AI Radio Minutes

UF PhD student and nurse Kuhlee Fordham is using AI to develop a predictive model for necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a life-threatening condition in preterm babies. Partnering with Grace Hou, the research leverages electronic health records to create early warnings, aiming to improve outcomes. Supported by UF’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Fordham also examines the ethical use of AI to address health inequities.

UF has acquired one of the largest 3D construction printers in the U.S., the 27,000-pound BOD3, capable of building homes and sea walls. Used as a learning lab, it integrates AI and machine learning to reduce waste and costs while advancing construction automation. Interim Dean Forrest Masters highlights its potential to revolutionize construction with faster, cheaper, and higher-quality methods.

UF doctoral student Vinay Vinjayakumar has developed an AI-powered weed sprayer that uses sensors to target weeds with 85% accuracy while protecting crops 98% of the time. This prototype reduces herbicide use, cutting costs and environmental impact, and could be in use on farms within a year, marking a major AI advancement in agriculture.

Dr. Ludovica Chiavaccini from UF’s College of Veterinary Medicine is leading innovative research to measure pain in animals using AI. By analyzing facial expressions in goats, her team developed a system that identifies pain cues with 80% accuracy. This breakthrough not only addresses challenges in assessing animal pain but also holds potential for improving pain diagnostics in non-verbal humans, such as infants. This research highlights how AI can enhance care for those unable to communicate their needs.

The University of Florida is leading efforts to revolutionize the semiconductor industry as part of a $285 million national initiative. Dr. Volker Sorger and his team are using digital twin simulations, AI, and UF’s HiPerGator supercomputer to optimize chip designs, reducing costs and speeding up production. In collaboration with industry leaders like NVIDIA and Synopsys, this research is supported by the CHIPS Act to advance technology and strengthen the U.S. semiconductor industry.

Christopher Bobda and PhD student Antonio Hendricks from the University of Florida's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering are advancing robotic-assisted surgery through AI. By analyzing vast data from past surgeries, they aim to improve precision and safety in surgical procedures. Their research focuses on training robots to assist with tasks like incisions and suturing, enhancing surgeon outcomes while maintaining a vital role for human physicians. This work exemplifies how AI, paired with human expertise, is transforming surgical technology for the future.

Zea Miller, an instructional professor at the University of Florida, is reshaping writing education by integrating AI to enhance creativity and efficiency. He encourages students to use AI as a tool for real-world experiences, with Honors Program graduate Michael Bielanski noting how the course helped him leverage AI to elevate his medical training, demonstrating that AI, combined with personal thinking, can significantly enhance performance.

UF scientists are using AI to enhance strawberry farming by improving the detection of moisture on leaves, a key factor in preventing fungal diseases. Researchers Dr. Won Suk "Daniel" Lee and Dr. Natalia Peres have developed an AI system with 96% accuracy in detecting leaf wetness, helping farmers make smarter decisions on fungicide use, ultimately leading to healthier and more sustainable strawberry crops.

UF scientists are using AI to enhance strawberry farming by improving the detection of moisture on leaves, a key factor in preventing fungal diseases. Researchers Dr. Won Suk "Daniel" Lee and Dr. Natalia Peres have developed an AI system with 96% accuracy in detecting leaf wetness, helping farmers make smarter decisions on fungicide use, ultimately leading to healthier and more sustainable strawberry crops.

The University of Florida is at the forefront of using AI to revolutionize disease forecasting. Dr. Jason Blackburn is using AI to predict anthrax outbreaks in Southwest Texas, while Dr. Marco Salemi is employing AI to anticipate new coronavirus variants, both leveraging UF's HiPerGator supercomputer to analyze large datasets and enhance public health strategies.

The University of Florida is preparing students for an AI-enabled workforce through its AI Fundamentals and Applications Certificate, which is part of the AI Across the Curriculum initiative. With over 200 AI courses and more than 12,000 students enrolled annually, UF is equipping students across all majors with essential AI knowledge, making them standout candidates in various industries.

Researchers at the University of Florida, in collaboration with other institutions, have developed an AI tool that predicts which breast cancer patients are likely to experience chronic pain after treatment with 80% accuracy. This tool, based on data from over 1,000 patients, could transform pain management by identifying at-risk patients sooner, allowing for personalized treatments tailored to individual disease characteristics.

Research by UF professors Heng Shu and Nan Zhang have developed a hiring algorithm that improves the human side of hiring while reducing costs and ensuring fairness, addressing the miscommunication issues in AI hiring tools. Tested with Fortune 500 company data, their approach cut costs by 11% and improved hiring quality, showcasing UF's leadership in AI-enhanced business solutions.

AI is set to revolutionize the Paris 2024 Olympics, with technologies like wearable sensors, researched by Dr. Garrett Beatty at UF that offer insights into athlete training. There are also innovations like robotic coaches and VR simulations that are transforming Olympic training.  AI also enhances fairness with unbiased decisions and aids host cities in planning optimal experiences for guests.

Generative AI's rise has sparked discussions among educators about its impact on work, communication, and daily life, balancing automation benefits with job displacement fears. The Florida AI Learning Consortium (Falcon) unites UF and other institutions to integrate generative AI into courses, preparing students for an AI-enabled workforce.

UF dental students are enhancing their cavity detection skills by 40% with Overjet's AI technology, integrated into their curriculum through collaboration between the UF College of Dentistry and Overjet.  Soon, Overjet will aid in the college's patient care, benefiting more than 100,000 patients annually by highlighting imperfections on x-rays. AI can help clinicians in diagnoses, but clinical exams remain essential. 

The University of Florida is leading a project leveraging digital twin technologies and artificial intelligence to create a 3D Jacksonville to reveal details and insights about buildings, roads, and wastewater infrastructure. Various UF units are involved to study the impacts of flooding, climate and aging infrastructure to help city planners develop more effective and efficient solutions for a sustainable Florida. 

The University of Florida (UF) has entered into an Education Partnership Agreement with the National Security Agency (NSA) to enhance STEM education through technical exchanges and sharing of educational resources. Led by Dr. Damon Woodard of the Florida Institute for National Security (FINS), this partnership will support initiatives like the Clearable Talent Pipeline, aiming to develop top domestic undergraduate students in AI research. One of FINS' major initiatives is helping to train UF undergraduate students to meet the needs of a national shortage of talent in cybersecurity and other national security challenges.  

University of Florida researchers, led by Dr. Carolos Silva and his team, are using AI and LIDAR technology to create detailed 3D maps for rapid assessment of hurricane damage in forests, revolutionizing forest management and aiding emergency and environmental decision-making.

Assistant Professor Alberto Perez and his team at the University of Florida have developed the AF-CBA Pipeline, an AI-powered algorithm that revolutionizes drug development and disease prevention by identifying molecular interactions with unprecedented speed and accuracy. The pipeline opens avenues for targeted therapies to combat ailments such as inflammation, immune dysregulation, and cancer. 

Krista Vandenborne leads a UF project applying AI to pediatric neuromedicine, aiming to transform clinical trials for neuromuscular diseases with advanced muscle imaging and AI, potentially improving over a million U.S. children's lives with support from UF's strategic funding.

Andreas Keil and colleagues at UF leverage AI across disciplines, from psychology's trauma therapy to political science predictions and language learning enhancements, showcasing AI's transformative potential in academia.

University of Florida researchers demonstrated through HiPerGator supercomputer simulations that life's essential molecules can naturally form, advancing our understanding of the origins of life.

Dana Choi employs digital twin technology at UF/IFAS to simulate year-round strawberry growth, enhancing research and robotics development for Florida's strawberry industry.

Engineer Yiannis Ampatzidis at UF/IFAS has developed "Agroview," an AI tool that transforms agricultural practices by using aerial and ground imagery to analyze crop health and growth, greatly reducing data collection time and aiding in efficient crop management, honored as a UF Invention of the Year in 2020.

UF's College of Education, under Dr. Wanli Xing's leadership, is leveraging AI and machine learning to transform middle school math education, turning traditional learning on its head with ALTER-MATH to engage students by having them teach AI, thereby doubling learning outcomes and integrating this innovative method into over a million students' curriculum annually.

University of Florida scientists developed an AI-powered app designed to identify poison ivy, aiming to reduce the widespread rashes it causes by aiding hikers and outdoor workers in real-time, even without internet connectivity.

UF Vet Med is using AI's ability to analyze big data to create a digital gold mine of tissue and cell information from small animal cases to improve animal cancer diagnoses and increase precision medicine.

UF's agricultural scientists are using real-time data analysis for AI sources to empower farmers to make informed decisions for more sustainable and productive agriculture.

Researchers in UF's Department of Civil and Coastal Engineering are creating digital versions of bridges to determine safety and maintenance.

UF researchers in the College of Medicine are using AI to analyze the chemical characteristics of Meningioma brain tumors to improve diagnosis and treatment. 

Generative AI (GenAI) is unlocking problem solving and creativity at record speed. GenAI can analyze data, optimize processes, and help make faster decisions. How will GenAI impact your life? 

Exploring the transformative potential of AI in healthcare, advanced AI technologies are paving the way towards effective treatments for HIV, potentially halting its sexual transmission and revolutionizing patient care.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a fundamental part of every student's education at the University of Florida, which is pioneering an initiative called 'AI across the curriculum,' integrating AI into various fields of study

How Machines Can be Taught to Taste to Improve Food Flavor

UF Health pathologists are utilizing Paige's AI technology to help diagnose breast and pancreatic cancers

How AI can enhance airport preparedness strategies

Using Open AI's Dalle-2 to boost your creativity

AI tools to ramp up customer and employee safety for retailers. 

UF researchers are training robots for construction.

UF physician scientists are using artificial intelligence to predict Alzheimer's disease before symptoms appear. 

UF physician scientists are using artificial intelligence to help improve hospital patient safety and outcomes.

ChatGPT by OpenAI is taking the world by storm. How can it help and what are its weaknesses?

The University of Florida recognizes the importance of ethics in artificial intelligence and is putting it foremost in its education of students and research initiatives. 

AI is cropping up in the agricultural industry. Learn how artificial intelligence may help us feed the world’s growing population quicker and better.

UF researchers are using artificial intelligence to provide earlier predictions of harmful algal blooms that can impact vacations, close fisheries and harm wildlife. 

We are hearing a lot about artificial intelligence in today’s news. What exactly does the term mean?