Emerging Technologies

Includes AI, automation, cloud evolution, data innovation, experimentation, pilots

Navigating AI in Higher Education: 4 Essential Webinars from the 2025 UC AI Council Series – VIEW NOW

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As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes operations and administration, the UC AI Council launched a four-part “AI Essentials” webinar series in spring 2025 to support faculty, staff, and administrators across the UC system. These sessions delivered practical guidance, real-world case studies,…
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Tina Austin – How one UCLA professor is transforming education across three disciplines

Tina Austin - The more students engage in conversations about ethical and responsible AI, the better. We are all unboxing this together.

A conversation with Tina Austin on ethical AI use, critical thinking, and the future of learning. When Tina Austin began experimenting with AI in her biomedical research classroom, she had no intention of becoming what some might call an “AI…
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The University of California Collaborates with AWS to Enhance Technological Innovation 

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The University of California (UC) is pleased to announce the use of Amazon Web Services (AWS) to bolster the university’s technological capabilities across its 10 campuses, six academic health centers and other healthcare settings. Leveraging the breadth and depth of…
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Separating the Signal from the Noise: AI in Biology – June 17-18 – REGISTER NOW

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The Quantitative Biosciences Institute (QBI) at UCSF and Rezo Therapeutics present “Separating the Signal from the Noise: AI in Biology,” a two-day symposium organized by Ali BashirTanja KortemmeNevan Krogan, and Kliment Verba.

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Onramps to AI for higher ed

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Tools and platforms endowed with artificial intelligence (AI) have seeped into many aspects of daily life. From recommendation engines that drive Amazon and Netflix to the latest advances in large language models underpinning platforms like OpenAI and Gemini, AI has…
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INTERVIEW: Tina Austin, UCLA lecturer: classroom innovations using generative AI

Tina Austin, UCLA lecturer, "I work to ensure my students are educated users of AI, asking touch questions before deciding to use it"

UC Tech News had the opportunity to interview Tina Austin, Regenerative Medicine and Ethics lecturer, UCLA, on cutting edge techniques she has developed using AI for the classroom. She pointed out that the field is advancing so quickly that the…
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TritonGPT: shaping the future at UC San Diego through student innovation

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By Shannon Prior, UC San Diego. TritonGPT is a testament to innovation at UC San Diego, developed by a dedicated team of student engineers. This suite of AI Assistants is not just another technological advancement; it’s specifically tailored to meet…
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UC Santa Barbara Leads $20M AI Cybersecurity Initiative

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UC Santa Barbara is leading a $20 million research institute for next-level AI-powered cybersecurity. This groundbreaking project, Agent-based Cyber Threat Intelligence and Operation (ACTION), is an effort to bring continuous learning and reasoning of AI to security threats. The project…
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UC Tech Earth Hour gathering – Join us on April 12 

Earth Hour - Responsible Tech April 12th

Join members of the UC Tech community on Friday, April 12 from 2-2:45, for an insightful discussion and gathering in observance of Earth Hour, as we explore the critical topic of responsible technology in an increasingly complex tech landscape. We…
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UC Irvine Introduces Innovative AI Solution: ZotGPT Chat

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ZotGPT Chat is a safe place for UC Irvine to grow AI capabilities. In January 2024, UC Irvine introduced ZotGPT Chat to faculty and staff–a customized generative artificial intelligence solution designed to enhance the academic institution’s technological capabilities. The…
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