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The University of Florida's AI minute is a weekly one-minute broadcast featuring research developments in artificial intelligence at the University of Florida, as well as explanations of AI terminology. The AI minute is sponsored by the AI2 Center (Artificial Intelligence Academic Initiative Center) in production with WUFT-FM, an NPR member radio station owned by the University of Florida.
October 22, 24, 2024
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.
October 15, 17, 2024
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.
October 8, 10, 2024
A new AI tool developed at the University of Florida is set to transform how doctors monitor the progression of Parkinson's disease. Created by Dr. Diego Guarin, the AI system analyzes hand movements from the finger-tapping test, detecting subtle changes that could indicate disease progression, providing a more precise tracking method that even experienced clinicians might miss.
August 7 and August 9, 2023
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.
Listen to The Importance of Ethics in Artificial Intelligence
August 15 and August 17, 2023
ChatGPT by OpenAI is taking the world by storm. How can it help and what are its weaknesses?
August 23 and August 25, 2023
UF physician scientists are using artificial intelligence to help improve hospital patient safety and outcomes.
Listen to AI Modeling and How it can Improve Patient Outcomes
August 28 and August 31, 2023
UF physician scientists are using artificial intelligence to predict Alzheimer's disease before symptoms appear.
September 4 and September 6, 2023
UF researchers are training robots for construction.
September 11 and September 13, 2023
AI tools to ramp up customer and employee safety for retailers.
September 18 and September 20, 2023
Using Open AI's Dalle-2 to boost your creativity
September 25 and September 27, 2023
How AI can enhance airport preparedness strategies
November 3, 15, 24, 2023
How AI can enhance patient outcomes in intensive care
Listen to How AI is Being Used to Enhance Outcomes in Intensive Care
November 8, 22, 2023
UF Health pathologists are utilizing Paige's AI technology to help diagnose breast and pancreatic cancers
Listen to How AI is Being Used to Help UF Pathologists Diagnose Cancers
November 1, 10, 22, 2023
How Machines Can be Taught to Taste to Improve Food Flavor
November 17, December 14, 26, 2023
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
November 22, December 7, 19, 28, 2023
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.
Listen to AI and Impact on HIV/AIDS
November 24, December 5, 12, 21, 2023
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?
Listen to Generative AI: Not Just a New Technology but a Paradigm Shift
January 9, 11, 2024
UF researchers in the College of Medicine are using AI to analyze the chemical characteristics of Meningioma brain tumors to improve diagnosis and treatment.
Listen to AI to Revolutionize the Evaluation of Common Brain Tumors
January 16, 18, 2024
Researchers in UF's Department of Civil and Coastal Engineering are creating digital versions of bridges to determine safety and maintenance.
Listen to Using AI and Digital Twins to Evaluate Bridge Safety
January 23, 25, 2024
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.
Listen to Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Agriculture
January 30, February 1, 2024
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.
Listen to UF Vet Med creating a digital imaging platform to improve animal care
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'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
July 2 and July 4, 2024
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.
Listen to AI Pipeline for Identifying Molecular Interactions
July 9 and July 11, 2024
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.
July 16 and July 18, 2024
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.
July 23 and July 25, 2024
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.
University of Florida researchers, led by Md Mahmudul Hasan, Ph.D., have developed an AI-based system to identify patients at high risk of discontinuing buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder. This system aids clinicians in designing targeted interventions to improve treatment adherence and outcomes.
Listen to AI and Predicting Discontinuation of Opioid Treatments
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.
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.
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.
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.
September 18, 20, 2024
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.
September 25, 27, 2024
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.
Listen to AI Certificate giving a Competitive Edge To Students
October 1, 3, 2024
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.
August 2 and August 4, 2023
AI is cropping up in the agricultural industry. Learn how artificial intelligence may help us feed the world’s growing population quicker and better.
Listen to Feeding the World is Going to Require AI for Innovative Farming
July 25 and July 27, 2023
UF researchers are using artificial intelligence to provide earlier predictions of harmful algal blooms that can impact vacations, close fisheries and harm wildlife.
Listen to UF Researchers Use AI to Predict Harmful Algal Blooms
July 17 and July 19, 2023
We are hearing a lot about artificial intelligence in today’s news. What exactly does the term mean?
Listen to What is Artificial Intelligence