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USF experts say fake Iran images show ‘war of public opinion,’ use of AI as a weapon
As AI-generated images and videos spread online during global conflicts, misinformation can move quickly. In this news story, USF Bellini College assistant professor Anshuman Chhabra explains how researchers are improving tools to detect AI-generated media, describing the ongoing “cat and mouse” battle between those creating fake content and experts working to identify it.
March 6, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity
USF ranks among top 20 public universities for new patents in 2025
The University of South Florida ranks among the top 20 U.S. public universities for new patents in 2025, producing 81 innovations that demonstrate its research impact. Highlights include a real-time newborn pain measurement system developed by faculty from the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing and partners, alongside breakthroughs in atomic clocks, construction technology, medical treatments and more.
February 18, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Research
Career fair brings employers face-to-face with next generation of AI and cybersecurity talent
USF students connected face-to-face with employers at the AI, Cybersecurity & Computing Career Fair, where they were able to explore internships, full-time jobs and graduate opportunities. From big data to cybersecurity, participants gained real-world interview experience while building professional connections. The event brought together tech firms, analytics recruiters and graduate programs eager to meet the next generation of talent.
February 13, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity
From flattery to debate: USF researchers training AI to mirror human reasoning
USF researchers are challenging AI to think and debate in ways that resemble human reasoning. They have developed a framework with the ability to hold a belief and then encounter opposing viewpoints, similar to situations people find themselves in.
February 13, 2026Artificial Intelligence
As GPT‑4o retires, users with AI partners report “moving fatigue”
In the article about users reacting to OpenAI’s retirement of GPT-4o, Bellini College of AI assistant professor Anshuman Chhabra explains that newer GPT models include enhanced safeguards designed to reduce emotional dependence. He highlights how these de-escalation features help steer AI interactions toward healthy, real-world engagement rather than fostering undue emotional attachment.
February 12, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Research
USF researchers partner with Sarasota Police Department to pilot AI-driven crime forecasting model
USF researchers from the Department of Criminology and the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing have launched a pilot with the Sarasota Police Department to test an AI-driven crime forecasting tool. The system generates predictive insights to inform patrol planning and resource deployment. The interdisciplinary team will refine the model and evaluate feasibility for broader, nationwide use.
February 10, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Research
USF Health launches nation’s first fully integrated institute for voice, hearing and swallowing care and research
The USF Health Institute for Voice and Hearing Innovation is the first in the nation to bring together multidisciplinary patient care and clinical research for disorders of communication and swallowing in a single, fully integrated space.
February 6, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Research
Balancing degrees, businesses and family, USF doctoral student pursues augmented reality research
After building a business, earning multiple degrees and raising a family across continents, USF doctoral student Xiangfei Kong is charting a new path. Now pursuing augmented reality research at USF’s Bellini College, she blends entrepreneurship, computer science and human-centered innovation to develop technologies with real-world impact.
February 6, 2026Artificial Intelligence
How USF’s digital foundations paved the way for the Bellini College
As USF marks its 70th anniversary, a look back at the launch of USF.edu reveals how early digital innovation helped shape the university’s future. What began as a simple experiment evolved into critical infrastructure and laid the groundwork for the Bellini College, preparing today’s students to lead in AI, cybersecurity and computing.
February 3, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity
USF Bellini College Associate Dean Shares AI Insights
Lawrence Hall, the Bellini College's associate dean of research innovation, shares practical insights in this article on artificial intelligence, emphasizing its current real-world uses and the importance of responsible development. Hall also highlights how AI enhances productivity today, the need for critical understanding of AI limitations and the value of human judgment alongside advancing technology.
January 29, 2026Artificial Intelligence
The elective that changed everything for a future U.S. Space Force officer
A single elective at the University of South Florida changed Jacob Sotel-Jackson’s career path. What began as a hesitant decision to take a quantum computing class sparked a passion that led him from USF ROTC to the U.S. Space Force, shaping his graduate research and preparing him for a future at the forefront of emerging technology.
January 28, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Computing
USF students to crack code on cyber criminals through new criminology and AI degree
USF is launching an innovative computer science and criminology major that is designed to prepare students to combat cybercrime. This new interdisciplinary program blends computing, artificial intelligence and criminal justice to give students hands-on experience tracking digital threats, gathering evidence and working with law enforcement.
January 23, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity