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In the News: Manjeet Rege on Limits of Facial Recognition Technology
Artificial IntelligenceManjeet Rege, director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with local news about the risks of relying too heavily on facial recognition technology in criminal cases. Rege emphasized the technology can be a useful investigative tool but should be paired with human oversight and additional verification. From…
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In the News: Audra Nuru on Meaningful Communication
In the NewsAudra Nuru, professor of communication and family studies at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with Time magazine about how the common greeting “How are you?” has lost much of its meaning in everyday interactions. Nuru said the phrase has become more of a social habit than a genuine question. From the article:Many people are… -
In the News: Jena Zangs on Grounding AI Strategy
In the NewsIn a special Women’s Day episode of the The CAIO Connect Podcast, host Sanjay Puri spoke with Jena Zangs, Chief Data & AI Officer at the University of St. Thomas and the first person to hold this role in Minnesota higher education. Zangs discussed her unconventional path from planning alumni events to leading the university’s… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Police Credibility Lists
In the NewsRachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about the role of Brady lists, which track law enforcement officers with credibility issues that must be disclosed in court. Moran explained that even when an officer’s inaccurate statements were not intentional, they can still be relevant to… -
In the News: Seth Ketron on Target’s Sales Challenges
In the NewsSeth Ketron, associate professor of marketing at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, spoke with KARE 11 about Target’s latest earnings report, which showed another quarter of declining sales. Ketron explained recent economic uncertainty and persistent high prices are prompting many consumers to save rather than spend. From the article:University of St.… -
In the News: Yohuru Williams on the State of the Union
In the NewsDr. Yohuru Williams, Distinguished University Chair, professor of history and founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas, joined MPR News to analyze President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address. Williams noted the speech missed an opportunity to present an inclusive historical narrative as the nation approaches its 250th… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on Generative AI and the Future of Work
Artificial IntelligenceManjeet Rege, professor and chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with FOX 9 and WCCO-TV to discuss a new report on the impact of generative AI on Minnesota’s workforce. Rege emphasized the difference between exposure and displacement, encouraging workers and students to build AI… -
In the News: Mahmoud Kabalan on Student Microgrid Research
In the NewsMahmoud Kabalan, professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with WCCO-TV about St. Thomas’ Center for Microgrid Research and the applied work students are doing with renewable energy systems. Kabalan explained how students are testing real-time coordination of solar, wind and natural gas sources to improve grid resiliency, particularly… -
In the News: Yohuru Williams on the Future of Black History Month
In the NewsDr. Yohuru Williams, professor of history and founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative, wrote an op-ed for The Progressive about the promise and problem of Black History Month. A month full of opportunity to celebrate Black culture also involves responsibility. The piece discuss how history must be retold and truthfully taught to ensure collective… -
In the News: Virgil Wiebe on Immigration Cases
In the NewsVirgil Wiebe, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke to Vineeta Sawkar on WCCO Radio about the status of Minnesota immigration cases. After federal officials announced a drawdown of agents in Minnesota, Wiebe provided an update on how the St. Thomas law clinic experiences immigration court cases in the state. …