https://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/Recent posts from Newsen-usSat, 18 Jul 2026 10:49:18 -04:00http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssOmniUpdate (OU Publish)https://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/safety-and-innovation-are-complementary-for-the-future-of-agentic-ai.aspxAs AI agents become more autonomous and capable of interacting with one another, new safety and security challenges emerge. USF Bellini Assistant Professor Anshuman Chhabra's latest research explores how to build trustworthy agentic AI while advancing applications ranging from flood prediction and hearing aids to online content moderation.Benjamin HoskingThu, 09 Jul 2026 13:54:20 Safety and innovation are complementary for the future of agentic AIAs AI agents become more autonomous and capable of interacting with one another, new safety and security challenges emerge. USF Bellini Assistant Professor Anshuman Chhabra's latest research explores how to build trustworthy agentic AI while advancing applications ranging from flood prediction and hearing aids to online content moderation.USF Bellini Assistant Professor Anshuman Chhabra inside his lab standing next to a computer.https://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/safety-and-innovation-are-complementary-for-the-future-of-agentic-ai.aspxArtificial Intelligencehttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-advances-national-security-research-new-secure-cloud-infrastructure-powered-by-amazon-web-services.aspxThe new secure cloud infrastructure will expand defense and aerospace-focused research, accelerate technology development and prepare students for careers supporting national security.External ArticleTue, 30 Jun 2026 09:52:32 USF advances national security research, becoming first in Florida to implement new secure cloud infrastructure powered by Amazon Web ServicesThe new secure cloud infrastructure will expand defense and aerospace-focused research, accelerate technology development and prepare students for careers supporting national security.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/news/2026/usf-advances-national-security-research-new-secure-cloud-infrastructure-powered-by-amazon-web-services.aspxCybersecurity,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/usf-student-advances-to-global-finals-of-red-bull-basement-competition.aspxSahasra Upputuru represented the University of South Florida at the Red Bull Basement World Final where she competed for $100,000 in start-up funding after placing among the top three competitors in the United States with her cybersecurity application, SafeStep Secure.External ArticleMon, 29 Jun 2026 13:02:48 USF Student Advances to Global Finals of Red Bull Basement CompetitionSahasra Upputuru represented the University of South Florida at the Red Bull Basement World Final where she competed for $100,000 in start-up funding after placing among the top three competitors in the United States with her cybersecurity application, SafeStep Secure.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.usf.edu/honors/news/2026/usf-student-advances-to-global-finals-of-red-bull-basement-competition.aspxArtificial Intelligence,Cybersecurityhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/usf-announces-gift-reliaquest-advance-ai-and-cybersecurity-educationA generous $1.5 million gift from ReliaQuest will expand programming and establish the first-ever named professorship in the USF Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. The investment builds on a longstanding partnership between USF and ReliaQuest, helping attract world-class faculty, bolster research and enhance student learning while advancing artificial intelligence and cybersecurity education in high-demand fields.External ArticleThu, 25 Jun 2026 10:30:40 USF Announces $1.5 Million Gift from ReliaQuest to Advance AI and Cybersecurity EducationA generous $1.5 million gift from ReliaQuest will expand programming and establish the first-ever named professorship in the USF Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing. The investment builds on a longstanding partnership between USF and ReliaQuest, helping attract world-class faculty, bolster research and enhance student learning while advancing artificial intelligence and cybersecurity education in high-demand fields.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://giving.usf.edu/impact/usf-announces-gift-reliaquest-advance-ai-and-cybersecurity-educationCybersecurityhttps://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/usf-doctoral-student-earns-fellowship-for-energy-efficient-ai-research.aspxUSF doctoral student Sabrina Hassan Moon has earned a Dissertation Completion Fellowship to advance research aimed at making artificial intelligence faster, more reliable and more energy efficient on everyday devices. Her work explores innovative approaches to edge computing that could improve the performance of technologies ranging from wearable health monitors to smart sensors and connected systems.Jeremy MareadyMon, 22 Jun 2026 08:27:11 USF doctoral student earns fellowship for energy-efficient AI researchUSF doctoral student Sabrina Hassan Moon has earned a Dissertation Completion Fellowship to advance research aimed at making artificial intelligence faster, more reliable and more energy efficient on everyday devices. Her work explores innovative approaches to edge computing that could improve the performance of technologies ranging from wearable health monitors to smart sensors and connected systems.Sabrina Moon sits for a portrait holding a tablet and stylus.https://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/usf-doctoral-student-earns-fellowship-for-energy-efficient-ai-research.aspxArtificial Intelligencehttps://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/ai-course-companion-expands-in-the-bellini-college.aspxA $25,000 Florida High Tech Corridor award will help expand the Bellini College’s AI Course Companion, an AI-powered learning tool embedded in Canvas that uses instructor-approved course materials to support student learning. The funding will help measure its impact on student success, broaden adoption beyond computing courses and support future implementation across USF and other institutions.Jeremy MareadyMon, 15 Jun 2026 08:15:19 AI Course Companion expands in the Bellini CollegeA $25,000 Florida High Tech Corridor award will help expand the Bellini College’s AI Course Companion, an AI-powered learning tool embedded in Canvas that uses instructor-approved course materials to support student learning. The funding will help measure its impact on student success, broaden adoption beyond computing courses and support future implementation across USF and other institutions.Dr. Oguzhan Topsakal gives a presentation on the AI Course companion at the recent AI in Education Summit.https://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/ai-course-companion-expands-in-the-bellini-college.aspxArtificial Intelligencehttps://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/bellini-college-faculty-bring-ai-expertise-to-education-summit.aspxBellini College faculty showcased their expertise in artificial intelligence at USF's AI in Education Summit, where nearly 250 educators explored AI's growing impact on K-12 learning. Through keynote presentations, panel discussions and hands-on workshops, faculty shared insights on responsible AI use, classroom innovation and emerging tools designed to support both teachers and students in educational settings.Jeremy MareadyFri, 12 Jun 2026 15:34:42 Bellini College faculty bring AI expertise to education summitBellini College faculty showcased their expertise in artificial intelligence at USF's AI in Education Summit, where nearly 250 educators explored AI's growing impact on K-12 learning. Through keynote presentations, panel discussions and hands-on workshops, faculty shared insights on responsible AI use, classroom innovation and emerging tools designed to support both teachers and students in educational settings.Associate Professor John Licato delivered a keynote address on the opening day of the conference. Licato’s research spans artificial intelligence, natural language processing, cognitive modeling and human reasoning, with applications that connect emerging AI capabilities to real-world decision-making and learning environments.https://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/bellini-college-faculty-bring-ai-expertise-to-education-summit.aspxArtificial Intelligence,Cybersecurityhttps://www.usf.edu/education/news/2026/usf-ai-summit-highlights-emerging-trends-in-education.aspxAs the conversation around artificial intelligence has shifted from what might be possible to what is already happening, educators are being challenged to rethink how they prepare students for the future.External ArticleThu, 11 Jun 2026 16:39:23 USF AI Summit highlights emerging trends in educationAs the conversation around artificial intelligence has shifted from what might be possible to what is already happening, educators are being challenged to rethink how they prepare students for the future.Unal sharing details about TeacherServer.com, a platform he created with more than a thousand free AI tools for teachers.https://www.usf.edu/education/news/2026/usf-ai-summit-highlights-emerging-trends-in-education.aspxArtificial Intelligence,Researchhttps://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/bellini-college-broadens-ai-instruction-with-new-courses-and-curriculum-enhancements.aspxThe Bellini College is expanding artificial intelligence education across its curriculum, introducing new AI-focused courses and integrating AI modules into software engineering and cybersecurity classes. The updates provide students with hands-on experience using emerging technologies while emphasizing responsible, real-world applications, ensuring graduates are prepared for an increasingly AI-driven workforce.Jeremy MareadyMon, 08 Jun 2026 08:24:13 Bellini College broadens AI instruction with new courses and curriculum enhancementsThe Bellini College is expanding artificial intelligence education across its curriculum, introducing new AI-focused courses and integrating AI modules into software engineering and cybersecurity classes. The updates provide students with hands-on experience using emerging technologies while emphasizing responsible, real-world applications, ensuring graduates are prepared for an increasingly AI-driven workforce.University of South Florida students working laptop computershttps://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/bellini-college-broadens-ai-instruction-with-new-courses-and-curriculum-enhancements.aspxArtificial Intelligence,Computing,Cybersecurityhttps://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/high-school-students-get-hands-on-ai-experience-at-usf-summer-camp.aspxHigh school students can explore artificial intelligence through a five-day immersive summer intensive at the University of South Florida. Led by Bellini College faculty, the program offers hands-on experience with machine learning, generative AI and real-world data. Students will build applications, visit research labs and present projects, gaining insight into AI careers while developing foundational technical skills and teamwork skills.Jeremy MareadyFri, 22 May 2026 17:08:56 High school students get hands-on AI experience at USF summer campHigh school students can explore artificial intelligence through a five-day immersive summer intensive at the University of South Florida. Led by Bellini College faculty, the program offers hands-on experience with machine learning, generative AI and real-world data. Students will build applications, visit research labs and present projects, gaining insight into AI careers while developing foundational technical skills and teamwork skills.High school students working out an AI puzzle.https://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/high-school-students-get-hands-on-ai-experience-at-usf-summer-camp.aspxArtificial Intelligencehttps://www.microsoft.com/en/customers/story/26478-the-university-of-south-florida-microsoft-365-copilot#customers-share-modal-dialogThe University of South Florida partnered with Microsoft to expand the use of Microsoft 365 Copilot across campus, empowering students, faculty and staff to develop AI-driven solutions that improve efficiency and productivity. Among the student ambassadors featured is Angelin Benny, a graduate of the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, who helped create tools that saved university departments significant time and resources.External ArticleWed, 20 May 2026 11:00:19 USF student ambassadors boost Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption and time to valueThe University of South Florida partnered with Microsoft to expand the use of Microsoft 365 Copilot across campus, empowering students, faculty and staff to develop AI-driven solutions that improve efficiency and productivity. Among the student ambassadors featured is Angelin Benny, a graduate of the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, who helped create tools that saved university departments significant time and resources.University of South Florida: A Preeminent Research Universityhttps://www.microsoft.com/en/customers/story/26478-the-university-of-south-florida-microsoft-365-copilot#customers-share-modal-dialogArtificial Intelligencehttps://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/usf-researcher-leads-workshop-on-explainable-voice-ai-in-healthcare-at-voice-ai-symposium.aspxAt the 2026 Voice AI Symposium, researchers highlighted how collaboration between clinicians and computer scientists is shaping the future of healthcare AI. Workshops and panels explored explainable models, real-world challenges, and new technologies using voice data. The event emphasized building trustworthy tools that translate innovation into practical patient care solutions and improving accuracy outcomes safety adoption across clinical everyday environments.Jeremy MareadyThu, 14 May 2026 15:07:07 USF researcher leads workshop on explainable voice AI in healthcare at Voice AI SymposiumAt the 2026 Voice AI Symposium, researchers highlighted how collaboration between clinicians and computer scientists is shaping the future of healthcare AI. Workshops and panels explored explainable models, real-world challenges, and new technologies using voice data. The event emphasized building trustworthy tools that translate innovation into practical patient care solutions and improving accuracy outcomes safety adoption across clinical everyday environments.Assistant Professor John Templeton speaks to workshop attendees at the Voice AI Symposium.https://www.usf.edu/ai-cybersecurity-computing/news/2026/usf-researcher-leads-workshop-on-explainable-voice-ai-in-healthcare-at-voice-ai-symposium.aspxArtificial Intelligence,Research