Employment Opportunities
2/19/26
Join our faculty community. The Department of AI and Society is seeking talented individuals to join our growing faculty team.
Transcend the boundaries of traditional disciplines
8/4/25

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.

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 transdisciplinary 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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Latest News

  • New AI degrees taking off
    2/16/26

    UB students majoring in AI-focused degree programs are enthusiastic about their job prospects in the burgeoning new field.

  • New AI degrees taking off
    2/16/26

    The seven new AI+X degrees in the Department of AI & Society have admitted nearly 200 students for the fall semester and currently have 30 students enrolled. 

  • 2025: University at Buffalo solidifies leadership in AI, data science
    12/18/25

    UB is tapping AI’s incredible power to address global challenges by advancing education, research and outreach.

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Faces & Voices
Jeff Good.
"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

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

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