AI analyzes bird sightings to help conserve species

Researchers from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the Institute for Computational Sustainability are using big data and AI to model hidden patterns in nature – not just for one bird species, but for entire ecological communities across continents.

Computer scientists awarded $3M to bolster cybersecurity

A team of Cornell computer scientists has been awarded a $3 million grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to leverage reinforcement learning to make computer networks stronger, dynamic and more secure.

Gamers help highlight disparities in algorithm data

Diversity of thought regarding gamers’ opinions of games makes for better algorithms that help audiences around the globe pick the right games, according to new research from Cornell, Xbox and Microsoft Research.

Cisco Research, Cornell Bowers CIS announce partnership

Cisco Research is providing funding for six research projects that will further the college's leadership in AI and point the way toward innovative solutions to challenges surrounding the use and development of AI models. 

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‘Garbatrage’ spins e-waste into prototyping gold

Incorporating sustainability into their field, Cornell information science researchers Ilan Mandel and Wendy Ju introduce “garbatrage,” a framework for prototype builders centered around repurposing underused devices.

Computer scientist to give lecture on AI in health care

Fei-Fei Li, co-director of Stanford’s Human-Centered AI Institute, will discuss AI’s role in improving patient safety in health care in the annual Cornell Center for Social Sciences Distinguished Lecture in the Social Sciences, on Oct. 5 in Statler Auditorium.

When robots imitate life: Project explores better way to train AI

Using a new strategy called superhuman imitation learning, Sanjiban Choudhury, assistant professor of computer science, aims to train home robots more efficiently.

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Forum examines free expression basics and the law

A forum hosted by Cornell Law School on Sept. 7, “The Fundamentals of Freedom of Expression,” served as the kickoff event for the academic year’s theme, “The Indispensable Condition: Freedom of Expression at Cornell.”

Faculty offered guidance for teaching in the age of ChatGPT

A university committee has released recommendations for how faculty can take generative artificial intelligence into account when considering learning objectives for their students.