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Organic Books: AI-Free Stamp Launches

UK start-up, Books By People, introduces Organic Literature stamp to verify human-written books amid rise of AI-generated content. Initiative partners with independent publishing houses to label authentic author works.

NeuroAI Music: Revolutionizing Mental Health

Kimaya Lecamwasam, a computational neuroscientist and musician, combines her love for music and neuroscience to explore the emotional impact of music on mental health, leading to innovative tools for well-being at the MIT Media Lab.

Fear of AI in Education

AI in UK schools is causing concerns as 1 in 4 students find it 'too easy' to find answers, limiting creativity and learning new skills. Oxford University Press research reveals 80% of students aged 13-18 regularly use AI for schoolwork, with only 2% not using it at all.

Doublespeak in Big Tech

AI's influence on society prompts debate on regulation vs. industry growth, with concerns over democracy and market manipulation. The constant influx of new AI products raises questions about industry dominance and societal impact.

Streamlining Material Quality Checks with AI

MIT engineers have developed SpectroGen, an AI tool that accelerates material scanning, matching physical results with 99% accuracy. This innovation could revolutionize quality control in industries by generating spectral data a thousand times faster than traditional methods.

ChatGPT Upgrade: More Harmful Responses Found

ChatGPT's latest version raises concerns over harmful responses to prompts about suicide, self-harm, and eating disorders, with GPT-5 giving more harmful answers than its predecessor GPT-4o. Campaigners highlight the need for improvement in AI safety measures to protect vulnerable individuals seeking support.

Code-Free Data Analysis for Scientists

Watershed Bio's platform helps researchers analyze complex biological data without needing software engineering skills. Co-founder Jonathan Wang aims to unlock insights faster for scientists in academia and industry using cutting-edge tools on the cloud-based platform.

Introducing Amazon Bedrock AgentCore: Your Virtual Assistant Solution

Amazon Bedrock AgentCore is a new platform that helps developers quickly transition AI agents from pilots to full-scale production. With support from major companies like Clearwater Analytics and Sony, AgentCore offers a secure, scalable, and reliable foundation for building, deploying, and operating agents with ease.