In an interview with California Magazine, CITRIS PI Ken Goldberg argues for the embrace of new generative technologies.
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NASA-funded BioSCape surveys South African biodiversity
Erin Hestir, campus director of CITRIS at UC Merced, was among the international team of researchers studying South Africa’s Greater Cape Floristic Region.
Why doesn’t UC use carbon offsets? CITRIS affiliate explains
A search for reliable carbon offsets reveals that directly cutting emissions is necessary to progress toward carbon neutrality.
CITRIS Seed Award is helping build a smarter microgrid
AI-optimized microgrids could provide communities with reliable electricity more quickly after a power outage.
Climate TRACE reveals underreported emissions at COP28
The watchdog organization’s assessment provides evidence that emissions inventories are frequently misleading.
AI-enhanced robot from Goldberg’s Automation Lab can collect laundry
A combination of cameras and clothes-recognizing AI bring a new level of efficiency to room-tidying robots.
David Evan Harris named top voice in AI media
Harris has provided expert guidance on the trajectory of AI, advocating caution in regard to open-source AI models.
CITRIS supports 2023 TechWomen program
CITRIS hosted participants from around the world at the TechWomen orientation session in September.
How can we defang disinformation? CITRIS PIs offer solutions
CITRIS researchers say the immediate need for disinformation solutions is pushing companies and policymakers into uncharted territory.
CITRIS and CLTC partner to bring cybersecurity internships to UC students
The collaboration will address the demand for cybersecurity expertise by integrating cybersecurity awareness across the CITRIS Workforce Innovation Program.
CITRIS-supported UC Santa Cruz student team wins at sustainability decathlon
The winning project — an affordable, innovative net-zero house — was advised by professor Sue Carter and largely student built.
Crittenden sees opportunities for higher ed in White House’s new Executive Order on AI
CITRIS’s ED discusses how the executive order will shape policy and practice in the coming years.
Fall Research Exchange series tackled AI framing, learning models and safety
Distinguished experts in artificial intelligence led discussions that aimed to broaden perspectives and give insight into the technology’s future.
As heard on KQED: EcoBlock seeks neighborhood-wide electrification
To address fossil fuel dependency in the housing sector, the project is focusing on large scale retrofitting of existing homes.
Farid addresses rise of deepfakes in Nature
Falsified images and videos, which can be hard for the general public to detect, call for equally clever detection methods, says CITRIS PI.
UC Berkeley announces space education and research center at NASA Ames
The Berkeley Space Center will facilitate collaboration across academia and industry to generate innovations in aviation and space technology.
UC Santa Cruz I2P funds climate resilience projects
Researchers receive grants of up to $40,000 to develop information technology solutions to pressing climate issues.
Nonnecke co-authors policy brief on AI risk management standards
CITRIS researchers contribute their expertise as policymakers seek to regulate quickly developing AI systems.
ACTIVATE telehealth program supports rural communities
Striving to make remote health care delivery more equitable in California’s Central Valley, a CITRIS project finds success in health education and monitoring.
Şeker lab develops serious games to teach microfabrication
Innovative teaching methods created with CITRIS support will strengthen a growing microfabrication infrastructure and workforce.
CITRIS-China partnership inaugurates new robotic surgery training center
Located in Guangzhou, China, the program brings together state of the art technology and international clinical expertise.
CITRIS affiliate calls for reevaluation of rainforest carbon credits
A recent report led by Barbara Haya and team found these projects to be unfounded in their claims to mitigate climate change.
Pourreza speaks to CNN on the future of AI in agriculture
AI has the potential to transform both the production power and labor landscape of the agriculture industry, says ag tech expert.
CITRIS researchers awarded California Climate Action grants
CITRIS principal investigators will use the funding to fuel a variety of projects aimed at achieving California’s climate goals.