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Rodriguez co-edits special issue on intersection of AI and social work
5/22/26
AI’s impact on applied and industrial fields is well documented. However, AI and computational methods are affecting human services as well. UB researchers are exploring what role these tools play in one of the most crucial societal professions: social work.
Rudra and team win third Test of Time Award in five years
4/15/26
There are problems that exist when reviewing any large datasets. A paper — co-authored by a University at Buffalo researcher and written 10 years ago — was recognized for its impact in helping to solve these problems.
Rochester Institute of Technology to Offer Bachelor’s in AI
4/7/26
Government Technology noted UB’s new Department of AI and Society in an article about universities that have announced undergraduate programs in AI in the last two years.
2026 Prediction: Engineers Ramp Up Learning in the AI Era
3/28/26
Electronic Design referenced UB’s new Department of AI and Society in an article about shifting enrollment from computer science programs to those focused on AI.
The Computer Science Degree Is Losing its Luster in the Age of AI
3/12/26
Built In highlighted UB’s new Department of AI and Society in a report on how artificial intelligence is affecting computer science education.