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.

AI and Society Workshop, Feb. 26 - 27, 2026

1/26/26

Explore ways to build AI systems by society with researchers and professionals in Western New York and beyond.

1/22/26 Learn more and register

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

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.
SEAS welcomes 12 new faculty members
12/12/25
The new faculty bring expertise and interest ranging from spectral graph theory and molecular discovery to hybrid semiconductors.
At US universities, students flock to a new major: Artificial Intelligence
12/5/25
Economic Times reposted an article from The New York Times that mentioned UB’s new Department of AI and Society in a story about college students who are flocking to majors in artificial intelligence.

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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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