Jackson selected for Kluge Chair in Technology and Society

As a Kluge Chair, Jackson is invited to conduct research using the collections at the Library of Congress and to interact with congressional members and staff.

Around Cornell

Sea change: WildFin aims to improve fish behavior analysis in the wild

A doctoral student and a team of Cornell researchers and colleagues created WildFin, a data set composed of nine hours of video that they labeled frame-by-frame with fish behaviors.

AI-enhanced petitions on Change.org: more text, less success

Cornell researchers’ analysis of 1.5 million petitions on Change.org showed that AI writing assistance altered the wording of petitions, increasing their homogeneity and length, but did not improve petition outcomes.

Future of the American University report charts a ‘bold path forward’

After a year of engaging with university stakeholders and at a critical moment for higher education in the United States, a faculty-led committee has offered its vision for fortifying Cornell’s long-term future in the face of unprecedented challenges. 

AI in education initiatives emphasize experimentation, balanced use

Two new initiatives involving artificial intelligence in Cornell classrooms will encourage experimental and balanced use, while exploring ways to deploy AI that align with the teaching needs and strategies of individual academic fields.

Cornell Statistical Consulting Unit to host workshop on AI in scientific research

CSCU will host “Ask the Statisticians: AI in Scientific Research,” a free virtual session to discuss how Cornell researchers are integrating AI into their statistical workflows. 

Around Cornell

Can AI boost open-mindedness? Team wins $1.49M grant to find out

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.

Cornell Unplugged encourages mindful tech use, social connection

New event asks the community to decrease technology use, increase face-to-face interaction and consider that every AI chat, doomscroll and text message has a water, energy and carbon footprint. 

Cornellians to address AI, NY energy future at Climate Week NYC

Cornell and global leaders will come together at Climate Week NYC Sept. 20-27 to discuss some of the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges, including harnessing AI’s power while mitigating its negative impacts.