The University of Oklahoma's AI initiative will position OU as a national leader in AI-driven innovation, leveraging its strengths in areas like supercomputing and weather analytics. This initiative will have far-reaching impacts on the university, its students, and faculty, while also playing a crucial role in preparing the workforce for the fourth digital revolution. By advancing AI research and applications, OU will contribute to Oklahoma and the nation's economy, strengthen international collaboration, enhance security, and ensure the ethical use of artificial intelligence across industries.
Thank you to everyone who participated and took the time to build your AI knowledge and skills. The 2026 Staff AI Challenge engaged 474 unique participants, who collectively completed more than 1,724 hours of learning. This strong participation demonstrates the growing interest in AI across the University and the many ways our staff are exploring its potential, and its limitations, to support their work.
The Data Institute for Societal Challenges (DISC), in partnership with the Office of the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer (CAIO), invites proposals for its Fall 2026 Strategic Seed Investment Program.
Please view the full solicitation for detailed application requirements and evaluation criteria.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing healthcare, research and education, creating new opportunities to improve the health of Oklahomans while also raising important questions about its risks and responsible use. Those opportunities and challenges took center stage at the first AI Symposium on the OU Health Campus, which brought together leaders from the university and clinical enterprise to explore how AI can shape the future of healthcare.
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