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February 25, 2026

First Contact with Quantum

MSDS student Shiraz Robinson II explores the otherworldliness of quantum computers in this Q&A.

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February 19, 2026 | Quantum Zeitgeist

AI Sees and Reasons with Images More Reliably

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February 11, 2026 | Newsday

Adelphi accused a student of using AI to plagiarize. He fought back — and won.

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February 9, 2026 | UVA Today

Q&A: Is a new AI social media platform the start of a robotic uprising?

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February 25, 2026

UVA Data Points Podcast: Defensibility in Human Trafficking

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February 24, 2026

Rigor, Relevance, and Real-World Depth: The UVA Online MSDS Advantage

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February 21, 2026

Stranger Danger in the Age of AI

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February 18, 2026

Spatial Intelligence: The Future of AI

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