Duke University Hosts AI Pilot, Cancer Education Event and Music Masterclass Amid Heat Warnings

Lead Duke University launched a campus-wide AI pilot program and held its sixth annual Genitourinary Cancer Community Education Event today in Durham, alongside a Rachel Barton Pine violin masterclass and growing extreme heat alerts across the Eastern U.S.

Nut Graf The university’s OpenAI ChatGPT-4o pilot and DukeGPT rollout aim to shape AI integration in higher education; simultaneous community outreach and cultural programming underscored Duke’s commitment to research, public service and the arts.

Main Part Artificial intelligence took center stage when Duke granted free ChatGPT-4o access to all undergraduates, faculty and professional-school members today, as part of a Provost’s Initiative studying AI’s benefits and pitfalls on campus. The program will culminate in a report with policy recommendations by year’s end.

In partnership with North Carolina Central University, Duke Cancer Institute hosted its sixth annual Genitourinary Cancers Community Education Event from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Durham. Attendees heard keynote addresses on survivorship toolkits and collaborative care strategies from DCI Executive Director Michael Kastan, MD, PhD.

Music lovers gathered for violinist Rachel Barton Pine’s masterclass at 11 a.m. in the Bryan Center, followed by her recital with pianist Gilles Vonsattel at 7:30 p.m., marking the kickoff of Duke Arts’ 80th Chamber Arts Series.

Duke Athletics welcomed No. 11 Illinois for an early-season football clash at Wallace Wade Stadium at noon, as the Blue Devils seek to maintain their 1-0 start.

On campus, Duke experts warned residents about ‘extreme heat’ watches and warnings across the Eastern U.S., with forecasts peaking at 115 °F. The Nicholas Institute’s Ashley Ward advised hydration strategies and energy-efficient cooling measures for vulnerable communities.