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When “Probably” Isn’t Enough: USC Researchers Find AI and Humans Speak Different Languages of Uncertainty
A new study from USC Viterbi’ shows how small differences in words like “likely” can quietly reshape real-world decisions
Study Uses AI to Uncover a Hidden Link Between Legal Troubles and Suicide Risk
A new study led by USC Viterbi professors uses third-party data and a mixture of human and AI-driven analysis to power insights on suicide prevention.
Older Americans and Veterans Wait Longer for Financial Justice
A new study by USC Viterbi examining over 1.27 million federal complaints finds that older Americans and veterans are consistently receiving slower responses from financial companies, and the gap is getting worse right as the watchdog agency meant to protect them faces uncertainty.
California DREAMS Showcases Semiconductor Impact on the National Stage
The USC-led semiconductor superhub highlighted its innovation and workforce development leadership at the 2026 Microelectronics Commons Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.
The Long Game: Bill Swartout’s 50-Year Journey from Homework Machines to Lasting Conversations
The ICT pioneer who built systems that made Holocaust survivors immortal and brought museum exhibits to life is stepping back—but not stepping away.
ISI Achieves Critical Cybersecurity Certification, Positioning Institute at Forefront of Defense Research
Multi-year effort positions ISI among a small number of research institutes certified to handle sensitive government data, ensuring continued access to defense contracts and national security research
USC Study Finds AI Agents Can Autonomously Coordinate Propaganda Campaigns Without Human Direction
The findings carry stark implications for elections, public health, and anyone who relies on social media for information
For Users Managing Passwords, Convenience Beats Security
USC study reveals users favor convenience over security, preferring to keep their current password managers even when better tools are free
USC Maintains a Critical Piece of the Internet’s Phone Book. It Just Got a Boost
Public Interest Registry makes a gift to USC ISI in recognition of its nearly 40 years of operating B-Root and pioneering DNS privacy research.
AI for Soldiers, Movies, and Children: USC Engineer Elected to National Academy
Professor Shrikanth Narayanan recognized by the NAE for pioneering contributions to human-centered AI and speech technologies with wide-ranging societal impact