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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…
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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, critical thinking,… -
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… -
In the News: John Abraham on the Trump Administration AI Oversight
In the NewsJohn Abraham, a professor of engineering at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with FOX 9 about President Donald Trump's executive order to review artificial intelligence models. Abraham said the voluntary order is a change from the administrations previous hands-off approach to AI regulation. From the conversation: Abraham: “People are waking up to how transformative… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on AI Deepfakes in Politics
Artificial IntelligenceManjeet Rege, chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science and director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with WCCO about the growing use of AI generated content in political campaigns. Rege explained that advances in artificial intelligence are making deepfakes increasingly difficult to identify… -
What AI Changes: Seth Ketron Shares His Findings
Artificial IntelligenceWith experience that spans beyond the classroom, including years in corporate retail at Gap Inc., JCPenney, Belk and The TJX Companies, Seth Ketron has built a career around noticing the small cures that shape how people move through the world. Now as associate professor of marketing at the University of St. Thomas' Opus College of… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on Ethical AI Use
Artificial IntelligenceManjeet Rege, a professor in the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with FOX 9 about the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and the growing need for ethical oversight and consumer awareness. Rege explains that as AI becomes more integrated into everyday life and the workplace, people… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on the Growing Demand for Data Centers
Artificial IntelligenceManjeet Rege, a professor in the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with FOX 9 about how the rapid growth of artificial intelligence is fueling demand for large-scale data centers. Rege discussed concerns surrounding energy use, water consumption, and long-term infrastructure impacts, while noting that clearer policies…