Focus on Artificial Intelligence

Carnegie Mellon has led the world in artificial intelligence education and innovation since the field was created, and we continue to study and create new frontiers in AI.

At CMU-Q, we are preparing the next generation to navigate an AI-driven world:

Bachelor of Science degree in AI: Offering the first dedicated undergraduate degree in AI in Qatar.
Education in AI: Preparing students in all programs to thrive in an AI-powered world.
Teaching: Exploring new ways for our students to study and learn using AI tools.
Research: Continuing to advance the frontiers of AI knowledge and applications through research and innovation.
Global impact: Contributing to the responsible and ethical development and application of AI to improve lives and society.

AI Across Academic Programs

Artificial Intelligence

CMU’s undergraduate Artificial Intelligence Program was the first of its kind in the United States, and is the first Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence offered in Qatar.

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Biological Sciences

AI is revolutionizing science, research, diagnosis and treatment. Students learn how to use AI to analyze large and complex datasets, and to better understand intricate processes in healthy and diseased cells.

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Business Administration

Students gain expertise in applying AI to business analytics, decision-making, and finance. The recently launched AI+Finance certificate equips students with specialized knowledge in this growing field.

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Computer Science

Students delve into the AI engine, exploring how it works and how to improve areas like machine learning, natural language processing, and robotics.

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Information Systems

Artificial intelligence has the potential to solve problems and improve the way people live and connect with one another. Students learn to apply AI tools using creativity, thoughtfulness, innovation and ethical awareness.

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AI Research Initiatives

AI is part of the research activities in many areas of CMU-Q. Some of the current AI-related projects intersect with sustainability, improving how solar panels are cleaned and maintained and greenhouse plants are cared for. Over the years, several faculty members have also delved into language-related AI questions, including how AI can be used in Natural Language Processing (NLP) in Arabic, Turkish, and English.

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AI and Education

Faculty members are also researching how to use generative AI to improve teaching and learning. At the heart of these research questions is the hypothesis that AI can enhance learning, particularly among those who are new to a subject. In many classes, faculty members have redesigned assignments and learning modules so students learn how to efficiently use AI tools.

For the global CMU community, generative AI is an opportunity: to improve learning outcomes, enhance the classroom experience, and provide an adaptive experience for all students.

CMU Generative AI Teaching As Research (GAITAR) Initiative

Leading the AI conversation

Artificial intelligence may have started at Carnegie Mellon, but today the impact of AI touches nearly every person on the planet. Carnegie Mellon is positioned to lead the discussion about the future of AI, the benefits, and the challenges that all of us face.

As AI becomes more powerful, so are the concerns about its shortcomings. Students are challenged to look at AI tools with a critical eye: how can we make AI outputs more transparent, fair, equitable and helpful. This approach to education cultivates an awareness of the wider context of AI, and how it can be harnessed for positive societal impact.

As CMU-Q begins its third decade, the world is in the midst of an AI-driven renaissance. CMU is a global leader in computer science, and the Qatar campus will continue to challenge the community to forge new paths in AI research and implementation. CMU-Q graduates–past, present, and future—will continue to lead the charge in a world that increasingly relies on AI-powered technology.

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