FAIRFIELD, Conn. — On Monday, April 28, the Charles F. Dolan School of Business launched its Artificial intelligence (AI) and Technology Institute, a groundbreaking new initiative at the intersection of technology, creativity, and innovation. Speakers at the launch event included economist and Nobel laureate Myron Scholes, PhD, who joined via Zoom.
Following a recent visit from Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont to a business analytics class to discuss AI applications in the workplace, Fairfield Dolan continues developing AI initiatives, including the launch of this institute on April 28. As part of the launch event, five students also showcased their AI-generated short films, produced as part of their coursework.
"The AI and Technology Institute is born from Fairfield's core Jesuit values — a commitment to serving humanity,” said Jie Tao, PhD, director of the AI and Tech Institute and associate professor of analytics. “Our focus is firmly on 'AI for the greater good,' leveraging cutting-edge AI research and expertise to empower our local communities and businesses.”
As part of the new institute, annual programming will include hosting experts such as Dr. Scholes at Fairfield Dolan. The AI and Tech Institute will also aim to offer trainings surrounding AI and emerging technologies.
As evidenced by the AI-generated films, tech-heavy coursework, and prominent speakers, Fairfield Dolan continues to lead and explore opportunities in the AI space. “We are dedicated to building practical, freely available tools and offering consultation, positioning Fairfield Dolan as a leader in putting technology ethically in service of the common good,” Dr. Tao said.
Learn more about the AI and Tech Institute at Fairfield Dolan.
Fairfield University is a modern, Jesuit Catholic University, rooted in one of the world’s oldest intellectual and spiritual traditions. More than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students from 44 states, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and 46 countries, are enrolled in the University’s five schools. In the spirit of rigorous and sympathetic inquiry into all dimensions of human experience, Fairfield welcomes students from diverse backgrounds to share ideas and engage in open conversations. The University is located in the heart of a region where the future takes shape, on a stunning campus on the Connecticut coast just an hour from New York City.