News: Machine Learning, Data and AI
Read the latest news from the College of Natural Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin
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UT Launches Nation’s First Robotics Program for Freshman Applicants
Robotics honors students will pursue degrees in computer science or various types of engineering, while also earning a minor in robotics.
How AI is Accelerating Discovery
AI is transforming how scientists design cancer drugs and vaccines, study star formation and understand the brain.
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Astronomers Use AI to Find Elusive Stars 'Gobbling Up' Planets
The work reveals what planets outside our solar system are made of.
AI Opens Door to Safe, Effective New Antibiotics to Combat Resistant Bacteria
Protein large language models identify ways to make antibiotics better at targeting dangerous bacteria, without being toxic to humans.
Building Industry Bridges: Computer Scientist Peter Stone Tackles New Role for Sony, While Leading at UT
Peter Stone of UT computer science leads Sony AI in the U.S. and is now its chief scientist and deputy president.
In Robot Soccer and More, UT Students Best the Competition in Eindhoven
Among hundreds of teams from around the world competing at RoboCup 2024, UT researchers and their robots shine.
AI at Work
Maytal Saar-Tsechansky and Samantha Shorey consider the ways that AI might change how we work and how to prepare for the future.
The University of AI
Art Markman and K.P. Procko consider how artificial intelligence is already changing the college experience, its promise and pitfalls, and future directions.
Department of Computer Science
Transforming Video Accessibility Through Artificial Intelligence
UT researchers developed an AI technology that empowers users with visual impairments to engage with digital media.
