VCU hones in on teaching AI skills, literacy university-wide News Editor January 21, 2026 0 VCU assistant professor Frank Faries teaches his Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence course. Photo by Cameron Powell. Sal Orlando, Assistant News Editor VCU is encouraging students to engage with AI through university courses and a partnership with a local organization to promote “artificial intelligence education, research and innovation.” The collaboration aims to explore research, talent development and community-based innovation to set Richmond as “a model for inclusive and human-centered AI…