UVA professor David Danks has been named a 2026 AI2050 Senior Fellow by Schmidt Sciences, one of six researchers worldwide chosen for this honor. The three-year, $1 million fellowship will fund his interdisciplinary research into how AI systems, designed to reflect human values, may actually reshape those values over time.
UVA cybersecurity expert Daniel Graham examines the privacy risks of Flock license plate readers, explaining how connected camera networks enable warrantless mass surveillance. He compares safeguards used for cell-site data under Carpenter v. United States, discusses real misuse cases, and outlines what technical fixes and policy changes could make these systems trustworthy.
The National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology visited UVA for a day exploring the university’s work in biotechnology, AI, data science, and research security. Led by alumna Caitlin Frazer, the visit included tours, student discussions, and sessions highlighting UVA’s role in advancing national security priorities and innovation.
UVA Professor John Van Horn secured a competitive NIH High-End Instrumentation Grant to purchase 36 NVIDIA Grace Hopper Superchips, creating one of the nation’s most powerful university-based neuroscience computing resources. The GPU cluster will accelerate brain data analysis, supporting research into Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and autism while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across UVA schools.
Deloitte-funded research opportunities are giving UVA BSDS students experience tackling real problems, from healthcare to street safety to 3D generative models.
Outbreaks, misinformation, and what network science says we should do to stop the next pandemic: A Q&A with UVA Data Science Professor YY Ahn.
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