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MIT researchers develop AI tool to improve flu vaccine strain selection

August 28, 2025

VaxSeer uses machine learning to predict virus evolution and antigenicity, aiming to make vaccine selection more accurate and less reliant on guesswork.

Regina Barzilay and Wenxian Shi sit together at a table, posing for a photo.

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Simpler models can outperform deep learning at climate prediction

August 26, 2025

New research shows the natural variability in climate data can cause AI models to struggle at predicting local temperature and rainfall.

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New technologies tackle brain health assessment for the military

August 25, 2025

Tools build on years of research at Lincoln Laboratory to develop a rapid brain health screening capability and may also be applicable to civilian settings such as sporting events and medical offices.

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Can large language models figure out the real world?

August 25, 2025

New test could help determine if AI systems that make accurate predictions in one area can understand it well enough to apply that ability to a different area.

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A new model predicts how molecules will dissolve in different solvents

August 19, 2025

Solubility predictions could make it easier to design and synthesize new drugs, while minimizing the use of more hazardous solvents.

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Researchers glimpse the inner workings of protein language models

August 18, 2025

A new approach can reveal the features AI models use to predict proteins that might make good drug or vaccine targets.

Icons of protein strands connected to each other by lines, like a large-language model.

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How AI could speed the development of RNA vaccines and other RNA therapies

August 15, 2025

MIT engineers used a machine-learning model to design nanoparticles that can deliver RNA to cells more efficiently.

Tweezers pluck a piece from an RNA strand, with organ icons around it.

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Using generative AI, researchers design compounds that can kill drug-resistant bacteria

August 14, 2025

The team used two different AI approaches to design novel antibiotics, including one that showed promise against MRSA.

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A new way to test how well AI systems classify text

August 13, 2025

As large language models increasingly dominate our everyday lives, new systems for checking their reliability are more important than ever.

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MIT gears up to transform manufacturing

August 13, 2025

The Initiative for New Manufacturing is convening experts across the Institute to drive a transformation of production across the U.S. and the world.

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Eco-driving measures could significantly reduce vehicle emissions

August 7, 2025

New research shows automatically controlling vehicle speeds to mitigate traffic at intersections can cut carbon emissions between 11 and 22 percent.

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Helping data storage keep up with the AI revolution

August 6, 2025

Storage systems from Cloudian, co-founded by an MIT alumnus, are helping businesses feed data-hungry AI models and agents at scale.

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MIT tool visualizes and edits “physically impossible” objects

August 4, 2025

By visualizing Escher-like optical illusions in 2.5 dimensions, the “Meschers” tool could help scientists understand physics-defying shapes and spark new designs.

Impossible building 2.5D models including a purple and pink building and a bagel shape.

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New algorithms enable efficient machine learning with symmetric data

July 30, 2025

This new approach could lead to enhanced AI models for drug and materials discovery.

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How Silicon Valley is using religious language to talk about AI

August 29, 2025

As the rapid, unregulated development of artificial intelligence continues, the language people in Silicon Valley use to describe it is becoming increasingly religious.

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AI Apocalypse? Why language surrounding tech is sounding increasingly religious

August 29, 2025

As major figures express fears of an AI apocalypse, the language around technology is adopting religious and apocalyptic terms.

Computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton in Toronto.

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Melania Trump invites K-12 students to participate in nationwide AI challenge contest

August 26, 2025

Melania Trump invites K-12 students to participate in a nationwide AI challenge contest.

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Study says AI chatbots need to fix suicide response, as family sues over ChatGPT role in boy’s death

August 26, 2025

A new study highlights shortcomings in how AI chatbots like ChatGPT respond to questions about suicide. A family has sued OpenAI over ChatGPT’s role in a teenager’s death.

Dr. Ateev Mehrotra, a professor at Brown University and co-author of the study on AI chatbots and suicide.

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Elon Musk accuses Apple and OpenAI of stifling AI competition in antitrust lawsuit

August 25, 2025

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has filed an antitrust lawsuit accusing Apple and OpenAI of colluding to limit competition in the artificial intelligence industry.

Elon Musk at a 2025 press conference in the White House.

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As AI becomes part of everyday life, it brings a hidden climate cost

August 22, 2025

The energy required to train large AI models and power data centers adds a hidden climate cost to the expansion of artificial intelligence in daily life.

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College graduates struggling to find jobs have plenty of company

August 21, 2025

College graduates struggling to find jobs have plenty of company, according to new analysis of the employment market.

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Students have been called to the office — and even arrested — for AI surveillance false alarms

August 8, 2025

Students have been wrongly flagged by AI school surveillance systems, leading to false alarms that have even triggered investigations and arrests.

A student uses a tablet during a middle school class, illustrating AI monitoring in schools.

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Japan tech giant SoftBank Group sees better fortunes on surging AI stocks

August 7, 2025

Japanese tech conglomerate SoftBank Group has seen its stock recover as shares of AI-related companies surge.

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OpenAI launches GPT-5, a potential barometer for whether AI hype is justified

August 7, 2025

OpenAI has introduced GPT-5 to test whether the industry’s excitement around AI capabilities is warranted.

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Roblox rolls out open-source AI system to protect kids from predators in chats

August 7, 2025

Roblox, the gaming platform popular with children, has introduced an open-source AI system to detect and prevent predatory messages in its chat channels.

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AI Kills Jobs, Stanford Study Finds, Especially For Young People

August 26, 2025

A Stanford study indicates that the rapid adoption of AI technologies has already automated away about 13% of jobs held by young workers, suggesting a disproportionate impact on early-career employment.

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Stanford Study Warns: AI Is Already Costing Young Workers 13% Of Their Jobs

August 28, 2025

Stanford researchers report that automation driven by AI has already replaced about 13% of entry-level positions, requiring new strategies for the young workforce to adapt.

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Two Thirds Of Canadians Are Divided On Whether AI Is Good For Society

August 28, 2025

A national survey found that 34% of Canadians believe AI is good for society while 36% believe it is harmful, reflecting a nation sharply split on the technology’s impact.

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How AI Is Solving America’s $1 Trillion Manufacturing Labor Crisis

August 28, 2025

With an estimated 2.1 million manufacturing jobs unfilled by 2030, costing the U.S. economy $1 trillion annually, startups are turning to AI solutions to fill labor gaps and boost productivity in factories.

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AI Is Powering A Hidden Exit Strategy To Help Businesses Actually Sell

August 28, 2025

Companies are using AI to document processes and values, enabling owners to build a “virtual employee” representation. This strategy makes businesses more attractive to buyers and eases the path to successful sales.

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How To Build An Emotionally Intelligent Team With AI

August 28, 2025

Leaders can use AI not only to streamline workflows but also to foster empathy and collaboration in teams by analyzing communication patterns and providing timely feedback, thus enhancing emotional intelligence among team members.

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August 28, 2025

Moderna has realigned its corporate structure by combining its Human Resources and IT departments under a single executive. This reflects a broader shift in business strategy, recognizing technology’s integral role in workforce management and innovation.

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Anthropic And Perplexity Mired In Copyright Cases

August 28, 2025

Anthropic has settled a major copyright lawsuit over its AI training data, while Perplexity AI faces its own legal challenges. These cases underscore ongoing legal battles over AI use of copyrighted material.

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