Category: Research

Can computing keep up with AI’s energy demands?

AI is reshaping everything, but behind it lies a rapidly growing network of data centers — and a need for computers that can do more with less energy.

As AI advances, UW–Madison researchers tackle growing security challenges

Two leading cybersecurity researchers at UW–Madison joined hundreds of scientists in signing an open letter warning about the risks posed by increasingly capable AI systems.

Quantum, fusion and AI stand out during DOE leader’s campus visit

The Department of Energy’s Darío Gil took part in a daylong visit that emphasized UW–Madison’s strengths across a number of research areas, as well as key public-private partnerships that advanced the Wisconsin Idea.

Developing language technologies to help preserve Indigenous languages

Assistant Professor Jacqueline Brixey studies how technologies like artificial intelligence can support Indigenous language learning and revitalization.

Predicting where wildfire smoke will go next

A collaboration between researchers at UW–Madison and Argonne National Laboratory is advancing new methods to improve air quality forecasting and public health alerts. 

ACM president: New college will make UW–Madison “even more amazing”

Responsible AI will require close collaboration with “the entire spectrum of humanities and social scientists,” says ACM president. That’s where the UW’s newest college comes in.

With AI, field ecologists can finally keep up with environmental change

A new AI-driven data management tool designed by a computer scientist manages “universes” of data so researchers can predict and solve water quality issues.

Artificial Intelligence by Wisconsin, for Wisconsin

UW–Madison researchers propose an inclusive artificial intelligence system, incorporating voices and perspectives from across Wisconsin.

New research pinpoints early signs of Huntington’s disease

A collaboration with clinicians reveals Huntington’s years before symptoms begin. The same work may improve interventions for other neurological conditions, too.

From the lab to the NICU: Pioneering contactless health monitoring

A team of UW–Madison computer scientists designed a new, contactless health monitoring system, paving the way for safer, more comfortable patient care.