Pittsburgh’s AI-Powered Renaissance
CMU experts explain why Pittsburgh is poised to lead the industrial revolution in human-first AI
Carnegie Mellon University’s artificial intelligence experts come from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives, representing fields including computer science, sustainability, national security and entrepreneurship.
Ahead of the AI Horizons Summit highlighting the city's commitment to responsible technology, CMU experts weighed in on why they see Pittsburgh as a hub for human-centered AI.
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Associate Professor and Director of Machine Learning
Zico Kolter researches how to make deep learning algorithms more robust, safer, and understand how data impacts how models function.
- Elections
- Large Language Models, Generative AI
- Neural Networks
- Deep Learning
- Machine Learning
- AI Models
Associate Professor
Valerie Karplus studies resource and environmental management in organizations operating in diverse national and industry contexts.
- Strategy
- Political Economy
- Globalization
- Energy
- Economic Development
- Climate Change
- Biotechnology
- Asia
- China
- Economic Modeling
- Emerging Markets
- Environmental Economics
- International Management
- Resource Management
- Sustainability
- Water
Associate Professor, Machine Learning
Ameet Talwalkar's work is motivated by the goal of democratizing machine learning.
- Machine Learning
- Algorithms
- Computational Biology
- Bioinformatics
- Data Mining
CEO, Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute
Ira Moskowitz is a seasoned executive with 30+ years of experience in initiating and sustaining world-class technologies and manufacturing.
- Artificial Intelligence
- Semiconductor Manufacturing
- Supply Chain Management
- Government Relations
- Robotics
Executive Director, National Security Research
Michael Mattarock develops and implements strategies to enhance the national security research portfolio.
- Data Security and Privacy
- Security of AI and ML
- AI Engineering
- Cybersecurity
- National Security
- AI and ML for Security
Assistant Teaching Professor of Entrepreneurship
Meredith Grelli is dedicated to helping people navigate business development, no matter the stage.
- Venture Capital
- Entrepreneurship
- Artificial Intelligence
- Family Business Succession
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Spirits