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In the News: Manjeet Rege on the Use of AI-Generated Deepfakes in Political Advertising
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas Professor Manjeet Rege recently spoke with FOX 9 about the use of AI-generated deepfakes in political advertising. Rege is chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science and director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence. In the segment, Rege explained how deepfake technology works and demonstrated several AI-generated…
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In the News: John Abraham on Rising Sea Levels
In the NewsJohn Abraham, a mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas, co-authored a new study that helps explain the causes of global sea level rise with greater accuracy than ever before. Featured in multiple national and international outlets, the research provides one of the most complete accounts to date of the factors driving rising… -
In the News: Ali Ling on Mining Near the Boundary Waters
In the NewsAli Ling, an assistant professor of civil engineering at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with MPR News about concerns surrounding renewed mining activity near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Ling discussed the challenges of balancing resource development with environmental protection and the factors policymakers and communities must consider as mining proposals move forward.… -
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… -
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… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on Data Centers in Minnesota
In the NewsManjeet Rege, a professor of data science and AI at the University of St. Thomas, shared his perspective in the Minnesota Star Tribune on the rapid expansion of data centers across the state. Rege highlighted both the economic benefits and the environmental and community concerns tied to these projects, emphasizing the need for clear, statewide… -
In the News: Dr. Rita Lederle Highlights St. Thomas Concrete Canoe Competition
In the NewsDr. Rita Lederle, a faculty member in the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with FOX 9 about the annual concrete canoe competition held at Lake Hiawatha. Lederle explained that students design, build and race canoes made entirely of concrete as part of a regional civil engineering event, highlighting hands-on learning,… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on AI in Personal Finance
In the NewsManjeet Rege, director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with WCCO about the growing use of artificial intelligence in personal finance. Rege explained that while AI can be a helpful tool for budgeting, analyzing spending patterns and running financial scenarios, it should be used cautiously and not…