UNO offering new major in artificial intelligence [Video]

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – UNO is embracing the growing field of artificial intelligence.

Interest in artificial intelligence has skyrocketed. According to Google trends, it really started to take off in November of 2022, when ChatGPT launched. Since then, Google searches related to the topic have increased five-fold. In the metro, UNO is working to keep up.

Starting next fall, UNO students can major in artificial intelligence: The first bachelor’s degree offering in the state. Professor Mahadevan Subramaniam is the faculty member behind the push.

“We wanted to do it fast, not just because we wanted to be first, but we didn’t want to miss the tide that’s going on. One year later would’ve been too late because AI is progressing very fast,” said Subramaniam. “Artificial intelligence is almost like electricity or it’s a utility.”

He explained how AI permeates and penetrates many industries. For example, Boston partnered with Google to use AI to improve traffic patterns. Somehospitals are testing …