SUNY Campuses Partner to Advance Ethical AI Research and Education

Two local SUNY schools join system-wide initiative to leverage AI technology responsibly

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced that SUNY's four university centers are partnering with campuses across the SUNY system, including SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech and SUNY Oneonta, to advance AI research and education. The partnerships will provide research experiences, professional development, and microcredential courses to help students and faculty effectively and ethically use AI.

Why it matters

As AI becomes more prevalent, it is crucial that students and faculty learn to leverage this transformative technology responsibly. This collaboration will help build AI literacy and critical thinking skills to ensure AI is applied in ways that serve the public good.

The details

The partnerships will leverage the Empire AI supercomputer at SUNY Buffalo to increase access to AI resources for research and professional development. SUNY Oneonta President Alberto Cardelle said the campus will create spaces for students to 'follow curiosity, ask ethical questions, and explore how this transformative technology can be applied in ways that serve society.' SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech President Marion Terenzio emphasized the importance of approaching AI with 'ethical frameworks' as the technology transforms workforces and societies.

  • Governor Hochul announced the partnerships in February 2026.

The players

Kathy Hochul

The Governor of New York who announced the SUNY AI partnerships.

Alberto Cardelle

The President of SUNY Oneonta.

Marion Terenzio

The President of SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech.

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What they’re saying

“Our students will be pivotal in moving artificial intelligence forward through both its adoption and its ethical use.”

— Alberto Cardelle, President, SUNY Oneonta (tapinto.net)

“We recognize that artificial intelligence will transform the future of societies and the workforces that power them in profound ways. This partnership allows our respective campuses to more efficiently share research and insights as we learn to use this emerging technology responsibly.”

— Marion Terenzio, President, SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech (tapinto.net)

What’s next

The partnerships will provide research experiences, professional development, and microcredential courses for SUNY students and faculty to advance the ethical use of AI.

The takeaway

This collaboration between SUNY campuses demonstrates a proactive approach to ensuring AI technology is leveraged responsibly and in service of the public good, as students and faculty gain the critical skills needed to navigate the transformative impact of AI.