Artificial intelligence
It’s hardly surprising, but research shows that almost a third of workplace accidents are caused by negligence. Human nature means that we’ll always be trying to skirt the rules, but could AI prove helpful in mitigating the issue? And not by replacing humans, but by learning to identify actions that could have dangerous consequences. A new software model by researchers from ITMO aims to do exactly that – and it’s already being tested in real-life industrial conditions.
Read more: ITMO Researchers Develop Affordable, Versatile Model for Tracking Potential Production Accidents
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In today’s digital landscape, AI-detection software is quickly becoming indispensable. Noticing the lack of quality solutions for Russian-language texts, scientists at ITMO took it upon themselves to create a new model that detects AI-generated text with 94% accuracy – and can even suggest ways to make it sound less “machine-like.”
Read more: AI Busted: ITMO Researchers Learn to Detect AI-Modified Texts
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How has the AI boom affected the field of software development? How many developers use AI tools in their work – and for what? ITMO and its tech partner Yandex have recently completed a large-scale study of the latest trends among specialists in industry and academia. Find the full results in the article.
University
If you thought we were done with AI news – think again! The latest addition to ITMO’s academic structure, the Institute of Artificial Intelligence, is here to become a centerpoint for all things ML and LLM. The institute will bridge the competencies of other ITMO faculties to deliver on ambitious full-cycle projects – from fundamental studies to fully operational practical solutions.
Read more: ITMO Launches Institute of Artificial Intelligence
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A brilliant researcher meets a business-savvy scientist – and the result is a resounding success. ITMO grad Anton Potsulin and his Peruvian colleague Silvia Caceres Chalco, both creators of the startup Qui9, have recently won a major startup competition in Peru. Their project earned a sizable grant to further develop its fast-cooking quinoa technology.
Read more: ITMO Lecturer Wins Business Initiative Contest in Peru
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How aware are you of your online footprint? For many of us, it’s rarely a conscious concern – but perhaps it should be. Shahriar Rashid Nafi, a Bachelor’s student of computer technologies at ITMO, conducted his own study among fellow students to learn more. In his blog post for ITMO NEWS, he writes about the dangers of oversharing and the key tenets of digital hygiene. Take note!
Read more: Digital Footprints: How Much Are Students Really Revealing Online?
