LAS launches new interdisciplinary initiative on trustworthy AI
LAS launches new interdisciplinary initiative on trustworthy AI
Publish Date: 2026-05-26 10:37:00
Source Domain: news.las.iastate.edu
- Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly pervasive, raising questions about trustworthiness and ethical implications.
- Iowa State University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) leads AI research by integrating technical, ethical, and interdisciplinary perspectives.
- The “Trusted Innovation in AI” initiative focuses on ensuring AI systems are transparent, accountable, and ethically sound.
- LAS contributions include developing computing solutions, quantifying AI output certainty, and addressing AI’s societal implications.
- Initiatives also emphasize explainability of AI output and the prevention of “hallucinations” or false information generated by AI.
- LAS has established programs like a minor in applied AI and a Master of Science in AI with an emphasis on ethics and societal impact.
- The Dependable Data-Driven Discovery (D4) program works towards rigorous quality assurance for AI discoveries.
- Future projects aim to enhance the Trusted Innovation in AI initiative, with new funding anticipated to support collaborative workshops and new AI endeavors.
