Unexpected science news in 2024 included Mpox in the DRC, AI in Nobel prizes, and stranded astronauts. What will 2025 bring? Ian Sample and Hannah Devlin predict upcoming big stories.
Linear regression with two-way interactions can enhance prediction accuracy significantly. The model was implemented successfully using C# and achieved high accuracy levels.
Kate Mosse and Richard Osman criticize Labour's plan allowing AI companies to mine artistic works, warning it could stifle creativity and amount to theft. Keir Starmer endorses a 50-point action plan to boost UK as an AI superpower, including changes to technology firms' use of copyrighted text and data.
British firm leads push for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as faster, cost-effective alternative to large Hinkley Point C plant. SMRs offer quicker, cheaper construction compared to the delayed and expensive Hinkley project.
Materials design has evolved from alchemy to machine learning. Research led by Ju Li introduces a new method using coupled-cluster theory to boost accuracy and speed in materials design.
Amazon Bedrock Agents enable rapid development of generative AI apps for enterprise systems. Hybrid and edge services like AWS Outposts enhance model outcomes with on-premises data, addressing data residency and compliance concerns.
MIT researchers at the McGovern Institute for Brain Research have discovered the vital role of precise timing in auditory neurons for recognizing voices and locating sounds. Using machine learning, the team's models provide insights for studying hearing impairment and developing interventions.
Multi-agent collaboration using Large Language Models (LLMs) enhances problem-solving by combining specialized agents' reasoning power. AWS's MAC framework orchestrates multiple AI agents on Amazon Bedrock Agents for efficient and effective problem-solving through distributed problem-solving and specialization.
Keir Starmer plans to boost AI computing power by 20x by 2030. But will energy-hungry datacentres clash with UK's clean power goals?
Vijay Gadepally of MIT Lincoln Lab discusses the rise of generative AI in computing, its environmental impact, and strategies to reduce emissions for a greener future. LLSC focuses on making computing more efficient, reducing energy consumption by enforcing power caps and monitoring workloads for better results.
Integrating generative AI into intelligent document processing streamlines data extraction and analysis, as demonstrated by the collaboration between BQA and AWS in Bahrain. The partnership aims to improve education and training quality through innovative cloud-based solutions and automated workflows.
Ministers consider allowing private companies to profit from NHS data for AI innovation. Keir Starmer announces push for AI to develop new healthcare solutions using anonymised patient data.
Labour's AI growth zone near Abingdon reservoir raises concerns about water supply pressure. Keir Starmer plans to boost AI capacity with fewer datacentre building restrictions.
Downing Street supports chancellor for the whole parliament; Keir Starmer to deliver AI speech. Nicola Sturgeon announces separation from husband after decade of marriage.
Keir Starmer turns to AI for help in reshaping his speeches, though it lacks his engaging language. Despite its limitations, AI is already making a profound impact on our lives, according to ChatGPT.