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In the News: Manjeet Rege on Artificial Intelligence Helping Job Seekers
In the NewsManjeet Rege, a software engineering and data science professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with WCCO-TV about how concerns that artificial intelligence could eliminate jobs are more nuanced than they seem. From the interview:Host: How is AI actually impacting employers? Rege: AI has made its foray into different industries. From…
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Ethics and AI: The Risk No Marketing Leader Can Ignore
Tommie ExpertsOver 70% of companies now use generative AI for one or more business functions, according to McKinsey and Company. Marketers use it to develop campaigns, personalize content, test creative and drive strategy. The laws and regulations governing AI, however, haven’t seen explosive growth. This creates potential pitfalls: copyright issues, inconsistent policies, inaccurate outputs, and illegal… -
In the News: President Rob Vischer on the Importance of Forming Character
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer recently wrote an op-ed for the Minnesota Star Tribune stating that while teaching AI skills is important, forming character is more important. From the story: Regardless of your views on artificial intelligence – love it, hate it, intrigued or terrified by it – there’s no denying it’s here… -
In the News: Thomas Feeney on AI in Higher Education
In the NewsIn speaking with MPR News, Thomas Feeney, an associate professor of philosophy and the director of the Master of Arts in Artificial Intelligence Leadership Program at the University of St. Thomas, discussed how colleges must prepare students not just to use AI tools, but to understand their broader implications. From the interview: “I had an interesting experience… -
Can AI Prevent the Next Bridge Collapse? This St. Thomas Professor Has the Answer
Artificial IntelligenceAs Minnesota marks 18 years since the I-35W bridge collapsed in August 2007, a new study led by University of St. Thomas Professor John Abraham shows how artificial intelligence (AI) could help engineers prevent similar tragedies in the future. The study, co-authored with researchers in Iran - which is among the top five countries in… -
Tommie Experts: Minnesota Has Talent, Infrastructure to Lead in AI
Artificial IntelligenceManjeet Rege, director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence and professor and chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science, spoke earlier this year before the Minnesota Senate Labor Committee to discuss the state’s AI future. During the hearing, he emphasized how Minnesota might position itself as "AI-first.” In this Tommie Experts… -
How AI Is Revolutionizing Thermal Sciences – A New Book by a St. Thomas Professor
Artificial IntelligenceArtificial intelligence is literally changing everything - as we watch. To stay at the forefront of this foundational technology, Dr. John Abraham, University of St. Thomas professor of thermal sciences, has co-produced the newly published book "Artificial Intelligence in Heat Transfer." The sixth book in a series, this one brings together world leaders in the field to share… -
Tommie Expert: Why Facial Recognition Deserves a Role in Criminal Investigations
Artificial IntelligenceAs our justice system navigates advancing technology, we face a critical question: How should we incorporate facial recognition technology into our legal proceedings? Minnesota courts are currently contending with the admissibility of facial recognition as evidence. It is time to consider its role, not as a smoking gun, but as a valuable investigative tool. What… -
Meet TommieBot: A Generative AI Chatbot, Engineered for and by Tommies
Artificial IntelligenceWhen software engineering and data science professor Dr. Chih Lai first heard that his employer, the University of St. Thomas, was considering purchasing and rolling out an AI chatbot, he was intrigued. Intrigue became inspiration as Lai realized there would be no reason to purchase anything. “When I really thought about it, I knew we… -
Master's Degree Focused on AI Leadership Launches at University of St. Thomas
Artificial IntelligenceThe University of St. Thomas in Minnesota is introducing a new graduate program: the Master of Arts in Artificial Intelligence Leadership (MAIL). Classes will begin in fall 2025. This interdisciplinary program targets non-technical professionals seeking to understand and strategically manage the increasing integration of artificial intelligence in their workplaces. Focusing on ethical considerations, strategic implementation,…