Top 10 AI News
Researchers discover a shortcoming that makes LLMs less reliable
Large language models can learn to mistakenly link certain sentence patterns with specific topics — and may then repeat these patterns instead of reasoning.
MIT scientists debut a generative AI model that could create molecules addressing hard-to-treat diseases
BoltzGen generates protein binders for any biological target from scratch, expanding AI’s reach from understanding biology toward engineering it.
How artificial intelligence can help achieve a clean energy future
AI supports the clean energy transition as it manages power grid operations, helps plan infrastructure investments, guides development of novel materials, and more.
The cost of thinking
MIT neuroscientists find a surprising parallel in the ways humans and new AI models solve complex problems.
New AI agent learns to use CAD to create 3D objects from sketches
The virtual VideoCAD tool could boost designers’ productivity and help train engineers learning computer-aided design.
MIT Energy Initiative conference spotlights research priorities amidst a changing energy landscape
Industry leaders agree collaboration is key to advancing critical technologies.
Understanding the nuances of human-like intelligence
Associate Professor Phillip Isola studies the ways in which intelligent machines “think,” in an effort to safely integrate AI into human society.
MIT Energy Initiative launches Data Center Power Forum
MIT faculty and MITEI member company experts address power demand from data centers.
Charting the future of AI, from safer answers to faster thinking
MIT PhD students who interned with the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab Summer Program are pushing AI tools to be more flexible, efficient, and grounded in truth.
MIT researchers propose a new model for legible, modular software
The coding framework uses modular concepts and simple synchronization rules to make software clearer, safer, and easier for LLMs to generate.
Teaching robots to map large environments
A new approach developed at MIT could help a search-and-rescue robot navigate an unpredictable environment by rapidly generating an accurate map of its surroundings.
Helping K-12 schools navigate the complex world of AI
MIT’s Teaching Systems Lab, led by Associate Professor Justin Reich, is working to help educators by listening to and sharing their stories.
3 Questions: How AI is helping us monitor and support vulnerable ecosystems
MIT PhD student and CSAIL researcher Justin Kay describes his work combining AI and computer vision systems to monitor the ecosystems that support our planet.
A faster problem-solving tool that guarantees feasibility
The FSNet system, developed at MIT, could help power grid operators rapidly find feasible solutions for optimizing the flow of electricity.
The brain power behind sustainable AI
PhD student Miranda Schwacke explores how computing inspired by the human brain can fuel energy-efficient artificial intelligence.
AI-assisted shopping is the talk of the holiday shopping season
Major retail chains and tech companies are offering new or updated artificial intelligence tools in time for the holiday shopping season.
AI country hit ‘Walk My Walk’ built on Blanco Brown’s sound sparks questions of attribution, ethics
Grammy-nominated country artist Blanco Brown says that others have been copying his ideas since he moved to Nashville in 2018.
Judge’s footnote on immigration agents using AI raises accuracy and privacy concerns
A judge disclosed that immigration enforcement officers have been using an AI-based biometric program to scan mugshot databases for matches, raising concerns about errors and civil liberties.
Political consultant defies court order in lawsuit over AI robocalls that mimicked Biden
Political consultant Steve Kramer is accused of placing phone calls with a synthetic voice mimicking President Biden to swing local elections, defying a court order against the scheme.
Alibaba’s cloud business revenue soars 34% driven by AI boom
China’s Alibaba Group reported a 34% jump in its cloud computing revenue, attributing much of the growth to demand for artificial intelligence services in its data centers.
Blanco Brown unfazed by AI artist inspired by his sound
Blanco Brown, whose style inspired an AI-generated song, says he’s used to people copying his musical ideas and is taking the AI-generated hit as a compliment.
Mexico unveils plans to build a supercomputer it claims will be Latin America’s most powerful
Mexico announced the development of “COATLICUE,” a forthcoming supercomputer it says will be the largest in Latin America, aimed at boosting scientific research and innovation.
Pope Leo warns young people to be careful with AI use
Pope Leo XIV urged young people to approach artificial intelligence with caution and awareness, emphasizing the importance of ethical and spiritual considerations while using AI.
Trump signs executive order for AI project called Genesis Mission to boost scientific discoveries
President Trump signed an executive order establishing the “Genesis Mission,” aiming to harness artificial intelligence to accelerate research and breakthroughs across the science and energy sectors.
France will investigate Musk’s Grok chatbot after Holocaust denial claims
France’s government announced it will investigate whether Elon Musk’s new AI chatbot, “Grok,” violated French laws after it reportedly affirmed Holocaust rumors, an act illegal under France’s hate speech laws.
OpenAI and Taiwan’s Foxconn to partner in AI hardware design and manufacturing in the US
OpenAI announced it will team up with Foxconn to co-design and build AI chips and servers in the United States, aiming to improve domestic production of high-performance computing hardware.
What to know about Trump’s draft proposal to curtail state AI regulations
President Trump reportedly drafted an executive order that would preempt state-level AI regulations, centralizing authority over AI standards at the federal level and limiting states from imposing their own AI-related laws.
World shares and US futures surge as Nvidia’s strong earnings restore confidence in AI
Global stock markets climbed after NVIDIA reported blowout earnings, renewing investor optimism about the economic impact of artificial intelligence technologies.
Meta’s chief AI scientist Yann LeCun to leave Meta and start new AI research company
Yann LeCun, Meta’s chief AI scientist, announced he will depart the company to establish a new independent research organization dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence.
Bubble fears ease but investors still waiting for AI to live up to its promise
Investors are cautiously optimistic after Nvidia’s strong results, but analysts warn that true industry change will require AI technologies to be broadly proven and widely adopted.
Wall Street swings through another erratic day ahead of a couple of crucial tests
U.S. stock markets fluctuated wildly again as investors weighed a mix of strong corporate earnings and concerns over high stock valuations, especially in the AI tech sector.