Responsible Artificial Intelligence

New Rice center focuses on innovation in data, computing and advanced research methods to address societal inequality

A new center at Rice will bring together the insights of the social sciences and the power of computational methods to understand and address inequality in today’s society.

Rice launches AI venture accelerator to fuel industry innovation in collaboration with Google Public Sector

Rice has announced the launch of the Rice AI Venture Accelerator, designed to drive early stage artificial intelligence innovation and commercialization.

Pursuit of energy solutions, need for cultivating talent in HPC and AI emerge as themes at Ken Kennedy Institute conference

High-performance computing and artificial intelligence are increasingly transforming the energy sector, providing opportunities to optimize efficiency, scalability and sustainability. The 2025 Energy HPC Conference, hosted by Rice's Ken Kennedy Institute, took stock of the current state of science and technology to explore the implications of emerging research and innovation across the industry.

Rice statistician earns CPRIT award to advance AI-powered precision medicine for prostate cancer

Rice statistician Erzsébet Merényi is part of a team of researchers awarded $1 million by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas to develop AI tools that can identify lethal forms of prostate cancer earlier and improve treatment selection.

Rice researchers harness gravity to create low-cost device for rapid cell analysis

A team of researchers at Rice has developed an innovative AI-enabled, low-cost device that will make flow cytometry ⎯ a technique used to analyze cells or particles in a fluid using a laser beam ⎯ affordable and accessible.

Baker Institute symposium explores AI and future of work in context of U.S.-Mexico relations

The Center for the U.S. and Mexico at Rice's Baker Institute hosted an inaugural event for its new line of research on AI policy and governance.

Annual event showcases AI and high-performance computing advances in energy

Rice’s Ken Kennedy Institute will host its annual Energy HPC Conference Feb. 25-27.

Rice’s Lydia Kavraki elected to National Academy of Engineering

Rice computer scientist Lydia Kavraki has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering, one of the highest professional honors accorded to an engineer, for her work on “developing randomized motion-planning algorithms for robotics and robotics-inspired methods in biomedicine.”

Rice Nexus grand opening event Feb. 14

Rice will officially open the Rice Nexus, its flagship innovation factory located in the heart of Houston’s vibrant Ion District.

Rice computer scientists develop solutions for making AI models more efficient and customizable

A team of researchers at Rice is working on solutions to make AI models less expensive and more accessible, customizable and environmentally friendly.

How Rice is using generative AI to enhance research security, saving hundreds of expert hours each week

Rice researchers have developed a tool designed to make identifying and analyzing research security risks more efficient and effective. The new tool, called PRISM (Preventive RISk Monitoring), leverages advanced artificial intelligence technologies to help with rapidly evolving federal regulations and protect against potential reputational and financial risks.

Rice, Houston Methodist launch pathbreaking Digital Health Institute to transform the future of health care

Rice and Houston Methodist have joined forces to establish the Digital Health Institute aimed at transforming health care for millions through advanced technology and collaborative expertise.

Richard Baraniuk honored with 2025 IEEE Signal Processing Medal

Richard G. Baraniuk, the C. Sidney Burrus Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rice University, has been awarded the 2025 IEEE Jack S. Kilby Signal Processing Medal.

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, Texas Medical Center institutions jointly award seed grants

Rice, together with Baylor College of Medicine and the Houston Methodist Academic Institute, has awarded seed grants in support of research on health equity and digital health.