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2025 AI Month at Penn: AI and Human Well-Being

Exploring the Intersection of AI and Human Well-Being at the University of Pennsylvania

In an era defined by rapid technological transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a central force reshaping nearly every facet of human life—from healthcare and education to ethics and social justice. As society grapples with the implications of AI-driven systems, understanding their impact on human well-being becomes ever more critical.

This month, the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Engineering and Applied Science presents the 2025 AI Month, an expansive series of interdisciplinary events, discussions, and workshops across multiple Penn schools united under the theme “AI and Human Well-Being.”

This month-long initiative will convene leading scholars, industry experts, policymakers, and the broader Penn community to examine how AI technologies can enhance human potential while responsibly addressing ethical considerations and societal challenges.

‘The impact of AI is widespread and goes beyond engineering. As innovators, we are not only building the future of AI but also ensuring that it serves humanity responsibly,’ said Vijay Kumar, the Nemirovsky Family Dean of Penn Engineering. ‘Artificial intelligence has brought about a call to action for collaboration. The events of AI Month @ Penn invite experts in diverse disciplines from the University and beyond to come together and explore the immense possibilities and challenges presented by AI and related technologies.’

AI Month events include:

  • Friday, April 11, 10:30-11:30 a.m., in person: Generative AI Panel. Penn Engineering Entrepreneurship, celebrating 25 years of operations, will host a panel of industry leaders to discuss breakthroughs and opportunities in generative AI and how Penn is contributing to this rapidly evolving field.
  • Thursday, April 17, 5:30-7 p.m., in person and virtual: A Fireside Chat with Yann LeCun: “The Future of AI.” Featuring Yann LeCun, chief AI scientist at Meta and an ACM Turing Award Laureate, this event will explore the future of AI research and responsible deployment.
  • Thursday, May 1, 1-2:30 p.m., in person: Energy-Efficient AI–Franklin Institute Laureate Symposium. In conjunction with Franklin Institute’s 2025 Awards Week, Penn Engineering will host a symposium honoring Dr. William Dally’s contributions to efficient AI computing and discussing energy-efficient AI systems.

The full roster of events is online at AI Month at Penn.

Adapted from a Penn Today article by Nathi Magubane.

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