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AI Headlines from Around the University

Cornell mathematicians win grants to ensure AI safety, research integrity

As mathematicians work through challenges related to AI, Cornell math faculty members are leading the field with work integrating AI into math and mathematics into AI.

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Study finds trust is the missing ingredient for AI-driven food safety

New research has found that although food companies recognized clear benefits to pooling confidential food safety, concerns about trust, competition and shared standards continue to stand in the way.

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Cornell leads project putting robots to work in US orchards

A Cornell-led research project is developing robots that can perform labor-intensive orchard operations; it’s supported by a four-year, $7.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative. 

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Cornell expands AI Critical Literacy Program for incoming students

After a successful pilot launch in the spring, Cornell’s AI Critical Literacy Program will be offered in the fall to all incoming students as well as other interested students, faculty members and staff.

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Strike a pose: Creating more realistic multi-person images

A Cornell research group has devised a way to generate an image of multiple people, incorporating the poses of all individuals to inform the image generation and make the scene more believable and accurate.

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Today’s clicks can reveal tomorrow’s breakthroughs

August 11, 2026

The trail of likes, shares and downloads we leave across the internet could help predict successful innovations years in advance.

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AI plus chemistry can expand battery electrolyte design

August 7, 2026

Artificial intelligence is aiding the search for better battery materials while using a creative approach to chemistry to expand the design space for electrolytes, unlocking new possibilities for safer, higher-performing energy storage.

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AI plus chemistry can expand battery electrolyte design

August 7, 2026

Artificial intelligence is aiding the search for better battery materials while using a creative approach to chemistry to expand the design space for electrolytes, unlocking new possibilities for safer, higher-performing energy storage.

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Tree-focused tech aims to bring more shade to vulnerable New Yorkers

August 5, 2026

Announced Aug. 5 at Cornell Tech, a research partnership will help neighborhoods in Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx identify where new trees are needed most to improve public health.

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Tree-focused tech aims to bring more shade to vulnerable New Yorkers

August 5, 2026

Announced Aug. 5 at Cornell Tech, a research partnership will help neighborhoods in Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx identify where new trees are needed most to improve public health.

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Cornell Tech appoints new Associate Deans for research and education

July 31, 2026

Cornell Tech has appointed two longtime faculty leaders to new academic leadership roles.

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Cornell Tech appoints new Associate Deans for research and education

July 31, 2026

Cornell Tech has appointed two longtime faculty leaders to new academic leadership roles.

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Thirteen early-career professors win NSF development awards

July 29, 2026

Researchers studying ribosomes, AI and quantum computing are among 13 early-career professors from Cornell who’ve recently been awarded National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Awards.

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Thirteen early-career professors win NSF development awards

July 29, 2026

Researchers studying ribosomes, AI and quantum computing are among 13 early-career professors from Cornell who’ve recently been awarded National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Awards.