G. Harold and Leila Y. Mathers Foundation

After her husband passed away from ALS, Indu Navar started an organization that uses AI to study ALS and other neurological diseases.

CTO Jamshed Patel joined software provider Ministry Brands earlier this year to spearhead more investments in artificial intelligence.

The Hastings Initiative for AI and Humanity will be a step forward in Bowdoin's growing engagement in this breakthrough technology, and ensure that students graduate well prepared to lead in a world reshaped by AI.

The Connecticut AI Alliance represents a significant milestone in our state's technology landscape," said Vahid Behzadan, co-founder.

OpenAI today announced the launch of NextGenAI, a consortium of 15 leading research institutions dedicated to using artificial intelligence to accelerate research breakthroughs and transform education.

NextGenAI, whose 15 founding academic partners include Harvard, the University of Oxford and MIT, will be funded with $50 million in research grants, compute funding, and API access from OpenAI, the company said. Students, educators, and researchers will be eligible to receive awards, which will be doled out over the coming months.

Diercks graduated from MSOE in 1990 with a bachelor's degree in computer science and engineering. He was the 22nd employee at Nvidia and has hired MSOE grads who benefited from the hands-on experience they received in their classes and the college's AI Club.

Up to eight proposals will receive funding, with a maximum award of $100,000 for first prize. Participants will also have the opportunity to refine and strengthen their innovations with expert mentorship and strategic support, officials said.