The email described the initiative as “a hub and governance framework” that coordinates the technologies across UK’s colleges, libraries, research centers and institutes and academic health care system. Capilouto says UK must lead what he calls a “21st-century land-grant movement in AI.”
The initiative will provide new AI platforms, tools, and training to all faculty, staff, and students. “AI” refers to a broad range of technologies, including pattern recognition and machine learning, as well as popular chatbots running large language models. The email spoke of AI in broad terms, but did name a few specific uses, like using “ambient listening tools” in healthcare settings and providing “curated digital assistants” for students. The email also teased an AI-integrated residence hall, though it did not give any further details regarding its implementation in campus housing.
CATS AI will be guided by five subcommittees – covering education, research, students, health care and administration, and workplace – that report to a leadership council. Nominations to participate in a subcommittee are open…