UT is Changing the World Through AI
Machine learning, the technology that drives artificial intelligence systems, is helping humans do things never before possible. The University of Texas at Austin is becoming a global leader in harnessing the power of this rapidly evolving technology.
UT has declared 2024 “The Year of AI” and is leading the way with a first-of-its-kind online master’s degree in AI, new industry and government partnerships, and funded research breakthroughs on cross-disciplinary collaborations involving more than 150 UT researchers across 30 disciplines. These interdisciplinary initiatives and breakthrough research opportunities are possible because of the generous donors supporting these campus-wide initiatives.
Alumnus Sanjay Chandra and his family — namesakes of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering — dedicated part of their generous gift in 2022 to artificial intelligence and the intersection of health and engineering.
“UT Austin has a distinct advantage in fostering AI and robotics solutions due to its interdisciplinary approach by bringing together top minds and fostering collaboration between engineers, medical professionals and experts in various domains,” says Sanjay.
“Zaib and I chose to make this gift because we believe artificial intelligence will one day help elevate the human condition, and that the research conducted here will pave the way for such a day.”
Amir Husain, UT Alum
with wife Zaib
“Zaib and I chose to make this gift because we believe artificial intelligence will one day help elevate the human condition, and that the research conducted here will pave the way for such a day.”
Amir Husain, UT Alum
with wife Zaib
With a multidisciplinary focus on AI, UT is equipping students and learners alike to navigate a world being transformed by AI — regardless of their major or course of study. Your support has helped create research opportunities for collaborations across and beyond campus. Thanks to you, UT students and researchers will be at the forefront of AI innovation that will change the world.
World Changer
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