From the Chancellor: Harnessing the Power of AI—While Avoiding its Perils

Chancellor “Cindy” Larive outlines UC Santa Cruz's strategic adoption of AI across research, education, and administration, emphasizing ethical considerations. She highlights the university's integration of AI into teaching, the optimization of operations, and the expansion of student opportunities, while addressing academic integrity issues.

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Microsoft Copilot Super Bowl Ad: Fact vs. Fiction

Ever wondered if Microsoft's AI Copilot could truly revolutionize your productivity, as boldly claimed in their Super Bowl ad? Does the reality match the hype? Tech Brew delves deep into this question, putting Microsoft Copilot's advertised prowess to the test with a hands-on review.

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Doug Erickson
CruzHacks 2024 Winners

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, CruzHacks 2024 emphasized innovation for social good across themes like social justice, sustainability, education, and healthcare. Secondary prizes encouraged boundary-pushing in AI use, exceptional UI/UX, support for first-time hackers, and contributions to the UCSC community, marking a decade of fostering technological creativity and societal impact.

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Doug EricksonCruzhacks
UCSC Scientist Andy Yeh Awarded $2.5M

At the University of California, Santa Cruz, a significant advancement in biomedical research is underway, led by scientist Andy Yeh. The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative has recognized Yeh's innovative work with a four-year grant approaching $2.5 million. This funding is earmarked for the development of artificial enzymes capable of producing bioluminescence within the body.

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Doug EricksonAndy Yeh, Monod, UCSC