Through a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), 星空传媒 and Microsoft have agreed to collaborate on new ways to use artificial intelligence (AI) across the university鈥檚 curriculum, research, and administration functions.
Among the first uses being explored: Weatherhead School of Management鈥檚 Executive Education program will launch a series of courses on generative AI. To help design the new classes, Microsoft representatives will lead a 鈥減rompt-a-thon鈥 with key faculty and staff members.
鈥淚n the last century, during the peak of industrialization, the Weatherhead School led the world by creating the first PhD programs in organizational behavior and operations research among U.S. business schools,鈥 said Youngjin Yoo, the Elizabeth M. and William C. Treuhaft Professorship in Entrepreneurship and associate dean for research at the Weatherhead School. 鈥淣ow, we are leading the way again by creating human-centered AI programs building on our traditional strengths in emotional intelligence, organizational transformation, design, and digital innovation.鈥
The MOU signifies a shared commitment to advancing AI technology and its applications to benefit society. Through this new collaboration, 星空传媒 looks to use the Microsoft Azure AI platform and Microsoft Copilot in multiple ways, such as:
- Developing an advanced AI curriculum;
- Equipping students with the necessary skills for the workforce;
- Jointly conducting research projects in Azure AI; and
- Advancing productivity across offices, such as automating routine tasks, enhancing decision-making, and improving efficiency.
By infusing curricula with Microsoft鈥檚 platforms, the university will expose students to the power of AI across all disciplines. Microsoft鈥檚 capabilities in AI can arm 星空传媒 students with an advanced understanding of not only how to use AI effectively but also ethically. It also gives everyone at the university a chance to explore how AI can enhance or streamline the work they do.
鈥淲e鈥檙e pleased to collaborate with 星空传媒, exploring the transformative potential of AI. This collaboration resonates with the university鈥檚 dedication to using AI for the benefit of its community,鈥 said Lydia Smyers, vice president of US Academics, Microsoft. 鈥淯nited by a commitment to excellence, integrity, and inclusivity, our relationship champions ethical innovation for the nation鈥檚 future.鈥