LaCross AI Institute
LaCross Institute for Ethical Artificial Intelligence in Business
AI + Ethical Leadership
= Societal Good
The LaCross Institute converges Darden's core strengths: business ethics, stakeholder theory, an enterprise-wide perspective, and cutting-edge data analytics and decision science. This powerful combination equips leaders with the critical insights and ethical grounding needed to thrive in the AI-driven world.
By focusing on ethical practices, innovation, and collaboration, we bring together industry leaders, practitioners and thinkers to shape a future where technology elevates human potential and builds a better world.
Join us in leading the charge toward a responsible, inclusive AI future.
“The aspiration is for this Institute to facilitate teaching, research, the creation of practical knowledge and meaningful conversations that allow business and society to embrace the continued expansion of artificial intelligence in ways that account for its effect on human beings. My wife Kathy and I are thrilled to support the University of Virginia and the Darden School of Business in this important work.”
Learn to navigate AI's transformative impact
Darden's degree and non-degree programs equip leaders with the knowledge and tools to apply AI strategically and ethically within organizations.
Featured Course
Driving Ethical Innovation in the Age of AI
13-15 November 2024 | Washington, D.C. Metro Area
Tackle AI leadership challenges with peer-driven insights on data ownership, privacy, and transparency.
Darden Executive Education & Lifelong Learning course led by Darden Professors Tim Laseter and Dennie Kim at UVA Darden DC Metro.
Featured Event
UVA Conference on Leadership in Business, Data and Intelligence
5-6 December 2024 | The Forum Hotel, UVA Darden School of Business, Charlottesville
The Second Annual UVA Conference on Leadership in Business, Data and Intelligence is hosted by the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and organized in partnership with the UVA School of Data Science. The Value Chain of Ethical AI will gather academics and practitioners for exploration of where artificial intelligence is headed over the next five years, what opportunities and risks businesses will face and how, as responsible leaders in business, we can navigate these “once in a generation” times.