AI at WashU

WashU is leading cutting edge research into the creation and application of AI across multiple domains. This gives WAIC the access to a broad network of AI experts here at WashU, in addition to partnering with outside experts and teams. Some examples of the exciting work that WashU is doing include:

The Cordell Institute for Policy in Medicine & Law is a leading center for data and ethics, including the responsible use of AI. The mission of the Cordell Institute for Policy in Medicine & Law is to devise solutions to the novel ethical and legal questions accompanying scientific and technological advancements in healthcare, particularly as they relate to privacy and information.

The WashU Digital Intelligence & Innovation Accelerator (DI2 Accelerator) is the institutional home of Washington University’s Digital Transformation initiative. By supporting researchers, equipping students and mid-career learners with digital competencies, and working to optimize computational infrastructure, the accelerator is leading the charge to make WashU a trailblazer in the digital domain.

WashU’s AI for Health Institute (AIHealth) is a pioneering research hub driving advancements in the interdisciplinary field of AI for health. AIHealth brings together AI researchers and health investigators to forge new paths to solve significant health problems with advanced AI technologies. By uniting expertise from AI and health sciences, AIHealth seeks to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in healthcare and public health with innovative, data-driven solutions.

Dennis Zhang, associate professor of WashU’s Olin Business School, is conducting leading research into how to improve algorithmic performance for online platforms while also maintaining a focus on people. Article: [https://source.washu.edu/2024/07/washington-people-dennis-zhang/]