AI Institute

The Charlotte AI Institute (CLTAI²) is a centralized hub that amplifies the university’s long-standing expertise in AI across disciplines ranging from computing and engineering to business, healthcare, humanities, arts, and leadership. Launched in February 2025 under the direction of Dr. Stephanie Schuckers and Dr. George Banks, it connects experts across disciplines to advance responsible, ethical AI with real impact.

The CLTAI² institutionalizes UNC Charlotte’s role as a regional and national AI powerhouse, enhancing collaboration across disciplines and with industry, government, and nonprofits and creating synergies to tackle complex challenges in healthcare, ethical AI, environmental science, leadership development, and more.

Academic degrees in AI, as well as online certificates and professional development opportunities, will prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s workforce.

6 AI Hives of Activity

• AI4Health Center
• TAIMingAI Center
• Center for Humane AI Studies
• Center for Leadership Science
• CIPHER (Center for Computational Intelligence to Predict Health and Environmental Risks)
• Center for Applied GIScience

AI Institute

UNC Charlotte Creates New AI Institute.

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Hey, Siri! Did My Dad Take His Medicine:

CCI researcher develops an AI product to make it possible to monitor human behaviors remotely in real time

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AI Meets Immunology:

Research revolutionizes gene therapy.

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Beyond the Survey:

Belk College faculty using AI to evaluate leader behaviors.

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The Center for Humane AI Studies:

Researching a New Frontier.

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Driven to Innovate:

Igor Jablokov ’01 is revolutionizing access to information through responsible, human-centered AI.

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