From writing tools to image generators, recommendation engines to virtual assistants, artificial intelligence shows up in more places than we might realize. At its core, AI is about using data and algorithms to build systems that can respond, create, sort, predict, and solve problems, often in ways that feel surprisingly intuitive. Whether you’re asking a chatbot for help or using software that adapts to how you learn, you’re likely already interacting with AI.

Generative AI is a fast-growing part of this field. These tools can create new content, like text, images, music, or code, based on patterns they’ve learned from massive collections of data. As these tools become more powerful and widely used, they raise important questions about creativity, originality, accuracy, and ethics.

Our Approach to AI in Practice

AI is evolving quickly and so are our questions about how it fits into our work as educators, scholars, and students. At UConn, we believe in approaching this technology with curiosity, care, and a commitment to doing what’s right—for our mission, our disciplines, and our community. To see how this work is taking shape across the university, explore the areas below.

AI in the news at UConn