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The brain power behind sustainable AI
PhD student Miranda Schwacke explores how brain-inspired computing can make artificial intelligence more energy-efficient.
Source: MIT News
Creating AI that matters
Researchers at the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab are developing AI-sociotechnical systems to shape the future of human-AI interaction.
Source: MIT News
Blending neuroscience, AI, and music to create mental health innovations
An MIT Media Lab PhD student is researching how combining music, neuroscience, and AI can improve mental health and well-being.
Source: MIT News
Optimizing food subsidies: Applying digital platforms to maximize nutrition
MIT researcher Ali Aouad says that a new algorithm could improve food assistance programs in the Global South, maximizing nutrition.
Source: MIT News
Checking the quality of materials just got easier with a new AI tool
Acting as a “virtual spectrometer,” a new tool called SpectroGen uses AI to generate spectroscopic data (like X-ray or infrared) to rapidly assess materials’ quality.
Source: MIT News
Ray Kurzweil ’70 reinforces his optimism in tech progress
Futurist and author Ray Kurzweil spoke about a bright future for AI and technology during an MIT award ceremony, reinforcing his longtime optimistic predictions.
Source: MIT News
MIT Schwarzman College of Computing and MBZUAI launch international collaboration to shape the future of AI
MIT has partnered with the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence in Abu Dhabi to form a collaborative research program, accelerating AI research to tackle global challenges.
Source: MIT News
Using generative AI to diversify virtual training grounds for robots
MIT CSAIL researchers have developed a tool that uses generative AI to create realistic virtual kitchen and living room scenes. These diverse environments help train robot vision models more effectively.
Source: MIT News
Fighting for the health of the planet with AI
MIT Assistant Professor Priya Donti is applying machine learning to optimize renewable energy systems and policies, helping to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change.
Source: MIT News
Google And IonQ Claimed Quantum Computing Milestones This Week
According to Forbes, both Google and quantum-computing startup IonQ announced significant breakthroughs this week, each claiming progress toward the next generation of quantum computing.
Source: Forbes
Even AI Gets ‘Brain Rot’ From Junky Online Content
Forbes reports on research showing that low-quality and clickbait content online can degrade AI language models in a way analogous to how it affects human cognition, leading to less reliable AI output.
Source: Forbes
China’s New AI Strategy Explained
This Forbes article explains China’s newly announced AI strategy, highlighting how it differs from Western approaches and its dramatic impacts on industries, especially renewable energy.
Source: Forbes
Making Progress On Longevity With AI And More
Forbes highlights how AI is driving longevity research by analyzing aging patterns and discovering biological interventions that could extend healthy human lifespans.
Source: Forbes
The Hard-Luck Case For AGI And AI Superintelligence As An Extinction-Level Event
Contributor Lance Eliot makes the case that the development of artificial general intelligence (AGI) and superintelligent AI could be an existential risk, potentially posing an extinction-level threat to humanity.
Source: Forbes
AI Infrastructure Is Fueling A Circular Economy
According to Forbes, top AI companies are investing heavily in each other and buying from one another, effectively creating a “circular economy” where roles of customer, supplier, and investor overlap in the AI industry.
Source: Forbes
Google’s Nano Banana AI Could Soon Be One Tap Away From Any App
Forbes reports that Google is expanding Nano Banana, its AI-powered photo editing tool, into the Gemini overlay, making this AI-driven feature accessible with one tap from any mobile app.
Source: Forbes
California’s First Step Toward Artificial Integrity: SB 243 Moves To Protect Human Agency From AI
This Forbes analysis covers California Senate Bill 243, a new law aimed at protecting human agency in the age of AI. The bill marks a shift toward demanding “Free-Harm” guarantees and is seen as the start of formal AI regulation.
Source: Forbes
The Surprising Idea That Generative AI Might Be Better Off Using Visual Images Of Text Rather Than Pure Text As Tokens
Lance Eliot proposes that AI models could gain benefits by training on images of text instead of raw text data. The idea is that representing tokens visually might improve how generative AI processes information.
Source: Forbes
Microsoft hopes Mico succeeds where Clippy failed as tech companies warily imbue AI with personality
Microsoft introduced “Mico,” a new avatar for its Copilot assistant, attempting to avoid the fate of Clippy the paperclip. The article notes that tech companies are cautiously experimenting with adding personalities to AI.
Source: AP News
What Americans think about the environmental impact of AI, according to a new poll
A recent AP-NORC poll examines Americans’ views on AI and the environment. It found that people are concerned about AI’s energy use and climate impact, highlighting public opinion on sustainable AI practices.
Source: AP News
Reddit sues AI company Perplexity and others for ‘industrial-scale’ scraping of user comments
Reddit has filed a lawsuit against AI startups including Perplexity, accusing them of “industrial-scale” scraping of Reddit’s content. The suit claims the scraping violates Reddit’s terms and copyright laws.
Source: AP News
Meta cutting 600 AI jobs even as it continues to hire more for its superintelligence lab
Meta (Facebook’s parent) announced it will cut 600 jobs in its AI divisions while actually expanding hiring for its new AI research lab. CEOs say this move refocuses resources on their long-term “superintelligence” goals.
Source: AP News
AI can help the environment, even though it uses tremendous energy. Here are 5 ways how
Despite AI’s large energy demands, it can still benefit the environment. AP outlines five ways AI helps climate action, from optimizing renewable energy to monitoring deforestation, highlighting the technology’s positive potentials.
Source: AP News
Anthropic inks multibillion-dollar deal with Google for AI chips
Anthropic announced a multibillion-dollar deal with Google to secure powerful AI chip computing capacity. The agreement will boost Anthropic’s ability to train larger AI models by accessing Google’s custom TPUs.
Source: AP News
Prince Harry, Meghan join call for ban on development of AI ‘superintelligence’
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle publicly joined an open letter urging governments to ban the development of artificial superintelligence, expressing concern that truly advanced AI could pose existential risks.
Source: AP News
OpenAI launches Atlas browser to compete with Google Chrome
OpenAI announced a new web browser called Atlas, which integrates ChatGPT directly. This move pits OpenAI against Google Chrome, as users can now search and browse with AI assistance instead of traditional search engines.
Source: AP News
Citi Foundation is putting $25M toward tackling young adults’ unemployment and AI labor disruptions
The Citi Foundation announced $25 million in grants to address youth unemployment and prepare young workers for AI-driven changes in the job market. The funding will support training and workforce transition programs.
Source: AP News
Sex is a big market for the AI industry. ChatGPT won’t be the first to try to profit from it
AP discusses how AI is entering the adult industry, noting that OpenAI plans to introduce an erotic content filter in ChatGPT’s API. The article highlights that AI-driven adult services are already emerging on the market.
Source: AP News
Meta adds parental controls for AI-teen interactions
Meta (Facebook’s parent) introduced new parental controls allowing parents to monitor and limit their teens’ use of AI chatbots on its platforms, aiming to keep young users safe while interacting with AI features.
Source: AP News
Big Tech is paying millions to train teachers on AI, in a push to bring chatbots into classrooms
Microsoft, alongside other tech giants, has invested millions to train schoolteachers on AI tools. This initiative is part of a broader effort to integrate AI chatbots and other AI technologies into K-12 education.
Source: AP News
Honolulu police could start using AI to write reports
The Honolulu Police Department is testing AI technology to draft incident reports. The article notes that while this could save officers time, there are concerns about accuracy and accountability.
Source: AP News
Microsoft: Russia, China increasingly using AI to escalate cyberattacks on the US
Microsoft warned that Russia and China are adopting AI-powered tactics (like deepfakes and automated hacking) to conduct cyberattacks. The report highlights growing AI threats to national cybersecurity.
Source: AP News
Microsoft pushes AI updates in Windows 11 as it ends support for Windows 10
As support for Windows 10 ends, Microsoft has rolled out new AI-driven features in Windows 11 (such as Copilot integration). The goal is to encourage users to adopt the newer OS with built-in AI tools.
Source: AP News
Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC sees nearly 40% jump in its net profit thanks to the AI boom
TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) reported a nearly 40% increase in its quarterly profits, largely due to surging demand for chips used in AI applications like servers and data centers.
Source: AP News
Group including Nvidia and BlackRock is buying Aligned Data Centers in deal worth about $40 billion
A consortium led by BlackRock and Nvidia announced plans to buy Aligned Data Centers for roughly $40 billion. The deal reflects the increasing value of real estate and infrastructure devoted to powering AI workloads.
Source: AP News
OpenAI partners with Walmart to let users buy products in ChatGPT, furthering chatbot shopping push
OpenAI announced that ChatGPT now connects to Walmart’s catalog, allowing users to browse and buy products directly through the chatbot. This expands ChatGPT’s use into everyday shopping tasks.
Source: AP News
Foundations want to curb AI developers’ influence with $500 million aimed at centering human needs
Major philanthropic organizations (like the Ford and MacArthur Foundations) announced a $500 million initiative to steer AI development towards prioritizing human well-being, ethics, and social good over pure technical advances.
Source: AP News
Oracle and AMD expand a partnership with deals in the artificial intelligence sector booming
Oracle and AMD announced an expanded collaboration, combining cloud services with AMD’s latest server chips. The deal comes as demand surges for the computing hardware that powers AI software in the cloud.
Source: AP News
Google announces $15B investment in AI hub in India meant to drive digital transformation
Google and the Indian government announced a $15 billion project to build a major AI research and development hub in India, aiming to accelerate technological development and AI adoption in the region.
Source: AP News
NFL uses AI to predict injuries, aiming to keep players healthier
The NFL has started using AI-driven analytics to predict player injuries, helping teams anticipate and potentially prevent health issues before they happen, with the goal of improving player safety.
Source: AP News
California governor vetoes bill to restrict kids’ access to AI chatbots
California’s Governor Newsom vetoed a bill that would have banned children from using AI chatbots. He cited concerns that such a ban could hinder learning and felt existing laws already cover the needed protections.
Source: AP News
OpenAI partners with Broadcom to design its own AI chips
OpenAI announced a collaboration with chipmaker Broadcom to co-design custom AI accelerator chips. This deal aims to create hardware optimized specifically for running OpenAI’s large language models.
Source: AP News
JPMorgan to invest up to $10 billion in US companies with crucial ties to national security
JPMorgan Chase announced plans to invest up to $10 billion in U.S. companies working on critical technologies for national security, including advanced AI, cybersecurity, and semiconductors.
Source: AP News
Duke researchers receive $15M federal grant to expand AI model designed to predict mental illness
Duke University scientists received a $15 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to further develop an AI model that predicts mental health episodes, potentially enabling earlier intervention for conditions like schizophrenia.
Source: AP News
Is there an AI bubble? Financial institutions sound a warning
Senior economists from the Bank of England and the IMF cautioned that the current frenzy around AI investments could be inflating an economic bubble. They urged investors to be careful despite AI’s rapid growth.
Source: AP News
US stocks hit records after the briefest of stumbles as gold’s price keeps rising
U.S. stock markets reached new highs in early October, driven largely by technology and AI-related stocks. The rally came even as gold’s price also climbed, reflecting mixed investor sentiment.
Source: AP News
OpenAI and chipmaker AMD sign chip supply partnership for AI infrastructure
OpenAI announced a supply partnership with AMD to secure high-end GPUs and chips needed for training and running AI models. The deal ensures OpenAI has the hardware it needs amid the surging demand for AI computation.
Source: AP News