HiPerGator supercomputer at UF.

How scientists are using UF’s supercomputer

January 23, 2024

The University of Florida’s supercomputer, known as HiPerGator, is being put through the paces on more than 800 research projects across all 16 of UF’s colleges, accelerating impactful work that might have previously been unfeasible or even impossible. Built with $50 million in support from UF alumnus Chris Malachowsky and tech company NVIDIA, which he co-founded, the machine is one of the fastest AI supercomputers in academia.

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Study reveals bias in AI tools when diagnosing women’s health issue

November 21, 2023

Machine learning algorithms designed to diagnose a common infection that affects women showed a diagnostic bias among ethnic groups, Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering researchers found.

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Laura Cruz Castro, Ph.D.

UF engineering researchers lead collaboration to improve student experience through AI

November 20, 2023

Researchers at the University of Florida’s Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering have received a strategic funding award for a project called Leveraging the Power of Large Language Models.

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Artist's rendering of University of Florida's new AI supercomputer based on NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD architecture.

President’s office announces $5.4 million for strategic funding awardees

November 14, 2023

A large language model-based software tool for leveraging the capabilities of UF’s HiPerGator supercomputer and an investment in space for cutting-edge science collaborations are among seven new projects receiving strategic funding at the University of Florida.

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Malachowsky Hall

UF opens Malachowsky Hall for Data Science & Information Technology

November 6, 2023

Designed to set the standard for future STEM buildings across national and international campuses and transform the artificial intelligence (AI) and data science workforce, the University of Florida Friday held a celebratory ribbon cutting for the Malachowsky Hall for Data Science & Information Technology.

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UF AI Days

UF AI Days – October 16-20, 2023

September 29, 2023

Register now for UF AI Days – a week of activities dedicated to all things AI, from competitions designed to bring students’ ideas to life…to engaging panels discussing AI and data science. Three student competitions will feature $60,000 in prizes!

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Critical input: UF’s Dr. Barbara Evans advances AI conversation

September 26, 2023

In the great AI debate, the stakes are high. Proponents envision a new frontier of smart automation while skeptics express concern that AI will result in the end of humanity. In a space mired with anticipation and speculation, UF’s Barbara Evans, Ph.D., Professor of Law and Stephen C. O’Connell Chair, UF Levin College of Law […]

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AI foundations: Preparing Florida’s youth for ever evolving 21st century

August 9, 2023

UF is expanding its successful pilot program, which aims to equip Florida youth with essential skills needed in an emerging AI-enabled workforce, to 12 school districts.

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AI helps create better, simpler hepatitis, COVID-19 tests

May 8, 2023

Going beyond pregnancy and COVID-19, the world could someday soon come to rely on at-home tests for many diseases thanks in part to AI-fueled improvements. UF scientists have used artificial intelligence tools to simplify a test that works for both hepatitis C and SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The simplified test happens in one small test tube in just a few minutes. With further refinement, it could arrive at doctor’s offices soon and, one day, become available as home tests that are as easy as a pregnancy test.

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Crop damage caused by Hurricane Ian in a Florida citrus orchard

Using AI to Assess Crop Damage After Tropical Storms, Hurricanes

January 19, 2023

University of Florida scientists will use artificial intelligence technology to quantify damage to fruits and vegetables caused by extreme weather events, such as Hurricane Ian.

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