AI’s Memorization Crisis
Jan. 9, 2026 - Large language models don’t “learn”—they copy. And that could change everything for the tech industry.
Academic Data Science
What a Virtual Zebrafish Can Teach Us About Autonomous AI - Carnegie Mellon University
Jan 12, 2026 - The virtual zebrafish replicated animal-like brain activity and exhibited animal-like autonomy in a simulated environment.
New video dataset to advance AI for health care
Jan 12, 2026 - Penn Engineering’s multimodal medical dataset, Observer, links video, audio, and transcripts to clinical data and electronic health records.
AI at UC Irvine ICS: Making a Splash
Jan 9, 2025 - 2025 was a big year for artificial intelligence, and nowhere more so than at ICS.
Padhraic Smyth as the inaugural Hasso Plattner Endowed Chair in Artificial Intelligence
HAIL Graduate Student Awardee Program | Responsible Data Science
Jan 12, 2026 - Building on the success of the RDS@Pitt Student Scholars Program for undergraduate students, the Hub for AI and Data Science Leadership (HAIL) is launching a graduate-level opportunity in the 2026 spring and summer semesters.
CES 2026: AI Humanoid Robots Can Now Do Housework (ft USF faculty)
Jan 6, 2026 - As humanoid robots move from demos to homes, CES 2026 raises urgent questions about who benefits, who loses, and how much control we’re willing to hand over
Yale Swallow Protocol study enhances dysphagia screening efficiency
Jan 7, 2026 - A newly published study in Sage Journals explored the effectiveness and refinement of the Yale Swallow Protocol for identifying dysphagia in high-risk hospitalized patients.
Princeton Engineering - New tool narrows the search for ideal material structures
Jan 6, 2026 - A new machine learning tool could speed the discovery of advanced materials for better battery chemistry, more efficient carbon capture and improved access to clean water.
Questrade Financial Group | UBC Master of Data Science
Jan 12, 2026 - Questrade Financial Group worked with a group of UBC Master of Data Science Okanagan students to develop a system that provides timely, actionable insights by detecting these shifts weeks before significant declines.
UUtah Faculty Fellow C. Thi Nguyen’s New Book ‘The Score’ Shines Light on How Data Often Misses What’s Most Important
Jan 13, 2026 - This poses problems for the growing cross-sector use of AI: machine-learning programs trained on that data are likely to inherit those constraints and limitations.
UCSD | Farm-to-Table via Supercomputer
Jan 12, 2026 - Across California, researchers, farmers, technologists and universities are launching a bold vision for the future of farming: “precision agriculture,” an approach that uses advanced sensors, networking and artificial intelligence to help growers make more informed decisions.
How grocery stores use surveillance to track shoppers (ft UVA SDS faculty)
Jan 8, 2026 - Retailers want to know if you’ll pay more than the next person for the same goods and services. And they’ll use data on everything from your eye movements to your walk to find out.
3 Questions: How AI could optimize the power grid - MIT Schwarzman College of Computing
Jan 9, 2026 - It’s not all bad news — some AI tools have the potential to reduce some forms of energy consumption and enable cleaner grids.
The Path Forward: Penn Engineering 2030
Jan 13, 2026 - The cover story of the 2025-2026 issue of Penn Engineering magazine explores Penn Engineering 2030, the School’s new strategic plan, which charts a bold, collaborative path forward in this new era for higher education.
AI-driven weather forecasts for climate adaptation in India
Jan 8, 2026 - Advanced monsoon onset prediction with multi-week lead time via an artificial intelligence (AI) weather model helps smallholder farmers adapt to a changing climate.
‘I rarely get outside’: scientists ditch fieldwork in the age of AI
Jan 7, 2026 - In the race to embrace new technologies, some ecologists fear their field is losing touch with nature.
UVA Data Science Expands MSDS Residential Program with Four New Concentrations
Jan 7, 2025 - UVA Data Science announces four new MSDS concentrations — AI, Data Viz, Genomics and Sports Data Science — unlocking focused pathways to high-impact careers.
Pathways to Doctoral Degrees in Computing - 2025
Jan 12, 2026 - Consensus Study Report by NASEM
CADS TXST AI Research Pathways: AI-Ready
Jan 12, 2025 - CADS, in collaboration with other university units, will co-lead a coordinated, scalable approach to AI research literacy; from introductory awareness to advanced methodological development.
AIs are biased toward some Indian castes — how can researchers fix this?
Jan 12, 2026 - Benchmarks reveal how artificial-intelligence systems reinforce discriminatory social hierarchies.
Maastricht - Nava Tintarev takes a leading role in national computer science platforms
Jan 5, 2025 - In her everyday work at DACS, Tintarev leads a research programme specialising in explainable and human-centred artificial intelligence.
UC Irvine Gene Tsudik Receives 2025 Humboldt Research Award
Dec 22, 2025- Gene Tsudik, UC Irvine Distinguished Professor of Computer Science and ICS alumnus, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Humboldt Research Award
Amplify 2.0 ushers in a new era of AI-powered productivity at Vanderbilt
Jan 6, 2025 - This spring, Vanderbilt is launching Amplify 2.0, a significant expansion of the university’s generative AI platform that will give every user access to a personal AI email assistant, scheduling agent, and intelligent note-taker.
UU SCII - Rohan Basu Roy Recipient of Computing’s Top 30 Early Career Professionals for 2025
Dec 23, 2025 - This esteemed group of rising stars earned this honor for their exceptional early-career achievements and role in driving advancements across the computing landscape.
TAMIDS Fall 2025 Semester in Review
Dec 19, 2025 - TAMIDS continued to grow the data science community through workshops, seminars, and outreach events, whether with new collaborations or long-standing partnerships.
AI Tool Promises Faster, More Accurate Cervical Cancer Treatment Planning
Jan 8, 2025 - UC San Diego researchers have developed a groundbreaking “one-click” AI tool that could transform how doctors plan specialized radiation treatments for cervical cancer, saving physician time, reducing patient discomfort and minimizing the risk of human error.
Kent Livesay Discusses Making Data Science Approachable on CBS19 for ‘Inside The Numbers’
Jan 7, 2025 - Online MSDS student Kent Livesay discusses the importance of digital safety and protecting your data on "Inside the Numbers."
UChicago Researchers Help Launch First International Conference on AI Scientists in Beijing
Jan 5, 2025 - The conference brought together seven Nobel laureates and leaders in AI-driven science for a groundbreaking event exploring the future of automated scientific discovery
2026 Data Science Seed & Collaborative Grants
Jan 6, 2025 - DSI is pleased to announce the recipients of our 2026 Data Science Seed & Collaborative Grants, whose projects from across the university will stimulate innovation and support education in data-driven fields.
Smartphone use cuts into school hours, with social media leading the way
Jan 7, 2026 - Teenagers spend about 8.5 hours a day on screen-based entertainment, and whether that is “good” or “bad” ultimately comes down to what they would be doing instead.