Biden administration to host international AI safety meeting in San Francisco after election

By Matt O’Brien

Government scientists and Artificial Intelligence experts from at least nine countries and the EU will meet in San Francisco after the U.S. elections to coordinate on safely developing AI technology and averting its dangers ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/ai-safety-summit-san-francisco-biden-raimondo-d52c31fb1e37508a1d2e78b5cfa5a8e0#:~:text=Government%20scientists%20and%20artificial%20intelligence,technology%20and%20averting%20its%20dangers)). Read more

Tech companies commit to fighting harmful AI sexual imagery by curbing nudity from datasets

Several leading AI companies have pledged to remove nude images from their training data and implement other safeguards to curb the spread of harmful sexual deepfake imagery ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/ai-generated-images-deepfakes-nudity-abuse-d21a93e4b74f1886280f96c685b5d6be#:~:text=WASHINGTON%20,of%20harmful%20sexual%20deepfake%20imagery)). Read more

Most Americans don’t trust AI-powered election information: AP-NORC/USAFacts survey

A new AP-NORC/USAFacts poll finds that most Americans do not trust information about elections if it comes from AI-powered sources ([www.ap.org](https://www.ap.org/news-highlights/spotlights/2024/most-americans-dont-trust-ai-powered-election-information-ap-norc-usafacts-survey/#:~:text=WASHINGTON%20,about%20the%20upcoming%20presidential%20election)). Read more

How do you know when AI is powerful enough to be dangerous? Regulators try to do the math

By Matt O’Brien

Regulators in the U.S. and California are proposing numerical thresholds to gauge AI power. For example, California’s draft law would require stricter safety reviews for AI models that cost at least $100 million to build (around 100 sextillion operations), an attempt to use “math” to determine when AI systems may become too powerful ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/measuring-ai-safety-risk-flops-california-1047-6d556799683b02aa192b821462422aa2#:~:text=the%2026th%20threshold,least%20%24100%20million%20to%20build)). Read more

Pope Francis raises alarm about AI in first pontiff G7 address

The Associated Press reports that at a G7 summit in Bari, Italy, Pope Francis challenged world leaders to prioritize human dignity in AI development. He warned that unchecked AI could turn human relations into “mere algorithms” and urged a human-centric approach to artificial intelligence ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/pope-francis-ai-g7-italy-610b8f16aac4d36aa8a56c88de2ca09f#:~:text=BARI%2C%20Italy%20,relations%20themselves%20into%20mere%20algorithms)). Read more

AI may not steal many jobs after all; it may just make workers more efficient

A recent analysis finds that AI technologies are often being deployed to augment workers rather than replace them. For example, a language-translation AI in a customer service center enabled the company to serve clients in any language without hiring new staff, boosting productivity instead of eliminating jobs ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/ai-jobs-artificial-intelligence-hiring-employers-unemployment-e57eb040009d77ddcce1574d1c1915fc#:~:text=WASHINGTON%20,no%20matter%20what%20it%20is)). Read more

‘Meschers’ tool visualizes and edits “physically impossible” objects

By Alex Shipps, MIT

MIT researchers introduced “Meschers,” a tool that converts images and 3D models of impossible objects into 2.5-dimensional structures, creating Escher-like depictions of things like twisted buildings or donuts. This lets users relight, smooth, and study these unique geometries while preserving their optical illusion ([techxplore.com](https://techxplore.com/news/2025-08-meschers-tool-visualizes-physically-impossible.html#:~:text=Researchers%20at%20MIT%27s%20Computer%20Science,while%20preserving%20their%20optical%20illusion)). Read more

New algorithms enable efficient machine learning with symmetric data

MIT News: Researchers developed the first provably efficient algorithm for training AI models that leverage symmetries in data. This approach dramatically reduces the computation and data requirements for learning, potentially leading to more accurate and resource-efficient AI models for tasks like drug and materials discovery ([news.mit.edu](https://news.mit.edu/2025/new-algorithms-enable-efficient-machine-learning-with-symmetric-data-0730#:~:text=New%20algorithms%20enable%20efficient%20machine,learning%20with%20symmetric%20data)) ([news.mit.edu](https://news.mit.edu/2025/new-algorithms-enable-efficient-machine-learning-with-symmetric-data-0730#:~:text=A%20new%20study%20by%20MIT,of%20computation%20and%20data%20needed)). Read more

“FUTURE PHASES” showcases new frontiers in music technology and interactive performance

MIT hosted “Future Phases,” a concert featuring electronic and computer-generated music, at the 2025 International Computer Music Conference. The event highlighted innovative interfaces between musicians and AI-driven instruments, illustrating new frontiers in music technology ([news.mit.edu](https://news.mit.edu/2025/future-phases-showcase-new-frontiers-music-technology-interactive-performance-0729#:~:text=Groundbreaking%20MIT%20concert%2C%20featuring%20electronic,2025%20International%20Computer%20Music%20Conference)). Read more

Robot, know thyself: New vision-based system teaches machines to understand their bodies

MIT CSAIL developed Neural Jacobian Fields (NJF), a new vision-based control system that lets robots learn the relationship between their motor commands and their body movements using only a camera. This gives robots a form of self-awareness of their limbs and could make robotic control more adaptable and affordable ([news.mit.edu](https://news.mit.edu/2025/vision-based-system-teaches-machines-understand-their-bodies-0724#:~:text=Neural%20Jacobian%20Fields%2C%20developed%20by,camera%2C%20without%20any%20other%20sensors)). Read more

Pedestrians now walk faster and linger less, researchers find

MIT researchers used computer vision on street video over decades and found that average walking speed in three major U.S. cities increased by about 15% from 1980 to 2010, while the proportion of people lingering in public spaces fell by around 14%. This suggests modern public spaces serve more as thoroughfares than social gathering places ([news.mit.edu](https://news.mit.edu/2025/pedestrians-now-walk-faster-and-linger-less-researchers-find-0724#:~:text=The%20research%2C%20co,in%20that%20time%20as%20well)). Read more

New machine-learning application to help researchers predict chemical properties

By Danielle Randall Doughty (MIT Department of Chemistry)

MIT introduced ChemXploreML, a desktop app that helps chemists predict molecular properties using AI without coding. The offline tool automates conversion of chemical structures into numeric data and runs state-of-the-art algorithms, making it easier for researchers to develop predictive models without programming expertise ([news.mit.edu](https://news.mit.edu/2025/chemxploreml-app-helps-predict-chemical-properties-0724#:~:text=ChemXploreML%20makes%20advanced%20chemical%20predictions,without%20requiring%20deep%20programming%20skills)). Read more

Startup Cline raises $27M to help developers control their AI spend

Forbes reports that startup Cline raised $27 million in funding to build tools that help programmers manage and optimize the cost of training AI models. Cline’s platform analyzes AI cloud usage and provides recommendations to tame skyrocketing compute bills as companies scale up machine learning projects. Read more

How AI and “mini-organs” could replace testing drugs on animals

According to Forbes, a new technology pairs artificial intelligence with lab-grown “mini-organs” (organ-on-a-chip) to predict drug effects on human tissues. This approach aims to reduce animal testing by using AI to screen how drugs interact with human-like biological models in vitro, potentially speeding up discovery of safe therapies. Read more

Amazon-backed Showrunner AI platform lets users create their own shows

Forbes highlights Showrunner AI, a streaming platform backed by Amazon that lets users “generate” personalized TV episodes using AI. The company demonstrated the concept by launching a satirical series called “Exit Valley,” showing how machine learning can automate aspects of entertainment production. Read more

Wispr’s Flow dictation software is now available on iPhones

Forbes reports that Wispr launched an iPhone app for its Flow voice-dictation system. The app runs in the background, allowing users to record and transcribe conversations hands-free by simply carrying the phone (e.g., in a pocket). This AI-driven tool produces transcripts of meetings or ideas without manual note-taking. Read more

Will AI Replace Human Creativity?

Forbes contributor Bernard Marr explores whether increased use of AI in art and design will stifle or enhance human creativity. He notes that while AI tools can generate content, human imagination and insight remain critical. The article concludes that AI is transforming creative processes, but it’s still humans who guide innovation and meaning. Read more

U.S. Senate strikes AI regulation ban from Trump megabill

By Reuters

Reuters reports the U.S. Senate voted 99-1 to remove a provision from President Trump’s tax-and-spending bill that would have banned any state from regulating AI for 10 years. The vote clears the way for states to enact their own AI policies and oversight without the federal ban ([www.investing.com](https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/us-senate-strikes-ai-regulation-ban-from-trump-megabill-4118781#:~:text=US%20Senate%20strikes%20AI%20regulation,ban%20from%20Trump%20megabill)). Read more

White House to push U.S. AI abroad and crack down on restrictive rules, document shows

By Reuters

Sources tell Reuters that the White House will release a strategy promoting U.S. artificial intelligence exports internationally while discouraging state or local regulations deemed too restrictive for AI development. The plan aims to keep American AI companies competitive globally by opposing rules that could limit technology growth ([hk.news.yahoo.com](https://hk.news.yahoo.com/white-house-unveil-plan-push-143036169.html#:~:text=WASHINGTON%20%28Reuters%29%20,document%20seen%20by%20Reuters%20shows)). Read more

OpenAI’s advisory board calls for continued nonprofit oversight

OpenAI’s independent advisory board, convened last spring, released a report stating that OpenAI “should continue to be controlled by a nonprofit” because of the “consequential” nature of its work. The board urged more transparency and involvement of civil rights groups to ensure responsible AI development ([abcnews.go.com](https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/openais-advisory-board-calls-continued-strengthened-nonprofit-oversight-123848848#:~:text=OpenAI%27s%20advisory%20board%20calls%20for,continued%20and%20strengthened%20nonprofit%20oversight)). Read more

Palantir books $1B quarter as AI boom bolsters sales

According to the Associated Press (via ABC News), Palantir Technologies announced its first-ever $1 billion quarterly revenue, driven by strong demand for its AI and data analytics products. The company also raised its full-year sales outlook, sending its stock toward record highs as it successfully navigated federal spending cuts. Read more