Formation of the UC Merced AI Advisory Council 

February 11, 2026

 

We are excited to announce the formation of the UC Merced AI Advisory Council, a strategic initiative designed to guide and support our university’s integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the campus’ core mission and administrative operations. As AI technologies rapidly evolve, they are reshaping the landscape of higher education - offering both unprecedented opportunities to enhance our mission and significant challenges that call for thoughtful, ethical, and equitable implementation. 

The AI Advisory Council brings together diverse perspectives from academic and administrative units, along with technical experts, to serve as a collaborative body. You can learn more about the council and it's membership on the AI Advisory Council webpage (https://ai.ucmerced.edu/advisory-council).