ISI in the Media
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.
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
Twitter under fire over fake accounts after Elon Musk challenge
Source: Times of LondonResearch by Emilio Ferrara and colleagues was highlighted.
AI could be key to preventing the spread of fake news
Source: LifewireArtificial intelligence (AI) is helping to curb the rapid spread of disinformation online, experts say.