Copy and Paste: New AI Tool Helps Computers Interpret the World

December 12, 2023

USC computer science researchers present new technique to “copy and paste” virtual 3D objects into real indoor scenes, improving how computers see and interpret the world

Once is enough: Helping robots learn quickly in new environments

December 11, 2023

A new algorithm developed by USC computer science researchers shows that robots can, in computer simulations, learn tasks after a single demonstration

From the USC Viterbi Magazine: Small Ally, Big Impact

December 6, 2023

How a little robot is helping students with ADHD symptoms find their focus.

USC @ EMNLP 2023

December 6, 2023

USC researchers present papers at EMNLP 2023, one of the world’s top natural language processing conferences.

AI can help journalists find diverse and original sources

December 6, 2023

ISI researchers are helping streamline reporters’ workflows with AI gadgets, including a source-recommendation engine.

Cooling Down the Hot Takes on Twitch

December 5, 2023

USC computer scientists have developed a novel method of moderating toxic content on live-streaming platforms.

Too Close for Comfort: USC Viterbi Students Use AI to Prevent Aircraft Collisions

November 17, 2023

USC had two teams among top 10 finalists in national FAA Data Challenge 2023.

New Robotic System Assesses Mobility After Stroke

November 15, 2023

A new robotic tool developed by a team of experts in computer science and biokinesiology could help stroke survivors more accurately track their recovery progress.

Making better robots for humans: USC at CORL 2023

November 7, 2023

USC computer science faculty and students present their latest work in the field of human-robot interaction.

USC SAIL Media Intelligence Research Recognized by U.K.’s Royal Historical Society

November 6, 2023

Interdisciplinary work receives 2023 Deswarte Prize in Digital History

Finding Answers (About the Best Way to Find Answers)

November 6, 2023

USC computer scientists evaluate data representation methods for a number of applications.

Banana Trees to Fight Wildfires

October 25, 2023

According to a new study, fire buffers composed of banana trees could slow and calm wildfires and generate profit for residents of fire-prone regions

Error 404, No More

October 25, 2023

USC Computer Science Associate Professor Harsha Madhyastha and his team introduce FABLE, a new system that finds broken links and redirects users to the correct page

Spotting Human Activity In Internet Usage Data

October 25, 2023

USC computer scientists can detect large-scale human events by looking at IP address activity.

Neil Siegel Receives National Medal of Technology and Innovation

October 24, 2023

ISE Professor and Alumnus recognized at the White House with the highest honor for technological innovation

They Traveled 8,000 Miles to Find Each Other

October 24, 2023

Sujata Banerjee and Vibhu Mittal, who met at USC Viterbi decades ago, reflect on a life together and their recent decision to support Ginsburg Hall

Trojan Trio Make Waves at Google DeepMind

October 23, 2023

USC computer science alumni worked on Google’s “first-of-its-kind” robot AI model, the Robotic Transformer 2 (RT-2)

How K-Pop Fans Helped COVID-19 Tweets Go Viral

October 19, 2023

USC researcher analyzed millions of tweets to shed light on a new dimension of K-Pop’s influence: public health.

Swabha Swayamdipta Wins Career-Defining Awards for Early Researchers

October 16, 2023

Combining her interest in computation and human language, Swabha Swayamdipta explores the growingly complex study of natural language processing.

USC at the International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS)

October 3, 2023

USC researchers present 14 papers at the International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), showcasing leading-edge research in robotics.