Ethan Pecora, a senior at the university, works with a team of 15 specialized artificial intelligence agents that assist with his daily tasks. The agents help manage his calendar, handle various responsibilities related to the mental wellness app he is building, and support his academic work.
The setup resembles that of a technology startup, but Pecora is pursuing his education at an institution that moved early to integrate artificial intelligence into its curriculum. The university began developing its AI program before the public release of ChatGPT and related generative AI tools sparked widespread interest in the technology.
Officials at the school said they are now working to share their experience with other universities seeking to build or expand their own artificial intelligence programs. The effort reflects growing recognition among academic institutions that artificial intelligence skills and literacy have become central to modern education.