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The AI That Taught Itself: USC Researchers Show How Artificial Intelligence Can Learn What It Never Knew
A USC Viterbi undergraduate and her professor developed a method that allows AI to fix its own knowledge gaps in real time.
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Dylan Sun, Jason Chen, Ojas Nimase, and Peiran Qiu each received honorable mentions for the CRA's Undergraduate Researcher Award.
The students were recognized for their work across unique computer science studies, but all involving artificial intelligence.
Swarms of AI agents can now coordinate to spread disinformation at scale (Image/Midjourney)
The findings carry stark implications for elections, public health, and anyone who relies on social media for information
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A USC Viterbi undergraduate and her professor developed a method that allows AI to fix its own knowledge gaps in real time.

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Published on February 23rd, 2017Last updated on March 13th, 2026