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31 Mar 2025

Amazon Unveils Nova Act: A New AI Agent for Web Browsing and Task Automation

Amazon introduces Nova Act, an AI agent capable of controlling web browsers and performing autonomous tasks, positioning the company in direct competition with OpenAI and Anthropic in the AI agent race.

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Alphabet's AI Drug Discovery Spin-off Isomorphic Labs Secures $600M in Landmark Funding Round

Isomorphic Labs, the AI-driven drug discovery platform spun out from Google's DeepMind, has raised $600 million in its first external funding round, led by Thrive Capital. The investment aims to accelerate AI-powered drug development and bring AI-designed drugs to clinical trials.

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AI Revolutionizes Protein Sequencing: InstaNovo Models Enhance Accuracy and Discovery

New AI models, InstaNovo and InstaNovo+, are transforming protein sequencing, offering improved accuracy and the ability to identify previously unknown proteins. This breakthrough has significant implications for medical research, drug discovery, and various scientific fields.

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Chinese Brain Chip Project Accelerates Human Trials, Challenging Global Competitors

A Chinese brain-computer interface project aims to implant 13 chips by year-end, potentially surpassing Neuralink in patient data collection. The initiative highlights China's push to lead in BCI technology.

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ChatGPT Usage Linked to Increased Loneliness and Emotional Dependence

Recent studies by MIT and OpenAI reveal that extensive use of ChatGPT may lead to increased feelings of isolation and emotional dependence in some users, raising concerns about the impact of AI chatbots on human relationships and well-being.

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Apple's AI-Powered Health Coach: Revolutionizing Personal Wellness

Apple is developing an AI-powered health coach as part of a major revamp of its Health app, potentially launching in 2026. The new feature aims to provide personalized health advice and recommendations based on user data.

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30 Mar 2025

Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro: A Game-Changer in the AI Race

Google's latest AI model, Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental, showcases significant advancements in reasoning and performance, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape in artificial intelligence.

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Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro: Advanced AI Model Now Available for Free with Limited Access

Google has made its latest AI model, Gemini 2.5 Pro (Experimental), available to free users with rate limits, showcasing improved reasoning capabilities and topping performance benchmarks.

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ChatGPT Takes a Bite: AI's Potential in Food Sensory Evaluation

Researchers explore ChatGPT's capabilities in sensory evaluation of food, specifically brownies, potentially revolutionizing product development in the food industry.

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29 Mar 2025

AI Integration in Scientific Peer Review: A Potential Solution to Growing Challenges

Experts advocate for the integration of AI in scientific peer review processes to address the increasing volume of research articles and inherent biases in traditional review methods.

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AI-Powered Model Revolutionizes Bladder Cancer Treatment Predictions

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have developed an AI model that combines tumor imaging and gene expression data to more accurately predict chemotherapy responses in muscle-invasive bladder cancer patients, potentially personalizing treatment and avoiding unnecessary surgeries.

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Researchers Exploit Gemini's Fine-Tuning API to Enhance Prompt Injection Attacks

Academic researchers have developed a novel method called "Fun-Tuning" that leverages Gemini's own fine-tuning API to create more potent and successful prompt injection attacks against the AI model.

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Breakthrough in Neuromorphic Computing: Single Silicon Transistor Mimics Neuron and Synapse

Researchers at the National University of Singapore have developed a revolutionary silicon transistor that can function like both a neuron and a synapse, potentially transforming the field of neuromorphic computing and AI hardware efficiency.

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28 Mar 2025

AI-Powered Drone System Aims to Revolutionize Wildfire Detection and Monitoring

Dryad Networks presents Silvaguard, an AI-based drone system designed to rapidly detect and monitor wildfires, potentially transforming firefighting efforts in the face of increasing climate-driven fire risks.

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Alibaba's $100 Billion Rally: AI Investments and Jack Ma's Return Fuel Optimism

Alibaba's stock has surged nearly 60% in 2025, adding $100 billion to its valuation. The rally is driven by aggressive AI investments, improved core business performance, and renewed investor confidence following Jack Ma's return to the public eye.

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