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RAISE@UCR

At the forefront of artificial intelligence and machine learning innovation, the UC Riverside Artificial Intelligence ReSearch and Education Institute (RAISE@UCR) is dedicated to pioneering cutting-edge research and developing transformative AI technologies. By uniting top-tier researchers and interdisciplinary teams, we aim to address some of the most pressing challenges in AI and their applications across various fields, including but not limited to robotics, cyber-security, scientific computing, medicine, environmental monitoring, social sciences and humanities, and education.

Our Vision


The RAISE Institute envisions a future where AI enhances every aspect of human life. Through robust research, collaboration, and education, we strive to advance AI technologies that are ethical, transparent, and beneficial to society.

Our Mission


  • To conduct groundbreaking research in artificial intelligence and machine learning
  • To foster interdisciplinary collaboration between researchers and industry leaders
  • To educate and inspire the next generation of AI experts
  • To apply AI solutions to real-world problems in fields such as healthcare, agriculture, environment, and public policy

RAISE Components and Thrusts

RAISE@UCR brings together researchers, educators, and students from across all of UC Riverside’s schools and colleges to advance a AI research, education, and real-world applications. The institute supports interdisciplinary AI applications in computational sciences, biology and medicine, natural and agricultural sciences, and the humanities, social sciences, and business.

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AI News


M. Salman Asif, Hang Qiu and Vishwanath Saragadam
UCR researchers to present computer vision advances at premier AI conference in Europe
Three pioneering studies by UC Riverside researchers will be presented orally in September at the 19th European Conference on Computer Vision (ECCV 2026) in Malmö, Sweden, one of the world's premier conferences on computer vision and artificial intelligence. Together, the studies advance machine perception—the science of helping computers interpret visual information—by enabling them to see more clearly, understand more of their surroundings, and make better decisions. Led by faculty members and students in UCR's Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering, the work highlights the
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New tool identifies the sources of fake videos
As AI-generated fake videos become more problematic, UC Riverside computer scientists developed a tool that moves beyond simply identifying whether a video is fake. It also determines which AI system created it.
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AI consortium names UCR doctoral student as a 'rising star'
UC Riverside graduate student Erfan Shayegani has been named a 2026 MLCommons Rising Star, an honor recognizing emerging researchers whose work is helping shape the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and computing systems.
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Filtering out humanity
Is the internet losing its soul? A collaborative study by UC Riverside computer and social scientists suggests so. As artificial intelligence increasingly answers our online questions with quick summaries and polished explanations, we may be gaining efficiency while losing something distinctly human in the process.
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Blind Ambition: AI agents can turn tasks into digital disasters
Computer scientists at UC Riverside have identified troubling flaws in a new generation of artificial intelligence (AI) agents designed to take over routine computer chores while users are away — sorting emails, organizing files, analyzing data, and handling other everyday digital tasks that might otherwise consume hours. The researchers found that the automated agents can become dangerously fixated on completing assignments without recognizing when their actions are harmful, contradictory, or simply irrational.
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Reclaiming the context of creative works
New research led by a UC Riverside professor has developed an AI tool that compensates for the shifting genre perceptions that impact how creative works are understood, evaluated, and even discovered. 
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UCR community urged to use Google AI tools
UC Riverside’s Information Technology Solutions (ITS) team is encouraging the campus community to prioritize data security by using a growing number of university-vetted artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, such Gemini and Notebook LM 
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UCR leads $8 million effort for dynamic computer networks
UCR leads $8 million effort for dynamic and secure computer networks to benefit military needs and civilian applications.
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