ISI in the Media

Space loves AI, AI doesn’t love Space
Source: Space NewsDavid Barnhart was interviewed about the role of AI for long-distance missions.

USC opens first IBM Quantum Innovation Center on the West Coast
Source: USC NewsThe new center will be directed by Daniel Lidar, and boosts USC Viterbi and USC Dornsife researchers’ opportunities for conducting quantum research.

USC collaborates with startup supporter Techstars to encourage intellectual property development
Source: USC NewsThe collaboration is promising for the local economy as ideas generated at USC are converted into products and businesses that will enhance the university’s economic footprint at “Silicon Beach” where USC Information Sciences Institute is located.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces First-Ever Consortium Dedicated to AI Safety
Source: Department of CommmerceUSC was announced as an inaugural member of a new DOC consortium dedicated to AI safety; Yolanda Gil will lead the effort from USC

‘A powerhouse director for a powerhouse school’: USC celebrates inauguration of School of Advanced Computing director
Professor Gaurav Sukhatme, “a thoughtful and responsible innovator,” was installed as the inaugural director of the university’s 23rd school during a Wednesday ceremony on the University Park Campus.

USC Launches School of Advanced Computing
Source: USC NewsGaurav Sukhatme has been appointed the school’s inaugural director for the “school within a school”.

Why LLMs are vulnerable to the ‘butterfly effect’
Source: VentureBeatResearch by Fred Morstatter and Abel Salinas regarding how prompts can change how data is labeled, was featured

ChatGPT and its AI chatbot cousins ruled 2023: 4 essential reads that puncture the hype
Source: The ConversationMayank Kejriwal was referenced for his analysis of the performance of large language models

AI has become a tool in climate in search for climate solutions
Source: NPRYolanda Gil was interviewed about her work with using AI for controlled burns and preventing wildfire.

What is Quantum Advantage?
Source: The ConversationDaniel Lidar contributed a piece explaining the technology and its potential impact. The column appeared in multiple outlets.