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Innovative AI Steering Technique Reveals System Vulnerabilities and Paths for Enhancement

20 February 2026News

In a pioneering breakthrough for artificial intelligence research, a team of scientists has unveiled a novel technique to precisely steer the output of large language models (LLMs) by manipulating specific internal concepts encoded within these models. This innovative approach promises significant advancements in making LLMs more reliable, efficient, and adaptable, while simultaneously shedding light on […]

A New Method to Steer AI Output Uncovers Vulnerabilities and Potential Improvements

19 February 2026News

A team of researchers has found a way to steer the output of large language models by manipulating specific concepts inside these models. The new method could lead to more reliable, more efficient, and less computationally expensive training of LLMs. But it also exposes potential vulnerabilities.

Is Artificial General Intelligence Here?

2 February 2026News

Will artificial intelligence ever be able to reason, learn and solve problems at levels comparable to humans? Four experts at the University of California San Diego believe the answer is yes, and that such artificial general intelligence has already arrived.

UC San Diego is Strengthening U.S. Semiconductor Innovation and Workforce Development

22 December 2025Announcements, News

Andrew Kahng is part of several major national initiatives that together are transforming how future engineers learn to design and build computer chips. His work is helping UC San Diego become a driving force in the nation’s growing semiconductor innovation ecosystem.

Dr. Henrik Christensen Discusses the Future of the Global Robotics Industry

24 November 2025Announcements, News

An interview with Dr. Henrik Christensen, TILOS Robotics team co-lead and Distinguished Professor of Computer Science at UC San Diego, about the “marriage” of AI and physical automation. Christensen explains why the market’s fixation on sci-fi concepts has created a disconnect, leaving practical robotics companies poised for growth that is not yet priced in. The […]

Embodied AI Research Takes Center Stage at San Diego Robotics Forum

18 November 2025News

UC San Diego Today || The San Diego Robotics Forum celebrated its 10th anniversary Nov. 5, 2025 with talks from startup founders who are also alumni, entrepreneur guest speakers, and engineering faculty whose work probes the limits of what is possible in robotics and artificial intelligence. This year’s event, organized by the UC San Diego […]

Congratulations to Rose Yu, recipient of the Samsung AI Researcher of the Year award!

30 October 2025Announcements, News

UC San Diego professor and TILOS affiliate faculty member Rose Yu is one of three winners of the 2025 Samsung AI Researcher of the Year award! The winners were recognized at the ninth annual Samsung AI Forum, held September 15-16, 2025 in Yongin, South Korea.

Congratulations to Tajana Rosing, recipient of the 2025 SRC Sustainable Future Award!

15 September 2025Announcements, News

The Semiconductor Research Corporation Sustainable Future Award recognizes researchers whose work is driving meaningful progress toward energy-efficient, sustainable technologies—whether in manufacturing or in computing and communication systems at scale.

Interdisciplinary Teams Win Three Data Storage Awards from Western Digital

5 September 2025Announcements, News

UC San Diego Today || Researchers from UC San Diego, including TILOS Foundations team member Sean Gao and affiliate Rose Yu, received three Western Digital Petabyte Innovation Quest (Peak) awards for pursuing innovative data storage projects. The research teams were each awarded 1.2 petabytes of data storage—that’s more than a million gigabytes—to advance fusion energy; […]

How Robotics, AI, and Automation are Changing Our Future

2 September 2025Announcements, News

In this interview with TILOS Robotics team co-lead Henrik Christensen by the Association for Advancing Automation, Christensen offers a deep look into the future of robotics and AI, and shares groundbreaking projects in healthcare robotics, autonomous mobility, and AI-driven programming for robot hands. Dr. Christensen also emphasizes the importance of trade school training, lifelong learning, […]