ISI in the Media
Why LLMs are vulnerable to the ‘butterfly effect’
Source: VentureBeatResearch by Fred Morstatter and Abel Salinas regarding how prompts can change how data is labeled, was featured
ChatGPT and its AI chatbot cousins ruled 2023: 4 essential reads that puncture the hype
Source: The ConversationMayank Kejriwal was referenced for his analysis of the performance of large language models
AI has become a tool in climate in search for climate solutions
Source: NPRYolanda Gil was interviewed about her work with using AI for controlled burns and preventing wildfire.
What is Quantum Advantage?
Source: The ConversationDaniel Lidar contributed a piece explaining the technology and its potential impact. The column appeared in multiple outlets.
ISI AI director: “How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Intelligible Failure”
Source: Issues in Science and TechnologyUSC Information Sciences Institute AI division director Adam Russell shares his thoughts on the importance of "intelligible failure" for enabling organizations to do incredible things.
New proteins, better batteries: Scientists are using AI to speed up discoveries
Source: NPRYolanda Gil was interviewed about AI’s potential to advance scientific research
USC selected by Department of Defense for Microelectronics Commons hub
Source: USC NewsThe university will lead one of eight regional innovation hubs funded by the CHIPS and Science Act. ISI's Steve Crago is the principal investigator for this project.
Could AI transform science itself?
Source: The EconomistYolanda Gil tells The Economist that cross-disciplinary research will become more common due to AI
What can Native American knowledge, and now AI, teach us about fire?
Source: USC NewsAs demand for prescribed fire increases across California, ISI expert explores traditional and modern methods for building wildfire resilience in a burning world.
What threat does AI pose to the future of humanity
Source: Al JazeeraWael Abd Almageed was interviewed about the dangers of AI including misinformation and hate speech.