Author Archive: UC Tech News

The Latest in AI Research and Applications at the University of California

AI Around UC

The University of California is at the forefront of exploring how AI is shaping research, society and technology. UC campuses are exploring AI’s impact on education, privacy, healthcare and innovation, while developing cutting-edge tools that push the boundaries of science…
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Behind the Scenes with UC’s Chief Information Security Officer

A headshot of Monte Ratzlaff, UC's Chief Information Security Officer

You may be familiar with some of UC’s biggest cybersecurity priorities, but you may not know one of the people behind the scenes whose leadership and expertise keep UC safe. That leader is Monte Ratzlaff, Chief…
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Hackers, Break-Ins, and 30 Certifications

Hooded hacker at a computer

Adrian Mohuczy-Dominiak’s journey into cybersecurity began far from the digital realm.   Growing up in Poland, Adrian experienced multiple home break-ins, sparking an early awareness of security and risk. That sense of vulnerability became a lifelong motivation to protect others—first physically,…
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“Let there be light”: President Milliken joins UCOP staff in celebrating Diwali

President Milliken, Nana Smith, and some members of the Diwali planning committee and guests

University of California President James B. Milliken and his wife, Nana Smith, joined the UC Office of the President’s Diwali celebration on Oct. 21, 2025, bringing warmth and personal reflection to the annual festival of lights. In his remarks, President…
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UC Berkeley Tech Founders Shine at “B-School Disrupt 2025”

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UC Berkeley tech founders were among those featured at B-School Disrupt 2025, an after-hours event held during the annual TechCrunch Disrupt conference in San Francisco. The gathering brought together MBA alumni from top programs, also including Harvard Business School and…
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INTERVIEW: UC Irvine launches ZotGPT “ClassChat” for students

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UC Irvine created the first artificial intelligence (AI) platform designed specifically for students—and made it free for the entire campus. By April 2024, UC Irvine became the first UC undergraduate campus to provide unrestricted AI access to all students, while…
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