Image U of A researchers developing world's first petahertz-speed phototransistor in ambient conditions May 19, 2025 U of A scientists and international collaborators announced the development of "the world’s fastest petahertz quantum transistor" using laser pulses and graphene, paving the way for ultrafast computers in artificial intelligence, space, and medicine. Read more
Image Friends without benefits May 14, 2025 Despite acknowledging that AI won't replace real-life connections, Zuckerberg suggests that AI chatbots could serve as accessible "friends" for those feeling socially isolated. Critics argue that this approach may exacerbate the very problem it aims to solve. Read more
Image Will AI and robots replace farmworkers in Arizona? Growers experiment with new technology May 12, 2025 Arizona's agriculture industry is rapidly integrating AI and automation technologies to reduce labor costs, increase precision, and improve crop yields. While this shift addresses labor shortages and safety concerns, it raises ethical and economic questions about job displacement, especially for vulnerable farmworkers. Read more
Image Being honest about using AI at work makes people trust you less, research finds May 6, 2025 Disclosing AI use can make people trust you less, even among tech-savvy individuals, because they still expect human effort in tasks like writing or decision-making. Yet hiding AI use and being exposed later damages trust even more. Read more
Image U of A Fuses AI and Immersive Tech to Shape the Future of Learning and Industry May 5, 2025 At the University of Arizona, the convergence of artificial intelligence and extended reality (XR) is transforming how students learn, experiment, and innovate. Read more
Image U of A students are using extended reality technology to transform retail education April 24, 2025 Students at the Lundgren Consumer Science Lab are using extended reality (XR) technology to bring retail education to life, creating interactive experiences to study consumer behavior in new ways. Read more
Image Paving the way for technological empowerment: The AI Core April 22, 2025 The AI Core program develops innovative projects like digital twins of research spaces, accessible AI chat platforms, and interactive tools focused on improving services at the university. Read more
Image David Ebert named U of A chief AI and data science officer April 22, 2025 David Ebert, an expert in artificial intelligence and data science, will join the university as its first chief AI and data science officer. Read more
Image U of A doctor pushes for AI to improve veterans' health care April 21, 2025 Dr. Sairam Parthasarathy, director of the Center for Sleep and Circadian Sciences, is leading efforts to utilize AI for diagnosing and treating sleep disorders in veterans, particularly sleep apnea. Read more
Image OPINION: AI is not the enemy of learning — outdated education standards are April 16, 2025 University of Arizona junior journalism major Sarah Arellano writes in support of using artificial intelligence as a tool to help students engage more deeply with the learning process. Read more