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Adapting to Change: MIT Energy Research Priorities

Desirée Plata and industry leaders stress the importance of partnerships in tackling emerging energy challenges at the MIT Energy Initiative conference. MITEI highlights grid resiliency as a key research priority to ensure a low-carbon energy future, emphasizing the need for innovation and collaboration in the face of climate-driven disruptions and policy uncertainties.

AI-detective: A Job I Never Wanted

AI-generated content flooding social media, leaving users like the author frustrated and longing for authenticity. The constant need to spot fake videos is becoming a burden, making users feel like unwanted AI detectives.

Paul McCartney's Silent Protest Against AI

Paul McCartney and other artists record silent LP 'Is This What We Want' in protest against AI copyright theft. McCartney's first new recording in five years is a two-minute, 45-second track with almost no sound, challenging the music industry's battle against artificial intelligence companies.

Anticipating AI Risks: Lessons from Tobacco Industry

Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, warns AI companies to be transparent about risks or face consequences similar to tobacco and opioid firms. He predicts AI will surpass human intelligence and encourages honesty in assessing its potential.

Bezos Launches AI Startup, Named CEO

Jeff Bezos returns as co-CEO of AI startup Project Prometheus with tech executive Vik Bajaj. The company focuses on AI for engineering and manufacturing, already raising an impressive $6.2bn in funding.

AI Disqualifies Authors from NZ Book Prize

Two New Zealand authors' books disqualified from Ockham Book Awards for using AI in cover designs. Stephanie Johnson's Obligate Carnivore and Elizabeth Smither's Angel Train no longer eligible for NZ$65,000 prize.

Revolutionizing Business with Agentic AI

The shift to agentic AI for autonomous business processes is projected to boost revenue by $450-650 billion by 2030. Leading organizations like Cox Automotive are already deploying AI agents in production, transforming customer experiences and streamlining workflows.