UNT To Offer First Masters Degree In Artificial Intelligence In Texas

DENTON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – The University of North Texas is launching a new program to meet the booming demand for artificial intelligence professionals. UNT will be soon offer the only Master of Science degree in AI in Texas. "I really think everyone should be learning more about AI," said Mark Albert, a computer science professor at UNT. From Google searches to chats with Alexa, AI is all around us, and it's expected to play a significant role in nearly every industry. "It's needed for a lot of applications, so we feel like we're in the position to help educate an AI-ready workforce, which is important for the state and the nation as well," said Yan Huang, senior associate dean of the UNT College of Engineering.