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.
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Amazon, Apple Earnings Show Tariffs Are Coming for Big Tech, Too
Amazon and Apple’s latest earnings reports highlight the growing impact of tariffs on major technology companies, signaling a tougher business climate ahead for the sector.
How an Israeli Hostage Negotiator Outsmarts Ransomware Hackers
Moty Cristal, a seasoned negotiator with experience in high-stakes situations involving Hamas and Hezbollah, now applies his skills to negotiating with ransomware gangs.
Elon Musk Lost 25% of Fortune During His Quest to Gut the US Government
Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, saw a significant drop in his wealth as he took on an unprecedented role in reducing federal bureaucracy under President Trump.
Klarna Founder’s VC Firm Sees Trump Energizing Europe on Climate
The venture capital firm led by Klarna’s founder believes that Trump’s policies could spur Europe to accelerate its climate initiatives.
Blue Owl-Owned Stack Seeks $833 Million Loan for Asia Growth
Stack, owned by Blue Owl, is seeking a substantial loan to fuel its expansion in Asia, reflecting the region’s growing demand for technology infrastructure.
Singapore Steps Up Fraud Probe Involving Nvidia’s AI Chips
Authorities in Singapore are intensifying their investigation into alleged fraud involving Nvidia’s AI chips, potentially widening the scope of charges.
OpenAI Can’t Dodge Musk’s Fraud Claims in Restructuring Suit
A court has ruled that OpenAI must face Elon Musk’s fraud claims as part of an ongoing restructuring lawsuit, keeping the legal battle in the spotlight.
Xcel CEO Says AI Power Needs Boost Chance of New Big Nuclear
The CEO of Xcel Energy suggests that the growing power demands of AI could increase the likelihood of new large-scale nuclear projects in the US.
Apple Renews Fears About Tariffs, China With Wobbly Report
Apple’s latest earnings report, which missed sales estimates in China, has reignited concerns about tariffs and the company’s exposure to the Chinese market.
What Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ Can Learn From Israeli Air Defenses
An in-depth look at Israel’s upgraded air defense system reveals important lessons for the US as it considers developing its own missile shield, dubbed the ‘Golden Dome’.
DeepSeek Challenges Everyone’s Assumptions About AI Costs
Chinese AI upstart DeepSeek claims its ChatGPT rival operates at a fraction of the cost, prompting questions about the sustainability of massive AI budgets.
AI Needs So Much Energy It’s Distorting US Power for Millions of Homes
A Bloomberg analysis finds a strong link between proximity to data centers and high levels of power distortions in US homes, as AI’s energy demands reshape the grid.
Masayoshi Son’s Quest to Become the Next Nvidia
SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son is planning a $100 billion investment in the US as part of a bold strategy to rival Nvidia in the AI sector.
How 12 Climate Tech Startups Are Shaping the Energy Transition in a Turbulent World
Winners of BloombergNEF’s annual Pioneers awards are deploying next-generation climate solutions, driving the global energy transition despite market turbulence.
DOJ Asks Federal Judge to Break Up Google’s Ad-Tech Operations
The US Department of Justice is seeking a court order to break up Google’s advertising technology business, escalating its antitrust battle with the tech giant.
Apple Hit With Downgrades as Tariff, Growth Worries Increase
Apple faces multiple analyst downgrades amid rising concerns over tariffs and slowing growth, adding pressure to the company’s stock performance.
AI Wants More Data. More Chips. More Real Estate. More Power. More Water. More Everything
The rapid expansion of AI is driving unprecedented demand for data, chips, real estate, power, and water, straining global resources and infrastructure.
Why AI Is So Expensive
A look at the high costs associated with developing and deploying artificial intelligence, from hardware to energy and talent.
AI Can Write, But Is It Any Good at Picking Stocks?
As AI systems become more capable of generating text, questions remain about their effectiveness in financial markets, particularly in stock picking.
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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.
Making AI-generated code more accurate in any language
A new technique automatically guides an LLM toward outputs that adhere to the rules of whatever programming language or other format is being used.
A faster way to solve complex planning problems
By eliminating redundant computations, a new data-driven method can streamline processes like scheduling trains, routing delivery drivers, or assigning airline crews.
Training LLMs to self-detoxify their language
A new method from the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab helps large language models to steer their own responses toward safer, more ethical, value-aligned outputs.
New method efficiently safeguards sensitive AI training data
The approach maintains an AI model’s accuracy while ensuring attackers can’t extract secret information.
Meta launches AI app, Zuckerberg chats with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella at developer conference
Meta Platforms Inc. is hosting its first generative artificial intelligence conference for developers, LlamaCon, on Tuesday.