AI is the focus of a new academic department at the University at Buffalo

AI is the focus of a new academic department at the University at Buffalo

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The University at Buffalo is planning on launching a new academic department that will focus on artificial intelligence and how it can help society.

It is called the Department of AI and Society. It was announced Monday by Governor Kathy Hochul, who said the university will receive $5 million to help launch the department this fall.

UB says it will use the money to purchase high-performance computing equipment that will be used by researchers and students. The funding…

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