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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
Laws must keep up with fast-moving AI: A conversation with USF researcher Karni Chagal-Feferkorn
Karni Chagal-Feferkorn鈥檚 work examines the gray areas of liability when autonomous systems are involved in causing damage, the dangers AI poses to children and a growing need for tech creators and policymakers to collaborate before systems are deployed.
January 14, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Research
USF rises in new research rankings, outpacing many peer institutions in growth
USF continues to rise in national research rankings, and the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing plays a big role in that, according to the National Science Foundation Higher Education Research and Development survey. Research that falls under the category of Computer and Information Sciences climbed 26 spots to No. 25 among public universities, with $25.3 million in research expenditures.
January 13, 2026Cybersecurity, Research
Zhao Han, an assistant professor with USF鈥檚 Bellini College, weighed in on the latest AI breakthroughs unveiled at CES 2026, where humanoid robots are moving beyond novelty toward real-world household tasks. In Homes & Gardens, he explained how advances in physical AI could transform daily life, with promising implications for accessibility, aging populations and the future of human鈥搑obot interaction.
January 12, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Research
Anthropological perspective assists USF cybersecurity researcher in addressing SOC burnout
Cybersecurity researcher Simon Ou is bridging the gap between academic theory and industry practice through a cross-disciplinary approach that unites computer science and anthropology. His work examines human behavior, burnout and decision-making inside security operations centers, using real-world insights and emerging AI tools to improve workflows, boost productivity and create cybersecurity solutions professionals will actually use.
January 8, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity, Research
The Tampa Bay Economic Development Council released a plan that names artificial intelligence, tech infrastructure, and ocean technology as three priorities for 2026-2028. The plan follows eight months of study鈥�
January 6, 2026Artificial Intelligence, Research
New study shows how microearthquakes can help unlock geothermal power
USF assistant professor Ankur Mali is using machine learning to turn microearthquakes into a roadmap for geothermal energy. By combining physics with AI, his team can predict underground rock permeability, a key factor for efficient heat extraction. This innovative approach could accelerate renewable energy development and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
December 19, 2025Research
Bellini College symposium highlights undergraduate research opportunities
About 75 undergraduate students attended the college's first REU Symposium, an event designed to introduce students to research opportunities early in their collegiate careers.
December 5, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cybersecurity, Research
Lime green tassel to debut at Bellini College鈥檚 inaugural commencement
USF鈥檚 Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will debut the new lime green tassel at this month鈥檚 fall commencement, marking the graduation of its inaugural class. The new color now represents the college鈥檚 technology-focused disciplines and joins USF鈥檚 long-standing academic regalia tradition.
December 5, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Computing, Cyberherd, Cybersecurity, Research
Gait Analysis: Doctoral Student鈥檚 Research Helps AI Walk the Walk
What began as a master鈥檚 project evolved into a multi-year research partnership that shaped his academic and professional path. He worked with Sarkar and Pamplona Segundo on research that integrates physics-informed modeling with computer vision to improve the reliability of gait recognition for the DoD IARPA/Kitware-funded project. Together, the team also created SynthGait, a large-scale synthetic 3D dataset that generates lifelike human motion under different clothing, viewpoints and walking styles.
December 1, 2025Artificial Intelligence, Research