The University of Memphis has announced a significant investment of $1 million in artificial intelligence (AI) research and academics, aligning with the community’s efforts to bring xAI to Memphis. This initiative, led by Provost David Russomanno and Executive Vice President of Research & Innovation Jasbir Dhaliwal, aims to provide a wide range of educational experiences for students, including degree programs and stackable micro-credentials. The university has a strong foundation in AI research, having focused on applying AI to major local sectors such as education, healthcare, and transportation for over 30 years. The new investment will enable the university to incorporate AI into more academic areas, potentially attracting more students. This move is seen as a strategic step in Memphis’ technology innovation ecosystem, with the university being a top-tier Carnegie R1 research institution. With xAI’s recent announcement to build the world’s largest supercomputer in Memphis, this investment reinforces the city’s commitment to becoming a hub for AI innovation.
University of Memphis Invests in AI
The University of Memphis is poised to inject a million dollars into academics and research focused on artificial intelligence.
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