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New AI Model Could Enhance Development of RNA Vaccines
Researchers at MIT have pioneered a new approach using artificial intelligence to design more efficient nanoparticles for delivering RNA vaccines and therapies. This groundbreaking method could significantly expedite the creation of new RNA-based treatments for a variety of diseases, including obesity and diabetes. By training a machine-learning model to analyze thousands of existing delivery particles,…
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Researchers Map US Power Outage Hot Spots Using AI
Amid the increasing threat of severe weather events like Hurricane Beryl and Winter Storm Uri, long-term power outages have become a significant concern. Texas residents, in particular, have faced frequent disruptions, but a newly developed tool from Texas A&M University aims to address this issue on a national scale. Researchers at the Urban Resilience AI…
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AI Web Browser Assistants Found Collecting Sensitive User Data: New Study
A recent study led by researchers from University College London (UCL) and the Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria has unveiled alarming privacy issues with popular generative AI web browser assistants. These tools, designed to enhance web browsing with AI-powered features like summarization and search assistance, are collecting extensive personal data from users’ web activity without…
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Is Using AI for Workplace Communication Damaging Your Credibility?
A new study reveals that while AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot or Claude are prevalent in professional settings, their use in managerial communication might be a double-edged sword. Conducted by Anthony Coman, a researcher at the University of Florida’s Warrington College of Business, and Peter Cardon of the University of Southern California, the study…
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New Method Leverages AI for More Precise Gene Editing
A team of scientists from the University of Zurich (UZH), in collaboration with Ghent University and ETH Zurich, has achieved a significant breakthrough in the world of genetic engineering. Their innovative technique, which blends artificial intelligence with CRISPR/Cas9 technology, takes DNA editing precision to new heights. This development, published in the journal Nature Biotechnology, is…
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AI Could Help Emergency Room Teams Predict Admissions, Boosting Patient Care
A recent study conducted by the Mount Sinai Health System reveals that artificial intelligence can help emergency department (ED) teams better anticipate which patients will need hospital admission. The AI model achieved this feat hours earlier than current methods, significantly improving patient care and reducing overcrowding and “boarding,” a scenario where admitted patients remain in…
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AI Chatbots Prone to Spreading Medical Misinformation: New Study
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have discovered that AI chatbots, commonly used in health care, are highly susceptible to spreading false medical information. This revelation underscores the urgent need for stronger safeguards to ensure these tools deliver accurate advice. Their findings, published in the journal Communications Medicine, suggest that implementing…
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AI Tutoring Paired With Human Instruction Improves Neurosurgical Training
Artificial intelligence is significantly enhancing training and education in diverse fields, including neurosurgery. A new study from The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) at McGill University has demonstrated that combining AI tutoring with human instruction yields the best results in neurosurgical training. Researchers at The Neuro’s Neurosurgical Simulation and Artificial Intelligence Learning Centre have been exploring…
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Innovative AI Agent Autonomously Solves Cybersecurity Challenges
Researchers from the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, along with NYU Abu Dhabi and other collaborating institutions, have unveiled an advanced AI agent designed to autonomously address complex cybersecurity challenges. Dubbed EnIGMA, this breakthrough was presented at the International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML) 2025, showcasing an impressive leap forward in the field. “EnIGMA is…
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AI-Powered Robot Expedites Assembly of Cyborg Insects
In a groundbreaking advancement, a team of scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) led by Hirotaka Sato has created the world’s first automated assembly line for cyborg insects. This pioneer system, detailed in a paper published in Nature Communications, uses AI-powered robotics to quickly and efficiently attach miniature electronic backpacks to Madagascar hissing…
