Krantz Institute for Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, and Humanity
Krantz Institute for Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, and Humanity
Publish Date: 2026-06-09 10:31:00
Source Domain: www.bc.edu
The Krantzes said they were inspired to fund the institute to address the humanistic component of AI to ensure that this rapidly evolving technology benefits humanity and the common good.
“AI represents one of the most consequential technological transformations in human history,” said Jason Krantz, founder and executive chairman of Definitive Healthcare and founder of Breachway Capital.
“Given Boston College’s commitment to formative education and the Jesuit principles of ethical discernment, BC, in our mind, is uniquely positioned to lead the conversation about the consequences of AI, what the technology means for humanity, and how it might be best leveraged in service to others.”
Added Keely Krantz, president and founder of the O’Dell Women’s Center in Springfield, Mass., “We want to see values and ethics as foundational components in how the world approaches AI and AI education. Additionally, we want BC students to use their formative education and discernment skills to help lead and improve the application of AI in the future.”
Quigley said the Krantz Institute will be led by an executive director, whom he hopes to hire during the coming academic year, and new faculty and staff who will support the ongoing interdisciplinary work of BC faculty and researchers.
The institute will involve all nine of BC’s schools, with interim leadership assistance from Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences Dean Gregory Kalscheur, S.J., and Carroll School of Management John and Linda Powers Family Dean Andrew Boynton.
“In his recently published encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo reminds us that education has a decisive role to play in our time of rapid technological change,” said Fr. Kalscheur. “A Jesuit education strives to form students who will embody a wisdom that joins knowledge and discernment in the vocation of seeking the greater good in all aspects of living.
“The Krantz Institute will enable the University to bring that…
