Working toward a future where data, AI, and computing serve the common good.

Data and AI-driven technologies are transforming nearly every dimension of society, reshaping how we discover, create, govern, and connect. As these technologies accelerate, universities face a defining responsibility: not only to advance frontier research and prepare the next generation of technical leaders, but also to ensure that innovation serves the common good.

The University of Notre Dame is uniquely positioned to lead at this intersection. Grounded in Notre Dame's mission and commitment to the common good, Notre Dame advances data, AI, and computing in ways that are both technologically rigorous and deeply human-centered.

Aligned with the University’s 2033 Strategic Framework, the Data, AI, and Computing Initiative unites research, education, infrastructure, and external engagement across colleges, centers, and disciplines. The Initiative elevates computation alongside theory and experiment as a foundational pillar of discovery, while strengthening Notre Dame’s leadership in data, AI, and computing through coordinated investment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and high-impact programs that expand the University’s global reach and societal impact.

"The Data, AI, and Computing Initiative advances responsible AI in the spirit of Notre Dame’s Catholic intellectual tradition—where knowledge serves truth, and technology serves the human person."

- Nitesh Chawla, the Frank M. Freimann Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, Lucy Family Director for Data & AI Academic Strategy, and founding director of the Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society

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