About Howard AI

Howard AI is our bold, interdisciplinary engine for ethical, transformative artificial intelligence, educating the next generation of AI leaders, accelerating breakthrough research, and deploying responsible technologies that uplift communities, drive operational excellence, and advance our nation’s progress.

AI Initiative

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Initiative supports the development and implementation of Howard AI across Howard University and harnesses the transformative potential of AI for the betterment of society.  

There are 4 pillars guiding this initiative: 

  • Ethics and Societal Benefits
  • Research and Innovation
  • Education and Workforce Development
  • Operational Efficiency

 

 

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As a key component of this initiative, the President’s Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council (AIAC) provides direction and guidance on AI implementation throughout the institution, including academic programs, University offices and units, and strategic planning activities.  

Meet the AI Advisory Council

Adapting to a Rapidly Developing Technology

Howard University is becoming a hub for developing new knowledge about AI’s growing use, from improvements in medical imaging to the preservation of West African culture. 

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Centers, Institutes, Labs, & Working Groups

Across the campus, researchers develop large-scale efforts to boost AI innovations that drive discovery.  

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ASCEND-AI

ASCEND-AI (Advancing Student and Collaborative Educator Networks for Digital AI Integration), a $4 million initiative funded by the U.S. Department of Education, positions HBCUs at the forefront of an equity-centered approach to AI workforce development and national competitiveness.
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Center for Applied Data Science & Analytics (CADSA)

CADSA was founded to coordinate and facilitate interdisciplinary programs in data science, collaborate with other institutes and centers on the campus, expand and coordinate research funding, and develop research.
Center for Digital Business

Center for Digital Business

The Center for Digital Business prepares students and faculty to engage with AI through hands-on learning, ethical exploration, and industry collaboration, building both technical fluency and critical thinking for the future of business and society.
CETLA AI Working Group

CETLA Faculty Scholar Community

We provide resources for teaching faculty, instructors, and teaching assistants who are seeking to learn more about A.I., how to use it in the classroom, and how to use it appropriately and responsibly to enhance learning.
HULS AI Initiative

HU Law School AI Initiative

Howard Law’s AI Initiative empowers diverse, mission-driven innovators, builds community accountability, and prepares leaders to shape AI’s future with technological fluency, democratic values, and protection of fundamental rights.
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Human-Centered AI Institute

A hub for innovative, this interdisciplinary research that re-imagines the role of artificial intelligence in service of society and the African Diaspora. 
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Research Institute for Tactical Autonomy

RITA leverages the research and expertise of the multifaceted faculty, staff, and student researchers from 9 collaborating universities throughout the U.S. in the areas of secure and intelligent tactical autonomy, with trustworthy artificial intelligence, collaborations between platforms and human-machine teaming.
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Please share educational programs, research centers, resources, community activities related to AI, and more. Your input will help our AI Initiative showcase resources and expertise at Howard and may be highlighted on this site. General inquiries can also be submitted to ai@howard.edu.

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