaboration faster and easier.

New Models Available

• We’ve expanded our model lineup with the latest additions: GPT-4.1 Nano and o3.

Product Release Notes - March 2025

• Easier Bug Reporting & Feedback (MyAI Builder)
  MyAI Builder now includes a “Report a Problem” form for bug reporting and a “Give Feedback” form for sharing overall experience. Users can add descriptions and attach screenshots to highlight issues clearly.

• Web App Toggle Auto Enable (MyAI Builder)
  New projects automatically enable the Web App toggle for instant previews. For existing projects, the toggle turns on if at least one viewer has access. Clear guidance appears if it’s off.

• Cleaner Project Organization (MyAI Builder)
  Collaborator projects now appear under “Shared Projects” instead of “Your Recent Projects” for better clarity.

• One Click Code Copy (MyAI Builder & ASU GPT)
  Users can copy code from AI responses instantly without manually highlighting.

• Auto Enabled Asset Search (MyAI Builder)
  Uploaded files and URLs now automatically activate Asset Search so your AI uses your data right away.

• Seamless Chat Switching (MyAI Builder)
  Users can switch between chat sessions without loading issues. History stays accessible even after a refresh.

• Smooth Scrolling (MyAI Builder & ASU GPT)
  Users can now scroll freely while responses stream without being forced to the bottom.

• Print Conversations (MyAI Builder & ASU GPT)
  Users can print any chat directly from the menu to easily save or share.

• New Models Added to the Platform

  
  We’ve expanded our model lineup with the latest additions: Claude 3.7 Sonnet, Llama3 405B, Llama3.2 1B, 3B, 11B, and 90B, plus Nova Lite, Nova Micro, and Nova Pro. Also new: Gemini 2 Flash, Flash Lite, Flash Pro, and O3 Mini.

Product Release Notes - February 2025

• Seamless Navigation Across CreateAI Apps: Users can now seamlessly click on links within MAB to access other CreateAI Lab apps like Model Comparison and ASU GPT.
• Updated all tooltips/help messages to user-friendly language including publishing project, enabling knowledge base. 
• Enabled LLM API output to a structured format for models that support it.
• Enhanced MyAI Builder interface with improved user guidance on how to build an AI project. 
• Added new models to the platform: Gemini 2.0. Deprecated Gemini 1.0.
• Fixed error with file upload toggle not saving.
• Fixed errors with displaying math symbols in AI input/output.

Product Release Notes - January 2025

• Improved Access Control for Private Bots: Private bots are now hidden from unauthorized users, and access is denied if permissions are not granted. 
• Enhanced Collaborator Management: Users can now search, filter, sort, and bulk-select collaborators in the Share Panel, making it easier to manage access and permissions efficiently. 
• Dynamic Model Management: Model configurations are now fetched from the backend, eliminating hardcoded constants and reducing manual updates for a smoother, more reliable experience.
• Starred projects appears at the top of project list. 
• Automated Welcome Emails for New Users: New users now receive a welcome email upon gaining access to any CreateAI Toolkit product, providing login details, access links, and support resources for a seamless onboarding experience.

Product Release Notes - November 2024

CreateAI Platform Updates

• Completed Lambda function for Skills API integration, vectorizing 32,000 skills with automated weekly updates (finalized in December).
• Updated API Key Management infrastructure for key generation, revocation, and enhanced authentication.
• Resolved workflows for Lightcast Skills API, ensuring seamless taxonomy metadata updates (finalized in December).
• Released Multi-Function Calling in the Agentic Framework, supporting complex API workflows with caching and rate limiting.
• Enhanced MyAI Builder interface with improved modal design, advanced/basic tab navigation, and clearer text.
• Expanded ASU GPT with all AI models for broader usage and better model selection.
• Optimized HR Document Vision for improved paper document extraction in BFIT projects.

Product Release Notes - October 2024

MyAI Builder Updates

• Role-Based Access Controls: Simplified user permissions and improved collaboration workflows.
• Content Ingestion: Flexible content ingestion and extended data integration capabilities.
• Released Gemini Pro 1.5

CreateAI Platfom:

• Improvements to system observability across all AI services for resilience under high-demand conditions.
• Upgraded monitoring tools to ensure resilience and reliability under high-demand conditions.

Beta Access Management

• Released advanced tools for managing beta requests, enabling precise team alignment and streamlined onboarding.

Product Release Notes - September 2024

MyAI Builder Enhancements

• Improved usability for both Basic and Advanced settings management.
• Launched version 1.1 with new Knowledge Base and URL ingestion capabilities, providing flexible content integration options.

CreateAI Toolkit Upgrades

• Introduced automated role-based access controls, simplifying user permissions and improving collaboration workflows.

AI Model Updates

• Added new models to the platform: OpenAI O1, OpenAI O1 Mini, and Gemini Pro 1.5.
• Enhanced the Model Comparison beta feature, allowing side-by-side testing of different AI models for better evaluation.

Platform-Wide Observability Improvements

• Upgraded system monitoring and observability tools to ensure resilience and reliability under high-demand conditions.
• Enhanced infrastructure visibility across LLM services for improved performance and stability.