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A new study led by USC Viterbi professors uses third-party data and a mixture of human and AI-driven analysis to power insights on suicide prevention.
The ICT pioneer who built systems that made Holocaust survivors immortal and brought museum exhibits to life is stepping back—but not stepping away.
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A discovery using graphene has produced a record-breaking high-temperature memory device, with implications for space exploration, deep-earth drilling, and the future of AI hardware.
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A USC Viterbi undergraduate and her professor developed a method that allows AI to fix its own knowledge gaps in real time.
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A new “Chat-HPV” tool built by USC Viterbi professors with help from USC Keck medicinal professionals saves wait time, avoids harm.
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USC Viterbi Researcher Received Office of Naval Research’s Young Investigator Program Award With Upcoming Study on Dexterous Robotics
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The multitalented USC Viterbi professor was recognized by both the AAAI and IEEE in late November.

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Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science News and Media Coverage

This study focused on legal interactions, which a combined Viterbi and Dworak-Peck team considered an underrepresented potential cause of eventual suicide.

A new study led by USC Viterbi professors uses third-party data and a mixture of human and AI-driven analysis to power insights on suicide prevention.

the letters A and I on a black screen

USC Viterbi and SAC’s programs were highlighted.

Landscape image of ab building on Epstein Family plaze that has signage that says USC Viterbi School of Engineering

USC Viterbi’s new AI degree and its joint degree with Marshall were featured.


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Published on February 23rd, 2017Last updated on April 21st, 2026