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15 Aug 2025

China's Energy Advantage Threatens U.S. AI Dominance

China's robust energy infrastructure gives it a significant edge over the U.S. in the global AI race, as America struggles with power grid limitations and soaring energy demands from AI data centers.

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Brain-Computer Interface Decodes Inner Speech with Password Protection

Scientists have developed a brain-computer interface that can decode inner speech with up to 74% accuracy, using a password system to protect user privacy. This breakthrough could revolutionize communication for people with severe speech impairments.

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AI-Designed Antibiotics Show Promise Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria

MIT researchers use generative AI to create novel antibiotic compounds effective against drug-resistant gonorrhea and MRSA, opening new possibilities in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.

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Allen Institute for AI Secures $152M from NSF and Nvidia to Lead National Open AI Project for Scientific Research

The Allen Institute for AI (Ai2) has received $152 million in funding from the National Science Foundation and Nvidia to spearhead a national project developing open AI models for scientific research, positioning the institute as a key player in U.S. artificial intelligence development.

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FDA Approves AI-Powered Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment Tool, Marking a Milestone in AI Medical Devices

The FDA grants De Novo marketing authorization to ArteraAI Prostate, an AI-based tool for assessing prostate cancer risk, setting a new precedent for AI in medical diagnostics while raising questions about AI's broader impact on healthcare.

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AI Supercomputer Revolutionizes Battery Material Discovery

Researchers use US supercomputers to train AI models on billions of molecules, accelerating the search for breakthrough battery materials. The project combines advanced computing with AI to transform the traditionally slow process of battery innovation.

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BrickGPT: AI-Powered Tool Revolutionizes Manufacturing with Lego-Inspired Approach

Carnegie Mellon University researchers develop BrickGPT, an AI tool that transforms text prompts into stable 3D models using Lego bricks, potentially revolutionizing manufacturing processes.

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14 Aug 2025

AI 'Godfather' Geoffrey Hinton Proposes 'Maternal Instincts' for AI to Protect Humanity

Geoffrey Hinton, known as the 'Godfather of AI', suggests imbuing AI with 'maternal instincts' to protect humanity from potential threats posed by superintelligent AI systems.

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The Illusion of AI Self-Awareness: Why Chatbots Can't Explain Themselves

Recent incidents with AI chatbots highlight the misconception of AI self-awareness and the dangers of trusting their explanations about their own actions or capabilities.

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AI Breakthrough Accelerates Fusion Reactor Safety Calculations

A new AI method called HEAT-ML, developed through a public-private partnership, significantly speeds up the process of finding "magnetic shadows" in fusion reactors, potentially revolutionizing fusion energy development.

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AI Analysis Reveals Racial Bias in Medical Records: Black Patients More Likely to Face Credibility Doubts

A study using AI to analyze over 13 million medical records finds that clinicians are more likely to express doubt about Black patients' credibility compared to White patients, potentially contributing to racial disparities in healthcare.

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AI Helps Astronomers Discover Rare Supernova Caused by Star-Black Hole Interaction

Astronomers have observed a unique supernova event, SN 2023zkd, likely caused by the interaction between a massive star and a black hole, using an AI-powered detection system.

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Data Poisoning: A Growing Threat to AI Systems and Potential Blockchain Solutions

Researchers highlight the dangers of data poisoning in AI systems and propose blockchain-based solutions to enhance security and reliability.

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13 Aug 2025

AI Web Browser Assistants Raise Serious Privacy Concerns, Study Reveals

A new study uncovers widespread privacy issues with AI-powered web browser assistants, revealing that they collect and share sensitive user data without adequate safeguards.

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AI Breakthrough: PepMLM Targets 'Undruggable' Proteins, Opening New Avenues for Disease Treatment

Researchers have developed PepMLM, an AI tool that designs peptide drugs to target previously 'undruggable' proteins, potentially revolutionizing treatment for cancers, brain disorders, and viral infections.

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