Cornell AI News

Cornell University’s new initiative asks students to rethink their tech habits—and when screens may interfere with learning, attention and social connection.

An innovative major in the College of Arts & Sciences is being expanded and refined to highlight its combination of science, social science and the humanities and its relevance to careers today.

A $1.49 million award from the John Templeton Foundation will enable Cornell researchers Gordon Pennycook and David Rand ’04 to explore whether artificial intelligence can be used to understand and increase open-mindedness.

Contrary to some predictions, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) agents could lead to more, not fewer, health care professionals working in the United States, according to a new article by a physician and health policy researcher at Weill Cornell Medicine who surveyed economic theory and the history of technology in health care.

John Thickstun, an assistant professor of computer science, addressed the challenges AI companies face in making societal value judgments without democratic oversight.

“Vibe Coating” integrates green-screen technology and AI to visualize participants’ prompts as an immersive, continuously changing environment.

Sarah Kreps, director of Cornell’s Tech Policy Institute, comments on voters’ desire for authenticity and skepticism toward AI-generated content in political ads.

Faculty and staff are invited to a town hall on Friday, September 25, from 9 to 10 a.m. to learn more about the Cornell AI Initiative and help shape its future. The session will provide updates on programs designed to address the opportunities and challenges of AI across research, education, operations, and engagement. Leadership will also share the initiative’s strategy, discuss plans to expand access to AI tools, and seek feedback on a draft mission statement.