ISI Media Coverage

Busting homophobic, anti-queer bias in AI language models
Source: CosmosAI research by doctoral student Katy Felkner was highlighted.

Jamani King: Stimulating STEM program manager (Stimulating STEM)
Source: The Los Angeles SentinelJamani King and the Stimulating STEM program which focuses on AI, coding, and robotics were highlighted.

The DETER Program Works on Cyberdefense
Source: LA Business JournalThe LA Business Journal profiled Terry Benzel and the DETER project’s efforts thwart cyber attacks.

Deepfake Expert Analyzes Viral Videos
Source: CNETWael Abd-Almageed explains a few methods for identifying videos are that are not authentic as well as his lab’s approach.

Disneyland Instagram Hacked
Source: CBSCliff Neuman explains how the Disneyland hack may have occurred.

How to ensure that AI is not racist?
Source: KABCMayank Kejriwal was interviewed about how computer scientists are working to reduce bias in AI.

Experts Say Urgent Action Required on Space Safety as Number of Satellites Soars and Orbital Debris Proliferates
Source: Parabolic ArcDavid Barnhart was quoted in an article about recycling space debris

Can You Teach AI Common Sense?
Source: Resoundingly Human PodcastResearch Assistant Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering Mayank Kejriwal discusses AI and common sense on the INFORMS podcast.

The book character gender gap: AI finds more men in fiction than women
Source: World Economic ForumResearch by Mayank Kejriwal and colleagues was featured.

D-Wave sets up latest quantum computer in California
Source: ReutersThis article featured D-Wave’s new Advantage system that has over 5000 qubits, now hosted at USC ISI