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The Artificial Intelligence Frontier

Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Intelligence Augmentation >>>

Building on expertise in artificial intelligence, data science, systems engineering, neuroscience, human factors, robotics, immersive visualization, and education, among others, to accelerate human-technology partnerships toward seamless augmentation, ethically and sustainably.

Defending against the dark side of technology

Assistant Professor Bimal Viswanath and his colleagues have amassed one of the largest datasets of AI-manipulated media in existence to explore methods of detecting and disarming weaponized media and toxic misinformation campaigns.

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A National Priority

The National Artificial Intelligence Initiative was established by the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 on January 1, 2021. The main purposes of the initiative are to ensure continued U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) research and development lead the world in the development and use of trustworthy AI systems in public and private sectors; prepare the present and future U.S. workforce for the integration of artificial intelligence systems across all sectors of the economy and society; and coordinate ongoing AI activities across all federal agencies, to ensure that each informs the work of the others.

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Simulating self-driving security

The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute and the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative in Southwest Virginia are working with university-affiliated company Global Center for Automotive Performance Simulation to build a massive virtual data library to help secure autonomous vehicles against cyber-attacks.

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Mapping the future of 6G

Professors Walid Saad and Harpreet Dhillon are developing technologies that use current wireless systems, as well as emerging wireless systems such as 6G, to “view” and map the surrounding environment and identifies obstacles that may interfere with radio frequency signals.

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Artificial Intelligence Research Areas

  • 56 / 6G / Next G Communications
  • Autonomous Systems
  • Advance Driver Assistance Systems
  • Automated Driving Systems
  • Computer Vision
  • Crowdsourcing
  • Deep Learning
  • Expert Systems
  • Evolutionary Computation
  • Forecasting
  • Future of Work
  • Human Computation
  • Internet of Things
  • Machine Learning
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Neuromorphic Computing
  • Neural Networks
  • Smart Manufacturing
  • Smart Cities
  • Robotics

Artificial Intelligence Research Experts

From robotics to deep learning to computer vision, Virginia Tech researchers are making advances and shaping the future of artifical intelligence.

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Luke Achenie

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Laura Freeman

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Naren Ramakrishnan

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Daphne Yao

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Virginia Tech Artificial Intelligence Research Sponsors

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Artificial Intelligence Research Teams

Talented faculty and students are developing cutting edge research that is leading to Virginia Tech’s rise as a global destination for artificial intelligence knowledge and discovery. Virginia Tech’s artificial intelligence footprint is growing — first with the Blacksburg campus’ capabilities with emerging Washington D.C. metro area strengths.

Commonwealth Cyber Initiative
Deshmukh Group
Hume Center’s Intelligent Systems Lab
Network Science, Wireless, and Security Laboratory
Sanghani Center for Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
Virginia Center for Autonomous Systems
Virginia Tech Transportation Institute
Yao Group

Artificial Intelligence News

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    Highly Cited Researchers 2023: Walid Saad , article

    A professor of electrical and computer engineering, Saad was one of six Virginia Tech researchers recently named to Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers 2023 list. His research interests include the intersection of wireless systems, artificial intelligence, game theory, and cyber-physical systems.

    Date: Nov 26, 2023
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    'Curious Conversations' podcast: Erik Westman on autonomous technology and mining , article

    Westman shares his insights on how machine learning and autonomous technologies are impacting the mining industry as well as what Virginia Tech is doing to prepare students for the future of the industry. Westman is a professor in the Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering and oversees Virginia Tech’s Center for Autonomous Mining.

    Date: Oct 30, 2023
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    What is success for AI? Professor to discuss topic during Capitol Hill briefing , article

    Janet Abbate, an Arlington-based professor of science, technology, and society, will discuss historical perspectives on the challenges posed by artificial intelligence during a congressional briefing on Capitol Hill on Friday.

    Date: Oct 18, 2023
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    Autonomous driving tested with real-world scenarios , article

    Virginia Tech Transportation Institute researchers and their partners put an autonomous Ford F-150 through a series of driving scenarios related to public safety on the Interstate 395 express lanes in Arlington.

    Date: Oct 13, 2023

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