Why higher ed’s AI rush could put corporate interests over public service and independence

By Chris Wegemer, Postdoctoral researcher, University of California, Los Angeles

Artificial intelligence technology has begun to transform higher education, raising a new set of profound questions about the role of universities in society. A string of high-profile corporate partnerships reflect how universities are embracing AI technology.

The University of Florida began assembling one of the fastest university supercomputers through a collaboration with Nvidia encompassing AI infrastructure,…

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