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U of T computational imaging researchers harness AI to ‘fly’ with light in motion

U of T computational imaging researchers harness AI to ‘fly’ with light in motion

The AI algorithm helps researchers visualize ultrafast videos from any viewpoint, allowing for the study of how light propagates from multiple perspectives.  

Ubisoft partners with U of T CS professors to transform digital avatars in video games

University of Toronto computer science professors David Lindell and Kyros Kutulakos will be leading an AI research collaboration with Ubisoft to transform digital avatars. The project has the potential to offer improvements and benefits for video game players and developers. 

In awarding Nobel Prize, committee cites collaborative black hole research including U of T computer scientist Aviad Levis

In its scientific background for the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics, the Nobel Committee notes the relevance of artificial intelligence in astrophysics and astronomy, including the first direct visual evidence of a supermassive black hole at the centre of our galaxy, research involving Assistant Professor Aviad Levis.  

In his words: Geoffrey Hinton reflects on his Nobel Prize win

Geoffrey Hinton, University Professor Emeritus of computer science at the University of Toronto and winner of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics speaks about empowering curiosity-driven research, following your convictions and thinking about how to direct the use of technology for good during a virtual press conference.

Congratulations pour in for Geoffrey Hinton after Nobel win

Students, faculty and staff gathered at an event hosted by the department of computer science hosted by the Department of Computer Science celebrating University Professor Emeritus Geoffrey Hinton’s Nobel Prize in Physics win. Friends, colleagues and leaders in politics and business took to social media to express their congratulations for Hinton’s remarkable achievement.

What do we want AI to optimize for?

How can we improve the alignment of Al systems with human values? CS PhD candidate Silviu Pitis seeks to address this challenge with the support of an OpenAl Superalignment Fast Grant. 

Inaugural Toronto Climate Summer School co-led by CS professor explores local climate change realities

Computer Science professor Robert Soden co-led the first-ever session of the Toronto Climate Summer School. During the intensive six-week course, second- and third-year students examined the climate crisis from the perspective of a city like Toronto. 

Celebrating 60 years of computer science at U of T

U of T’s Department of Computer Science celebrates 60 years of groundbreaking contributions that span personal computing, theoretical computer science, software systems, graphic design, artificial intelligence and beyond.