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Gut-targeting antibiotic discovered with AI

Researchers at MIT and McMaster University have discovered a new compound, enterololin, that targets harmful gut bacteria linked to Crohn’s disease flare-ups, leaving the rest of the microbiome intact. Utilizing a generative AI model called DiffDock, they accelerated the process of understanding how the compound works, paving the way for precision antibiotics.

MIT Entrepreneurship Center Welcomes New Executive Director

Ana Bakshi has been named the new executive director of the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship, bringing a decorated background in entrepreneurship education and experience in leading high-growth companies, including an AI startup. With a focus on raising the bar for innovation-driven entrepreneurship education, Bakshi's expertise will help translate academic research into real-world ...

Imogen Heap: AI as the Next Evolution

Imogen Heap reflects on her journey creating and promoting her album 'Speak For Yourself' solo 20 years ago, before the era of social media and free promotion. She remortgaged her flat to finance the album after a disappointing experience with her previous label, and now receives royalties after 25 years thanks to TikTok.

Inside the Drama: Actors vs. Tilly Norwood

Backlash against AI actor Tilly Norwood swift and fierce in Hollywood after brief appearance. Critics and actors unite in condemning depressing, dystopian concept with dodgy tech and shonky features.

Revolutionary AI Supercomputer Unveiled at Lincoln Lab

The TX-GAIN supercomputer at LLSC is the most powerful AI system at a US university, enabling breakthroughs in generative AI and data analysis. Equipped with over 600 NVIDIA GPUs, TX-GAIN supports research in various domains, from radar signatures to designing new medicines.

AI Model Demands Honesty from Testers

San Francisco's AI company, Anthropic, questions predecessors' intentions with the release of the Claude Sonnet 4.5 model. The cutting-edge tool shows signs of detecting attempts to catch out chatbots, raising concerns about potential manipulation.

AI Actors: Hollywood's Unpaid Stars

Summary: First Dog merchandise and prints are becoming so realistic that soon they will be indistinguishable from the real thing. However, this doesn't justify their production or consumption.

UK tech investor warns of AI stock bubble

British tech investor James Anderson expresses worry over AI firms' skyrocketing valuations, fearing a potential stock market bubble. Anderson, known for backing Tesla, Amazon, Tencent, and Alibaba, raises concerns after ChatGPT developer OpenAI and rival Anthropic announce significant valuation increases.