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At UF, human connections power artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence reshapes humanities and social science research across the UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

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University of Florida provides strategic funding for Digital Humanities Lab 

The Digital Humanities Lab in the UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will create a physical and virtual hub for humanities researchers who work with big data, augmented reality, and digital storytelling tools.

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NIH Grant Funds Research on AI Techniques for Chemical and Biomedical Applications

A groundbreaking project is poised to reshape the landscape of data analysis in chemistry and biomedicine.

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AI Breakthrough Paves the Way to Safeguard Democracies

UF political scientist Badredine Arfi expands new horizons for interpreting social data, uncovering AI's vast potential in preserving democracies.

Developing Career-Ready Graduates: The Importance of AI Literacy Across the Curriculum

Co-Chairs of UF's AI Across the Curriculum Program Development Jane Southworth and Kati Migliaccio discuss AI literacy concepts and propose four types for course design and curriculum evaluation.

UF Hosts AI and Ethics Panel

The University of Florida hosted a panel on ethics in artificial intelligence, with faculty members exploring the important role of ethics as scientists race toward increasingly sophisticated AI technologies.

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How UF Developed a Model for AI Across the Curriculum

Artificial intelligence has lurked behind the scenes in technologies people use every day, but UF is integrating AI into the curriculum across disciplines to make it a core competency for students.

Alarmed by A.I. Chatbots, Universities Start Revamping How They Teach

Sid Dobrin, chair of the English department, offers his perspective as the rise of a popular new chatbot shakes up teaching and learning.

Disappearing Acts

Are Arctic lakes in danger? New research from UF postdoctoral researcher Elizabeth Webb reveals widespread declines in surface water.

UF computational chemists developed algorithms that find similarities among different molecular shapes.

Using AI, UF Chemists Chart Molecules’ Most Important Shapes

New algorithms reveal which molecular states matter most for disease progression and drug design.

Best of Both Worlds for Drug Discovery

Software developed by a team of chemists is helping researchers develop effective medical interventions against diseases.

Preparing for a New Economy

New coursework offers opportunities to develop data science skills in an age of artificial intelligence.

Why AI and the Humanities Need Each Other

As artificial intelligence becomes a fixture in our lives, three rising scholars had a chance to examine how our society shapes technology — and how the technology influences our society in turn.

Bringing New Life to Marginalized Stories

Researchers from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are turning to artificial intelligence to bring a vital facet of American history to light.

Countering Bias in Predictive Policing

Duncan Purves, assistant professor of philosophy, has been studying the ethics of using AI to assist police officers in anticipating crime before it happens.

A New School of Thought

As we teach machines to think for us, technology is returning the favor by revealing new insights into our own thought processes.

New Frontier

Earlier this year, UF made a significant investment by committing to hire over 100 new AI-focused faculty members. The strategic hiring initiative spans nearly every department in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Biophysicist Develops AI Methods to Understand How Cells ‘Talk’

Assistant Professor of Physics Purushottam Dixit taps into the power of artificial intelligence to study cellular communication — hoping to improve treatments for life-threatening diseases.

Dream Machines

We are on the cusp of a new era. As the power of artificial intelligence is unleashed, global industries are experiencing a transformation unlike any other — and the University of Florida is stepping forward to shape the future. Here, faculty and students are taking a great leap to unlock the benefits of artificial intelligence […]

AI Ethics

Building Ethics Into Artificial Intelligence Systems

Philosophy professor Duncan Purves weighs the ethical questions that emerge as algorithms increasingly shape the world around us.