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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…
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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… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on Generative AI Job Scams
In the NewsManjeet Rege, professor and director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune about the growing use of artificial intelligence in employment scams targeting job seekers and businesses. Rege explained how generative AI is making fraudulent job postings, websites and impersonation attempts increasingly convincing. From the… -
Rob Vischer on Meaning, Purpose and the Future of Higher Education
St. Thomas 2030University of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer recently wrote an op-ed for University Business about the importance of educating the whole person as artificial intelligence continues to transform higher education and the workforce. In the piece, Vischer argues that while colleges and universities must help students develop career skills, they must also foster purpose, character,… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on AI and the Future of Work
Artificial IntelligenceManjeet Rege, director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, co-authored an opinion piece in MinnPost examining the impact of artificial intelligence on Minnesota workers. Rege argued that policymakers should establish safeguards around workplace uses of AI, including hiring, monitoring, and job displacement, as the technology becomes increasingly integrated… -
President Rob Vischer on Human Connection in the Age of AI
President's OfficeUniversity of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer recently wrote an op-ed for Religion News Service about the importance of preserving human connection as artificial intelligence becomes more common in higher education and society. In the piece, Vischer reflected on commencement ceremonies, the value of knowing students by name, and the responsibility universities have to prepare…