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College of Information and Communications

Artificial Intelligence

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Fearlessly First

As AI changes the world around us, we are transforming the way we work and think at CIC. Putting our school — and our students — at the forefront of it all. As AI changes the world around us, we are transforming the way we work and think at CIC.

See what's underway — and how you can be part of it

Artificial Intelligence in the CIC

With substantial investments that include hyper-trained faculty, developing our own AI-related intellectual property and coursework, and a stream of data and analytics from our Insights Lab, we’ve got the aptitude to go along with the algos.

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Faculty and Staff Expertise

Our faculty and staff are at the forefront of the AI revolution! By integrating AI into both our personal and professional lives, we underscore our commitment to the importance of AI education for our students. Demonstrating this dedication, the majority of our faculty and staff are IBM certified in AI Fundamentals. This enables us to understand AI’s strengths and limitations. As a result, our students benefit from cutting-edge knowledge, and our research advances the field.

Leading the AI Revolution
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AI Education Beyond the Classroom

We prepare students for an AI-driven world through rigorous coursework and hands-on projects. With free access to cutting edge-tools like Adobe Firefly, they create innovative, AI-enhanced solutions, solve complex problems and graduate ready to lead in a tech-driven society.

Preparing Innovators
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Pioneering AI Research

Our research leads in AI, communication and data analytics, turning complex data into impactful insights. Faculty publish cutting-edge work on AI’s societal effects, lead global ethics initiatives and mentor students in hands-on research — shaping the next generation of AI scholars.

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Community Engagement and Professional Partnerships

Our commitment to AI excellence is strengthened by partnerships with leaders like IBM and Chernoff Newman, advancing both scholarship and practice. A recent South Carolina grant further expands our impact by providing AI training to citizens and small businesses, fostering community growth and innovation.

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College of Information and Communications
800 Sumter St.
Columbia, SC 29208

803-777-6361