Artificial Intelligence News Feed
Urgent Times Call for Urgent Measures
USC ISI scientists research urgency detection in short crisis situations through social media
Yolanda Gil To Oversee Strategic Initiatives at Famed USC Information Sciences Institute
After 35 years of AI research, Gil’s is promoted to a new role where she will lead AI and data science initiatives at the USC Information Sciences Institute.
New Research May Help Identify Trafficking Networks
Characterizing traits of online activity may help to rescue victims
Want to Teach An AI Novelty? First, Teach It Monopoly. Then Throw Out the Rules.
USC’s Information Sciences Institute receives funding from the U.S. Department of Defense to make AI more adaptable.
USC ISI and CHLA Researchers Make Breakthrough in Understanding Rare Genetic Disorder
Artificial intelligence was used to make an important discovery about Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), a genetic condition that affects hormone levels in the body.
Move Over, Siri! USC Viterbi Researchers Develop Improv-based Chatbot
Scientists from USC ISI use improv dialogue to build a witty, engaging chatbot
Sensors and Sensibility: USC Researchers Develop State-of-the-Art Biometric Security Systems
Biometric systems for iris, face, and fingerprint authentication found to have near-perfect accuracy.
USC ISI Senior Director Honored with AAAI Senior Member Status
Yigal Arens is recognized for his significant contributions to AI research and leadership at the USC Information Sciences Institute.
That Chatbot May Be Chatty, But Is It Engaging?
Researchers at the USC Information Sciences Institute evaluate the chatbots that, increasingly, answer the world’s questions.
USC at AAAI-20 Conference: Could AI Win a Nobel Prize?
USC Viterbi Professors Yolanda Gil, president of AAAI, and Fei Sha, AAAI-20 conference program co-chair, share their thoughts following this year’s event.