PowerSchool's AI assistant, PowerBuddy, enhances educational experiences with personalized insights and support. By implementing a custom content filtering solution using Amazon SageMaker AI, PowerSchool ensures student safety and fosters engagement in educational environments.
Tokamaks hold sun-like plasma for fusion energy. MIT scientists develop method to predict plasma behavior for safer fusion plants.
Deloitte to issue partial refund for errors in $440,000 report, used AI. Labor senator accuses firm of "human intelligence problem."
MIT engineers develop printable aluminum alloy 5x stronger than traditional aluminum. Machine learning helps identify ideal composition for high-strength, temperature-resistant products like jet engine fan blades.
OpenAI secures option to buy 10% of AMD in multibillion-dollar chip deal. AMD's stock surges over 30% post-announcement, adding $80bn to market cap.
British journalist Amandla Thomas-Johnson recounts being banned from Cornell University after attending a pro-Palestine protest on campus, shedding light on the challenges faced by non-citizens in the US. Despite having no criminal record, Thomas-Johnson's experience highlights the vulnerability of immigrants and the limits of diplomatic immunity in the country.
OpenAI's Sora 2 AI video generator sparks concerns over realistic videos depicting violence and racism, violating terms of service. Misinformation researchers warn of potential fraud and intimidation from lifelike scenes shared on social media.
Ben Crick and Kamal Kaan propose learning from 'machine-wreckers' like the luddites to address modern AI challenges. Lessons from Industrial Revolution era could help tackle existential questions posed by AI today.
Tech companies like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon may be contributing to environmental issues through Pfas gas use at datacenters. The high electricity demands and water consumption of datacenters are already causing concerns about their impact on the environment.
Organizations are integrating generative AI into applications for enhanced experiences. Amazon Bedrock introduces global cross-Region inference for seamless traffic handling and higher model throughput.
AI technology, like Aida, is transforming healthcare with daily check-in calls and detecting brain lesions. Experts believe this is just the beginning of AI in healthcare.
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.
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.
AI like ChatGPT can help spark a child's imagination through personalized stories. Scientists are concerned about AI's impact on creativity.
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 ...