AI@USC
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.
From AI club to a Google internship: A Q&A with USC Marshall student leader Francesca Kubica
The Marshall Artificial Intelligence Association executive director discusses student leadership and translating AI education into industry experience.
Is artificial intelligence reliving the dot-com boom (and bust)?
USC experts discuss why “inefficient” AI spending might power future growth.
Urban AI UnLocked project to promote equitable adoption of AI in urban K-12 schools nationwide
The EdPolicy Hub at USC Rossier will launch the project with $200,000 in funding from Google.org.
Spotlight shines on faculty research in AI, entrepreneurial impact, supply chain efficiency
USC Marshall professors present inspired research that spans disciplines and offers cutting edge solutions to modern problems.
Finding home in Oz: USC student helps transform a classic with AI
“Experience of a lifetime”: Suvaditya Mukherjee helps bring The Wizard of Oz to the Las Vegas Sphere using cutting-edge artificial intelligence.
“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
Pioneering AI Research at USC
Across USC, AI research is grounded in a broad and interdisciplinary ecosystem. The university’s artificial intelligence community spans a diverse and evolving network of research centers, initiatives and academic programs focused on innovation, ethics and real-world application.
Join the Conversation on AI@USC
AI@USC is shaped by research, collaboration and lived experience. Share how AI shows up in your life and explore ways to engage with the university’s interdisciplinary approach to artificial intelligence.
Contact us at AIUSC@usc.edu.
Faculty Tools and Examples for AI in Education
As USC advances a forward-looking, ethical and impactful AI approach, the USC Center for Excellence in Teaching offers instructor-ready guidance and classroom examples faculty can use right away.
Faculty Resources on Artificial Intelligence
USC provides faculty with guidance, tools and teaching resources to support the responsible use of artificial intelligence in research, instruction and academic practice. These links provide access to university policy, teaching support and practical tools for incorporating AI into academic work.
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The Office of the Provost is advising faculty on the Spring 2026 rollout of ChatGPT Edu, emphasizing instructor autonomy, syllabus transparency, academic integrity, data security and available resources.
Faculty Guidance: Preparing for the ChatGPT Edu Rollout in Spring 2026
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This USC Libraries guide offers a comprehensive overview of AI literacy, addressing technical, ethical, critical and societal dimensions of artificial intelligence in today’s AI-embedded educational landscape.
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Developed in close collaboration with USC faculty, the AI in Education Hub, offered by USC’s Center for Excellence in Teaching, is an asynchronous space on Brightspace that faculty can explore at their own pace. The hub is designed to help instructors sort through the hype, ask thoughtful questions and decide what best supports their teaching goals.
AI in Education Faculty Institutes (USC NetID required)
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The AI in Education Faculty Teaching Institutes, offered by USC’s Center for Excellence in Teaching, provide a practical environment to explore new strategies, ask big questions and test tools in a supportive community. Participants experiment, reflect and build confidence to make informed decisions about the role of AI in their courses.
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USC’s Center for Excellence in Teaching provides practical tools, guidance and faculty examples to support effective use of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning. Resources include strategies, best practices and classroom examples to help instructors integrate AI responsibly and enhance student engagement.
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USC Information Technology Services offers secure, enterprise-ready AI tools to support teaching, research and administrative work. Faculty and staff can explore approved platforms, including ChatGPT Edu and AI-enhanced productivity tools, along with guidance for responsible use across the USC community.
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Developed by the USC Center for Excellence in Teaching, this practical guide helps faculty navigate the opportunities and challenges of generative artificial intelligence in the classroom. It offers strategies, examples and prompts to enhance learning, streamline teaching, support students and address key ethical and pedagogical considerations.
University AI Services and Support
USC ITS offers AI tools and guidance designed for secure, responsible use across campus, including enterprise AI platforms and the university’s ChatGPT rollout.
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ITS is USC’s central hub for secure, enterprise AI services—providing students, faculty, and staff with access to trusted, centralized tools that drive operational efficiency and data-informed decision-making. By enabling scalable AI solutions, ITS supports innovation in teaching, learning, research, and operations, laying the groundwork for a future-ready university.
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Guidance for the USC community on using the university’s enterprise-grade generative AI tools rather than personal subscriptions, along with direction on the appropriate use of USC data within those tools.
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Find answers to key questions about artificial intelligence tools, access and responsible use at USC, with resources and guidance from Information Technology Services.
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USC Libraries provides information on the use of Generative AI in academic papers and research, and provides guidance on the ethical use of Generative AI in an academic setting.
USC AI Summit Recap
The first-ever USC AI Summit at University of Southern California brought together students, faculty and industry leaders to explore AI’s impact on education, business and society, and featured a discussion with Eric Schmidt, former CEO and Chairman, Google; Chair and CEO, Relativity Space.
President’s AI Strategy Committee
The President’s AI Strategy Committee meets regularly with President Kim to ensure USC’s contributions to artificial intelligence remain forward-looking, ethical and impactful.
AI@USC Announcements
Official updates related to USC’s AI initiative, including university messages and announcements.