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PREPARING FOR A
HUMAN-CENTERED AI WORLD

AI is transforming everything around us. It’s exciting, fast-moving and, at times, a little overwhelming. In the wrong hands, or driven purely by profit, it can create real concerns. At the University at Buffalo, we’re taking a different approach. As a public research institution, we’re focused on using AI to advance society, protect communities and prepare the next generation of ethical, human-centered AI leaders. Our new AI programs give students the knowledge, skills and purpose to shape a future where technology truly serves people.

Realizing AI for Good

The intelligence may be artificial, but the research, impact and responsibility behind it are very real. UB’s AI+X degrees combine technical knowledge with a deep understanding of ethics, policy, and culture—so graduates can shape technology for the public good.

Transdisciplinary Approach

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Explore AI applications in healthcare, business, engineering, social sciences, and beyond—because AI impacts every field.

Ethics at the Core

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Every course integrates responsible AI principles, ensuring graduates lead with integrity and accountability.

AI for Society

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Our programs focus on using AI to improve lives, advance equity, and address global challenges.

Cutting-Edge Curriculum

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Gain hands-on experience through projects, internships, and collaborations with industry partners and AI pioneers.

Career Ready Skills

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Learn from leading researchers in machine learning, data science, autonomy, robotics and human-centered AI.

A Legacy of Innovation

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Be ready to adapt, lead and excel in a rapidly changing global economy—powered by decades of AI expertise from the university that pioneered the first AI-powered handwriting recognition system.

Unmatched Resources, Unlimited Possibilities

Why study AI at UB? Our students have access to resources few universities can match.

Empire AI

A $500M + investment positioning UB as the leader of New York’s statewide AI hub to tackle society’s biggest challenges.

Sustainable Supercomputer

Soon, UB will be home to the world's fastest supercomputer for an academic institution, powered by clean, renewable hydropower from Niagara Falls

AI Expertise

UB has been an AI leader for over 50 years and now has five major AI-related research centers and institutes and over 200 faculty driving the work.

Pathways to in-demand careers

Our programs create direct pathways to in-demand careers in AI, data science, ethics and policy

AI Programs at UB