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May 12, 2025
Hybrid AI model crafts smooth, high-quality videos in seconds
The CausVid generative AI tool uses a diffusion model to teach an autoregressive (frame-by-frame) system to rapidly produce stable, high-resolution videos.
Q&A: A roadmap for revolutionizing health care through data-driven innovation
A new book coauthored by MIT’s Dimitris Bertsimas explores how analytics is driving decisions and outcomes in health care.
New tool evaluates progress in reinforcement learning
“IntersectionZoo,” a benchmarking tool, uses a real-world traffic problem to test progress in deep reinforcement learning algorithms.
Novel AI model inspired by neural dynamics from the brain
A new type of “state-space model” leverages principles of harmonic oscillators, inspired by neural dynamics in the brain.
Making AI models more trustworthy for high-stakes settings
A new method helps convey uncertainty more precisely, which could give researchers and medical clinicians better information to make decisions.
The MIT-Portugal Program enters Phase 4
New phase will support continued exploration of ideas and solutions in fields ranging from AI to nanotech to climate — with emphasis on educational exchanges and entrepreneurship.
Merging design and computer science in creative ways
MAD Fellow Alexander Htet Kyaw connects humans, machines, and the physical world using AI and augmented reality.
Novel method detects microbial contamination in cell cultures
Ultraviolet light “fingerprints” on cell cultures and machine learning can provide a definitive yes/no contamination assessment within 30 minutes.
Artificial intelligence enhances air mobility planning
Lincoln Laboratory is transitioning tools to the 618th Air Operations Center to streamline global transport logistics.
Designing a new way to optimize complex coordinated systems
Using diagrams to represent interactions in multipart systems can provide a faster way to design software improvements.
New model predicts a chemical reaction’s point of no return
Chemists could use this quick computational method to design more efficient reactions that yield useful compounds, from fuels to pharmaceuticals.
“Periodic table of machine learning” could fuel AI discovery
Researchers have created a unifying framework that can help scientists combine existing ideas to improve AI models or create new ones.
3D modeling you can feel
TactStyle, a system developed by CSAIL researchers, uses image prompts to replicate both the visual appearance and tactile properties of 3D models.
Norma Kamali is transforming the future of fashion with AI
The renowned designer embraces generative AI to preserve and propel her legacy.
MIT’s McGovern Institute is shaping brain science and improving human lives on a global scale
A quarter century after its founding, the McGovern Institute reflects on its discoveries in the areas of neuroscience, neurotechnology, artificial intelligence, brain-body connections, and therapeutics.
Calculating The Risk Of ASI Starts With Human Minds
Even an artificial super-intelligence will mirror the mindset of its makers. Aspirations shape algorithms. That means we have a choice.
Prompt Engineering Endorses New Chain-Of-Draft Technique Improving Classical Chain-Of-Thought
A new prompt engineering technique called chain-of-draft is an improvement over classic chain-of-thought approach. Here’s the inside scoop on using chain-of-draft.
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Trump fires Copyright Office director after report raises questions about AI training
President Trump has dismissed the director of the U.S. Copyright Office following a report that raised concerns about the use of copyrighted materials in AI training datasets.
Microsoft and OpenAI may be renegotiating their partnership
Microsoft and OpenAI are reportedly in talks to renegotiate the terms of their partnership, which could have significant implications for the AI industry.
Amazon offers peek at new human jobs in an AI bot world
Amazon is showcasing new roles for humans as AI bots become more prevalent in the workplace, highlighting the evolving relationship between people and automation.
OpenAI’s enterprise adoption appears to be accelerating, at the expense of rivals
OpenAI is seeing rapid growth in enterprise adoption, with many companies choosing its solutions over those of competitors.
A timeline of the US semiconductor market in 2025
A look at the key events and trends shaping the U.S. semiconductor market in 2025, including the impact of AI and global supply chain shifts.
The US is reviewing Benchmark’s investment into Chinese AI startup Manus
U.S. authorities are reviewing Benchmark’s investment in the Chinese AI startup Manus, raising questions about cross-border tech funding and national security.
Google I/O 2025: What to expect, including updates to Gemini and Android 16
Google I/O 2025 is set to unveil major updates to its Gemini AI platform and the upcoming Android 16, with new features and developer tools expected.
SoundCloud changes policies to allow AI training on user content
SoundCloud has updated its policies to permit AI training on user-uploaded content, sparking debate among artists and rights holders.
DeepSeek: Everything you need to know about the AI chatbot app
DeepSeek is a new AI chatbot app making waves for its advanced conversational abilities and user-friendly interface.
Meta’s speeding up the ‘Mad Men to Math Men’ pipeline
Meta is accelerating its transition from traditional advertising to data-driven, AI-powered marketing strategies.
CoreWeave reportedly looks to raise $1.5B in debt as IPO disappoints
CoreWeave is seeking to raise $1.5 billion in debt financing after its IPO failed to meet expectations.
This is your last chance to exhibit at TechCrunch Sessions: AI — don’t miss out
TechCrunch Sessions: AI is approaching, and this is the final opportunity for startups to secure an exhibit spot at the event.
Microsoft employees are banned from using DeepSeek app, president says
Microsoft has prohibited its employees from using the DeepSeek AI app, citing security and privacy concerns.
ChatGPT’s deep research tool gets a GitHub connector to answer questions about code
OpenAI has added a GitHub connector to ChatGPT’s research tool, enabling users to get answers about code directly from repositories.
Ex-Synapse CEO reportedly trying to raise $100M for his new humanoid robotics venture
The former CEO of Synapse is seeking $100 million in funding for a new startup focused on humanoid robotics.
Meta taps former Google DeepMind director to lead its AI research lab
Meta has appointed a former Google DeepMind director to head its AI research lab, signaling a renewed focus on advanced AI development.
Google launches ‘implicit caching’ to make accessing its latest AI models cheaper
Google has introduced ‘implicit caching’ to reduce the cost of accessing its newest AI models, making them more accessible to developers and businesses.
Google rolls out AI tools to protect Chrome users against scams
Google is deploying new AI-powered tools in Chrome to help users detect and avoid online scams.
Exhibit your startup at TechCrunch Sessions: AI while you still can!
Startups have a limited window to secure a spot at TechCrunch Sessions: AI, a key event for networking and exposure in the AI industry.
Sequoia leads $1.5B tender offer for sales automation startup Clay
Sequoia Capital is leading a $1.5 billion tender offer for Clay, a startup specializing in sales automation powered by AI.
OpenAI launches a data residency program in Asia
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