The University of Maryland is developing the next generation of artificial intelligence education, technology and leaders through interdisciplinary research that focuses on the responsible and ethical use of AI.

UMD launched the Artificial Intelligence Interdisciplinary Institute at Maryland (AIM), bringing together AI experts across campus to focus on responsible, ethical development and use of the technology to advance public good in industry, government and society. Students across all majors will learn the principles of AI and how they apply to their field of study, preparing them for an AI-infused workforce.

Housed in the university's College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences, the institute will coordinate:

• New AI majors and minors
• AI certificates, graduate degrees and workforce development programs
• Expanded AI undergraduate courses, including a path to AI course focused on developing AI literacy and critical thinking skills
• AI government and industry partnerships and community events
• A new high-performance computing cluster tailored for AI’s complex computational challenges
• Financial support to promote interdisciplinary AI research
• Chaired professorships and postdoctoral fellowships