Florida International University held a conference at the Modesto Maidique campus this past Friday to discuss how AI is changing the way we interact and work.
Tech experts, business leaders and students connected and conversed about solving real-world challenges like cybersecurity and safeguarding the future of our community.
Keynote speaker and FIU President Jeanette Nuñez shared how faculty and staff have embraced AI. She encouraged others to learn to integrate it rather than reject it.
“We want our leaders to use it, but to also challenge it and to ensure we manage those concerns people have with AI,” Nuñez said.
The conference also showcased NextGen, two four-legged robots, and a large heavy-duty drone.
Brenda Miranda is a senior at Florida International University who is passionate about storytelling and news. She has experience both on camera and behind the scenes and enjoys anchoring for Newsbreak. She pitches stories for Caplin News about community issues, the arts, and human-interest features.
Miranda will graduate from the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media with a bachelor’s degree in digital communication and media in Fall 2026.
Patrick Loeber is from Weston, Florida and a college senior majoring in Digital Tv and Multimedia Production. After graduation, he plans to pursue a career in media production, advertising, or news, combining creativity and technical skills tell compelling visual stories across platforms.
