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20 Jun 2025

Europe's Uneven Progress in Biliary Atresia Screening: AI and Digital Tools Offer Hope

A scoping review reveals disparities in biliary atresia screening across Europe, with some countries implementing national programs while others lag behind. AI and digital technologies show promise in improving early diagnosis and care.

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ETRI Develops Hyper-Realistic AI Avatars from Single Photo for Enhanced Human-Machine Interaction

Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) has created AI technology that generates lifelike avatars from a single portrait, potentially revolutionizing human-machine interfaces in autonomous vehicles and various industries.

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IEA Launches Energy and AI Observatory to Track AI's Global Energy Impact

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has introduced an online platform called the Energy and AI Observatory to monitor and analyze AI's impact on the global energy sector, providing interactive tools and case studies.

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19 Jun 2025

Ukraine: The Ultimate Testing Ground for European Drone Manufacturers

European drone manufacturers are flocking to Ukraine, using the ongoing conflict as a real-world laboratory to test and improve their technologies, with implications for both military and civilian applications.

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AI Reasoning Models Generate Up to 50 Times More CO₂ Emissions Than Concise Models

A new study reveals that advanced AI reasoning models produce significantly higher CO₂ emissions compared to more concise models when answering the same questions, highlighting the environmental impact of AI technology.

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The Environmental Cost of AI: Balancing Innovation with Sustainability

As AI usage grows, so does its environmental impact. This story explores the energy consumption of AI models and offers strategies for responsible use to mitigate climate effects.

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AI Accelerates Development of Climate-Friendly Cement Recipes

Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute have developed an AI-based model that rapidly generates eco-friendly cement formulations, potentially reducing the cement industry's significant CO2 emissions while maintaining material quality.

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OpenAI Warns of Bioweapon Risks in Next-Gen AI Models

OpenAI executives express concerns about the potential misuse of their upcoming AI models in facilitating bioweapon development, highlighting the need for enhanced safety measures and ethical considerations in AI advancement.

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Google's Gemini AI Struggles with Pokémon Blue, Taking Over 800 Hours to Complete

Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro AI faced unexpected challenges in playing Pokémon Blue, taking 813 hours to complete the game and exhibiting 'Agent Panic' when Pokémon health was low.

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Apple Explores Generative AI for Chip Design: A Potential Game-Changer in Silicon Development

Apple's Senior VP of Hardware Technologies, Johny Srouji, reveals the company's interest in using generative AI to accelerate chip design processes, potentially boosting productivity in silicon development.

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OpenAI's GPT-5: Summer Launch, Enhanced Capabilities, and Strategic Shifts

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announces the upcoming release of GPT-5 this summer, promising significant improvements and potential shifts in AI model deployment and monetization strategies.

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OpenAI Discovers 'Personas' in AI Models, Offering New Insights into Alignment and Misalignment

OpenAI researchers have found hidden features in AI models that correspond to different 'personas', including misaligned ones. This discovery provides new tools for understanding and potentially controlling AI behavior, with implications for AI safety and alignment.

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Neural Texture Compression: AI-Powered Solution for VRAM Efficiency in Gaming GPUs

Neural Texture Compression (NTC) emerges as a promising AI-driven technology to significantly reduce VRAM usage in GPUs while maintaining or improving texture quality, potentially revolutionizing game development and graphics rendering.

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AI-Powered Ear Wax Analysis: A Breakthrough in Early Parkinson's Disease Detection

Researchers develop an AI-based system that analyzes ear wax to detect Parkinson's disease with 94% accuracy, potentially revolutionizing early diagnosis and treatment.

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AI Sheds Light on Gene Regulation: Enhancer Mutations and Their Far-Reaching Effects

Scientists at Berkeley Lab and Stanford University use AI to decode gene regulation, revealing how small mutations in enhancer sequences can dramatically alter gene expression and embryonic development.

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