ISI in the Media

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.

World’s 1st ‘hacking sandbox’ satellite and more to ride on SpaceX’s next NASA cargo launch
Source: Space.comThe article mentions CLINGERS, the first experiment from USC, to go to the Space Station.

Rewriting the quantum-computer blueprint
Source: NatureItay Hen was quoted on the benefits of quantum computing

Cyber Crusaders
Source: LA Business JournalCliff Neuman was quoted on network security.

University of Southern California Launches $1 Billion Advanced Computing Initiative
Source: ForbesForbes highlighted FOC and quoted Dean Yortsos saying “The world needs engineers and computer scientists to solve the grand challenges we face.”

USC Launches Computing Into the Next Frontier
Source: USC NewsUSC President Carol L. Folt launched a $1 billion-plus initiative to expand and infuse advanced computing throughout the university’s programs and curriculum with ethics at its core.

Twitter Really Is Worse Than Ever
Source: WIRED.COMUnder Elon Musk, hate speech has surged and propaganda accounts have thrived.

One billionaire owner, twice the hate: Twitter hate speech surged with Musk, study says
Source: Los Angeles TimesAccording to data collected by researchers from USC, UCLA, UC Merced and Oregon State University, daily use of hate speech by those who previously posted hateful tweets nearly doubled after Musk finalized the sale.

The R.T.O Whisperers Have a Plan
Source: New York TimesThis article highlights the efforts at ISI to get colleagues to return to the office. Craig Knoblock and colleagues were interviewed.

Don’t Play Poker With ChatGPT
Source: GizmodoGizmodo featured an article by Mayank Kejriwal on ChatGPT’s decision-making process.