Center for AI

Visual and performing arts, creative writing.

Artists, writers, and performers interpret human experiences and shape culture. As AI is increasingly used to simulate craft, how can the arts lessons of authenticity and authorship shape cultures’ priorities?

Journalism, news, and social media.

Reporters and everyday posters define what’s important and what news people talk about. How do people decide what to believe when AI tools can filter conversations and produce images and text that seem real?

Software, computing, and the built world.

Engineers invent tools and systems people depend on. How can builders make AI products more capable that remain reliable, safe, and easy to use?

Business, entrepreneurship, and the workforce.

One-person startups and multinational corporations alike turn business ideas into products, services, and jobs. How is AI influencing the businesses people build, the work they do, and the customers they serve?

Sports, popular culture, gaming, and live events

Creators, performers, and athletes bring fans together and create one-of-a-kind experiences. What happens to those meaningful connections when entertainers use AI to create the moments fans love?

Energy, sustainability, and natural resources.

People are part of ecosystems, and their decisions affect these systems in various scales and time horizons. How will communities balance AI’s environmental costs against its potential to help protect the places we all live?

Home, relationships, and personal routines.

Daily routines are full of small choices, from parenting and relationships to meals and money. What kinds of lives will people live when they invite AI to assist with those activities?

Public policy, law, and regulation.

Governments, institutions, and companies are setting guardrails for AI development and use in real time. What policies and standards will keep AI's use accountable to the people it affects?

Medicine, biotech, and wellness.

Healthcare providers treat patients and researchers seek breakthroughs for healthier lives. What role should AI take in people’s care today and in future health innovations?

Education, skill-building, and cognition.

Whether in a classroom or for a hobby, people of all ages develop skills through practice and feedback. When does AI help people develop, and when is it best to learn without it?

Physical, life, and earth sciences.

Scientists work to explain how the natural world works and how humans make sense of it. What scientific discoveries will AI bring into reach,  and how will scientists keep results reproducible?

Cybersecurity, fraud, and national security.

People and organizations depend on systems that protect information, assets, and critical infrastructure. When AI powers both attackers and defenders, how can defenders keep up?

Culture, communities, and shared values.

Over time, a community’s cultural norms develop, as do moral codes that guide how people perceive and treat one another. What will communities decide is acceptable as AI is part of how people belong and connect?

Faith, religion, and the human spirit.

Across traditions, people seek meaning beyond the everyday to find their place in the universe. As AI seems more humanlike, how will people make sense of what makes us human and their relationship with the unseen?