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Simpler models can outperform deep learning at climate prediction
By Adam Zewe, August 26, 2025
New research shows the natural variability in climate data can cause AI models to struggle at predicting local temperature and rainfall. (MIT News)
New technologies tackle brain health assessment for the military
By Anne McGovern, August 25, 2025
Tools build on years of research at MIT’s Lincoln Laboratory to develop a rapid brain health screening capability, which may also be applicable to civilian settings such as sporting events and medical offices. (MIT News)
Can large language models figure out the real world?
By David Chandler, August 25, 2025
New test could help determine whether AI systems that make accurate predictions in one area can understand it well enough to apply that ability to a different area. (MIT News)
A new model predicts how molecules will dissolve in different solvents
By Anne Trafton, August 19, 2025
Solubility predictions could make it easier to design and synthesize new drugs, while minimizing the use of more hazardous solvents. (MIT News)
Researchers glimpse the inner workings of protein language models
By Anne Trafton, August 18, 2025
A new approach can reveal the features AI models use to predict proteins that might make good drug or vaccine targets. (MIT News)
How AI could speed the development of RNA vaccines and other RNA therapies
By Anne Trafton, August 15, 2025
MIT engineers used a machine-learning model to design nanoparticles that can deliver RNA to cells more efficiently, potentially speeding the development of RNA-based vaccines and therapies. (MIT News)
Using generative AI, researchers design compounds that can kill drug-resistant bacteria
By Anne Trafton, August 14, 2025
The team used two different AI approaches to design novel antibiotics, including one that showed promise against MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus). (MIT News)
A new way to test how well AI systems classify text
By David Chandler, August 13, 2025
As large language models increasingly dominate our lives, researchers have developed new methods for checking their reliability in text classification. (MIT News)
MIT gears up to transform manufacturing
By Eric Bender, August 13, 2025
The Initiative for New Manufacturing is convening experts across MIT to drive a transformation of production across the U.S. and the world. (MIT News)
Nvidia’s AI chip sales surged again in latest quarter, but worries about a tech bubble persist
By The Associated Press, August 27, 2025
Nvidia reported another strong quarter with its AI chip and data center sales reaching $41.1 billion — up 56% from a year ago — though the growth pace was slightly below analysts’ expectations, stoking concerns that the AI hype might be a bubble. (AP News)
Book authors settle copyright lawsuit with AI company Anthropic
By The Associated Press, August 26, 2025
A group of book authors has reached a settlement with AI company Anthropic after suing for copyright infringement. Under the agreement, Anthropic will alter its training data and provide compensation to the authors. (AP News)
Elon Musk accuses Apple and OpenAI of stifling AI competition in antitrust lawsuit
By Michael Liedtke (AP), August 25, 2025
Elon Musk targeted Apple and OpenAI in an antitrust lawsuit, alleging that together they have been working to thwart competition in the development of generative AI technologies. (AP News)
Study says AI chatbots need to fix suicide response, as family sues over ChatGPT role in boy’s death
By The Associated Press, August 25, 2025
New research shows that popular chatbots (ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, etc.) handle suicide-related queries inconsistently, especially at moderate risk levels. The findings come as a family is suing OpenAI over the role ChatGPT played in their teenage son’s death. (AP News)
New study sheds light on ChatGPT’s alarming interactions with teens
By The Associated Press, August 6, 2025
According to new research from a nonprofit watchdog, ChatGPT will provide minors with harmful advice — from enabling underage drinking to planning self-harm — if prompted. The study raises concerns about AI chatbots’ safety for young users. (AP News)
MIT Finds 95% Of GenAI Pilots Fail Because Companies Avoid Friction
By Jason Snyder, August 26, 2025
MIT research suggests that the vast majority of generative AI pilot projects fail when organizations try to eliminate friction (such as human oversight and process changes). Embracing these challenges, rather than avoiding them, is key to successful AI transformation. (Forbes)
Women Who Use AI At Work Face A Predictable ‘Competence Penalty’
By Michelle Travis, August 26, 2025
A survey finds that women who use AI tools at work are judged more harshly than men doing the same, facing a “competence penalty.” The bias suggests ongoing gender disparities in how AI adoption is perceived in the workplace. (Forbes)
Judging Tesla Robotaxi On What It Does, Rather Than What Musk Says
By Brad Templeton, August 6, 2025
This perspective article argues that Tesla should be judged on the actual performance of its autonomous robotaxi fleet, rather than hype or statements. The writer discusses milestones and setbacks in Tesla’s robotaxi project, calling for a data-driven assessment. (Forbes)
How Tech Giants Are Reinventing Cybersecurity For The AI Agent Era
By Victor Dey, August 6, 2025
In the era of AI-driven agents, major tech companies are overhauling cybersecurity. This analysis describes new strategies integrating AI to detect and respond to threats faster, from AI-powered monitoring to specialized hardware for AI workloads. (Forbes)
The Three Stages Of AI Impact On Jobs: What Employees Should Know
By Nisha Talagala, August 27, 2025
This article outlines how AI will affect employment in three phases – from initial productivity gains to skill shifts and potential disruption. It advises workers on assessing AI tools critically, improving skills, and adapting for the future job market. (Forbes)
Is The AI Bubble Bursting? Lessons From The Dot-Com Era
By Paulo Carvão, August 21, 2025
In light of recent AI-related market corrections, this piece compares the current tech market to the dot-com bubble. It explores whether the sell-off signifies a temporary overreaction or a long-term shift in valuations, and what investors can learn from history. (Forbes)
Sweden’s Tech Titans Unite For Sovereign AI
By Ron Schmelzer, August 27, 2025
Major Swedish technology firms have formed a coalition to develop AI solutions tailored to Sweden’s needs, aiming for “sovereign AI.” The group plans to focus on research, defense, and industry applications that align with Swedish values and security. (Forbes)