Leaders in tech, urban innovation, and finance join Jacobs Institute Steering Committee

Committee members advise on initiatives that advance interdisciplinary research, entrepreneurship, and public interest technology at Cornell Tech.

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New faculty Tianyi Chen is engineering AI to make smarter and balanced decisions

Tianyi Chen is pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence by asking a pressing question: What if AI could be engineered not just to optimize for a single outcome, but to make smarter, more balanced decisions — much like humans do?

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AI can write your college essay, but it won’t sound like you

Students who plan to use ChatGPT to write their college admissions essays should think twice: Artificial intelligence tools write highly generic personal narratives, even when prompted to write from the perspective of someone with a certain race or gender.

Balancing the promise of health AI with its carbon costs

The health care industry is increasingly relying on AI – in responding to patient queries, for example – and a new Cornell study shows how decision-makers can use real-world data to build sustainability into new systems.

AI hardware reimagined for lower energy use

A new innovation from Cornell researchers lowers the energy use needed to power artificial intelligence – a step toward shrinking the carbon footprints of data centers and AI infrastructure.

Angelina Wang joins Cornell Tech to rethink AI fairness

As generative AI reshapes how we communicate, work, and make decisions, Angelina Wang is making sure these systems serve everyone — not just a privileged few.

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Cornell Tech welcomes 11 new startups through Runway and Spinout programs

The new ventures tackle challenges that range from agricultural robotics and energy systems to fertility care, global trade compliance, and AI safety.

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What the crash of a play-to-earn game reveals about the future of Web3

An investigation into Axie Infinity, a blockchain-based video game where users receive cryptocurrency tokens for playing, provides a case study for the possible future of Web3, a decentralized, community-run internet.

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Entrepreneurial students flock to kickoff event

The event featured more than 30 resource tables and pitches from four students hoping to be part of eLab.

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