Happy AI Appreciation Day—or as we like to call it at University of Advancing Technology (UAT), just another Friday. While the world’s still catching up to the power of artificial intelligence, our students are already training neural networks, debating AI ethics, and building the future—hands-on.
Artificial Intelligence isn’t some far-off fantasy. It’s the algorithm recommending your playlist, the assistant writing your emails, the engine behind smart cars and predictive diagnostics.
At UAT, our Artificial Intelligence degree teaches students to build, break, and rebuild smarter AI systems—hands-on.
Whether you’re:
You're not just learning about AI. You're learning how to shape what it becomes.
“Think of this like sitting around a dinner table with family—ask anything, interrupt anytime, and let’s just talk about AI.”
That’s how UAT Professor Tony Hinton opened one of the university’s most energizing internal AI sessions. His style? No lectures. No gatekeeping. Just real conversations about real technology—with people who love building it.
Professor Hinton, who teaches AI, Augmented Reality, and the Art of Computer Programming, is a former IBM engineer who’s been coding since 1980 and debugging legacy systems like a software archaeologist. His message to students is clear:
“If you want to be one of the people companies keep, learn AI.”
AI won’t replace people, but it will empower the ones who understand it.
AI won’t replace people, but it will amplify the ones who know how to use it.
And while Professor Hinton sets the tone, it’s our students who bring AI to life.
At UAT, Student Innovation Projects (SIPs) challenge students to turn bold ideas into real-world applications. Here’s how UAT students are using AI to solve problems, spark creativity, and push boundaries:
Developed by UAT grad Samael Newgate, this browser-based JavaScript application performs real-time facial analysis—detecting age, gender, and emotional expression using AI. It’s proof that powerful machine learning can run in everyday tech environments. 🔗 View the Project
Created by student Joe Parisia, this mobile app uses AI-driven collaborative filtering and location data to recommend live local music venues. By combining user preferences with map integration, The Underground helps users discover new artists and support local scenes. 🔗 Read More
Student Dylan Crockett designed this open-source platform to enable AI-powered communication across smart devices using WebSockets. The system detects when devices connect or disconnect and automates real-time messaging across various systems. 🔗 Explore IoT.IO
This 7-day AI sprint challenge brought students together to create a wide range of AI- and IoT-powered tools—from smart home assistants and pathfinding games to emotion-detecting bots and AI-powered graphical tools. 🔗 See the Winners
From day one, UAT students are encouraged to explore not just what AI can do—but what it should do.
In every course, students consider:
At UAT, the conversation is part of the curriculum.
AI is already reshaping every industry. The question is: Will you help shape it?
We’re not just preparing students for the future—we're preparing them to lead it.
Take the next step:
Q: What can I do with an AI degree from UAT?
A: From developing apps to defending data systems, UAT grads work in game development, cybersecurity, robotics, and beyond.
Q: Is UAT’s AI program hands-on?
A: 100%. You’ll build projects, work with real tools, and even enter coding competitions.
Q: Does UAT teach ethical AI?
A: Yes—every AI student learns the importance of ethics, bias prevention, and responsible innovation.