FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The California State University system will be among the first in the nation to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) technology into its education systems, making access free to students, staff, and faculty.
CSU announced Tuesday that within the next few weeks, a public-private initiative with the world’s leading tech companies and the Office of Governor Newsom will drive forward “an AI-powered higher education system.”
Across all 23 CSUs, officials say AI training, learning, and teaching tools— including ChatGPT Edu— will enable students, staff, and faculty to use technology to adapt to the rapidly evolving needs of California.
“The comprehensive strategy will elevate our students’ educational experience across all fields of study, empower our faculty’s teaching and research, and help provide the highly educated workforce that will drive California’s future AI-driven economy,” CSU Chancellor Mildred García said.
According to CSU, the initiative’s driving force of AI applications, innovations and advocacy will be the “AI Workforce Acceleration Board,” consisting of almost a dozen of the world’s leading tech companies, Governor Gavin Newsom’s Office, and CSU representatives.
Officials say the advisory board will encourage CSU students and faculty to collaborate by leveraging AI to create impactful solutions for pressing issues such as climate change and housing affordability.
The CSU system says they will create an AI Commons Hub, a dedicated platform offering AI tools, training programs and certifications, and CSU-developed solutions. Students can also join apprenticeship programs, allowing them to work in AI technology-enabled organizations.
More information about Fresno State’s Artificial Intelligence Initiative is on their website.
