The UT Urban Information Lab seeks 1-2 exceptional individuals for the NSF NRT Ethical AI Ph.D. Fellowship commencing Fall 2024. Successful candidates will delve into research areas such as Ethical AI in Cities, AI’s role in Digital Twin Connections, and Smart Transportation Systems under the guidance of Dr. Junfeng Jiao. This prestigious opportunity encourages interdisciplinary […]
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NSF Spotlight: Ethical AI program’s Research Achievements and Impact
In an exclusive interview highlighting our lab’s groundbreaking research, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has showcased and endorsed our efforts in advancing ethical artificial intelligence (AI). At the heart of this initiative is the UT-Austin’s NRT program, where our diverse group of 14 trainees is passionately dedicated to leveraging AI for the betterment of society. […]
Dr. Junfeng Jiao Delivers Lecture on Ethical AI at Ann Richard School for Young Women Leaders
Dr. Junfeng Jiao, director of UT Urban Information Lab, presented a lecture on Ethical AI at the Ann Richard School for Young Women Leaders. The engagement was notable, not just for the expertise Dr. Jiao brought to the table, but also for the remarkably insightful questions posed by the students, indicating a deep understanding and […]
Smart Cities and Generative AI Symposium 2023
On Aug. 18, the Urban Information Lab hosted the Smart Cities and Generative AI Symposium. Interdisciplinary professionals across academia and industry gathered to inform, examine, and discuss how generative artificial intelligence impacts our cities. Topics included Smart Resilience, Smart Mobility, and Large Language Model (LLM) Applications. Some highlights of the day included an opportunity to […]
Ethical AI Faculty Retreat
Tuesday, August 15th was the first official Ethical AI retreat! Faculty and Fellows in the Ethical AI program gathered to discuss lessons learned from the past year, ongoing research projects that our PhD Fellows are leading, and the vision and goals for the upcoming year. Plus, everyone got a cool shirt! 🙂