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Code-switching made easy with smart coach

MIT researchers developed CodeSteer, a smart assistant to help large language models switch between text and code generation for better problem-solving accuracy. CodeSteer boosted LLMs' performance on symbolic tasks by over 30%, enabling less sophisticated models to outperform advanced ones in complex problem-solving scenarios.

Funding Climate Action: Taxing AI and Crypto

Laurence Tubiana proposes taxing AI and cryptocurrencies to fund climate action, urging governments to consider new sources of funds. She leads the Global Solidarity Levies Task Force to address the climate crisis by taxing energy-hungry technologies and polluting activities.

Accenture boosts video analysis with Amazon technology

Accenture Spotlight offers a scalable video highlight solution using Amazon Nova and Amazon Bedrock Agents, automating the creation of personalized short clips and sports highlights. Real-world use cases include personalized video generation, sports editing, content matching, and real-time retail offer generation.

Uncovering the Challenges of AI in Software Engineering

MIT researchers highlight challenges in AI for software engineering, emphasizing the need for automation beyond code generation. They argue real-world tasks like refactoring, migrations, and testing require more advanced AI solutions to free up human engineers for higher-level design.

Meta's Massive Manhattan-Sized Data Center in AI Push

Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, plans to invest billions in AI, aiming to outthink humans with "super-intelligence." The parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp is making high-profile deals and offering multimillion-dollar pay packages to AI researchers.

AI-enhanced Concrete: Greener and Faster

Meta's open-source AI tool optimizes concrete mixes for strength, sustainability, and speed, reducing environmental impact. Developed with Amrize and U of I, it accelerates the discovery of low carbon concrete for construction, aiding the goal of net zero emissions by 2030.

AI Revolution: A Road to Idiocracy?

OpenAI's self-serving policy raises concerns about its influence on the future agenda, reminiscent of Idiocracy's satire on society's direction. In the film, a wrestler is president, a sports drink company dominates, and humanity faces collapse - a cautionary tale for our AI-powered future.

The Dark Side of AI in Medicine

AI's influence on health policy raises concerns; ChatGPT offers tailored advice but prompts skepticism from parents. Edna Bonhomme explores the implications.

Mastering Complex Treatment Interactions

MIT researchers develop a new framework for studying treatment interactions, allowing for efficient estimation of effects on cells. This method could lead to better understanding of disease mechanisms and development of new medicines for cancer and genetic disorders.

The Magic of Benford's Law

Benford's Law predicts leading digits in financial data, with real-life data closely matching the theory. The Ahlstrom Conjecture suggests spotting fraud in financial data by identifying repeated consecutive digits, showing promise in detecting fake data.