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USF Education drives impact at 2026 AI+X Symposium
At the 2026 AI+X Symposium, USF’s College of Education showcased its leadership in AI-driven teaching and learning through research presentations and program leadership. Faculty explored how AI enhances instruction, supports diverse learners and promotes ethical use, reinforcing the college’s role in advancing innovation and preparing educators for an AI-integrated future.
April 20, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Research
AI+X Symposium brings interdisciplinary AI research and dialogue to USF Research Park
At USF’s third annual AI+X Symposium, industry leaders emphasized that degrees still matter—but AI skills are now essential across disciplines. Featuring expert panels, keynotes and research presentations, the event explored AI’s impact on the workforce, healthcare and society, highlighting adaptability, ethical awareness and innovation as critical to navigating an AI-driven future.
April 20, 2026Artificial Intelligence
USF’s Bellini College launches AI & Cyber Living Learning Community this fall
Incoming first-year students at USF's Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing can now live and learn together in a new AI and Cyber Living Learning Community launching this fall in Pinnacle Hall. With limited beds remaining, the program offers networking, industry engagement, advising and collaborative experiences designed to support student success today.
April 8, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity
Two USF Students Named 2026 Goldwater Scholars
University of South Florida third-year students Caleb Fernandes and Diya Upadhyaya have been awarded the nation’s highest honor for undergraduate STEM research, the Goldwater Scholarship. Continuing its remarkable research growth, USF has now produced at least one Goldwater Scholar every year since 2018.
April 3, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Research
How should Florida universities use AI? Provosts and experts have thoughts
Leaders across Florida’s university system are debating how artificial intelligence should shape higher education. At the University of South Florida, Provost Prasant Mohapatra highlighted the university’s commitment through the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, which integrates AI education, research and workforce development to prepare students for rapidly evolving technology-driven careers.
April 2, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Research
CyberBay 2026 Summit highlights USF’s role in building the future cybersecurity workforce
University of South Florida President Moez Limayem joined nearly 60 students from the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing at CyberBay 2026 Summit to highlight the growing demand for cybersecurity talent and showcase the college’s role in developing the workforce. Faculty and students presented research, competed in cybersecurity challenges and engaged with industry partners. Bellini College Associate Professor John Licato also won the conference’s $70,000 Innovation Challenge for his AI contract analysis platform.
March 13, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Cyberherd, Cybersecurity
ConnectSecure invests in USF’s cybersecurity apprenticeship program
A $100,000 gift from Tampa-based ConnectSecure will expand the Security Operations Center Apprenticeship Program at Cyber Florida at USF, adding five new student positions. Announced during CyberBay 2026, the donation will provide more University of South Florida students with paid, hands-on cybersecurity experience protecting university and public sector networks.
March 13, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity
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