Annual Research Theme

The 2025 Annual Research Theme:
Responsible, inclusive, safe and ethical AI for social good.

The Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society’s 2025 annual research theme is, “Responsible, inclusive, safe and ethical AI for social good.” Committed to upholding the principles of Responsible, Inclusive, Safe and Ethical AI (RISE AI) the Institute’s researchers, staff, and collaborators are focused on tackling society’s most vexing challenges by leveraging the transformative power of AI.

Below are some of the Institute’s highlighted work and events within this year’s theme:

Feb 11

Invited Speaker Alejo José Sison Galsim: Designing a Human-Centered, Virtue-Focused Approach to AI in Business

Location: DeBartolo Hall Room 125

Invited Speaker Alejo José Sison Galsim: Designing a Human-Centered, Virtue-Focused Approach to AI in Business
Feb 18

AI for Society: A Panel Series: Designing AI for Human Growth: How can AI be designed to cultivate (not replace) human capacities like learning, empathy, or creativity?

Location: Jenkins Nanovic Room 1050

AI for Society: A Panel Series: Designing AI for Human Growth: How can AI be designed to cultivate (not replace) human capacities like learning, empathy, or creativity?
Feb 25

Soc(AI)ety Seminar Series: “Individual and Collective Human Agency in the Face of ‘AI’”

Location: Jordan Hall of Science 101

Soc(AI)ety Seminar Series: “Individual and Collective Human Agency in the Face of ‘AI’”