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Career fair brings employers face-to-face with next generation of AI and cybersecurity talent

USF students connected face-to-face with employers at the AI, Cybersecurity & Computing Career Fair, where they were able to explore internships, full-time jobs and graduate opportunities. From big data to cybersecurity, participants gained real-world interview experience while building professional connections. The event brought together tech firms, analytics recruiters and graduate programs eager to meet the next generation of talent.

February 13, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity

From flattery to debate: USF researchers training AI to mirror human reasoning

USF researchers are challenging AI to think and debate in ways that resemble human reasoning. They have developed a framework with the ability to hold a belief and then encounter opposing viewpoints, similar to situations people find themselves in.

February 13, 2026Artificial Intelligence

In the article about users reacting to OpenAI鈥檚 retirement of GPT-4o, Bellini College of AI assistant professor Anshuman Chhabra explains that newer GPT models include enhanced safeguards designed to reduce emotional dependence. He highlights how these de-escalation features help steer AI interactions toward healthy, real-world engagement rather than fostering undue emotional attachment.

February 12, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Research

USF researchers partner with Sarasota Police Department to pilot AI-driven crime forecasting model

USF researchers from the Department of Criminology and the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing have launched a pilot with the Sarasota Police Department to test an AI-driven crime forecasting tool. The system generates predictive insights to inform patrol planning and resource deployment. The interdisciplinary team will refine the model and evaluate feasibility for broader, nationwide use.

February 10, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Research

USF Health launches nation鈥檚 first fully integrated institute for voice, hearing and swallowing care and research

The USF Health Institute for Voice and Hearing Innovation is the first in the nation to bring together multidisciplinary patient care and clinical research for disorders of communication and swallowing in a single, fully integrated space.

February 6, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Research

Balancing degrees, businesses and family, USF doctoral student pursues augmented reality research

After building a business, earning multiple degrees and raising a family across continents, USF doctoral student Xiangfei Kong is charting a new path. Now pursuing augmented reality research at USF鈥檚 Bellini College, she blends entrepreneurship, computer science and human-centered innovation to develop technologies with real-world impact.

February 6, 2026Artificial Intelligence

How USF鈥檚 digital foundations paved the way for the Bellini College

As USF marks its 70th anniversary, a look back at the launch of USF.edu reveals how early digital innovation helped shape the university鈥檚 future. What began as a simple experiment evolved into critical infrastructure and laid the groundwork for the Bellini College, preparing today鈥檚 students to lead in AI, cybersecurity and computing.

February 3, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity

Lawrence Hall, the Bellini College's associate dean of research innovation, shares practical insights in this article on artificial intelligence, emphasizing its current real-world uses and the importance of responsible development. Hall also highlights how AI enhances productivity today, the need for critical understanding of AI limitations and the value of human judgment alongside advancing technology.

January 29, 2026Artificial Intelligence

The elective that changed everything for a future U.S. Space Force officer

A single elective at the 91社区 changed Jacob Sotel-Jackson鈥檚 career path. What began as a hesitant decision to take a quantum computing class sparked a passion that led him from USF ROTC to the U.S. Space Force, shaping his graduate research and preparing him for a future at the forefront of emerging technology.

January 28, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Computing

USF is launching an innovative computer science and criminology major that is designed to prepare students to combat cybercrime. This new interdisciplinary program blends computing, artificial intelligence and criminal justice to give students hands-on experience tracking digital threats, gathering evidence and working with law enforcement.

January 23, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity

Bellini College partnership to offer three interdisciplinary computing majors in 2026

Beginning Fall 2026, USF鈥檚 Bellini College will launch three interdisciplinary computing majors that blend computer science and AI with social sciences, business and criminology. Designed through cross-college partnerships, the programs prepare students for technology-driven careers by integrating technical skills with human, strategic and ethical perspectives. Registration opens March 30.

January 20, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity

Bellini College expands AI Course Companion to enhance teaching and student learning

USF's Bellini College of AI, Cybersecurity and Computing is expanding its AI Course Companion, an interactive Canvas-based tool that helps students study and practice using instructor-approved materials. The AICC is now open to faculty across USF and offers personalized AI support, multilingual assistance and real-time insights to boost student understanding, engagement and academic confidence.

January 16, 2026Artificial Intelligence