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University of Alabama establishes state's first School of Data Science

The University of Alabama is establishing the state's first School of Data Science. This new academic unit will focus on artificial intelligence and aims to be one of the first dedicated data science schools in the southern United States. AI

IMPACT Establishes a new academic center for AI and data science education in the southern US.

RANK_REASON A new academic unit focused on AI and data science is being established at a state university.

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University of Alabama establishes state's first School of Data Science

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