Four new faculty members bring creativity and expertise to MIT's School of Architecture and Planning. Karrie G. Karahalios pioneers social media exploration, Mariana Popescu focuses on sustainable design, and Holly Samuelson researches building technology.
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Fringe audiences are immersed in the uncertainty of AI through a tech twist on Hamlet and a personalized tale of societal breakdown. AI's ability to generate human-like communication blurs the lines between the real and the imagined, leaving us questioning its presence.
Amazon Q Business is an AI-powered assistant that helps enterprises unlock data value. It seamlessly integrates data sources like Microsoft Exchange for enhanced productivity.
News Corp, owned by Rupert Murdoch, warns Trump his books are being consumed by AI engines. Trump's best-known book, The Art of the Deal, is at risk.
Productivity Commission considers exempting tech firms from copyright rules for AI training. Interim report explores adapting regulations for AI risks in Australia.
OpenAI challenges Meta and DeepSeek with new freely available AI models for developers, including ChatGPT. Customizable "open weight" models promise wide benefits.
Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson faces backlash for relying on AI tools like ChatGPT and LeChat. Critics question his decision-making amid accusations of 'the oligarchs' AI psychosis'.
ChatGPT by OpenAI now encourages reflection on personal challenges, avoiding definitive answers like breakup advice. Users are urged to take breaks during long chatbot sessions.
OpenAI releases GPT OSS models, gpt-oss-120b and gpt-oss-20b, on Amazon SageMaker JumpStart for advanced reasoning tasks. The models offer adjustable reasoning levels and integration with external tools, supporting detailed visibility into the reasoning process.
Cloudian, co-founded by Michael Tso ’93, is revolutionizing data storage for AI systems, simplifying access and processing with seamless data flow between storage and GPUs. Tso’s background in parallel computing at MIT has driven Cloudian’s success in creating scalable storage systems that meet the demands of the AI revolution.
Google introduces Genie 3, a step towards human-level AGI, enabling AI to interact with realistic simulations for training robots and autonomous vehicles in warehouse environments.
Former CNN correspondent Jim Acosta interviews AI-generated avatar of Parkland shooting victim Joaquin Oliver, sparking controversy. Acosta asks avatar: "What happened to you?"
Handmade. com enhances product descriptions with AI-driven automation, improving SEO and seller experience. By utilizing Amazon Bedrock and OpenSearch Service, Handmade. com streamlines content creation for a diverse range of hand-crafted goods, supporting global growth and real-time feedback.
MIT researchers developed Meschers tool to represent "impossible" objects in 2.5D, enabling artists and scientists to create physics-breaking designs. This approach helps study unique geometries while preserving optical illusions, unlocking new shapes for computer graphics.