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AI Headlines from Around the University

New CoPAIR program connects Cornell researchers with AI tools, training and community

The new Communities of Practice for AI-enabled Research (CoPAIR) program gives researchers access to emerging AI tools, hands-on training and collaborative communities where they can share best practices, develop disciplinary norms for appropriate AI use and non-use, and evaluate new tools for research. 

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‘A seat at the table’: Cornell expands access to multiple AI tools for faculty, staff, students

Most faculty, staff and students will have free access to a range of AI platforms – an effort to level the playing field, spur exploration and reduce the costs and vulnerabilities of individual consumer licenses.

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Cute robots, historical chatbots: AI in the classroom grows more sophisticated

Instructors across Cornell are working to strike a balance in the classroom – using AI as a teaching tool but also making choices to prevent its use and preserve the learning experience.

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Any student, any major: ‘Everyday AI’ course to launch spring 2027

In spring 2027, Cornell Bowers will launch a new course that is open to all entitled, “Everyday AI: Learning to use AI effectively and responsibly.” 

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Who is Elias the lighthouse keeper? AI fiction tells the same old story

For AI agents instructed to write fiction, that tale usually involves lighthouses and a keeper named Elias, according to new Cornell research. 

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The surprising risks of online passkeys

August 13, 2026

A Cornell team’s study to see how people identify and protect themselves from malicious use of their online passkeys paints a “grim picture” of people’s ability to alleviate the threat posed by such online invasions of privacy.

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The surprising risks of online passkeys

August 13, 2026

A Cornell team’s study to see how people identify and protect themselves from malicious use of their online passkeys paints a “grim picture” of people’s ability to alleviate the threat posed by such online invasions of privacy.

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Ari Juels receives USENIX Security Test of Time Award

August 12, 2026

A decade later, his paper is widely recognized as foundational to the field of AI security.

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Cornell expands AI Critical Literacy Program for incoming students

August 12, 2026

After a successful pilot launch in the spring, Cornell’s AI Critical Literacy Program will be offered in the fall to all incoming students as well as other interested students, faculty members and staff.

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New program turns minor cheating violations into a learning opportunity

August 12, 2026

An initiative to handle minor academic integrity violations in classes is rolling out to the entire university in the fall semester after a successful two-and-a-half-year pilot. 

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Ari Juels receives USENIX Security Test of Time Award

August 12, 2026

A decade later, his paper is widely recognized as foundational to the field of AI security.

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Cornell expands AI Critical Literacy Program for incoming students

August 12, 2026

After a successful pilot launch in the spring, Cornell’s AI Critical Literacy Program will be offered in the fall to all incoming students as well as other interested students, faculty members and staff.

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New program turns minor cheating violations into a learning opportunity

August 12, 2026

An initiative to handle minor academic integrity violations in classes is rolling out to the entire university in the fall semester after a successful two-and-a-half-year pilot. 

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Laying the groundwork for AI at CALS

August 11, 2026

Putting people first builds thoughtful AI adoption in CALS.