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Grant funding is expected to support two years of collaboration on artificial intelligence research between two local universities and the San Diego Community College District.
The new funding for the Equitable AI Alliance was announced last week.
The EAIA consortium was launched earlier in 2024 as a way for San Diego State University, UC San Diego, and SDCCD to pool their resources for more collaboration, as well as better affordability and accessibility.
“At UC San Diego, we’re committed to harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to drive student success,” said UCSD spokesperson Vince Kellen in a statement.
“Our partnership with SDSU and SDCCD on the Equitable AI Alliance is a critical step towards achieving this goal, and we’re excited to work together to create a model for inclusive AI education that can be replicated nationwide.”
The collaboration is one of five projects awarded a $1.5 million grant from the California Education Learning Lab under the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research.
The grants support California higher education institutions promoting responsible AI use on campus, with special attention to bridging equity gaps that disproportionately affect students from historically underrepresented communities.