UC launches AI Enablement Community of Practice

University-wide partnership to advance AI innovation across the university

The University of Cincinnati's Digital Technology Solutions is launching the AI Enablement Community of Practice to advance AI innovation and application across the university and the broader community.

It consists of a core AI enablement team and four topical subcommittees focused on:

  • Teaching, learning and research.
  • Inclusion, ethics and community impact.
  • Enablement and operations.
  • And, AI policy & guidelines.

Representatives from the academic, research and administrative functions of the university will serve as members of each subcommittee. 

Our vision is to establish UC as a beacon of AI excellence."

Bharath Prabhakaran, UC Vice President & CDO

“Our vision is to establish UC as a beacon of AI excellence,” said UC Vice President & Chief Digital Officer Bharath Prabhakaran. “By fostering collaboration across disciplines around AI and enablement through tools and enhanced literacy, we will help accelerate digital transformation at UC.”

Key initiatives and plans include:

  • Implementing cutting-edge enterprise AI platforms.
  • Research collaborations in AI.
  • Generating opportunities for continued innovation through increased awareness and understanding of AI.

For more information, visit the AI Enablement Community of Practice page on uc.edu.

Featured image at top: UC's Digital Technology Solutions is launching a new AI Enablement Community of Practice. Photo/Andrew Higley/UC Marketing + Brand

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