“AI Slop” Hurts Consumers and Creators. But High-Quality AI Could Help Both (UF News)
A UF study found that a surge of low-quality AI-generated content can overwhelm platforms and harm both consumers and professional creators, though improving AI tools may eventually enhance creative output and market opportunities.
Machines Spot Deepfake Pictures Better Than Humans, but People Outperform AI in Detecting Deepfake Videos (UF News)
UF researchers found that while AI systems outperform humans at detecting deepfake images, people are significantly better at spotting deepfake videos, highlighting challenges as synthetic media grows more sophisticated.
UF’s Journalism School Unveils Authentically, a New AI-Powered Program That Reduces Bias in Writing (UF News)
UF researchers are preparing to launch Authentically, an artificial intelligence–assisted writing program designed to identify potential bias in news coverage.
Tech Tuesday: University of Florida Lab Researches Advanced A.I. and Future Real-World Applications (WCJB TV20)
In this week’s Tech Tuesday, UF Innovate highlights groundbreaking research on the future of AI and smart systems led by UF researcher Christophe Bobda. Graduate student Antonio Hendrick shares insights into the lab’s work developing AI models for complex, real-world applications.
Breaking AI on Purpose: How Researchers Are Helping Make Artificial Intelligence Safer (UF News)
UF researcher Sumit Kumar Jha developed a novel method to probe and stress test AI systems’ internal defenses, revealing security gaps and advancing safer deployment of AI tools, with the work accepted to ICLR 2026.
UF Researchers Identify Mental Health Effects of AI-Driven Job Insecurity (UF News)
UF researchers have introduced “AI replacement dysfunction” (AIRD), a new clinical model published in Cureus to help health care providers identify and address the psychological stress workers may experience as AI reshapes the workplace.
UF College of Medicine Launches AI in Biomedical and Health Sciences Master’s Program (Doctor Gator)
With workforce preparedness top of mind, the University of Florida College of Medicine is debuting the Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical and Health Sciences, or AIBHS, program this fall — one of a few graduate programs of its kind in the nation.
Harnessing AI With Drone Imagery To Detect Costly Celery Disease Before Symptoms Surface (UF News)
UF researchers are launching a grant-funded project using AI with drone imagery to detect costly celery disease before symptoms appear, helping growers prevent major crop losses and reduce costs.
Neuropacs Closes Seed Round of Financing (Businesswire)
UF startup neuropacs™ Corp. announced the successful raise of over $1.0 million in early-stage capital.
Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs and Alchem Laboratories Announce Alliance To Advance Essential Medicines (EIN Newswire)
UF Innovate client Alchem Laboratories announced a partnership with Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs to support the development and delivery of essential medicines.