Rutgers-Newark announced the launch of the Institute for Data, Research and Innovation Science (IDRIS), a groundbreaking effort that explores how AI and other technologies can improve healthcare, education, public safety, and other aspects of community well-being.
“IDRIS is interested in asking, how does this impact the community and the human experience?’’ said Fay Cobb Payton, Executive Director of IDRIS and Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science at Rutgers-Newark. She was part of the state task force that compiled last year’s report on AI for Gov. Murphy.
The event included keynote remarks from Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way, in addition to corporate and university leaders from Rutgers and Princeton University.
“This program is in lockstep with our administration’s efforts to reclaim New Jersey’s rightful place as the center of innovation history,’’ said Way. “It also underscores the importance of addressing risk, privacy concerns and workforce innovation. The work done here will have a lasting impact on our state, nation and beyond.’’ To read the full story.