Home to the AI4OPT, AI-ALOE, AI-CARING institutes, and an active contributor to the ACTION Institute and MMLI Institute, Georgia Tech (GT) continues to shape the future of AI through research, outreach, and educational programs.
These initiatives reflect Georgia Tech’s commitment to advancing AI innovation across multiple fields, including engineering, education, government, and healthcare.
With over $60 million in NSF funding, Georgia Tech’s AI-driven endeavors have fostered new collaborations and partnerships, allowing the institution to make significant strides in AI research. This funding has contributed to the creation of world-class research Institutes focused on various areas, such as AI-driven optimization, adult learning, online education, and healthcare. Through partnerships with leading industry players, educational institutions, and government entities, Georgia Tech is helping redefine the way AI is integrated into everyday life.
The impact of Georgia Tech’s AI initiatives extends beyond academia. The institutions’ efforts have led to the publication of 370+ research papers at top conferences and workshops globally. The work done by Georgia Tech’s AI researchers and faculty has received significant media attention, with features in high-profile outlets like Wired, BBC News, TechCrunch, Newsweek, and Vogue. These researchers are shaping public discourse around the potential of AI to drive innovation in various fields.
Tech AI, the AI hub at GT and umbrella for all the NSF AI Institutes housed at the university, has launched a new podcast titled What About AI?. Check out the first episodes on YouTube, and it’s also available on major streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, SoundCloud etc.
Tech AI also recently hosted Tech AI Fest, a three-day premiere event that brought together industrial companies like OpenAI, NVIDIA, Microsoft, JPMorgan Chase, national collaborators, researchers, and students to explore the future of AI. Read the full wrap-up: Tech AI Fest 2025 Showcases National Collaborations on the Future of AI.
Key highlights of Georgia Tech’s NSF-supported AI initiatives include:
AI4OPT: Revolutionizing Engineering with AI-Driven Optimization
AI4OPT is focused on various fields of AI including Industry AI for Energy, Supply Chains, Manufacturing, Precision Agriculture, Healthcare, Education, Workforce, and building a strong industrial partners program. On applying artificial intelligence to engineering challenges, particularly in optimization and resource management. AI4OPT brings together cutting-edge AI techniques to transform energy systems, infrastructure, and industry operations. Recent collaborations include the partnership with French transmission operator RTE to explore advanced optimization methods for power grid management, led by Georgia Tech’s Pascal Van Hentenryck. AI4OPT has also formed a partnership with the University of Waterloo to advance AI-driven initiatives in engineering.
Explore more about AI4OPT’s initiatives:
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French Transmission Operator RTE Collaborates with Pascal Van Hentenryck
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Georgia Tech and University of Waterloo Forge Partnership to Advance AI Initiatives
AI-ALOE: Shaping the Future of Adult Learning and Online Education
The National AI Institute for Adult Learning & Online Education (AI-ALOE) is tackling how AI can revolutionize learning for adult learners, particularly in online environments. A notable feature of AI-ALOE is the Silver Lining Podcast, which brings together educators and leaders from around the world to discuss the evolving landscape of learning.
Discover more about AI-ALOE’s impact:
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Silver Lining Podcast about Jill Watson, featuring Ashok Goel and other members of the institute: Learning’s Future
AI-CARING: Exploring AI’s Impact on Healthcare and Well-Being
The AI-CARING Institute is dedicated to understanding how AI can improve healthcare outcomes and ethical standards in wellness technology. Collaborations with institutions like Carnegie Mellon University are leading the way in developing new AI tools that impact both education and healthcare. AI-CARING is at the cutting edge of AI’s application in real-world health settings, from well-being to creativity and ethical practices.
Explore AI-CARING’s work:
Georgia Tech’s AI Community and National Influence
Georgia Tech’s AI initiatives and their extensive collaborations have garnered recognition both locally and nationally. The impact of Georgia Tech’s research extends beyond academia into the public and private sectors, establishing the institution as a leader in AI and technology education. With significant media coverage and recognition in publications like, in recent months, Forbes, Axios, and more, Georgia Tech’s contributions are shaping the future of the AI workforce and technological innovations.
External articles featuring Georgia Tech’s AI work:
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Graduating the New AI-Ready Workforce: How Georgia Tech is Leading the Way
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OpenAI’s Impact on College Students’ Computer Science Education
As Georgia Tech continues to advance AI research, education, and workforce development through its NSF-funded initiatives, the institution remains a driving force in transforming AI into a transformative tool that benefits not just academia, but society at large.
