Cornell AI Initiative
Cornell
AI Initiative
AI + Education
AI demands new knowledge, skills, and critical thinking. Cornell is committed to expanding AI literacy and to supporting the thoughtful, responsible use of AI in teaching and learning.
AI + Research
AI is both a subject of inquiry — ranging from algorithms and machine learning to ethics and human-AI interaction — and a tool that advances scientific breakthroughs.
AI + Working
Across campuses and units, teams are leveraging AI to improve administrative and operational effectiveness — reducing routine burdens and opening new avenues for creativity and collaboration.
AI + Public Engagement
Cornell partners with communities and public institutions to advance the responsible development and use of AI, broaden AI literacy, and translate research into real-world impact.
Artificial intelligence at Cornell is both a field of study and a powerful tool that influences how we conduct research, teach, and support the university.
Cornell’s approach to AI is rooted in the breadth of its scholarship and its leadership in AI research. Few institutions can match the combination of computing researchers developing foundational AI algorithms, social scientists examining AI’s impact on individuals and society, humanists grappling with ethics and creativity, policymakers and lawyers developing frameworks for society, and domain experts — from materials scientists to physicians to educational research — advancing learning and discovery in their fields through AI.
This depth and diversity enable Cornell to pursue a thoughtful approach to shape the future of responsible and impactful AI.
AI Headlines from Around the University
AI Events and Symposia
Cornell’s campuses host a dynamic calendar of AI events, workshops, and symposiums that bring together experts, students, and practitioners from across disciplines. This cross‑campus programming reflects the full breadth and depth of AI exploration at Cornell, connecting foundational research with real‑world applications in science, health, policy, business, and design.
Featured
AI & Peer Review Panel
Up Next
Tech Tuesday – Don’t Get Fooled by a Robot! Preventing AI scams
AI + Sustainability
AI has the potential to make important contributions to sustainability research, from climate change to food security, while also introducing new and pressing challenges to sustainability itself.
The AI Campus for NYC
Transforming Healthcare With AI
Join the Cornell AI Community
Connect, Learn, and Collaborate
Stay connected with the people shaping the future of AI at Cornell
Sign up for updates on research breakthroughs, events, and funding opportunities.
Working on a large-scale, multi-PI, or cross-disciplinary AI project?
Join our office hours Thursdays at 10 a.m. ET to share your ideas and explore how the Cornell AI Initiative can support you — from connecting collaborators and shaping teams to research development and proposal strategy. For more information, contact Research Development Director, Jovana Savanovic.