Top 10 AI News
The brain power behind sustainable AI
PhD student Miranda Schwacke explores how computing inspired by the human brain can fuel energy-efficient artificial intelligence.
Five with MIT ties elected to National Academy of Medicine for 2025
Professors Facundo Batista and Dina Katabi, along with three additional MIT alumni, were honored for outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service as National Academy of Medicine members.
Creating AI that matters
How the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab is shaping AI-sociotechnical systems for the future.
New software designs eco-friendly clothing that can reassemble into new items
To reduce waste, the Refashion program helps users create adaptable clothing outlines, such as pants that can be reconfigured into a dress, allowing components to be replaced or restyled.
Method teaches generative AI models to locate personalized objects
After being trained with this technique, vision-language models can better identify a unique item in a new scene.
Blending neuroscience, AI, and music to create mental health innovations
Media Lab PhD student Kimaya Lecamwasam researches how music and AI can shape well-being.
Optimizing food subsidies: Applying digital platforms to maximize nutrition
An algorithm can change the face of food assistance policy in the Global South, says MIT assistant professor and J-WAFS researcher Ali Aouad.
Checking the quality of materials just got easier with a new AI tool
Acting as a “virtual spectrometer,” SpectroGen generates spectroscopic data to quickly assess a material’s quality without cumbersome lab equipment.
Helping scientists run complex data analyses without writing code
Co-founded by an MIT alumnus, Watershed Bio offers a platform that enables biology researchers to run large-scale analyses to accelerate scientific discovery, without needing software engineering skills.
Our Generation’s Choice: Your country’s AI strategy can change everything
AI has begun to shape society. A hybrid future that serves humanity requires human agency, and national strategies will determine whether transformation happens with or to us.
The Hacking Technique The Mafia Allegedly Used To Rig Poker Games
This edition of The Wiretap explores a sophisticated hacking technique purportedly used by organized crime to manipulate online poker games, examining cybersecurity implications.
Nuvoton Puts Tiny AI Inside A Microcontroller
The Taiwan-based semiconductor company Nuvoton released a new low-power microcontroller chip that integrates a neural processing unit, enabling advanced AI from a small device.
Why Smart CMOs Are Using AI To Fund Brand Building, Not Cut Costs
At the ANA Masters Conference, data showed that CMOs leveraging AI efficiency to boost brand investment are outperforming peers who simply use savings to cut budgets.
AI And Fitness Tracking Can Help Us Live Longer
AI-enhanced health tracking reinforces a simple truth: consistent physical activity and strength training are key to longevity, more so than trendy therapies.
Inside Adobe’s AI Strategy: Can It Outpace Rivals In The Creative AI Race?
At Adobe Max 2025, the company announced new AI upgrades for Firefly and GenStudio. This article analyzes whether Adobe can dominate the creative AI market with its latest innovations.
An AI Boom Is Catapulting Markets And Raising Fears A Bubble Is Near
Forbes analysts assess how massive AI investments are fueling a market rally, and debate whether this surge is a rising tide or a speculative bubble.
Mindfully Analyzing OpenAI Released Data On AI Mental Health Distress
OpenAI published usage data revealing the prevalence of mental health issues among ChatGPT users. This analysis explores what those numbers may indicate and why they matter.
Qualcomm Challenges Nvidia And AMD With Data Center AI Chips
Qualcomm’s move into enterprise AI infrastructure marks a shift in the chip industry. This article explores how Qualcomm’s data center chips could reshape AI hardware competition and value creation.
Meta Layoffs And The Cost Of A Frictionless AI Future
Meta’s recent layoffs highlight the human cost of automating for efficiency. This analysis discusses how far automation can go before it undermines the workforce and meaning in work.
Amazon cuts 14,000 corporate jobs as spending on artificial intelligence accelerates
Amazon announced it will cut about 14,000 corporate jobs as it ramps up investment in AI. The layoffs affect teams in devices, Twitch and People Experience, shifting focus toward AI-driven initiatives.
Microsoft hopes Mico succeeds where Clippy failed as tech companies warily imbue AI with personality
Microsoft unveiled “Mico,” a new animated AI assistant with a friendly personality, at its Copilot Sessions event. The company aims to engage users with nuanced emotional intelligence, unlike the infamous Clippy.
What Americans think about the environmental impact of AI, according to a new poll
A recent poll finds that a majority of Americans are concerned about AI’s environmental impact, specifically energy usage in data centers and resource demands, sparking calls for more sustainable AI development.
OpenAI may move forward with new business structure, partnership with Microsoft, regulators say
Regulatory filings suggest that OpenAI is reorganizing as a public benefit corporation and may expand its partnership with Microsoft. This move could address concerns over control and governance of its powerful AI systems.
Reddit sues AI company Perplexity and others for ‘industrial-scale’ scraping of user comments
Reddit filed a lawsuit accusing the AI startup Perplexity and others of scraping billions of its comments without permission to train their AI models, alleging massive copyright infringement and breach of user trust.
Meta cutting 600 AI jobs even as it continues to hire more for its superintelligence lab
Meta (Facebook) announced it is eliminating about 600 positions within its AI division, while simultaneously expanding headcount for its new superintelligence research lab. CEO Mark Zuckerberg says this realignment reflects evolving priorities in their AI efforts.
AI can help the environment, even though it uses tremendous energy. Here are 5 ways how
While large AI models consume vast amounts of power, this article outlines five ways AI can benefit the environment: optimizing renewable energy, creating more efficient vehicles and buildings, enhancing wildlife protection, improving agricultural practices, and advancing recycling.
Prince Harry, Meghan join call for ban on development of AI ‘superintelligence’
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex lent their celebrity to an open letter, alongside Peter Thiel and others, calling for a halt to the development of AI that could surpass human intelligence, citing serious risks to humanity.
OpenAI launches Atlas browser to compete with Google Chrome
OpenAI introduced Atlas, a new web browser powered by GPT-4o, allowing users to see AI responses alongside traditional search results. The move signals OpenAI’s bid to challenge Google Chrome’s dominance in web browsing.
Citi Foundation is putting $25M toward tackling young adults’ unemployment and AI labor disruptions
The Citi Foundation announced a $25 million initiative to help young Americans prepare for a labor market disrupted by AI, funding education and job programs that focus on the future of work.
Sex is a big market for the AI industry. ChatGPT won’t be the first to try to profit from it
As AI technology advances, entrepreneurs are exploring adult content applications. This story discusses the implications of AI-generated erotic content and how OpenAI’s ChatGPT may enter this lucrative niche.
Meta adds parental controls for AI-teen interactions
Facebook parent Meta announced new safety features that allow parents to limit their teenagers’ use of AI chatbots on Instagram, aiming to prevent youth exposure to inappropriate content from AI-generated conversations.
Big Tech is paying millions to train teachers on AI, in a push to bring chatbots into classrooms
In an effort to familiarize educators with AI, companies like Microsoft are funding teacher training programs on artificial intelligence. The article examines how school districts and teacher unions are adapting to AI’s arrival in education.
Honolulu police could start using AI to write reports
Honolulu’s police department is considering using an AI-powered system to draft crime reports. The move raises questions about accuracy and bias in law enforcement documentation.
Microsoft: Russia, China increasingly using AI to escalate cyberattacks on the US
Microsoft’s annual Digital Defense Report warns that Russia and China are leveraging AI for advanced cyber threats, including automated phishing, deepfake disinformation, and scaled malware deployment aimed at U.S. targets.
Microsoft pushes AI updates in Windows 11 as it ends support for Windows 10
With Windows 10 reach end-of-life, Microsoft is adding new AI-powered Copilot features to Windows 11, including smarter search and design suggestions, as it encourages users to upgrade.
Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC sees nearly 40% jump in its net profit thanks to the AI boom
TSMC, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, announced a 39% increase in net profit due to strong demand from AI and 5G semiconductor customers, underscoring the industry’s continued expansion.
Group including Nvidia and BlackRock is buying Aligned Data Centers in deal worth about $40 billion
A consortium led by infrastructure funds and tech giants like NVIDIA and BlackRock will acquire Aligned Data Centers for $40 billion. The deal highlights the surge in demand for AI-specific data center space.
OpenAI partners with Walmart to let users buy products in ChatGPT, furthering chatbot shopping push
OpenAI announced a partnership with Walmart that will integrate shopping into ChatGPT. Users will be able to browse and purchase Walmart products directly through the chatbot interface.
Foundations want to curb AI developers’ influence with $500 million aimed at centering human needs
The Ford and MacArthur foundations announced a $500 million initiative to fund organizations that emphasize human values in AI development, as the industry’s economic power grows.
Oracle and AMD expand a partnership with deals in the artificial intelligence sector booming
Oracle extended its strategic partnership with AMD by agreeing to provide more AMD Instinct chips for its cloud services. The collaboration aims to meet surging demand for AI compute power.
Google announces $15B investment in AI hub in India meant to drive digital transformation
Google unveiled plans to invest $15 billion to build a new AI research and development hub in Visakhapatnam, India. The project, announced by Prime Minister Modi and Google CEO Sundar Pichai, will focus on AI education and cloud infrastructure.
NFL uses AI to predict injuries, aiming to keep players healthier
The NFL has introduced an AI-driven system that analyzes player health data and game conditions to predict injury risk. The goal is to help teams prevent injuries by identifying issues before they sideline athletes.
Making Progress On Longevity With AI And More
Researchers and startup executives discuss how AI and genomic research are advancing longevity science. AI models analyze aging biomarkers, potentially accelerating breakthroughs in healthy lifespan extension.
