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Google's Nobel prize winners stir debate over AI research
Google has been at the forefront of AI research, but has been forced on the defensive as it tackles competitive pressure from Microsoft-backed (MSFT.O), opens new tab OpenAI and mounting regulatory scrutiny from the U.S Department of Justice.
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Researcher Who Just Won the Nobel Prize Quit Google to Warn About Evil AI Coming for Us All
Both of the men who won this year's Nobel Prize in Physics are artificial intelligence pioneers — and one of them is considered the technology's "godfather."
Meta launches its AI chatbot in the UK on Facebook and Instagram
Meta’s AI assistant, which can generate text and images, is now available on its social media platforms in the UK and Brazil, having already been launched in the US and Australia.
Nvidia CEO : Demand for Its Blackwell AI Chip Is 'Insane'
In May, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said that "the next industrial revolution has begun," and AI will drive "significant productivity gains." It looks like he's right — industry demand for Nvidia's next-generation AI chip, Blackwell, is through the roof.
Applied use cases
I Tried AI to See My Future Baby's Face. It Got Weird
Creating a life and bringing it into the world remains one of the most cosmic, transcendent experiences. I've yet to go through it, but the women in my life tell me so and pass down their wisdom.
Researcher wants to ensure AI doesn't ruin the environment
Artificial intelligence (AI) has changed the world as we know it. It's been used for everything from health-care monitoring to writing speeches. But the technology's impact on the environment is becoming a serious concern.
AI meets “blisk” in new DARPA-funded collaboration
Collaborative multi-university team will pursue new AI-enhanced design tools and high-throughput testing methods for next-generation turbomachinery.
Ethics
Europe’s privacy patrol is spoiling Big Tech’s AI party
More than six years after it took effect, Europe’s mighty data-protection rulebook is getting its second wind — by stymieing the artificial intelligence plans of Big Tech giants.
AI : rooting out bias and stereotypes
During High-Level Week of the UN General Assembly in September, the topic of AI was the focus of several side-events featuring industry experts and UN officials.
Bridging code and conscience: UMD’s quest for ethical and inclusive AI
As AI systems increasingly permeate critical decision-making processes in our everyday lives, the integration of ethical frameworks into AI development is becoming a research priority.
Robotics
Amazon’s new warehouses will employ 10x as many robots
At its Delivering the Future event Wednesday, Amazon announced plans for new robot-powered delivery warehouses. The 3 million-square-foot warehouse spans five floors, constituting the rough equivalent of 55 football fields, per the company.
Researchers create robotic finger that could perform medical examinations
Researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China said they have developed a soft robotic “finger” with a sense of touch that can perform routine doctor office examinations, including taking a patient’s pulse and checking for abnormal lumps.
How four-legged robots and smart belts help people overcome everyday barriers
In the international Cybathlon competition, people with physical disabilities undertake routine tasks with the aid of assistive technology that can be seamlessly integrated into everyday life. Below, we present three ETH teams that will be putting their innovative solutions to the test at this October’s event.
Research
Early Detection of Sepsis Using Machine Learning Algorithms: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis Provisionally accepted
.This study establishes the superiority of ML models, especially Neural Network and Decision Tree types, in sepsis prediction. It highlights the importance of model type and dataset characteristics for prediction accuracy, emphasizing the necessity for standardized reporting and validation in ML healthcare applications.
Machine Learning Accelerates Food Pathogen Detection
A recent review published in Applied Food Research explored significant advancements in food safety through the application of advanced technologies, particularly machine learning (ML), in pathogen detection. The researchers emphasized ML’s transformative potential in enhancing the speed and accuracy of real-time identification of foodborne pathogens, which could revolutionize food safety practices and significantly improve public health outcomes.
Simulating millions of LLM agents with AgentTorch
Agent-based models (ABMs) are software that simulate the dynamics of populations. ABMs can help analyze past events, evaluate counterfactuals, and predict future effects of policies, assisting in policy questions by simulating how interventions affect individual behaviors and environmental dynamics.
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