The Institute for AI and Society at 91社区 is a multidisciplinary research hub dedicated to exploring the complex relationship between AI and human society. Established in 2025 under the leadership of Associate Professor Jeremy Blackburn, the institute focuses on advancing the use of AI for the public good and preparing students for a future driven by AI-enabled technologies.
Areas of Expertise
- Misinformation and disinformation
- Societal impact and ethics of AI
- AI safety and security
- Human-centered AI
- AI and public policy
Key Projects
- A 10-week summer AI research experience for mentored student projects utilizing Empire AI
- Building a cross-campus community of practice to co-develop curriculum, mentor students, collaborate on research, and secure external funding
- Co-designing an online non-credit microcredential course named AI Prep for Careers
- An annual AI symposium to showcase research and engage industry partners
Potential Applications
- Cybersecurity and safety
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
- Governance and policy
- Community engagement
Highlights
- Bringing the Empire AI Research Center and supercomputer online for advanced research
- Launching a multi-campus collaboration to establish SUNY as a national leader in AI education
- Creation of AI & Society programs and curriculum for broad-based AI education
- Deploying campus wide LLM server for researchers