Technology, AI and Ethics
Penn State researchers are on the forefront technological innovation and can discuss the impact of evolving technologies on people and society.
Penn State researchers are on the forefront technological innovation and can discuss the impact of evolving technologies on people and society.
Associate Professor of Information Sciences and Technology
Information Sciences and Technology, Internet & Technology
James P. Jimirro Professor of Media Effects
Social Sciences, Journalism & Media, Telecommunications
Co-director of Penn State’s Battery and Energy Storage Technology Center
Sustainability & Environment, Engineering & Technology
Penn State has experts in a broad range of technologies, such as artificial intelligence, large language models like ChatGPT, human robotic interaction, and online communications, such as social media and broadband.
Associate Professor of Information Sciences and Technology ,
Director, Human Language Technologies Lab at Penn State
Contact Shomir Wilson with questions about: with questions about AI and Natural Language Processing
James P. Jimirro Professor of Media Effects,
Director, Center for Socially Responsible Artificial Intelligence,
Co-Director, Media Effects Research Laboratory
Contact S. Shyam Sundar with questions about: rampant misinformation and fake news, in particular, as well as how trustworthy internet-based information sources can be identified.
Pioneers Chair in Telecommunications
Contact Christopher Ali with questions about: broadband policy and deployment in the United States, specifically in rural areas.
Professor of Information Sciences and Technology
Contact Prasenjit Mitra with questions about: artificial intelligence, machine learning and visual analytics; the application of large language models (e.g., ChatGPT) in the medical field.
Professor of Information Sciences and Technology
Contact Dongwon Lee with questions about: artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cybersecurity, including investigating solutions to better combat fake news and deepfakes.
Co-director of Penn State’s Battery and Energy Storage Technology Center,
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Contact Christopher Rahn with questions about: next-generation batteries and electric vehicles.
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