Research with AI
Engage in cutting-edge research on AI at Duke.
Duke’s scholars are at the forefront of artificial intelligence research and development. Across all disciplines, Duke’s researchers are developing cutting-edge AI technologies to positively impact society and advance their fields, alongside new frameworks and forms of governance to ensure the ethical and responsible use of AI. This page is a starting point to learn more about Duke’s wide range of AI research and resources. If you are interested in studying or researching AI, check out Duke University and Duke Health’s main websites for an in-depth look at academic offerings, departments and scholars.
Spotlights: Duke AI Research
Duke’s AI researchers hail from all disciplines, spanning from engineering to computer science to medicine to the humanities. Duke’s interdisciplinary approach is aimed at addressing the most pressing challenges posed by AI and harnessing its vast potential. Whether developing AI technologies to improve people’s lives or engaging in critical research on AI’s positive and negative impacts on society, Duke’s network of researchers are actively shaping what our future with AI will look like. Check out some of the highlights on our curated list of research stories.
Centers & Initiatives
Athena Institute
Develops edge computing with cutting-edge AI, utilizing next-gen communications networks to deliver previously impossible services at an affordable cost.
ASIC
A multi-site, multidisciplinary consortium that explores research frontiers in emerging computing platforms for cognitive applications.
Center for
Computational Thinking
Enables computational education at Duke to ensure that every student, regardless of field of study, is prepared for the digital 21st century.
CREATE
Develops and researches AI-based tools to improve, teaching and learning, using the Duke University community as a living lab.
Duke AI Health
Develops, evaluates and implements artificial intelligence for health at Duke and beyond.
Duke Health AI Evaluation & Governance (E&G) Program
The Duke Health AI Evaluation & Governance Program drives the responsible integration of AI in healthcare by establishing robust evaluation frameworks and oversight practices.
Duke Institute for
Health Innovation
Catalyzes transformative innovations in health and health care through implementation of high-impact innovations, leadership development, and cultivation of a community of entrepreneurship.
Society-Centered AI
Incubates research on the co-evolution of artificial intelligence and human behavior.
Research Feature: Foundational Artificial Intelligence
The Duke AI Group, based primarily in the Department of Computer Science, is a nationally recognized hub for artificial intelligence research, known for its rigorous theoretical foundations, impactful applications, and ethical leadership. Computer Science faculty, alongside Electrical and Computer Engineering colleagues in the Duke AI Group, lead research across a wide spectrum of AI domains, often collaborating across disciplines while remaining rooted in their core areas of research.
Core Research Areas
Using GenAI in Research: Guidance, Tips and Tricks
The potential impact of generative AI on research is undeniable. Despite the possibilities for greater efficiencies, researchers should carefully consider a variety of factors as they approach using these tools in their work. GenAI tools can be applied in many realms of research – idea development, proposal writing, manuscript preparation, simulated data generation and modeling, preparing for conferences, etc. But should researchers use it? How can they use it effectively? The Duke Office of Research Initiatives offers guidelines on using GenAI in research, and Duke’s Compute and Data Services Alliance (CDSA) brings together partners to provide tips on using AI tools and techniques in research.
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Connect with Scholars at Duke
Duke researchers are at the forefront of groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence. Discover the scholars at Duke who are leading the way in AI innovation, shaping the future of technology and transforming industries.
