The University of Southern California (USC) has announced a $1 billion-plus initiative called “Frontiers of Computing” to focus on AI, machine learning, data science, augmented and virtual reality, robotics, gaming, and blockchain. The initiative involves integrating computing skills for all students across all disciplines and programs and includes building a new facility. It will start in three key tech areas: advancing AI and machine learning software, improving hardware efficiency and scalability, and expanding quantum computing. USC has pioneered breakthroughs in computer science, AI, machine learning, and quantum computing for over 50 years.