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University of Sheffield to train next generation of digital engineers, key to UK growth

Engineers with high quality skills in digital manufacturing - key to boosting UK productivity - are set to be trained by the University of Sheffield.
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Artificial intelligence tool predicts kidney failure six times faster than human expert analysts

The artificial intelligence (AI) tool provides a super-fast analysis of future kidney lifespan, and could be used in kidney clinics throughout the world
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Hospital admissions from care homes reduced by a quarter thanks to data-driven app

A smartphone app that allows care home staff to monitor the health of residents has been found to reduce hospital A&E attendances by 11 per cent and emergency admissions by 25 per cent.
The New Indian Section, South Kensington Museum. Illustrated London News, May 22, 1880, 501. © Royal Armouries DI 2016–0270, used with permission.
The New Indian Section, South Kensington Museum. Illustrated London News, May 22, 1880, 501. © Royal Armouries DI 2016–0270, used with permission.

New AI research at University of Sheffield awarded share of £100 million government funding

New research that will build principles for the responsible use of AI across the public, private and third sectors at the University of Sheffield, has been awarded a share of £100 million in government funding.
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Clive Humby honoured with the Don Schultz Award

Visiting Professor Clive Humby has been selected for the Don Schultz Award for Innovation in Teaching
Helen Kennedy presenting at the DGN showcase

'Why talk about the Digital Good?'

Professor Helen Kennedy presents a talk that questions just why we focus on the "Digital Good".
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How artificial intelligence slots into research

It was coding a Tetris-winning AI agent that flipped Dr Donghwan Shin’s focus from software engineering to AI. Now he’s investigating how AI can transform the research environment, and beyond.
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University expertise helps local company take AI to the next level

South Yorkshire-based Automated Analytics is using advanced artificial intelligence (AI) to help its clients understand customers, improve their experience and ultimately boost sales, following a collaboration with academics at the University.
Haiping Lu

Haiping Lu listed in Top 100 AI Leaders in Biomarkers Technology

Professor Haiping Lu has been recognised by the Aging Analytics Agency as a leader in the field of AI Biomarker Technology.
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Can AI be our friend?

Professor Angie Hobbs, from the University of Sheffield's Department of Philosophy, discusses the ethics of an AI friend.
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Security threats in AIs such as ChatGPT revealed by researchers

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT can be tricked into producing malicious code, which could be used to launch cyber attacks, according to research from the University of Sheffield.