Department of AI and Society

Transcend the boundaries of traditional disciplines

Our programs follow the AI+X model, allowing for advanced study and a foundational understanding of how AI impacts topics in a wide range of fields.

Employment Opportunities

10/23/25

Join our faculty community. The Department of AI and Society is seeking talented individuals to join our growing faculty team.

Advancing AI for the public good

8/4/25

The Department of AI and Society is dedicated to harnessing the power of artificial inteligence for the betterment of society.

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Visionary leadership

This unique department focuses on transdiciplinary research, training and community outreach at New York's flagship university—aiming to shape the next generation of visionaries who take tools from society to build AI systems.

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First-of-their-kind ‘AI + X’ degrees to be offered at UB this fall
8/14/25
Newly approved programs will prepare students to use AI in other disciplines and be offered in collaboration with new Department of AI and Society.
UB to launch Department of AI and Society this fall
6/10/25
The department will harness artificial intelligence for the public good, and build upon UB’s longstanding leadership in AI and its role as New York’s flagship university.

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Faces & Voices

Atri Rudra sits in front of a white board at a meeting table.

“Our vision is to create AI systems that are built by society, for society."

7/23/25

Atri Rudra
Professor and Chair

"This new department reflects a strong commitment to ensuring that AI technologies are used ethically and that their benefits are equitably distributed across society."

7/23/25

Jeff Good
Professor and Associate Chair

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