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‘A landmark moment’: scientists use AI to design antibodies from scratch

Researchers have used groundbreaking generative artificial intelligence (AI) to create novel antibodies, a first in the field. The study, published in a preprint on bioRxiv, marks a significant advancement in harnessing AI for protein design, potentially revolutionizing the therapeutic antibody market, valued in the hundreds of billions. The innovative AI tools aim to streamline antibody […]

Artificial intelligence reveals prostate cancer is not just one disease

Research published in Cell Genomics has unveiled a groundbreaking discovery about prostate cancer, a disease affecting one in six men in the UK during their lifetime. This study, conducted by an international consortium including researchers from the University of Oxford, the University of Manchester, the University of East Anglia, and the Institute of Cancer Research, […]

With ‘Charlie,’ Pfizer is building a new generative AI platform for pharma marketing

Pfizer, the renowned pharmaceutical giant, has introduced a cutting-edge AI platform named “Charlie,” paying homage to the company’s co-founder Charles Pfizer. This innovative platform marks a significant milestone as Pfizer delves into enhancing content supply chains and reshaping its marketing landscape. “Charlie” is currently being integrated into Pfizer’s marketing organization, involving hundreds of staffers in […]

What makes Einstein Copilot a genius? Salesforce says it’s all about the data

Salesforce has unveiled its public beta release of Einstein Copilot, a conversational AI assistant designed to enhance interactions with data and workflows for Salesforce users. The technology, initially introduced as a prototype at the Dreamforce conference in 2023, offers a more open and intuitive integration of AI capabilities than previous offerings by Salesforce. Clara Shih, […]

AI turning nuclear power plants into prime DC real-estate

In the evolving landscape of datacenters, a surprising trend is emerging – the potential partnership between technology’s energy appetite and nuclear power. This unexpected alliance is gaining momentum as firms seek cost-efficient solutions for power-demanding AI workloads while also showcasing commitment to green practices.   One notable player in this trend is startup NE Edge, […]

SambaNova debuts 1 trillion parameter Composition of Experts model for enterprise gen AI

SambaNova Systems has unveiled a groundbreaking feat with the introduction of the Samba-1, a massive one trillion parameter large language model (LLM) that integrates over 50 high-quality AI models. Unlike single models like OpenAI’s GPT-4, Samba-1 adopts a Composition of Experts architecture, allowing for customization to suit specific enterprise needs.   While Samba-1 is a […]

Profluent, spurred by Salesforce research and backed by Jeff Dean, uses AI to discover medicines

Salesforce led the ProGen project to design proteins using generative AI, aiming to revolutionize medical treatment discovery. While the project initially made waves with successful proof-of-concept research, it faded into obscurity post-publication. Recently, former ProGen researcher Ali Madani founded Profluent, a startup focused on commercializing AI-designed proteins for pharmaceutical use.   Madani’s vision for Profluent […]

Microsoft says 11 is the magic number for building AI habits – here’s why

Microsoft has discovered a winning formula to help users develop an AI habit that can streamline their everyday workflow. According to their research involving 1,300 Copilot for Microsoft 365 users across various industries, they found that users begin to derive value from AI when it saves them a mere 11 minutes a day – a […]

U.S. Must Act Quickly to Avoid Risks From AI, Report Says

A report commissioned by the U.S. government and published recently highlights urgent national security risks posed by advanced artificial intelligence (AI) development. The report warns of potential global security destabilization comparable to the introduction of nuclear weapons, emphasizing the looming risks associated with AGI (artificial general intelligence) technology. The authors, who consulted various AI experts […]

Adobe introduces structure reference for Firefly AI and GenStudio for brands

Adobe introduced its innovative GenStudio application at the ongoing Adobe Summit to empower enterprises and brands in creating generative AI assets for campaigns. This new application ensures more user control with its unique “Structure reference” feature, allowing users to upload an image to guide subsequent image generations in terms of arrangement rather than style or […]

Hackers can read your encrypted AI-assistant chats

Researchers at Ben-Gurion University have identified a vulnerability in cloud-based AI assistants, such as Chat GPT, that enables hackers to intercept and decrypt conversations between users and these AI assistants. The issue lies in the way these chatbots send responses in small tokens broken into parts for faster encryption, making them susceptible to interception by […]

Scientists Gave AI an “Inner Monologue” and Something Fascinating Happened

Researchers from Stanford University and the group Notbad AI have collaborated to develop an innovative AI model called Quiet Self-Taught Reasoner (Quiet-STaR). This model distinguishes itself by pausing to “think,” displaying its reasoning process, and asking users to identify the most accurate response. Building on the previous Self-Taught Reasoner algorithm, the team sought to create […]

AI-generated digital twins of patients can predict future diseases

Researchers have developed an AI tool called Foresight that can create digital twins of patients and predict future health outcomes. Utilizing generative pre-trained transformers, similar to ChatGPT, the tool was trained on medical records and then used to generate virtual duplicates of patients using fresh healthcare data. These digital twins can forecast various health outcomes, […]

Vernor Vinge, father of the tech singularity, has died at age 79

Renowned sci-fi author Vernor Vinge, widely known as the father of the technological singularity concept, passed away on March 20, 2024, at the age of 79 due to Parkinson’s disease. The news was shared by author David Brin in a heartfelt Facebook tribute, emphasizing Vinge’s profound passion for science and storytelling.   Vinge, a celebrated […]

Financial Times tests an AI chatbot trained on decades of its own articles

The Financial Times has introduced a new generative AI chatbot called Ask FT, designed to provide subscribers with curated natural language answers to a wide range of questions using decades of published information. This tool, akin to other generalized AI bots like ChatGPT and Copilot, draws on the outlet’s extensive archives to offer reliable responses. […]

Tennessee becomes the first state to protect musicians and other artists against AI

Tennessee has made history by enacting the Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security Act, or ELVIS Act, making it the first U.S. state to provide legal protections for musicians against unauthorized artificial intelligence impersonation. The new legislation, signed by Gov. Bill Lee at Nashville’s Robert’s Western World alongside country music stars Chris Janson and Luke […]

Calmara suggests it can detect STIs with photos of genitals

Calmara, a controversial company in the sexual health tech space, offers an AI tool that claims to determine a person’s STI status by analyzing photos of their genitals. However, experts warn against using such a method due to the unreliability of visual exams and the potential for false results, especially since most STIs are asymptomatic. […]