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Generative AI critical literacy pilot launched this spring

Generative AI critical literacy pilot launched this spring

Since ChatGPT burst onto the scene, higher education has been grappling with the impact of Generative AI on research, teaching, learning, and work. In the Spring of 2025, Cornell University Library and the Center for Teaching Innovation began discussions around how to address AI literacy, which is the understanding, use, and critical evaluation of artificial intelligence.

Thorsten Joachims named vice provost for AI strategy

Thorsten Joachims named vice provost for AI strategy

Thorsten Joachims has been named vice provost for artificial intelligence strategy, a newly created position intended to bolster the Cornell AI Initiative. This new position further expands Cornell’s universitywide effort to advance leadership in research and education in AI, while creating, applying and evaluating AI as a tool across the university – from classrooms and laboratories to clinics and university processes. His appointment took effect Jan. 1.