artificial intelligence

In the early 1970s, a quiet revolution began in American factories. Lathes, drill presses and milling machines—once guided by the steady hands of skilled machinists—started thinking for themselves. Computer numerical control (CNC) technology, as it was called, transformed these tools into…

School of Law recognized for innovative use of AI in curriculum

Bringing Weatherhead thought leaders to life with artificial intelligence

When third-year computer science student Sanjay Thiyagarajan suffered a sports injury that ended his playing days, he didn’t see it as the end of his athletic journey—he saw an opportunity to prevent others from experiencing the same thing. What began as a personal setback soon evolved into…

How one nurse leader sees the role of AI

Computer scientists studying ethics. Musicians working with neural networks. Philosophers debating the social impact of artificial intelligence. That’s the kind of melding of disciplines students imagined when they began shaping Case Western Reserve University’s new Humanity and Technology (HAT)…

Photo: A CWRU team helped bring AI-driven instruments to this Cleveland photovoltaic power plant and analyze its output. Call it a new industrial revolution: The factories that make everything from solar panels to jet engines are increasingly decked out with sensors, augmented by…

In a world where the possibilities for using artificial intelligence are endless, the questions are, too. Consider just a few: Should AI be used for reconnaissance in an occupied territory to quickly differentiate between hostile individuals and innocent civilians? As AI takes on a more…

Cardiologists treat heart disease. Oncologists care for patients with cancer. For every disease, there is an expert specialist. But no disease exists in isolation: Biology and chemistry tangle them in intricate, enigmatic loops and webs. People with heart disease are at increased risk for dementia.…

The invention of the steam engine fueled the industrial revolution, paving the way for mass production, giant transportation networks and the global economy. The impact was profound, unprecedented and previously unimaginable. Sound familiar? Today, artificial intelligence in the workplace has…