TCU Research Magazine Examines Paradox of Progress in the Age of AI
TCU Research Magazine Examines Paradox of Progress in the Age of AI
Publish Date: 2026-02-16 18:12:00
Source Domain: www.tcu.edu
The spring 2026 issue of Endeavors, Texas Christian University’s dedicated research magazine, explores a question at
the center of this moment: What happens when the tools we build to solve problems
begin reshaping us in return?
As artificial intelligence transforms political campaigns, disaster response and medical
research, TCU scholars are probing not only what AI can do but what it demands of
people consuming its creations. First Amendment expert Chip Stewart, a professor of
journalism and assistant provost for research compliance, finds that laws regulating
AI-generated deepfakes face constitutional hurdles, while clear labeling may slow
the spread of misinformation — if people remain vigilant.
Jie “Jackie” Zhuang, associate professor of communication studies, also in the Bob Schieffer College of Communication, examines how AI-driven misinformation erodes trust in disaster response, underscoring
a simple truth: Technology is only as responsible as the humans guiding it.
This issue also marks a level up in TCU’s research strategy. As Provost Floyd L. Wormley
Jr. writes, the university is accelerating toward R1 status while remaining grounded
in its teacher-scholar model, “a student-centered scholarship” that keeps discovery
aligned with purpose.
He introduces Reuben F. Burch V, TCU’s new vice provost for research, whose charge
is clear: research that matters, partnerships that deliver and students who lead the
way.
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