Paschalidis and Wildman to Co-chair Newly Established BU AI Task Force

Faculty experts from across the University are charged with developing best practices and assessing potential problems

Computer and hands close up. The concept of artificial intelligence and computer technology.

By Joel Brown, The Brink

Boston University has created an AI Task Force to assess both the potential and the pitfalls of generative artificial intelligence and define sensible pathways for the use of the transformative technology on campus.

The task force is charged with developing specific recommendations for how generative AI can be used successfully in education and research, as well as policies and best practices regarding the use of AI by students and faculty to help prevent its misuse or negative impact.

The task force cochairs are Yannis Paschalidis, a Distinguished Professor of Engineering and director of the Rafik B. Hariri Institute for Computing and Computational Science & Engineering, and Wesley Wildman, a professor of philosophy, theology, and ethics and of computing and data sciences.

Besides the cochairs, the 14 members of the task force are drawn from faculty and administration across the University, including both the Charles River Campus and the Medical Campus.

The task force is expected to deliver interim recommendations by December 31 and a full report during the spring semester.

Learn more in The Brink article here.