Artificial intelligence

UC is a leader in responsible, ethical AI.

Discover the future of AI at UC

At the University of California, our research helped lay the foundations of modern artificial intelligence, and today we’re building an AI future that serves everyone. We believe in AI that delivers world-changing discoveries, enriches teaching and learning and creates economic opportunity for every American.

UC is leading AI research, and our scientists are driving AI-powered progress in every field. As AI transforms work and learning, UC is preparing the next generation of Californians to use and understand these transformative, emerging technologies. And, we were the first American university to adopt a guide for ethical, trustworthy AI implementation across our whole community.

We’re leading California into an AI-informed future through discovery, implementation and security.

UC’s world-leading research, now supercharged by AI

AI can detect never-before-seen patterns in complex systems, from a single protein to the human brain to Earth’s entire atmosphere. UC scientists are using this newfound capability to formulate new medicines, tap new sources of energy, grow more food with fewer resources, and keep Americans safer and more secure.

Explore AI research breakthroughs

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UC’s AI advantage

From classroom to lab to field, the UC community is embracing the promise of new technology and finding solutions to some of the biggest challenges it creates.

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AI-powered breakthroughs in brain-computer interfaces

UC researchers and the patients they work with are showing the world what's possible when the human mind and advanced computers meet. 

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UC’s new AI major is here

We’re preparing students to build the next generation of AI with a deep engagement in the ethical questions surrounding these systems and their impact on society.

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ChatGPT has UC roots

As a grad student, OpenAI’s cofounder helped create deep reinforcement learning, training complex neural networks on large amounts of data to learn by trial and error.

Campuses & Locations
UC Merced |

Can AI help predict and manage drought?

A new book explains how AI tools can use historical climate records, current observations, satellite imagery, and sensor data to assess and forecast drought.
UC Berkeley |

The largest study of AI use by undergrads is in, revealing disparities in access — and in cheating

Researchers found that how student use, and misuse, AI varies by subject and by socioeconomics.
UC San Diego |

Is artificial general intelligence here?

Four cross-disciplinary faculty at UC San Diego believe the answer is yes.
UC Santa Cruz |

Misleading text in the physical world can hijack AI-enabled robots

New research anticipates hijacking against AI systems in order to create defenses for a more secure future.