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Scientists suggest the brain may work best with 7 senses, not just 5
Scientists at Skoltech developed a new mathematical model of memory that explores how information is encoded and stored. Their analysis suggests that memory works best in a seven-dimensional conceptual space — equivalent to having seven senses. The finding implies that both humans and AI might benefit from broader sensory inputs to optimize learning and recall.
Musk’s xAI Reveals $20B AI Deal That Changes Everything
Deal will purchase processors directly then lease them back to xAI with the debt secured by the GPUs themselves rather than corporate assets. The post Musk’s xAI Reveals $20B AI Deal That Changes Everything appeared first on TechRepublic.
MIT Schwarzman College of Computing and MBZUAI launch international collaboration to shape the future of AI
The MIT–MBZUAI Collaborative Research Program will unite faculty and students from both institutions to advance AI and accelerate its use in pressing scientific and societal challenges.
Cybersecurity Starts With You: Lessons From Phishing, Ransomware, and Real-World Mistakes
This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, see how real-world phishing and ransomware attacks reveal why every employee plays a role in protection. The post Cybersecurity Starts With You: Lessons From Phishing, Ransomware, and Real-World Mistakes appeared first on TechRepublic.
Using generative AI to diversify virtual training grounds for robots
New tool from MIT CSAIL creates realistic virtual kitchens and living rooms where simulated robots can interact with models of real-world objects, scaling up training data for robot foundation models.
Qualcomm to Acquire Arduino for Robotics and AI Development
Purchase of the Italian open-source hardware and software company aims to deepen Qualcomm’s presence in the edge computing, robotics, and AI development markets. The post Qualcomm to Acquire Arduino for Robotics and AI Development appeared first on TechRepublic.
Dash0 Raises $35M to Advance AI-native Observability
Dash0 raised $35 million in Series A funding to expand its AI-native observability platform, Agent0, which aims to automate system monitoring and troubleshooting. The post Dash0 Raises $35M to Advance AI-native Observability appeared first on TechRepublic.
Google Extends Opal to More Countries After Surge of Creative AI Apps
Google rolls out Opal to 15 countries with faster performance, parallel workflows, and real-time debugging to put no-code AI app creation into more hands. The post Google Extends Opal to More Countries After Surge of Creative AI Apps appeared first on TechRepublic.
Coupa Seeks Supply Chain Success with Scoutbee Acquisition
Although financial terms were not disclosed, the deal unites Coupa’s network of over ten million buyers and suppliers with Scoutbee’s AI capabilities. The post Coupa Seeks Supply Chain Success with Scoutbee Acquisition appeared first on TechRepublic.
Gaia solves the mystery of tumbling asteroids and reveals what’s inside them
By combining Gaia’s massive asteroid dataset with AI modeling, scientists discovered that asteroid rotation depends on how often they’ve been hit. A mysterious gap in rotation speeds marks where collisions and internal friction balance out. This insight reveals that most asteroids are loose rubble piles, not solid rocks, and could behave very differently if struck by a deflection mission like NASA’s DART.
Jony Ive: OpenAI’s Upcoming Device Will ‘Make Us Happy’
Jony Ive and Sam Altman unveil plans for AI-powered devices that aim to make technology more human — designed to bring peace, not pressure. The post Jony Ive: OpenAI’s Upcoming Device Will ‘Make Us Happy’ appeared first on TechRepublic.
Fighting for the health of the planet with AI
Assistant Professor Priya Donti’s research applies machine learning to optimize renewable energy.
New prediction model could improve the reliability of fusion power plants
The approach combines physics and machine learning to avoid damaging disruptions when powering down tokamak fusion machines.
Printable aluminum alloy sets strength records, may enable lighter aircraft parts
Incorporating machine learning, MIT engineers developed a way to 3D print alloys that are much stronger than conventionally manufactured versions.
Perplexity Throws Open the Doors to Its Comet AI Browser, Now Free for Everyone
Perplexity makes its $200 AI browser Comet free worldwide, challenges Chrome, and launches Comet Plus with major publishers onboard. The post Perplexity Throws Open the Doors to Its Comet AI Browser, Now Free for Everyone appeared first on TechRepublic.
Yale Study: ChatGPT Hasn’t Upended the US Job Market…Yet
Despite ongoing fears, researchers say job disruption from generative AI has yet to appear in employment data. The post Yale Study: ChatGPT Hasn’t Upended the US Job Market…Yet appeared first on TechRepublic.
AI maps how a new antibiotic targets gut bacteria
MIT CSAIL and McMaster researchers used a generative AI model to reveal how a narrow-spectrum antibiotic attacks disease-causing bacteria, speeding up a process that normally takes years.
New Playbook Offers Guidelines on Advancing Transformative Responsible AI
The World Economic Forum and Accenture offer a practical roadmap for organizations to leverage responsible AI into a competitive advantage. The post New Playbook Offers Guidelines on Advancing Transformative Responsible AI appeared first on TechRepublic.
IBM Releases Open-Source Granite 4.0 Generative AI
Small Granite 4.0 models are available today, with ‘thinking,’ medium, and nano variants releasing later this year. The post IBM Releases Open-Source Granite 4.0 Generative AI appeared first on TechRepublic.
Microsoft Unveils 365 Premium, Its New Top-Tier AI and Productivity Bundle
Microsoft 365 Premium subscription bundles Copilot AI and Office apps for $19.99/month. It replaces Copilot Pro and offers a secure way to use AI at work. The post Microsoft Unveils 365 Premium, Its New Top-Tier AI and Productivity Bundle appeared first on TechRepublic.
