ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship on Tuesday launched its AI Innovation Hub for students and staff.
The hub allows students to engage with and learn from AI (artificial intelligence) technology, which “plays a more crucial role in modern business every day,” per the announcement.
It includes a media lab, recording studio, New Vision Development Group Beta Lab, and teaching spaces devoted to the exploration of AI and technology applications. Classes taught in this space will cover a variety of AI-related topics, including how to apply the technology in various industries, the use of predictive models, and ethical considerations.
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“We’re excited to open this hub on our campus so our students and staff can utilize this cutting-edge technology to further their entrepreneurial studies,” Ian Mortimer, president of the Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship. “It demonstrates our institution’s continued commitment to equipping our students with the essential knowledge and skills to thrive in a technology-driven business landscape.”
The formal-opening ceremony included guest speaker Manju Kesani, CEO of Machani Robotics and IndiVillage in India, who visited Golisano Institute with Ria the Robot. Ria is a humanoid robot that demonstrates the full power and capabilities of the latest in humanoid robot technology.
Students and guests were given the chance to interact with Ria and “experience the future of AI firsthand.”
“Bringing in Manju Kesani and Ria from Machani Robotics, as well as imbedding my AI and technology team from New Vision Development Group for the opening of the AI Innovation Hub, shows the breadth of Golisano Institute’s connections in the business world,” Dale Twardokus, president of New Vision Development Group of Pittsford, and a member of Golisano Institute’s board of trustees. “We are at a pivotal moment in history, presenting immense opportunities for those with an abundance mindset and a passion for learning. Our partnership with the Institute empowers students with practical AI knowledge for real-world business solutions, enabling them to seize opportunities in the marketplace.”
About the organization
The Golisano Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship focuses on alternative post-secondary business education. “Delivering a high-quality and accelerated business experience for students of all ages, Golisano Institute leverages an expansive roster of higher education partners, entrepreneur advisors, and business connections to help professionals reach their full potential. Thanks to the generosity of founder Tom Golisano, qualified students can access the Institute’s benefits at a significantly lower cost than the average higher education institution,” the organization contends.
