The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded Dr. Latifur Khan $962,930 in support of UT Dallas Center for Secure and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence. This center will focus on growing concerns around the safety, privacy, and proper use of developing artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. While AI systems increasingly create authentic text and images, understanding their potential for being mishandled, including creating misleading content or inaccurate healthcare information, becomes increasingly important nationwide.

While AI systems increasingly create authentic text and images, understanding their potential for being mishandled, such as making misleading content or inaccurate healthcare information, has become increasingly important nationwide. The main goal of this center is to thoroughly assess present and evolving machine learning models for risks that could affect cybersecurity or personal security. By classifying possible threats, this center also aims to enhance defensive AI systems and form new regulations for moral use, specifically in healthcare.

These regulations will guide the application of privacy-preserving technologies such as AI-driven chatbots that aid medical patients in obtaining reliable information. The long-term vision of the UT Dallas Center for Secure and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence is to support the growth of strong defenses against AI-driven cybersecurity breaches while helping federal, local, state, and regional organizations apply protected AI methods. Further outcomes will consist of the publication of resources and recommended practices, with a concentration on industry application. This center is also expected to foster innovation and job opportunities across the Dallas-Fort Worth region while contributing to the fields of cybersecurity and AI ethics.