Artificial Intelligence Content

Machine Learning Accelerates Search for Longer-Lasting Materials for Solar Cells

Katherine E Kerlin — July 21, 2026 - 2:41pm

A 51�ԹϺ�� Davis study shows how combining AI with laboratory experiments could speed the development of more reliable, low-cost solar energy technologies.

AI Suggests Simple Food Swaps to Make Meals Healthier and Cheaper

Andy Fell — May 28, 2026 - 11:00am

An artificial intelligence framework that suggests just one to three ingredient swaps can make meals meaningfully more nutritious and less expensive, according to a new study published May 28 in the open-access journal PLOS Digital Health by Trevor Chan and Ilias Tagkopoulos of the University of California, Davis.

How Does Presidential Order on AI Regulation Affect States?

Karen Michele Nikos-Rose — February 17, 2026 - 3:45pm

Smartphone App Could Change How Stroke Recovery is Assessed

Andy Fell — February 11, 2026 - 3:32pm

What if a smartphone could see what the human eye misses? A new 51�ԹϺ�� Davis-designed app uses machine learning to track subtle hand movements during stroke rehabilitation, giving clinicians more specific data to assess recovery and tailor patient care.

Bezos Earth Fund Grants $2M to 51�ԹϺ�� Davis and American Heart Association to Advance AI-Designed Foods

Andy Fell — October 24, 2025 - 2:35pm

The Bezos Earth Fund has announced a $2 million grant to the University California, Davis, the American Heart Association and other partners to advance “Swap it Smart” as part of its AI for Climate & Nature Grand Challenge. The funding will support research that could help redesign foods, for example optimizing for flavor profile, nutritional properties and lower costs and environmental impact.

AI Tool to Help Farmers Measure Real-Time Crop Health from the Field

Andy Fell — September 24, 2025 - 3:24pm

Leaf Monitor, a new mobile tool backed by artificial intelligence and predictive modeling, could revolutionize how farmers monitor crops and make decisions by providing real-time nutrition and leaf trait information in the field.

Federal Grants Support Research on AI-driven Protein Design

Andy Fell — September 19, 2025 - 10:26am

Two projects at the University of California, Davis, that use artificial intelligence to design and engineer proteins for industrial and health applications have been funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF).

51�ԹϺ�� Davis Study Reveals Alarming Browser Tracking by GenAI Assistants

Andy Fell — August 18, 2025 - 12:09pm

A new study led by computer scientists at the University of California, Davis, reveals that generative AI browser assistants collect and share sensitive data without users’ knowledge. Stronger safeguards, transparency and awareness are needed to protect user privacy online, the researchers said.

A new brand of generative AI, or GenAI, browser extensions act as your personal assistant as you surf the web, making browsing easier and more personalized. They can summarize web pages, answer questions, translate text and take notes.

National Science Foundation Awards 51�ԹϺ�� Davis $5 Million for Artificial Intelligence Hub

Andy Fell — July 29, 2025 - 1:55pm

The National Science Foundation has awarded $5 million over five years to the University of California, Davis, to run the Artificial Intelligence Institutes Virtual Organization, a community hub for new and existing AI institutes established by the federal government.

AIVO is part of a $100 million public-private investment in AI announced by NSF July 29.

How Plants are Learning to Spot Sneaky Bacterial Invaders

Amy M Quinton — July 28, 2025 - 2:00am

51�ԹϺ�� Davis scientists are using AI t help plants recognize a wider range of bacterial threats.