Screenshot of Oasis video model Minecraft | Photo by Jared Wilkerson

AI Just Generated Minecraft

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November 20, 2024

schedule 2 min read

On Oct. 31, 2024, a copy of the famous video game, Minecraft was released free to the public. In this version of the video game, you can run, jump, dig and explore, just like in the original. However, what’s strange is that the game wasn’t programmed, it was generated from millions of hours of Minecraft […]

President Tuminez (Left) Talking with Michael Kaiser (Right) about AI | Photo by Jackson Lohman

UVU research shows AI generated deepfakes can mislead voters.

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November 14, 2024

schedule 7 min read

On Oct. 28, 2024, at the Vallejo Auditorium in the Keller Building (KB). Four student researchers at Utah Valley University (UVU) presented their research from a collaborative study between The Center for National Security Studies (CNSS), The Herbert Institute and UVU’s Neuromarketing SMART Lab. The study’s aim was to monitor the effects of deepfake technology, […]

A handful of UVU's composting worms

UVU Compost & Soils Program: How 4 Million Worms Can Mitigate Costs and Help the Environment 

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October 24, 2024

schedule 4 min read

Through agricultural bio-technology innovation and industry standard practices, Tyler Hacking aims to redefine how we perceive recycling and sustainability.  When most people think of recycling or sustainability, worms are not typically the first thing that comes to mind. However, a population of about 4 million worms plays an integral part in Tyler Hacking’s effort to […]

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Is UVU Really Green?

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October 3, 2024

schedule 7 min read

Close Up of a UVU Recycling Bin | Photo by Jared Wilkerson Recycling Coordinator, Dylan Genes and Assistant Director of Facility Services, Isaac Reaveley discuss the state of Recycling at UVU.    UVU’s Approach to Recycling: Are We Getting Greener? Utah Valley University (UVU) prides itself on being the “green” school, marketing an environmentally friendly […]