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Emory chemists and computer scientists tapped AI to find new disinfectants to combat the growing problem of dangerous “superbugs.” The Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling published their method for designing molecules to kill bacteria.

Since joining Emory in 2020, computer scientist Liang Zhao has built AI tools in collaboration with scientists across the university, working to speed and improve processes related to discovery and medical diagnostics.

Nobel Prize-winning economist Peter Howitt told an Emory audience he can’t predict the impact of artificial intelligence and how disruptive it will be. But he summed up his feelings about AI in two words: don’t panic.

A research team in Emory’s Natural Language Processing lab, led by Jinho Choi, is developing Tinker Tales, an interactive storytelling platform designed to help young children understand how AI works by building stories with it.

Entrepreneurial faculty and their discoveries were recognized at the Office of Technology Transfer’s 20th Annual Celebration of Technology and Innovation. Awardees specialize in a range of disciplines including AI, disease treatments and more.

Entrepreneurial faculty and their discoveries were recognized at the Office of Technology Transfer’s 20th Annual Celebration of Technology and Innovation. Awardees specialize in a range of disciplines including AI, disease treatments and more.

Eshan Momin, Emily Huang and Daniel Hua are 2026 recipients of the Goldwater Scholarship, the premiere award for undergraduates studying math, natural sciences and engineering. All plan to pursue doctoral degrees.

A new, two-credit course titled “Introduction to AI Applications” (DATASCI 185) is open to all Emory undergraduates and provides a nontechnical introduction to AI and its growing effect on work, institutions and daily life.

On March 27, Emory convened a sold-out conference, “Ground Truth: Reclaiming Reality in the Age of AI,” that brought together hundreds of faculty, staff, student and community participants to discuss the influence of AI on creativity, work, medicine, energy and public trust.

Emory computational biologists developed a simple way to test a language model’s understanding of proteins. Nature Methods published their system, which holds potential to improve a range of language models in science.

The 2026 cohort — comprised of 20 ventures featuring students, faculty, staff and alumni — is focused on businesses ranging from health innovation and consumer products to creative industries and beyond.

The new website serves as a central hub for ethical, safe AI use, offering guidance, best practices and governance resources for Emory’s faculty, staff, students and health care teams.