AI institute led by UC San Diego lands $20 million grant
A new research institute led by UC San Diego has been awarded $20 million from the National Science Foundation to pursue breakthroughs in artificial intelligence across a wide swath of industries, such as cyber infrastructure, health care, education, semiconductor design, agriculture and communications networks.
The grant announced July 29 was part of $220 million that the NSF invested in 11 artificial intelligence research institutes across the country after a 10-month competition. The funding will be provided over the next five years.
TILOS. Its work will center on how artificial intelligence can drive lower costs, faster roll-outs, improved energy efficiency and other benefits.