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New AI tool visualizes a cell's 'social network' to help treat cancer
An openly available generative AI tool can interpret millions of cells in human tissues in hours, revealing new insights and allowing researchers and clinicians to ask questions about conditions such as cancer.
New artificial intelligence tool accelerates disease treatments
Researchers have created an AI tool to accelerate the development of new disease treatments and demonstrated its potential by identifying an existing drug with the potential to prevent deadly heart failure.
Revolutionary blueprint to fuse wireless technologies and AI
Virginia Tech researchers say a true revolution in wireless technologies is only possible through endowing the system with the next generation of artificial intelligence (AI) that can think, imagine, and plan akin to humans. Doing so will allow networks to break free from traditional enablers, deliver unprecedented quality, and usher in a new phase of the AI evolution.
The Case of the Vanishing Copilot: Is Microsoft’s Update a Feature or a Bug?
"Microsoft’s latest Windows update comes with an unexpected surprise—accidentally uninstalling the Copilot app from some devices. As users scramble to reinstall, Microsoft scrambles for a fix. Here’s what happened and how to restore Copilot on Windows 11."
New AI model analyzes full night of sleep with high accuracy in largest study of its kind
Researchers have developed a powerful AI tool, built on the same transformer architecture used by large language models like ChatGPT, to process an entire night's sleep. To date, it is one of the largest studies, analyzing 1,011,192 hours of sleep. The model, called patch foundational transformer for sleep (PFTSleep), analyzes brain waves, muscle activity, heart rate, and breathing patterns to classify sleep stages more effectively than traditional methods, streamlining sleep analysis, reducing variability, and supporting future clinical tools to detect sleep disorders and other health risks.
Amazon’s Controversial Change to Echo’s Privacy Settings Takes Effect Soon
Amazon is mandating cloud-based processing for Echo voice commands, removing local storage and disabling Alexa’s voice ID to expand its generative AI capabilities.
Do You Hear What I Hear? Amazon Removes Echo Privacy Setting — What You Should Know
Amazon is mandating cloud-based processing for Echo voice commands, removing local storage and disabling Alexa’s voice ID to expand its generative AI capabilities.
Will Cisco’s Free Tech Training for 1.5M People Help Close EU’s Skills Gap?
Cisco’s training through its Networking Academy will help “build a resilient and skilled workforce ready to meet Europe’s digital transformation and AI objectives.”
Is Microsoft in Hot Water With The FTC Over AI Operations Antitrust Issues?
An antitrust probe opened in the final days of the Biden administration will continue under Trump’s Federal Trade Commission.
Most current AI struggles to read clocks and calendars
Some of the world's most advanced AI systems struggle to tell the time and work out dates on calendars, a study suggests.
Making airfield assessments automatic, remote, and safe
U.S. Air Force engineer and PhD student Randall Pietersen is using AI and next-generation imaging technology to detect pavement damage and unexploded munitions.
IT Sounds Alarm as Outdated Digital Tools Hinder AI’s Full Potential — Lenovo Report
To unlock AI’s full potential, businesses must go beyond automation. A Lenovo report urges organizations to personalize, simplify, and reinvent the digital workplace.
Big Apple OS Makeover: Here’s What to Expect & When
According to reporting, Apple’s next OS update may bring major design changes, but iPads and Macs will keep separate systems, balancing innovation with distinct user experiences.
Geothermal could power nearly all new data centers through 2030
Geothermal resources have enormous potential to provide the sort of consistent power that data centers crave. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Here’s a Game-Changing Hiring Approach for Women in Top-Level Management
Recent LinkedIn data indicated a particular hiring approach would expand talent pools by 6x globally.
New research explores how AI can build trust in knowledge work
In a new study, researchers explored how artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance performance and trust in knowledge work environments. They found that when AI systems provided feedback in real-time, performance and trust increased.
Trump’s Tariffs: Will They Affect Your Tech Prices?
U.S. President Trump’s new tariffs are estimated to cost North America $50B and have ripple effects across the tech sector.
Robotic helper making mistakes? Just nudge it in the right direction
New research could allow a person to correct a robot’s actions in real-time, using the kind of feedback they’d give another human.
3 Questions: Visualizing research in the age of AI
Felice Frankel discusses the implications of generative AI when communicating science visually.
Develop Excel Skills From Basics to AI Integration With This $35 Course Bundle
Master Excel's more advanced features, even using it with ChatGPT, no matter your level of experience.
