A week of AI perspectives at WashU
+AI Perspectives Week brought together nearly 1,000 students, faculty, and staff from across all schools at WashU for a series of conversations about the role of AI in education and research.
CEO of The Atlantic encourages “engaged optimism” about AI in WashU talk
As part of WashU’s +AI Perspectives Week, Thompson reflected on what he’s learned about AI and his advice for college students to a packed crowd of WashU students and community members on March 25.
WashU admin launches +AI initiative, encourages discussion on and use of AI
The initiative aims to encourage discussion about the role of AI at the University, promote the use of AI to supplement teaching and learning, and familiarize members of the WashU community with how to utilize artificial intelligence tools.
2026 Digital Transformation Research Corps projects reflect growing role of AI in research across fields
This summer, the Digital Transformation Research Corps will accelerate 18 faculty-led research projects over ten intensive weeks, more than doubling the scale of the 2025 pilot program.
University introduces +AI academic initiative
WashU is launching a new universitywide initiative called +AI. The initiative aims to transform teaching and learning and accelerate research while also acknowledging the challenges AI will create.