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Optimize AI Agent Interactions with MCP Integration

AgentCore Gateway now supports API Gateway, simplifying the connection between API Gateway and AgentCore Gateway for seamless integration with AI-powered systems. This integration allows REST API owners to easily expose their existing APIs to agentic applications using the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

Enhancing Amazon Quick Research with S&P Global Data Integration

Amazon Quick Research and S&P Global have integrated to provide business professionals with global energy news, financial intelligence, and AI-powered insights in one workspace. S&P Global's AI Ready Data MCP server offers comprehensive commodity and energy market intelligence, transforming weeks of research into minutes of focused insight generation.

MIT Scholars Awarded Prestigious AI2050 Fellowship

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.

Rapid Deployment: AWS Brings AI to Public Sector

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.

AI Bubble Bursting?

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?

UK MPs Push for Regulation of Powerful AI Systems

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.

AI Deepfake Doctors: Spreading Health Misinformation

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 Sloppy State of AI Research

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.

AI and Robotics Bring Objects to Life at MIT

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.