Xavier Johnson ’28 explores AI ecosystem, ethics and platforms in Compass Summer / “AI Futuremakers”
Xavier Johnson ’28 explores AI ecosystem, ethics and platforms in Compass Summer / “AI Futuremakers”
Publish Date: 2026-06-15 08:00:00
Source Domain: salve.edu
- Xavier Johnson, a Las Vegas native, is focused on innovation within the fields of business, economics, sociology, and anthropology.
- Johnson participated in Salve Regina University’s Compass Summer program “AI Futuremakers: Exploring artificial intelligence from code to creativity” to enhance their knowledge about AI and its integration in personal and professional projects.
- The one-week intensive program, led by Dr. David Altounian, combined basic AI knowledge with ethical and practical applications, bridging students’ theoretical and real-world understanding of AI.
- During the program, Johnson advanced the development of their life coaching app using AI tools such as Gamma and Replit, improving the user experience by adding AI chatbots.
- The program emphasized not only technical skills but also ethical considerations and broader systemic issues related to AI, such as energy consumption and environmental impacts.
- Johnson highlighted the importance of understanding prompt generation, AI agents and their operational contexts, as well as the systemic and cultural dimensions of AI.
- Johnson believes that while AI can be a powerful tool for solving many issues, it’s essential that its development be guided by ethical considerations aligned with the values of the surrounding systems and cultures.
