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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… -
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… -
Candace Chou: Teaching Humanity in a Digital Age
Humans of St. ThomasWhen people talk about artificial intelligence (AI), they often have the same concerns: Will technology replace human interaction? Will students stop thinking for themselves? What happens when machines become smarter than we are? Those questions are familiar to Dr. Chientzu Candace Chou. As a learning technology expert and professor in the School of Education at… -
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… -
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… -
St. Thomas Experts Deliver Talks on AI
Artificial IntelligenceManjeet Rege, director of the Center for Applied AI at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke to Minnesota industry leaders about artificial intelligence. Rege also collaborated with Jena Zangs, St. Thomas’ chief data and AI officer, to present at two Gartner Leadership Summits. Rege spoke to senior executives at the Kraus-Anderson AI Symposium, where… -
In the News: Seth Ketron on AI Glasses and Consumer Adoption
In the NewsSeth Ketron, an associate professor of marketing in the Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune about Best Buy’s nationwide rollout of Meta AI shopping experiences and the growing market for AI-powered smart glasses. Ketron discussed how the technology’s success will depend on consumer trust, privacy concerns and… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on AI and Cybersecurity Threats
In the NewsManjeet Rege, director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with WCCO Radio about how artificial intelligence is reshaping the global cybersecurity landscape. Rege said AI is accelerating cyberthreats by giving bad actors the ability to carry out attacks faster and at a much larger scale. From…