by TIPI Staff | Apr 10, 2026
A central concern for researchers is how AI tools can be leveraged to help us better respond to disasters. But how can we use AI tools reliably in ways that also draw on human judgement? A new study from a multi-university team, including TIPI’s own Keri K. Stephens,...
by Grace Murray | Feb 26, 2026
In an era where technology and policy are increasingly intertwined, Huijeong Yeon—a distinguished Fulbright scholar with eight years of experience in the South Korean government—is utilizing her time at the University of Texas at Austin to bridge the gap between...
by Yujin Lee | Oct 7, 2025
“What happens when a city asks ‘Should we’ before ‘Can we?’ with AI?” In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) can bring unprecedented efficiency to cities, the real challenge isn’t just about how fast governments can adopt new tools but whether they do so in ways...
by TIPI Staff | Sep 30, 2025
The City of Austin, like municipalities across the globe, is embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance public services. Tools like Microsoft’s Copilot are being integrated to bring new efficiencies to city operations. However, a new report on ethical AI...
by Grace Murray | Jun 20, 2025
The integration of robots into our daily lives is rapidly progressing, with a projected market growth of 18.1% for security and surveillance robots by 2025. Beyond security, policy changes may soon encourage the use of robots for delivery and care services. But what...
by W. Roth Smith, PhD | Feb 28, 2021
We are excited to announce the publication of our latest article “A different type of disaster response volunteer: Looking behind the scenes to reveal coordinating actions of disaster knowledge workers” in the Journal of Contingencies and Crisis Management. The term...
