TAMPA — Starting in the fall semester of 2023, the University of South Florida will offer a an Artificial Intelligence Certificate. What You Need To Know
The USF program teaches multiple ways AI can be put into practice
Professor Sudeep Sarkar said it will include an emphasis on ethics and policy
The deadline to register for the fall semester is August 1. Learn more here.
“As people become aware of it, know what’s inside it, what is possible, what are the limitations, what it can do, I think we can better use it,” said Distinguished University Professor Sudeep Sarkar, who is Chair of Computer Science and Engineering at USF.
The new graduate certificate program will help students seeking a competitive edge in the emerging tech field.
“Unleashing human potential,” Sarkar explained. “That’s realistically the goal that AI should go towards, not the scary scenarios where they control us.”The Institute for Artificial Intelligence is taking control and will offer an introductory course and others in deep mining, deep learning and computer vision.From environmental research to cybersecurity, manufacturing and medical devices, the program teaches multiple ways AI can be put into practice. Sarkar says to also expect an emphasis on ethics and policy.Providing that deeper understanding of technology, Sarkar stresses the certification will help strengthen our community’s competitiveness in the expanding tech field.”They would have a deeper understanding of the technology, they’ll demystify the technology, they will know its limitations and use it in a way that’s beneficial to the society,” said Professor Sarkar.The […]TAMPA – The University of South Florida has finally sniffed out the intoxicating scent of innovation and decided to join the AI party. They’ll be offering an Artificial Intelligence Certificate starting in the fall semester of 2023. I mean, it’s about time, right?
Now, hold your horses before you start hyperventilating about Skynet and robots dominating our world. USF has taken a rather reflective approach to this whole AI extravaganza. The program aims to teach students the myriad ways AI can be put into practice, with a delightful emphasis on ethics and policy. Because, honestly, who wants a rogue AI dictating our life choices?
The mastermind of this operation, Distinguished University Professor Sudeep Sarkar, who also holds the lofty title of Chair of Computer Science and Engineering at USF, believes that increased awareness of AI’s capabilities and limitations will lead to better utilization. “As people become aware of it, know what’s inside it, what is possible, what are the limitations, what it can do, I think we can better use it,”Sarkar stated. And, frankly, I couldn’t agree more.
But wait! This new graduate certificate program isn’t just about stuffing knowledge into students’ brains; it’s also about giving them a competitive edge in the ever-morphing tech field. Because, come on, who doesn’t want to be on the cutting edge of the future?
Sarkar’s vision for AI is quite the optimistic one: “Unleashing human potential,”he explained. “That’s realistically the goal that AI should go towards, not the scary scenarios where they control us.”And with courses in deep mining, deep learning, and computer vision, the Institute for Artificial Intelligence at USF is ready to grab the reins and enlighten the masses.
From environmental research to cybersecurity, manufacturing, and medical devices, USF’s program is set to show the world that AI is more than just a flashy buzzword. And with an emphasis on ethics and policy, they’re ensuring that the technology is understood and used responsibly.
So, for those intrigued by the prospect of gaining an advantage in the expanding tech field, Professor Sarkar has a message for you: “They would have a deeper understanding of the technology, they’ll demystify the technology, they will know its limitations and use it in a way that’s beneficial to society.”
The deadline to register for this futuristic endeavor is August 1, so mark your calendars and get ready to embrace the AI revolution, folks!
