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AI Innovations to Combat Poverty

MIT's Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) funds new studies on AI's impact on poverty. Project AI Evidence (PAIE) will evaluate and scale effective, inclusive AI solutions with support from Google.org and other partners.

Combatting Antimicrobial Resistance with SynBio and AI

MIT's James J. Collins leads a $3 million project using AI and synthetic biology to combat antimicrobial resistance globally, sponsored by Jameel Research. The project aims to develop targeted antibacterials to address the rise of drug-resistant infections, with a focus on real-world impact.

AI and Simulations: Turbocharging Science

MIT Associate Professor Rafael Gómez-Bombarelli is pioneering AI's role in transforming scientific research, developing new materials with real-world applications like batteries and OLEDs. His work combines physics-based simulations with machine learning, aiming to create a scientific superintelligence platform for industries like life sciences and materials science.

AI Tool Creates Confusing Transcripts from Children's Accounts

AI transcription tools used by councils in England and Scotland are inaccurately flagging suicidal ideation and producing gibberish in social work records. Keir Starmer praised the time-saving technology, but research reveals AI-generated hallucinations are a concerning issue in 17 councils.

Australians: Guinea Pigs in AI Dystopia

Citizen surveillance normalized as Bunnings adopts facial recognition tech, raising concerns about Australia's readiness for AI. Tribunal decision allowing Bunnings' use of intrusive AI highlights lack of privacy protection.