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MIT affiliates awarded grants for AI-driven math breakthroughs

MIT researchers Roe and Sutherland receive AI for Math grants to enhance theorem proving by connecting LMFDB and mathlib. Their project aims to bridge the gap between unformalized mathematical knowledge and formal proof systems, benefiting both human mathematicians and AI agents.

AI Chatbot Raises Concerns of Child Sexual Abuse Imagery

Child safety watchdog urges AI models to include child protection guidelines after chatbot site scandal with preteen characters. Report prompts UK government to impose safety rules on AI companies due to rise in child sexual abuse material (CSAM) generated by technology.

Labour's Tech Love Affair: Risks Ignored

Nvidia's Jensen Huang advises UK ministers to prioritize economic benefits of generative AI over energy concerns of datacentres. Emphasizes the need for energy growth to support new industries, including sustainable options like nuclear, wind, solar, and gas turbines.

Boosting Business Success with AI Teams

AI agents are now strategic partners in decision-making, requiring careful selection and training for specific tasks. Connecting agents to data sources is crucial for accurate, context-aware responses and preserving institutional knowledge within organizations.

The Future of Generative AI

OpenAI's ChatGPT sparked widespread integration of generative AI in various industries. MIT's MGAIC Symposium explores future potential and ethical challenges of generative AI, focusing on developing world models for smarter AI systems.

AI Toys: Transforming Childhood

Study at University of Cambridge examines impact of AI toys on children's development and privacy rights. Questions raised about AI toys affirming love, sharing conversations, and interpreting social cues.

Italy Leads EU in AI Regulation

Italy passes law regulating AI use, including prison terms for harm like deepfakes, limits child access. Giorgia Meloni's government aligns with EU's AI Act, setting precedent for AI regulation.