Scientists at the McGovern Institute for Brain Research at MIT and the Broad Institute re-engineered a compact RNA-guided enzyme from bacteria into a precise human DNA editor called NovaIscB. NovaIscB, developed by Feng Zhang's team, offers promise for gene therapies due to its small size and potential for precise genetic changes.
Biopharma companies face challenges in delivering new drugs, but AWS is helping streamline processes. Genetic validation and generative AI are revolutionizing drug discovery, enhancing user experience and increasing research efficiency.
Technology journalist Karen Hao describes OpenAI's rapid growth as resembling a new empire. Despite claiming transparency and collaboration, the company was found to be secretive during a three-day visit in 2019.
MIT has launched the Initiative for New Manufacturing to revolutionize U. S. industrial production with advanced technologies and partnerships. The initiative aims to create high-quality, human-centered manufacturing jobs and has already gained support from industry leaders like Amgen, GE Vernova, and Siemens.
Amazon Bedrock Data Automation streamlines development by providing custom insights from video and audio, boosting efficiency and eliminating heavy lifting. Air, a software product, utilizes Amazon Bedrock Data Automation for video analysis, managing content for global brands like Google and P&G.
C# language has a complex number type for challenging tasks like computing eigenvalues. Complex numbers are both simple and intricate, making operations like square roots tricky.
MIT professor Devavrat Shah emphasizes the importance of foundational math skills in utilizing AI tools effectively. The MicroMasters Program in Statistics and Data Science is empowering learners worldwide to grasp AI concepts and drive real-world impact.
GuardianGamer, a cloud gaming platform, uses AWS services to help parents monitor children's online gaming in a non-intrusive way. It offers insights into gaming activities and social interactions, creating a safe and engaging gaming environment for families.
Nestlé and other UK companies are using AI to cut food waste, with an 87% reduction achieved in just two weeks. The tool aims to redistribute surplus products and meals, revolutionizing waste management.
Prof Dr Matteo Valleriani emphasizes the need for open-access LLMs driven by ethics, not profit, in historical research. Private companies' goals often conflict with historical scholarship values like transparency and accessibility.
Stephen Rue, Optus CEO, emphasizes AI's role in improving customer service. Humans remain central to company decisions.
Live facial recognition cameras may become 'commonplace' in England and Wales, despite dystopian fears. Croydon's North End could host the UK's first fixed cameras, using biometric data to trigger alerts and potential arrests.
Government plan allows mass cultural theft, AI companies to steal copyrighted work by default. Creators, including Elton John, fight against the undermining of copyright law.
Butler Snow faces sanctions for citing false case law in defense against inmate stabbed 20 times at William E Donaldson prison. Frankie Johnson recounts being stabbed multiple times within a short period, highlighting serious safety concerns.
Principal Financial Group® enhanced their customer call experience by implementing a cloud-first approach with Amazon Lex and Genesys Cloud. The integration allowed for personalized customer interactions and improved overall customer experiences through natural language understanding and intelligent routing.