6thWave: AI News Hub

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) systems presents both challenges and opportunities for government and higher education leaders. Recognized technologies like ChatGPT and DALL-E have popularized AI, but machine learning has been around for decades. Walter “Ted” Carter Jr., president of The Ohio State University, recalls early AI applications in U.S. Navy fighter planes, which were both revolutionary and risky. Fast forward to 2024, Carter now leads a university deeply involved in AI research, with over $230 million invested and more than 600 faculty members participating. Ohio State hosts specialized labs like the Artificially Intelligent Manufacturing Systems (AIMS) Lab and the AI-EDGE Institute, focusing on intelligent transportation, remote healthcare, and smart aerospace. The inaugural Artificial Intelligence Symposium at the Statehouse, organized by the Inter-University Council, gathered AI experts from Ohio’s public universities, industry leaders, and government agencies to discuss leveraging AI for state advancement. Topics ranged from combating deep fakes and disinformation to integrating AI into education and industry partnerships. Ohio universities already collaborate with tech giants like Microsoft, IBM, and Qualcomm. The symposium emphasized the need for digital literacy and ethical decision-making in AI, aiming to equip all students, not just those in technical fields, with foundational AI skills. The next step in AI evolution, according to Carter, involves a deeper understanding of ethical decision-making, which will require collaborative efforts across Ohio’s universities.

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