Artificial Intelligence education is rapidly expanding across the United States, and demands experts in their field. There are currently 208 programs offering a bachelor's degree in Artificial Intelligence. However, North Carolina Central University is the first North Carolina college to build a dedicated AI building, called the Institute for Artifical Intelligence and Emerging Research (IAIER). Other WRAL Top StoriesOn Monday, the college cut the ribbon on the first artifical intelligence institute established by a historically Black college or university (HBCU). The 5,000-square foot building cost $7.2 million, and was funded by a NCCU trust funds and federal Title III grants.