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"In this moment, the research happening in the Machine Learning Department is influencing and will continue to influence the direction of artificial intelligence." Generative and transformative tools will power the future of computing, and machine learning technologies underpin all the learning, evaluation and improvement of these systems. Zico Kolter is ready to lead that transformation as the new director of Carnegie Mellon University's Machine Learning Department (MLD). Kolter has served the Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science for the past 11 years. 👏 #TartanProud

In a world where agriculture accounts for 14% to 28% of global greenhouse gas emissions and 70% of all freshwater withdraws, it is impossible to ignore that current agricultural practices are unsustainable. Carnegie Mellon University researchers have developed an approach to increase crop yield and efficiency by making plants more resilient against disease and harmful environmental factors. The study, published in Nature, combines nanotechnology, digital twins and plant resilience to address sustainable agriculture.

Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business Professor Nicholas Muller helps students explore the role of corporations and business in affecting social change as it pertains to the environment and sustainability. With a dual appointment in Carnegie Mellon University's College of Engineering , Muller's interdisciplinary research compares weather and geographic data with human exposure and costs. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e7cujPvG

Results from #AI image generators can range from appropriate to downright offensive — particularly for cultures that aren’t well represented by data online. A research team led by Jean Oh, associate research professor at Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Institute, is working on how to make generative AI models aware of the diversity of people and cultures. The international team used the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center to develop an effective fine-tuning approach to retrain a popular image generator to generate equitable images for underrepresented cultures.

Robots developed by Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Institute researchers are helping to paint the future. Literally. 🤖🎨 A robotic system called Collaborative FRIDA (CoFRIDA) can interactively co-paint with people. CoFRIDA has the ability to work with users of any artistic ability to invite collaboration to create art in the real world. "It can break the barrier of an empty page. It's a really interesting way of enhancing human creativity." Read more: cmu.is/CoFRIDA

Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science will contribute to two multi-institution research initiatives aimed at reducing the use of carbon and creating sustainable computing. The National Science Foundation (NSF) is providing $36 million to three projects selected for their potential to revolutionize computing and make significant impacts toward reducing the carbon footprint of the lifecycle of computers. #TartanProud | #Sustainability

What if #AI could unlock the secrets of the universe? Buckle up for another amazing episode of "Where What If Becomes What's Next," where we explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing astrophysics and astronomy at warp speed. 🎧Listen at ai.cmu.edu

A recent study conducted by researchers from Carnegie Mellon University, Rice University, the University of Colorado Boulder, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology focused on voters’ responses to politicians’ statements that were factually inaccurate. “What we found is that political misinformation isn't just about whether voters can tell facts from fiction. It seems like it's more about how statements, whether true or not, speak to a broader political agenda," said Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business professor Oliver Hahl on their findings.

From the classroom to the community, CMU students, faculty and staff are partnering to help economies thrive while fostering a healthy environment. Economic justice is a fundamental pillar of the Sustainable Development Goals. A commitment to the pursuit of economic justice, and to a sustainable future, is reflected in Carnegie Mellon University’s research, education and practice. Read more about how CMU is helping to build an equitable, inclusive and prosperous future: #TartanProud | #Sustainability

Ten members of the Carnegie Mellon University community have been selected as grant recipients for the U.S. Fulbright Student Program's 2024-25 competition cycle. The Fulbright Program grantees include Kristin Daniel, Ian Gimino, Katie Hart, Adrian Lapadat, Jose (Paul) Molina, Zeynep Ozkaya, Shaun Ranadé, Devon Renfroe, Ben Therrien and Matthew Turetsky. Congratulations, students! 👏 #TartanProud