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USF has developed an AI system that can identify post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children.

July 9, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Research

Most universities incorporate AI courses into their existing programs. USF built an entire college around emerging technologies, combining technical training with business education because students need both skills to succeed.

July 9, 2025Artificial Intelligence

Crying isn’t the only clue: USF researchers using AI to detect silent pain in newborns

Newborns in the NICU can’t tell us when they’re in pain, so a team of USF researchers is developing AI technology that can find out. The collaboration between medicine and engineering could change the future of neonatal care.

July 9, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Research

Student Spotlight: Brendon Johnson

Using math to teach robots how to think isn’t science fiction. It’s Brendon Johnson’s research.

July 3, 2025Artificial Intelligence

USF-developed technology analyzes facial expressions to identify childhood PTSD

A cross-disciplinary team at the ßÙßÇÂþ»­ has developed a privacy-preserving AI system that can identify PTSD in children by analyzing subtle facial movements during therapy sessions.

June 30, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Research

"Sentience is impossible to prove — or to disprove." Faculty member John Licato talks with Computerworld about a contract dispute between Microsoft and OpenAI. He says, "They’re never going to settle on a definition of AGI that is intuitively satisfying to all."

June 30, 2025Artificial Intelligence

Early-Stage Innovation Fund awards advance tech in healthcare, education and security

The Florida High Tech Corridor‑USF Early‑Stage Innovation Fund awarded a grant to two Bellini College faculty for work on AI-powered video security platform to combine cues, like gait, clothing, and body measurements, for more accurate, fair ID.

June 20, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Research

Faculty member John Licato talks with WFLA about how AI might be used to improve traffic. He also answers questions about robots, career impacts of AI, and the launch of the college.

June 13, 2025Artificial Intelligence

Reuters featured work from USF in this story about how scientists are using AI to impact public health as it relates to mosquito-borne illnesses.

June 13, 2025Artificial Intelligence

USF is helping bring AI to Pre-K-12 classrooms

To prepare students for an AI-driven world, USF is helping teachers in Tampa Bay and across the country integrate AI into their classrooms.

May 29, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Research

USF Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing to ignite Tampa Bay’s tech talent

Launching this fall, the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will supply a pipeline of students ready to specialize in critical areas throughout Tampa Bay and beyond.

May 1, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity

From film to finance: How Carl Ayala found his path to artificial intelligence

Carl Ayala’s career has taken him on an unexpected journey, from the creative world of film production to the fast-paced banking environment and now to the cutting-edge field of artificial intelligence.

April 14, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing