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AI Boost or Bust? Johannes Himmelreich

Maxwell School professor examines the philosophy and ethics of data science and artificial intelligence.

July 16, 2025

Williams Quoted in Associated Press Article on Chinese Hackers and the Mobile Security Crisis

China and other nations will try to take advantage of such lapses, and national security officials must take steps to prevent them from recurring, says Michael Williams, associate professor of public administration and international affairs. “They all have access to a variety of secure communications platforms. We just can’t share things willy-nilly.”

June 13, 2025

Himmelreich Quoted in Central Current Article on Syracuse’s Use of License Plate Readers

Longer storage periods open the data up to potential hacks and misuse, says Johannes Himmelreich, assistant professor of public administration and international affairs. “Even if SPD is doing everything right, and I expect them to do everything right, the vendor might have their own policies or data leaks that might be problematic,” he says. 

August 27, 2024

Mihm Comments on the GAO’s High-Risk List of Programs in Washington Post Article

Cybersecurity is an example of an area where risk never will be eliminated, explains Chris Mihm, adjunct professor of public administration and international affairs. “The issue is if it’s being effectively managed by the agency, by the government,” he says. 

May 31, 2024

Syracuse University Named to Federal AI Safety Consortium

The Autonomous Systems Policy Institute, housed in the Maxwell School, is an inaugural member of U.S. AI Safety Institute Consortium.

February 14, 2024

Lender Fellows Research the Impact of AI-Controlled Weapons

Anthropology Professor Mona Bhan is leading the team of student researchers.
June 13, 2023

Future Facing: Maxwell Scholars Respond to the Rapid Rise of AI and Autonomous Systems

Amid the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and autonomous systems, Maxwell scholars are gathering critical data, designing policy and informing future leaders.

June 8, 2023

Taylor Weighs in on Possibility of Putin Interfering with US Midterm Elections in Newsweek

Professor Brian Taylor was quoted in the Newsweek article, "Russian War in Ukraine Gives Putin Reason to Interfere in Midterms: Experts."

July 5, 2022

Himmelreich Weighs in on Use of AI-Powered Weapons Scanners in Lifewire

Johannes Himmelreich, assistant professor of public administration and international affairs, was quoted in the Lifewire article, "AI-Powered Gun Scanners Could Help Fight Crime."

June 10, 2022

Barkun Quoted in Daily Beast Article on the Great Reset, Cyber Pandemic

Michael Barkun, professor emeritus of political science, was quoted in the Daily Beast article "COVID Truthers Have Found a New ‘Pandemic’ to Freak Out About." 

May 4, 2022

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