A multi-year, $10 million “moonshot” grant from Laude Institute will help Cornell researchers realize the potential of AI, while giving online communities control over its role. An interdisciplinary team of Cornell faculty and students, with expertise in AI, conversational behavior, computational systems and human-centered design, will develop tools and protocols to rebuild the foundations of trust online, where humans are no longer the only participants. The broader, long-term goal is a new communication ecosystem where AI strengthens public conversation rather than undermining it, researchers said.
Bowers launches two online master's programs in AI
Beginning in Fall 2027, the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science will offer two online master's degree programs in artificial intelligence designed for working professionals seeking to deepen their expertise.
Bowers welcomes 13 pioneering faculty members
The Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science added 13 faculty members as part of the 2025-2026 recruiting season, strengthening the college’s expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, interactive technologies, human-AI interaction, and more. Of the 13 hires, eight will join the Department of Computer Science; three will join the Department of Statistics and Data Science, and two will join the Department of Information Science.
