Researchers are making significant strides in using artificial intelligence (AI) to predict the evolution of viruses, such as SARS-CoV-2 and influenza. AI tools can now predict which single mutations in a virus will be most successful and which variants will ‘win’ out in the short term. However, predicting combinations of mutations or variants that will…
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An international team of researchers has made a groundbreaking discovery in brain analysis, developing new techniques that consider interactions between three or more regions of the brain. This breakthrough could lead to a deeper understanding of human brain activity and potentially aid in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders. The team’s approach combines topological…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has made a bold claim that his company’s AI chips are advancing faster than historical rates set by Moore’s Law. According to Huang, Nvidia’s latest data center superchip, the GB200 NVL72, is 30 to 40x faster at running AI inference workloads than Nvidia’s previous best-selling chips, the H100. This performance jump…
A recent study published in Nature Medicine has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) can significantly improve breast cancer detection rates. The research, conducted in Germany, found that AI-assisted mammography screening identified one more cancer case per 1,000 screened individuals compared to traditional methods. This breakthrough has the potential to streamline the screening process and reduce…
Elon Musk’s AI-powered chatbot, Grok, is set to receive an “Unhinged Mode” that will provide responses intended to be objectionable, inappropriate, and offensive. This move is seen as an attempt to deliver on Grok’s original vision as an edgy, unfiltered, and anti-“woke” chatbot. The mode is not yet live, but it may signal a shift…
Japan Airlines (JAL) has reported a cyber attack that has caused delays to some flights and suspended ticket sales for all services on Thursday. The airline experienced “malfunctions in systems communicating with external systems” since shortly before 7:30am local time. JAL temporarily isolated a router that was causing the disruption and is currently checking the…
Mathematicians have long suspected that hexagonal tiles are the most efficient way to fill space, but a new paper by Thomas Hales and Koundinya Vajjha reveals the worst shape to pack. The researchers focused on convex and centrally symmetric shapes, and their findings have significant implications for the field of mathematics. Forecast for 6 months:…
US telecom giants AT&T and Verizon have secured their networks after being targeted by the China-linked Salt Typhoon cyberespionage group. The group, which has been linked to China, compromised the networks of several US phone and internet companies to gather intelligence on US citizens. While the scale of the breach is not yet known, AT&T…
BitconeMine, a leading cloud mining service provider, has announced a New Year cashback mining event, offering users a chance to earn rewards and cashback on their mining contracts. The company’s AI-driven cloud mining model has attracted over 3 million active users worldwide, making it a pioneer in the cryptocurrency mining industry. With its commitment to…
Taiwan’s semiconductor industry, a quarter of the country’s GDP, is struggling with sustainability issues due to high energy consumption and water usage. The industry’s growth, driven by the AI boom, is putting pressure on the local energy market, which is heavily reliant on fossil fuels. The Taiwanese government is facing challenges in balancing the industry’s…
