University of Southern California Information Sciences Insitute
ACE: Living Lab for Learning AI through Co-evolution and Exploration
ACE replaces traditional training with exploration and co-designing AI for over 1,200 participants to create a scalable blueprint for workforce-wide adaptation to rapidly changing technology.
ACE assists administrative professionals, first at USC and then externally, with AI adoption. This workforce, predominantly women in long-tenured, compliance-heavy roles, often lacks a voice in tech adoption. Our Living Lab replaces passive training with peer-learning and student-staff prototyping to build an explorer mindset. Participants gain the agency to advocate for tools that fit their roles and adaptability when those tools change. ACE provides a scalable framework for building and maintaining AI effectiveness.
Primary Barrier
Limited access to AI training
Location
California
Solution Region
Pacific
Community Type
Urban
Annual Operating Budget
More than $500 Million
