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:

Apr 17

Representational Panic: Deep Fakes and the Long History of Images of People

Location: Debartolo Hall Room 120

Representational Panic: Deep Fakes and the Long History of Images of People
Apr 22

Graduate Scholar Panel: “Open-Source AI: Who Benefits, Who Bears the Risks?”

Location: 102 Pasquerilla Center

Graduate Scholar Panel: “Open-Source AI: Who Benefits, Who Bears the Risks?”