TransformAItion
From dance to linguistics, drama and law, the power and potential of AI and advanced computing are changing the academic landscape at USC.
Everything You Wanted to Know About AI But Were Afraid to Ask
USC experts on loving, fearing and possibly even merging with AI.
The Perfect Stitch
Together, computer scientists and clinicians are designing AI solutions to improve surgical training and create better patient outcomes.
I Know What You Did On Venmo
A team led by USC Viterbi researchers has discovered millions of “privacy leaks” on the mobile social payments app.
Q&A: New incentives could electrify the car market, but old roadblocks remain
California approved regulations banning the sale of new gasoline-powered cars and trucks by 2035, an action aimed at addressing climate change that could speed the nation’s transition to electric vehicles. How will incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act affect the hot electric vehicle market? USC Assistant Professor Hovig Tchalian weighs in.
Trojans’ business venture aims to make NFTs more accessible and sustainable
Many people don’t even know what an NFT is (it’s a “non-fungible token”) or how to buy one. This Trojan startup aims to take care of that.
Colorful prosthetics — made on a 3D printer — give kids the confidence of superheroes
USC students’ creative work helps young Children’s Hospital Los Angeles patients with limb differences lead fuller lives.
Five Ways Artificial Intelligence Promises to Change Our Lives
USC scientists use smart machines to treat and cure disease, build safer cars and much more.
Tech Can Push Us Apart, but These Games and VR Build Empathy
Meet the digital creators who are using tech to make us feel a little more human.
Could 3D paper be a sustainable alternative to plastic?
Mechanical engineering student Aidan Leitch hopes his technique of using recycled paper to form solid objects can open doors to environmentally friendly plastic replacements.
When it comes to wireless communication, two lasers are better than one
Meet the optical “it couple” that USC Viterbi researchers are using to help speed up and secure wireless communications.
Blockchain, the Internet of Things and meat: How a summer road trip led to a fellowship
Three USC undergrads — and sustainability fellowship recipients — believe emerging technologies like crypto could play a vital role in reinforcing the meat supply chain.
Journalism students use immersive tech to tell stories of the past and present
Since 2015, the award-winning “JOVRNALISM” class has taught USC Annenberg students how to use emerging technologies to bring unique stories to life.
Latest tests on 6G technology return surprising results
The new USC research may help lead to haptic internet, mobile edge computing and holographic communication.
Tech Advances That Help Doctors Find and Treat Disease Earlier Than Ever
When disease hides in the body, it takes some big ideas from scientists and doctors to illuminate it — and save lives.
Breakthrough in quantum photonics promises a new era in optical circuits
A world-first method to enable quantum optical circuits that use photons — light particles — heralds a new future for secure communication and quantum computing.
Virtual reality project will recreate a 15th century religious experience
USC Dornsife’s Sabina Zonno and Lynn Dodd have received a National Endowment for the Humanities grant to develop an immersive world around a Renaissance-era manuscript.
A very tiny alteration can help deepfakes escape detection
Two USC Viterbi master’s students have exposed a glaring vulnerability that can affect even the most sophisticated fake video and image detectors.
From deepfakes to fake news, an array of influences aim to shape voter decisions
As the U.S. prepares for a hugely consequential election, numerous forces are lining up to potentially manipulate voters. USC experts discuss the barrage of influences on today’s voting public.
Aspiring product designers’ and creators’ Zoom pitch sessions go virtual
USC Iovine and Young Academy seniors usually exhibit their final projects in a showcase to classmates and faculty. But thanks to the pandemic — and Zoom — they ended up pitching the fruits of their hard labor to alumni and industry pros.
Looking ahead (far ahead): What our world might look like in 2050 and 2100
From environment, family and transportation to what we’ll eat and how we’ll age, USC faculty share how they think our future world might look.
What does the future of artificial intelligence mean for humans?
From lessening the need for human labor to optimizing our day-to-day lives, USC Dornsife professors examine how AI will change the world.
Next generation of wearable devices will stay charged longer and track movements better
USC Viterbi researchers have developed a far more efficient wearable prototype that is powered by magnetic induction.
USC duo bridge generations through abstract, beautiful AR game
Fusing product design and interactive storytelling, JD Leroy and Ethan Bresnick built a game that connects families through augmented reality.