Building on previous collaborations, Purdue University and Google are charting a path toward deeper collaboration in artificial intelligence — one that would weave together education and research to prepare the next generation of AI leaders while advancing the technology itself.
Leaders from both organizations discussed this shared commitment with stakeholders Thursday (Nov. 13) at AI Frontiers: Uniting Education, Business and Government for Real-World Innovation, which they co-hosted to advance dialogue on AI’s role in education and research.
“We aim to expand Google and Purdue’s partnership and place AI in the hands of every student, faculty and staff member, as well as at the core of curriculum,” said Karen Dahut, CEO of Google Public Sector. “Purdue and Google are already working together to analyze tremendous amounts of data that makes roads safer, and we look forward to expanding our partnership in the future. We are deeply committed and excited to be working alongside President Chiang and his team.”
Purdue University President Mung Chiang emphasized how this public-private partnership will accelerate breakthrough AI research while preparing the next generation of students to tackle society’s most pressing challenges.
“It is a momentous day for Purdue’s AI strategy today at the Google-Purdue AI Summit. Purdue University and Google aim to grow this exciting strategic AI partnership in the coming years, both in research through physical AI and in education through AI working competency,” Chiang said. “In particular, Purdue and Google will work together to put the most advanced AI tools in the hands of every Purdue student, as all Boilermaker graduates from one of the largest top universities in the country will be ready for an AI-driven workplace no matter their choice of career fields.”
In response to AI’s rapidly evolving role across industries, Purdue announced plans at the summit to introduce a new working AI competency graduation requirement with implementation scheduled to take effect with incoming students in fall 2026. Pending approval from the Purdue Board of Trustees, this foundational curriculum innovation will ensure that all Purdue students have working competency in AI tools and applications for the future of work.