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Manjeet Rege Publishes Two Books on Artificial Intelligence
Artificial IntelligenceDr. Manjeet Rege, director of the Center for Applied AI at the University of St. Thomas College of Engineering, has recently published two books on artificial intelligence. The first concerns the ethics and public understanding of AI, and the second focuses on AI-powered robotics in the medical field. Rege co-wrote Ethics and Governance of Artificial…
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In the News: Melinda Mattox on Staying Secure in the Age of AI
Artificial IntelligenceMelinda Mattox, director of security operations at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with FOX 9 about how artificial intelligence is changing cybersecurity threats and making scams and cyberattacks more sophisticated. Mattox shared steps people can take to protect themselves, including using multifactor authentication, passkeys and password managers and keeping track of where their personal… -
In the News: John Abraham on AI Data Centers in Space
Artificial IntelligenceJohn Abraham, a professor in the University of St. Thomas College of Engineering, spoke with WCCO Radio about Google’s plans to test AI computing infrastructure in space. Abraham discussed whether moving data centers beyond Earth could alleviate concerns about their environmental and resource demands, or whether broader concerns surrounding artificial intelligence go beyond the physical… -
Ali Ling, Engineering Professor, Published in Nature Water
People & CultureDr. Ali Ling, assistant professor of civil engineering and water expert at the University of St. Thomas, has published findings on the regulation of forever chemicals in water supplies across Europe in Nature Water. Per- and polyfluoroalkyls substances, or PFAS, include substances such as PFOS, PFOA, and TFA and accumulate in our environment and water… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on the Growing Risks of AI
Artificial IntelligenceManjeet Rege, director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, discussed growing concerns about the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and the challenges of regulating an increasingly powerful technology. Rege emphasized the importance of balancing continued innovation with safeguards that address emerging risks. From MPR: Rege: Some of the… -
In the News: John Chandler on Meta’s Landmark Settlement
In the NewsJohn Chandler, a data science assistant professor at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune and FOX 9 about Meta’s landmark settlement with Minnesota and other states over concerns about teen social media use. Chandler discussed how measures such as screen-time limits, nighttime restrictions and interruptions to infinite scrolling could help protect… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on Facial Recognition in Policing
Artificial IntelligenceManjeet Rege, director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with WCCO-TV about the use of facial recognition technology in law enforcement following the settlement of a lawsuit involving a wrongful arrest in Bloomington. Rege discussed the limitations of the technology and the risks that can arise when… -
Engineering Comes to Life in St. Thomas' 3D Visualization Studio
TechnologyA purple virtual car rolled down a slope across a 36-foot curved screen as University of St. Thomas College of Engineering students watched through 3D glasses at the college’s new data visualization studio. The simulation brought to life an inertia car experiment the students had completed earlier in the semester for Professor Michael Hennessey’s 300-level… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on Using Geofencing to Improve Public Safety
In the NewsManjeet Rege, a professor in the College of Engineering, spoke with KARE 11 and FOX 9 about how technology could help address safety concerns after hundreds of electric scooter and e-bike riders gathered in downtown Minneapolis. Rege explained how geofencing could create virtual boundaries that slow or stop scooters from entering highways and other restricted… -
In the News: John Abraham Discusses AI Safety Concerns
Artificial IntelligenceJohn Abraham, a professor in the College of Engineering, spoke with KARE 11 about growing concerns over artificial intelligence after researchers found AI models could exploit weak cybersecurity protections to complete assigned tasks. Abraham said the rapid pace of AI development has outstripped existing safeguards, raising questions about how to balance the technology’s capabilities with…