New USF College of Cybersecurity and AI draws thousands of students

The Bellini College of Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, and Computing doesn’t have a building yet, but it has 3,000 students in its first year with forecasts of 5,000 students two years from now.

USF researchers develop AI robot tech that could save lives in emergencies

Researchers at the University of South Florida are teaching robots to "speak" visually, a breakthrough that could change how emergency crews communicate when traditional systems fail.

ChatGPT Atlas: OpenAI launches new web browser

ChatGPT's Atlas is the latest tech initiative from OpenAI, following the launch of its online shopping experience and AI video social media app, Sora, last month.

Michigan woman uses ChatGPT to pick winning lottery numbers

The Wyandotte woman is now a whole lot richer after picking the right numbers and scoring the multiplier on her latest Powerball play.

Walmart will allow customers to use ChatGPT to shop

Walmart is partnering with OpenAI to launch an AI-powered shopping experience that allows customers to use ChatGPT to search for and buy products.

AI-generated image of Obama DJing in Arizona goes viral

An AI-generated image seemingly showing former President Barack Obama DJing in Arizona went viral, quickly racking up millions of views across TikTok and Instagram before being confirmed as a "stunt" by the photographer who created it.

Flood app developed by USF team sees upgrades one year after Helene, Milton

A year after launching the CRIS-HAZARD flood app in Pinellas County, University of South Florida researchers are making upgrades following the ultimate tests from Helene and Milton.

UF researchers use AI smart traps to catch invasive tegu reptiles

University of Florida researchers are using AI technology to trap an invasive reptile species to protect native wildlife.

Parents testify before Congress about the danger of artificial intelligence

Several parents shared heartbreaking stories with members of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday as they pleaded with lawmakers to reign in the big tech companies they say are exploiting young users and allowing artificial intelligence products to hurt kids and teens.

What is ‘brain rot’? Should parents be worried about bizarre AI videos captivating kids

“Brain rot" has become the newest online obsession for tweens, powered by bizarre AI-generated videos and games. Experts explain what it means — and whether parents should be worried.

Study warns AI chatbots may mishandle suicide-related questions

A new study in Psychiatric Services found that AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude avoid the riskiest suicide queries but give inconsistent answers to lower-level questions. The research came the same day a California family sued OpenAI after their son’s death.

AI dangers explained to children in new animated video

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has created an online, animated series to teach kids about the dangers of problematic content that can be created using artificial intelligence.

ChatGPT dietary advice sends man to hospital with dangerous chemical poisoning

Doctors warn AI lacks the medical judgment needed to properly advise on dietary needs after a patient was hospitalized with sodium bromide exposure.

USF building new college for AI, cybersecurity with help from major benefactor

Officials at the University of South Florida and a major university benefactor are planning to build a new college for Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity at USF in Tampa.