Empire State UniversityHighlights Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Empire State University’s Center for Teaching, Learning, and Faculty Development recently held an Artificial Intelligence Awareness Week to teach faculty, staff, and students how to approach AI heading into the academic year.

“AI Awareness Week was created to foster deeper conversations and understanding about the role of AI in higher education,” said Melissa Wells, director of the center for teaching, learning, and faculty development, in a statement.

The week’s programming included different sessions on faculty and student engagement, ethics and data privacy, pedagogy, and research. Each session was chosen based on their direct impact with the academic community and the need for integration in each area. According to Wells, there was an average attendance of 133 people each session.

“These seminars and resources help demystify AI, allowing people to approach it with both excitement and caution, ensuring that it’s used in ways that enhance learning without compromising security, privacy, or academic integrity,” Wells said.

Empire State University is incorporating artificial intelligence into its programming in multiple facets throughout the academic year, featuring AI-oriented speakers at the upcoming Fall Academic Conference in October and bringing other speakers to the university community.