Daily 'AI for Work' Pulse: 30th of December
Tuesday update: 4 new AI tools and 73 AI news articles. Quick hits, standout releases, and trends you can scan over coffee. Skim the highlights and tag a tool to try before lunch.
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Latest AI Tools
NotebookLM Tools Chrome Extension
NotebookLM Tools Chrome Extension streamlines note management in Chrome with practical multi-language features for organizing, annotating, and retrieving research faster.
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Molmo 2
Molmo 2 is an open-weights vision-language suite that analyzes videos and multiple images at once, with open training data and code for transparent model development and customization.
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Plannotator
Plannotator is a local Claude Code plug-in (via hooks) to review, annotate and share plans with teammates. Runs locally with no backend; shared links embed compressed content and annotations. Source code on GitHub.
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Giselle
Giselle is an open-source visual node editor for AI workflows, enabling you to mix models from multiple providers, monitor execution in real time, and run pipelines without infrastructure setup.
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All AI News for Today
73 News Articles published.
Latest General AI News
MCP Ends Plugin Sprawl: One Interface Every AI Model Can Use
Plugins are fading. MCP offers one interface: run a server once and every model can use the same tools, data, and prompts-less rework, simpler guardrails, faster shipping.
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Memory Shortage vs. AI Spending Jitters: What to Watch in Chip Stocks Before Monday's Open
Memory shortages lift pricing as AI capex doubts test chip valuations; Sunday futures and China headlines set the tone for Monday's open. Watch HBM/DDR5 pricing and Nvidia chatter.
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AIML.CN Steady at C$0.035 on Surging Volume; Oversold Readings, HOLD Call, 214% One-Month Target in Play
AIML.CN held flat at C$0.035 as volume jumped to 987,857, hinting at a setup shift. Oversold RSI and a weak trend meet a B-rated HOLD and a bold C$0.11 near-term target.
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AI forecasts A&E surges so NHS England can cut waits this winter
Hospitals in England are using AI forecasts to spot A&E surges, staff up early, and free beds faster. Early users report smoother patient flow and shorter waits this winter.
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Latest AI News for Creatives
Magnite rolls out first AI-generated home screen ads on LG and TCL, opening premium streaming to nonprofits
Magnite rolled out AI-built home screen ads on LG and TCL. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is first up, showing TV-ready creative made in streamr.ai.
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Empathy is the edge AI can't copy
AI speeds the work, but it can't feel. The creative edge now is human judgment and emotion-reading the room, telling a story, and making something that actually lands.
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Latest AI News for Customer Support
Half Human, Half Autonomous: Agentic AI RevOps for the 2030 Revenue Team
AI agents are moving from intern helpers to running revenue workflows end-to-end. By 2030, lean teams steer strategy while agents handle outreach, forecasts, and nonstop tuning.
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Chatbots vs AI Agents in Ecommerce: Pick the Right Mix for Speed, Personalization, and Profit
Chatbots answer simple questions fast; AI agents personalize and take action to lift CSAT and revenue. Use a hybrid: bots for basics, agents for complex needs.
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Help, Not Hype: AI Won't Convert This Black Friday and Cyber Monday Without Trust
Shoppers want AI that helps, not hype: 48% say it'll ease BF/CM, yet over 90% worry about privacy and spam. Win trust with visible, optional, verified support and fast human handoffs.
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Latest AI News for Education
Skip UPSC, learn AI: Sanjeev Sanyal's call for skills, apprenticeships, and work at 18
Sanjeev Sanyal says UPSC prep is a waste of time; go AI-first and skill-led. He wants colleges to trade lectures for mentorship, projects, apprenticeships and strict assessment.
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ETIH Top 10 of 2025, Part Two: When AI pressure met reality in education
AI went from buzzword to daily habit, exposing gaps in policy, security, and tools. These final ten ETIH stories set the tone for classrooms and campuses in 2026.
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Meet Deepshikha Bhati, the Kent State Stark lecturer making AI transparent and helping first-gen students thrive
Kent State at Stark lecturer Deepshikha Bhati focuses on human-centered, explainable AI for education, health care, and industry. She blends clarity, trust, and hands-on teaching.
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Idaho links AI and nuclear energy as Sen. Kevin Cook drafts education plan for safety and jobs
Idaho is linking AI to energy, with INL and Aalo Atomics building to meet data needs. Schools should set clear AI rules, teach basics, and prepare students for new jobs.
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Year Ender 2025: AI quietly slipped into classrooms, exams and careers across Indian campuses
In 2025, AI slipped into Indian campuses-grading, feedback, tutoring-until opting out felt odd. Next year's job: clear rules, upskill faculty, smarter assessments, student-first.
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Latest AI News for Executives and Strategy
Australian CEOs bet on AI to create jobs, defying Wall Street warnings
Australian CEOs say AI can lift jobs when you redesign work and upskill. The bet is on capability and speed; redeploy talent, prove results in weeks, then scale.
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Nvidia folds Groq LPUs into GPU lineup, erasing its last bear case
Nvidia quietly snapped up Groq's core team and IP in a $20B license that walks like an acquisition. Expect hybrid GPU+LPU inference, lower latency and costs, and a tighter moat.
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AI anxiety and economic uncertainty freeze U.S. hiring as workers stay put
CEOs are pausing net hires through 2026, using AI and workflow tweaks to lift output while turnover stays low. Plan for capacity: automate, redeploy, set ROI, be ready to hire fast.
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Nvidia's $20B Groq gambit: license the tech, hire the brains, lock down AI inference
Nvidia's $20B pact with Groq bets on inference: licensing IP, hiring leaders, and folding LPU gains into its stack. Expect tighter latency and more leverage over AI deployments.
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Latest AI News for Finance
Memory Shortage vs. AI Spending Jitters: What to Watch in Chip Stocks Before Monday's Open
Memory shortages lift pricing as AI capex doubts test chip valuations; Sunday futures and China headlines set the tone for Monday's open. Watch HBM/DDR5 pricing and Nvidia chatter.
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AIML.CN Steady at C$0.035 on Surging Volume; Oversold Readings, HOLD Call, 214% One-Month Target in Play
AIML.CN held flat at C$0.035 as volume jumped to 987,857, hinting at a setup shift. Oversold RSI and a weak trend meet a B-rated HOLD and a bold C$0.11 near-term target.
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Broadcom Holds Above $350 Into Year-End as AI Growth Meets Margin Squeeze
Broadcom held $350 into year-end as traders refocus on AI growth vs margin pressure. Thin holiday volume and March guidance now set the tone for chips into early 2026.
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Best AI Stock to Hold for the Next 10 Years: TSMC
TSMC is the quiet engine of AI, building chips for Nvidia, AMD, and cloud giants. With rising margins, new fabs, and long-term demand, paying a premium looks reasonable.
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From Listings to Allocation: Singularity Finance Builds the Financial Layer for AI Markets
Singularity Finance shifts from token lists to clear allocation on ASI Chain. Discovery maps real activity; Vaults turn it into cleaner exposure with rules and guardrails.
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UAE fintech 2025 comes of age with AI, tokenization and digital finance
In 2025, UAE fintech moved from pilots to live AI and tokenization, with DIFC/ADGM and Islamic offerings driving deployments. Upside: faster decisions, tighter risk, new revenue.
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Latest AI News for Government
NHS turns to AI to predict winter A&E surges and cut waits
An AI tool is helping NHS teams predict A&E surges this winter, planning staff, beds, and flow ahead of time. With weather and flu data in the mix, leaders hope to cut waits.
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India's First AI Clinic in a Public Hospital Opens Jan 2 at GIMS Greater Noida with IIT Kanpur
On Jan 2, GIMS in Greater Noida opens India's first AI Clinic in a public hospital. Clinicians and startups will test tools on-site with safety, data, and workflow checks baked in.
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MOTIE innovation designation fast-tracks Coreline Soft's AVIEW LCS into public healthcare procurement and global screening programs
MOTIE named AVIEW LCS an Excellent R&D product, opening a direct path to public procurement. Agencies get faster lung screening, clearer budgets, and lower risk.
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AI oversight moves in-house as Canberra backs safety institute, scraps independent advisory body
Canberra scrapped an independent AI watchdog, opting for a $29.9m AI Safety Institute inside Industry and guidance under existing laws. Agencies get faster direction and more to do.
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Deploy AI to Modernise Nigeria's Public Service, Data Scientist Urges Government
An expert urges Nigeria's government to deploy AI to cut delays, curb fraud, and improve services. He says success rests on solid data, privacy protections, and training.
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Delhi explores IIT Kanpur AI partnership to fight pollution as inspections ramp up
Delhi may team with IIT Kanpur on an AI system to pinpoint pollution sources, forecast hotspots, and guide targeted action. Success needs good data, clear roles, and proof.
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Smarter staffing, faster care: NHS uses AI to beat A&E bottlenecks
AI forecasts help A&E teams plan rosters, open capacity, and move patients faster. On the NHS Federated Data Platform, it has 170 users across 50 organisations.
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Latest AI News for Healthcare
NHS turns to AI to predict winter A&E surges and cut waits
An AI tool is helping NHS teams predict A&E surges this winter, planning staff, beds, and flow ahead of time. With weather and flu data in the mix, leaders hope to cut waits.
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India's First AI Clinic in a Public Hospital Opens Jan 2 at GIMS Greater Noida with IIT Kanpur
On Jan 2, GIMS in Greater Noida opens India's first AI Clinic in a public hospital. Clinicians and startups will test tools on-site with safety, data, and workflow checks baked in.
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From cough sounds to X-rays, AI helps India's frontline catch TB early and improve care in remote areas
Across India, AI speeds TB screening-from cough apps to portable X-rays-and backs telemedicine, outbreak alerts, and diabetic eye checks. Clinicians lead; confirm positives.
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NHS deploys AI forecasts to get ahead of A&E surges and cut winter waits
England's hospitals are rolling out AI that forecasts A&E surges days ahead, helping trusts plan staff, beds, and diagnostics. Aim: fewer last-minute scrambles and shorter waits.
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AI forecasts A&E surges so NHS England can cut waits this winter
Hospitals in England are using AI forecasts to spot A&E surges, staff up early, and free beds faster. Early users report smoother patient flow and shorter waits this winter.
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Surgical Nurses Need Targeted Training to Boost AI Literacy, Study Finds
Surgical nurses are key to safe AI in the OR, yet most lack workflow-fit training. Teach AI basics, safety checks, and verification; pilot drills and track outcomes.
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AIIMS Jammu to launch Global Centre for AI in Healthcare, expands oncology, cardiac and genomics care
AIIMS Jammu will open a Global Centre for AI in Healthcare to boost bedside decisions, quick diagnostics, and training. New super specialties and a unique genomics hub deepen care.
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Latest AI News for Hospitality and Events
Latest AI News for Human Resources
Ambition Outpaces Execution: 2026 HR AI Benchmarks Find Most Teams Stuck in Low Gear
HR says it wants AI, but most teams are stuck in low gear-<1% hit advanced AI and 5% high automation. A 90-day plan can boost speed, hiring quality, and retention.
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Beijing Ruling: Replacing Workers with AI Isn't Legal Grounds for Firing
Beijing arbitrators ruled AI replacement isn't lawful grounds to fire an employee. Treat it as a business choice-pursue retraining and reassignment before any separation.
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Latest AI News for Insurance
HDFC ERGO CTO targets AI-led, secure hyper-personalised insurance nationwide by 2026
By 2026, HDFC ERGO will deliver secure, AI-led, hyper-personalised insurance built on 2025 data and platform upgrades. Expect faster claims, less friction and wider reach.
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Latest AI News for IT and Development
MCP Ends Plugin Sprawl: One Interface Every AI Model Can Use
Plugins are fading. MCP offers one interface: run a server once and every model can use the same tools, data, and prompts-less rework, simpler guardrails, faster shipping.
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China Unveils National Industrial Data Resource Base to Fuel AI in Manufacturing
China launches a national Industrial Data Resource Base so engineers can train and deploy factory-grade AI with cleaner data. It's already used by 2M engineers across 430k firms.
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Bernie Sanders urges AI pause, warns work could disappear as Trump moves to block state rules
Sanders urges an AI pause to protect workers as Trump seeks a single national standard. Builders face stricter safety checks, energy scrutiny, and ship blockers.
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From Listings to Allocation: Singularity Finance Builds the Financial Layer for AI Markets
Singularity Finance shifts from token lists to clear allocation on ASI Chain. Discovery maps real activity; Vaults turn it into cleaner exposure with rules and guardrails.
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Latest AI News for Legal
India's law firms put AI to work in 2026, redesigning workflows as Supreme Court weighs guardrails
2026: India's top firms move from pilots to embedded AI-redesigned workflows, faster turnarounds, clear pricing. Oversight tightens as a Supreme Court panel drafts guardrails.
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Countdown to South Korea's AI Law, and Almost No One Has a Plan
South Korea's AI Basic Act lands Jan 22, but vague high-impact rules leave teams guessing despite a 1-year fine pause. Legal needs: fast classification, labeling, risk docs.
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Stability AI details legal fights as losses narrow amid US copyright suits from artists and a photo agency
Stability AI faces lawsuits from artists and Getty over training data, even as it tries to stem losses. The fair use fight could set a precedent while legal costs mount.
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Saudi Board of Grievances Opens Registration for Judicial Intelligence Hackathon to Streamline Administrative Justice and Improve Access
Saudi Arabia's Board of Grievances launches a Judicial Intelligence Hackathon to improve filings, virtual hearings, and access. Apply Dec 28-Jan 20; finalists Jan 23, demos Jan 28.
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Beijing Ruling: Replacing Workers with AI Isn't Legal Grounds for Firing
Beijing arbitrators ruled AI replacement isn't lawful grounds to fire an employee. Treat it as a business choice-pursue retraining and reassignment before any separation.
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Latest AI News for Management
AI and LiDAR map New Zealand's radiata pine, down to three-year-old stands
AI plus LiDAR maps radiata pine across NZ's North Island, down to small woodlots. Managers get live age, area, and volume for better planning, safer harvests, and cleaner reporting.
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China Moves to Digitize the Grid with AI and Blockchain, Rewriting Electricity Cost and Quota Rules for the 15th Five-Year Plan
China is unifying cost and quota rules for its grid under 15th FYP, adding AI, blockchain, and shared data. Expect tighter budgets, faster alerts, and clearer accountability.
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OpenAI Hiring a Head of Preparedness to Tackle AI Risks, Cybersecurity, and User Mental Health
OpenAI is hiring a Head of Preparedness to manage AI risks across cyber, bio, and user well-being while keeping launches moving. Think firm guardrails and quick response.
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Latest AI News for Marketing
Half Human, Half Autonomous: Agentic AI RevOps for the 2030 Revenue Team
AI agents are moving from intern helpers to running revenue workflows end-to-end. By 2030, lean teams steer strategy while agents handle outreach, forecasts, and nonstop tuning.
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Magnite rolls out first AI-generated home screen ads on LG and TCL, opening premium streaming to nonprofits
Magnite rolled out AI-built home screen ads on LG and TCL. The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is first up, showing TV-ready creative made in streamr.ai.
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Latest AI News for Operations
China's AI-driven PLA logistics: drones, smart depots, and civilian partners keep the supplies moving
PLA logistics is shifting to live data, shared depots, AI planning, and civilian partners for faster, steadier resupply. Drones and UGVs extend the last mile with less risk.
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Lockheed and ManTech Partner on Real-Time AI Sustainment to Keep U.S. Combat Jets Flying Longer
Lockheed Martin and MANTECH team up to bring AI sustainment to legacy and fifth-gen jets. Expect fewer failures, higher readiness, and smoother logistics with security baked in.
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2026 IT Outlook: From pilots to proof of impact with agentic AI and smarter operations
2026 is execution time for IT Ops: budgets up as agentic AI moves from pilots to proof of impact. Expect AI in core workflows with guardrails, domain models, and clear KPIs.
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91% of Middle East hospitality leaders use AI-what travelers will notice in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and beyond
91% of Middle East hospitality leaders use or pilot AI; 85% see cost gains, 97% cite guest engagement. This playbook shows how to turn pilots into repeatable ops wins.
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Latest AI News for PR and Communications
Bus aunty and the bird guy are winning the internet back from AI slop
Audiences are over AI filler; real, niche voices win. PR teams should back everyday experts, co-create simple posts, and track watch time, saves, and specific asks in comments.
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Latest AI News for Product Development
Exclusive: Sharge Technology Raises Nearly ¥100M A+ to Launch Active-Memory AI Glasses, Targeting 100,000 in Year One
Shanji Technology raised nearly ¥100M in Series A+ to scale AI glasses with active memory. Next-gen hardware targets all-day comfort, custom frames, and a December 29, 2025 launch.
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Satya Nadella calls Copilot's Gmail and Outlook integrations not smart, steps in to fix them
Satya Nadella called out Copilot's weak Gmail/Outlook behavior and took the wheel. The push: boringly reliable integrations, real task completion, and metrics that prove value.
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Sriven Info Turns 26, Unveils 2030 AI Product Vision with First Launch in 2026
Sriven Info Inc. celebrates 26 years of steady, people-first growth. Now they're aiming to become an AI product company by 2030, with first tools rolling out in 2026.
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NVIDIA-backed MetAI unveils MetGen at CES 2026, targeting US smart warehousing
MetAI will debut MetGen at CES 2026, with a push into the US market. The platform turns CAD and 2D plans into high-fidelity 3D twins in minutes to speed warehouse and fab projects.
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Latest AI News for Real Estate and Construction
Latest AI News for Sales
Half Human, Half Autonomous: Agentic AI RevOps for the 2030 Revenue Team
AI agents are moving from intern helpers to running revenue workflows end-to-end. By 2030, lean teams steer strategy while agents handle outreach, forecasts, and nonstop tuning.
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AI Speeds Real Estate Deals, but Trust Still Closes the Sale
AI speeds up search, comps, and marketing, but it's not the closer. The win still comes from judgment, negotiation, and trust-pros use the tools, then do the human work.
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Latest AI News for Science and Research
Ex-No 10 adviser's AI polling startup using fake people wins £7m from early Klarna backer
A UK start-up raised nearly £7m to build AI polling with simulated respondents, backed by an early Klarna investor. Fans tout speed and cost cuts; skeptics flag bias and misuse.
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Meet Deepshikha Bhati, the Kent State Stark lecturer making AI transparent and helping first-gen students thrive
Kent State at Stark lecturer Deepshikha Bhati focuses on human-centered, explainable AI for education, health care, and industry. She blends clarity, trust, and hands-on teaching.
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Ray tracing in a billion dimensions helps AI know when it doesn't know
An Arizona astronomer adapts ray tracing so AI with billions of parameters can flag when they're unsure. Preprint and code show fast ensembles that curb overconfident errors.
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Putting AI in Its Place: EMRC's Mysuru Workshop Champions Human Judgment in Research
UoM's EMRC held a workshop on AI in research, urging speed with human oversight. Use tools for search, code, and drafts-then verify, disclose, and keep ethics tight.
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Tel Aviv University and Google Israel Launch Three-Year AI Research Program with $1M from Google.org
TAU and Google Israel launch a three-year AI research program with $1M from Google.org. Expect grants, joint projects, datasets, and compute to help teams go from idea to results.
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From measles comeback to AI-made viruses: 2025's biggest health stories
From longevity clues to AI that drafts viral genomes, 2025 brought gains and tough calls on ethics, equity, and readiness. Takeaways guide prevention, policy, and lab work in 2026.
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Latest AI News for Writers
How AI Helps Scriptwriters Sharpen Dialogue and Spot Proven Story Patterns in Film and TV
Deadlines don't care about blocks; AI gives a quick, unbiased read on dialogue, pacing, and beats. Use it as a reader and partner-you still steer the voice.
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