Purdue University embraces future with AI degree program [Video]

INDIANAPOLIS — Artificial intelligence is being used to deliver packages, detect diseases, and help produce energy for a city’s power grid. It can do many things.

Purdue University Indianapolis is hoping to be a part of the next generation changing the tech landscape with its artificial intelligence degree program.

When Sarah Papabathini joined the program a couple years ago, she knew she was ready to help people.

“After graduation, I want to get into some type of job that has real promise for tech innovation and drive. Because I want to make some type of impact with my field,” said the junior artificial intelligence major.

As one of the first to join the major, Papabathini didn’t shy away from what this field could accomplish.

“Just being around technology all …