Rise of DeepSeek: Experts weigh in on the disruptive impact of new Chinese open-source AI model
Rice AI experts are available to discuss DeepSeek and weigh in on what it means for the future of AI.
Rice earns top 10 spot in US News rankings for online graduate computer science program
Rice’s Online Master of Computer Science program continues its meteoric rise, advancing four more spots to No. 10 in the latest U.S. News and World Report Best Online Programs rankings.
Rice experts featured in Emmy Award-winning documentary on AI impact, promise and risks
Rice researchers are featured in a Telemundo documentary on artificial intelligence that won a Lone Star Emmy Award.
‘Introduction to Computer Science’ is latest free digital learning textbook from OpenStax
OpenStax, the world’s largest publisher of open educational resources and a provider of interactive learning technologies based at Rice, announces the publication of “Introduction to Computer Science.” As a free digital learning textbook, this resource provides extensive coverage of core concepts such as algorithms, data structures, computer systems and software development with real-world applications highlighting how these concepts solve complex problems.
‘Introduction to Computer Science’ is latest free digital learning textbook from OpenStax
OpenStax, the world’s largest publisher of open educational resources and a provider of interactive learning technologies based at Rice, announces the publication of “Introduction to Computer Science.” As a free digital learning textbook, this resource provides extensive coverage of core concepts such as algorithms, data structures, computer systems and software development with real-world applications highlighting how these concepts solve complex problems.
Workshop highlights ‘pivotal moment’ for future of AI in space exploration
The In-Space Physical AI Workshop convened top scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs and government leaders to explore the role of AI in space exploration.
Rice experts available to discuss space exploration and related topics
Rice’s faculty are ready to offer their expertise in solar physics, space weather, astronaut training, Mars exploration and space robotics, among other areas.
Rice’s school of engineering changes its name to reflect excellence in computing
Rice’s school of engineering has officially changed its name to the George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing.
Ken Kennedy Institute’s annual conference informs the future of AI in health innovation
Rice’s Ken Kennedy Institute hosted the third annual AI in Health Conference Sept. 9-12, welcoming over 470 participants to Houston to explore the latest advancements in artificial intelligence.
‘A natural fit’: Rice philosophy professor explains relationship between philosophy, technology
When Robert Howell contemplates the future of artificial intelligence, he foresees a world where an app might guide your moral decisions just as Google Maps helps you navigate a road trip.
Rice research could make weird AI images a thing of the past
Rice computer scientists have developed a way to improve the performance of artificial intelligence diffusion models.
Rice and MD Anderson launch initiative to advance cancer-focused operations research
Rice and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced the launch of the Center for Operations Research in Cancer, a joint initiative to solve complex challenges in cancer care using data science to make better operational decisions.
Annual Rice event explores AI innovation in health care
Rice’s Ken Kennedy Institute is hosting the third annual AI in Health Conference Sept. 9-12 with themes this year including foundation models in medicine, LLM applications, AI in neuroscience and neurotechnology, digital twins in health care and patient engagement and equity in health AI.
Breaking MAD: Generative AI could break the internet
Rice researchers have found that training successive generations of generative artificial intelligence models on synthetic data gives rise to self-consuming feedback loops.
Brazilian students explore AI and infrastructure resiliency at Rice amid Hurricane Beryl
A group of undergraduate students and faculty from Brazil spent a week at Rice exploring the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in sustainability and natural disaster resiliency practices as part of a knowledge and cultural exchange program funded through the 100,000 Strong in the Americas initiative.