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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.

Congratulations to Nisheeth Vishnoi for his election to the 2026 Class of IEEE Fellows!

6 January 2026Announcements

The 2026 IEEE Fellows Class acknowledges Vishnoi “for contributions to algorithms, optimization, and fairness in decision-making.”

Congratulations to 2026 NVIDIA Research Faculty Fellow David Pan!

6 January 2026Announcements

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.

Safety in Generative AI

2 December 2025Courses, EducationCourse

The rapid advancement of generative AI has brought remarkable innovations, from creating realistic images to generating human-like text. However, this power comes with significant responsibility. AI safety is crucial to ensure these systems are used ethically, fairly, and without unintended harm. Without proper safety measures, generative AI can spread misinformation, reinforce biases, or be exploited […]

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 […]

Introduction to Deep Learning & Applications

21 November 2025Courses, EducationCourse

This course covers the fundamentals of deep learning and the basics of deep neural networks, including different network architectures and optimization algorithms for training these networks, as well as applications to computer vision, robotics, and sequence modeling.

Planning & Learning in Robotics

21 November 2025Courses, Education, RoboticsCourse

This course covers optimal control fundamentals and their application to motion planning and decision making in robotics. Topics include Markov decision processes (MDPs), dynamic programming, search-based and sampling-based motion planning, value and policy iteration, linear quadratic regulation (LQR), and model-free reinforcement learning.