The University of Oklahoma’s AI initiative will position OU as a national leader in AI-driven innovation, leveraging its strengths in areas like supercomputing and weather analytics. This initiative will have far-reaching impacts on the university, its students, and faculty, while also playing a crucial role in preparing the workforce for the fourth digital revolution. By advancing AI research and applications, OU will contribute to Oklahoma and the nation’s economy, strengthen international collaboration, enhance security, and ensure the ethical use of artificial intelligence across industries.
Friday September 26
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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The University of Oklahoma is advancing a comprehensive, university-wide strategy to lead in artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, research, education, and implementation. Under the direction of the former Interim Chief AI Officer and through the coordinated efforts of five interdisciplinary working groups, OU has developed a unified roadmap that aligns emerging AI capabilities with the university’s mission, strategic vision, and societal commitments.
The five working groups are:
1. AI Research
2. Healthcare Implementation
3. AI Education: Training and Teaching
4. AI Infrastructure and Resources
5. Governance and Policy
This strategic initiative addresses the rapid and transformative impact of AI across all sectors of society. From enhancing clinical care and streamlining university operations to reimagining curriculum and accelerating research, the roadmap reflects OU’s proactive, ethical, and inclusive approach to AI adoption. It positions the university not merely as a participant in the AI era, but as a thought leader shaping how higher education responsibly embraces these technologies.
More than 100 faculty, clinicians, researchers, students, and staff from the Norman, Health Sciences, and Tulsa campuses contributed to this effort, representing one of the most collaborative and cross-functional planning processes in recent institutional history. Their work identifies critical short-term actions and long-term strategic priorities that collectively build a strong foundation for sustainable impact.
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