AI@USC
Breakthrough meets responsibility.
At USC, artificial intelligence is more than just code. It is a catalyst for discovery, creativity and social good. Across USC schools, Trojans are pioneering ethical, human-centered AI that saves lives, expands opportunity and deepens our understanding of what it means to be human in the age of intelligent machines. Together, our scholars, students and innovators are working to ensure that AI serves humanity, not the other way around.
“The future of AI isn’t just technical — it’s interdisciplinary. At USC, we’re convening experts across every field to ensure AI is developed and deployed with both innovation and integrity. It’s a responsibility we take seriously, and a challenge we’re uniquely positioned to meet.”
Geoff Garrett, Dean, USC Marshall School of Business
USC AI Summit Information
Join leading researchers, innovators, students, and industry partners as we chart the path forward for ethical, impactful artificial intelligence. Through dynamic keynotes, thought-provoking panels, and creative explorations at the intersection of AI, business, research, and the arts, you’ll experience how USC is defining what responsible innovation looks like.
Featured Events and Art Installations
Experience AI innovation across every corner of USC.
Discover how AI is transforming education with interdisciplinary perspectives across campus.
This is AI beyond the lab — spanning disciplines, sparking conversations, and reimagining what’s possible.
President’s AI Strategy Committee
The President’s AI Strategy Committee meets regularly with Interim President Kim to ensure USC’s contributions to artificial intelligence remain forward-looking, ethical and impactful.
Discover stories of ethical innovation, breakthrough research and human-centered technology.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping our world — and USC is leading the way. From classrooms to clinics and creative studios, Trojans are designing AI that empowers people, amplifies imagination and ensures technology serves humanity with purpose and integrity.
AI@USC
Discover stories of ethical innovation, breakthrough research and human-centered technology.
What if AI could learn like a human apprentice?
For a federal defense project, USC researchers built an AI system that observes experts at work and shares their know-how with others when needed.
Robotaxis keep riders safe, but what about their data?
Although well-established frameworks help engineers identify privacy risks, there is little practical guidance for choosing the actual tools that are supposed to safeguard data, research from USC experts and colleagues finds.
AI is changing how students learn — or avoid learning
A USC study reveals most students use tools like ChatGPT to shortcut assignments, unless professors actively guide them toward deeper, more thoughtful usage.
Tour the home of USC’s cutting-edge AI work
To celebrate the launch of the USC School of Advanced Computing, USC Viterbi partnered with JayByrd Films to create a drone “fly through” video of the facility.
Business students provide AI insights for top tech execs
USC Marshall undergrads are developing research findings on the latest artificial intelligence trends for top executives at Salesforce and Thunder.
AI farming expert has one foot in the field and the other in the cloud
Kirk Stueve is combining his farming roots with his USC education to help shape a more sustainable future through smart farming technology.
Pioneering AI Research at USC
USC’s artificial intelligence community spans a diverse network of research centers driving innovation, ethics, and real-world application across disciplines. These include:
- AI Research for Health (USC Information Sciences Institute)
- USC + Amazon Center on Secure and Trusted AI (USC Viterbi School of Engineering)
- Center for Research and Education in AI and Learning (USC Viterbi School of Engineering)
- Center for AI in Society (USC Dworak-Peck School of Social Work and USC Viterbi School of Engineering)
- Robotics and Autonomous Systems Center (USC Viterbi School of Engineering)
- Machine Learning Center (USC Viterbi School of Engineering)
- Center for Responsible AI and Decision Making in Finance (USC Viterbi School of Engineering)
- Center for Autonomy and AI (USC Viterbi School of Engineering)
- Neely Center for Ethical Leadership and Decision Making (USC Marshall School of Business)
- Initiative on Digital Competition (USC Marshall School of Business)
USC is investing in the next generation of artificial intelligence leaders through its new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence program, with the first cohort enrolling in fall 2026. Learn more at viterbiadmission.usc.edu/ai
Join the Future of AI
Ready to be part of something bigger? Whether you’re a researcher, student, industry partner or community member, there’s a place for you at AI@USC.
Connect with us to explore collaborations, attend upcoming events, or discover how you can help shape AI that serves humanity.
Contact us at AIUSC@usc.edu.
