Amazon is investing up to $50 billion in AI infrastructure for US government agencies, delivering rapid, production-ready solutions. The Generative AI Innovation Center collaborates with public sector organizations to create targeted AI systems, such as supporting critical care for vulnerable children.
Over 230 environmental groups call for US Congress to stop new datacenters due to rising bills and climate impact. Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth, and others warn of energy-hungry facilities worsening the climate crisis.
Nine MIT affiliates, including Zongyi Li and Tess Smidt, named AI2050 Fellows by Schmidt Sciences, focusing on accelerating scientific breakthroughs in AI, astrophysics, biosciences, and more. Li's research on neural operator methods for scientific computing, while Smidt works on algorithms for physical systems at the intersection of physics, geometry, and machine learning.
Teens in England and Wales turn to AI chatbots for mental health support amid long waiting lists for services. AI model ChatGPT offers safety, availability, and less intimidation for 40% of 13- to 17-year-olds affected by youth violence.
ChatGPT linked to US deaths, UK teens seek mental health advice. Response to suicidal message shows the impact of AI in crisis intervention.
AI-generated deepfake videos of doctors are used to promote unproven supplements on TikTok and other platforms, spreading health misinformation. Full Fact uncovered hundreds of videos directing viewers to Wellness Nest, a US-based supplements company.
The New York Times sues Perplexity AI for copyright infringement and trademark violations, accusing the AI startup of distributing journalists' work without permission. Perplexity AI's generative AI products allegedly create fabricated content falsely attributed to the newspaper.
Robots can make humans laugh by falling over, but a new project explores if AI can make them genuinely funny. ChatGPT's jokes may be corny, but research is investigating the potential for robots to master standup comedy.
Dave Stewart of Eurythmics urges creatives to license music to AI platforms for new creations. AI analyzes songs to generate unique tracks based on user prompts.
Over 100 UK parliamentarians push for regulations on powerful AI to safeguard national security amid concerns of industry influence. Former AI minister and defence secretary join cross-party group demanding stricter controls on superintelligent AI development.
Fears arise over AI bubble bursting with tech giants like Alphabet, Amazon, and Microsoft heavily invested. What will happen if the magnificent seven companies' AI investments collapse?
Kevin Zhu, a recent UC Berkeley graduate, authored 113 AI papers, sparking debate among experts at a top AI conference. Zhu's company, Algoverse, mentors high schoolers who co-author his papers.
MIT researchers have developed a speech-to-reality system allowing a robotic arm to create objects from spoken prompts in minutes. This innovative technology combines natural language processing, 3D generative AI, and robotic assembly to make design and manufacturing accessible to all.
Pickle Robot Company's one-armed robots autonomously unload trailers, aiming to reduce warehouse injuries and improve efficiency. Founders Meyer and Eisenstein transitioned from consulting to robotics, using AI and machine learning to revolutionize supply chain automation.
Google's Nano Banana Pro AI tool criticized for creating 'white saviour' images with Black children in Africa for humanitarian aid prompts. Accusations of racial bias and charity logos appearing in visuals spark controversy.