AI News Roundup – January 03, 2025
Meta’s AI Profiles Are Already Polluting Instagram and Facebook With Slop
Meta’s use of AI-generated profiles is criticized for producing low-quality content and contributing to a less authentic user experience. Concerns are raised about the potential for deception and the prioritization of engagement over genuine human interaction
gizmodo
Jan 03, 2025
Small language models: 10 Breakthrough Technologies 2025
Smaller, more efficient language models are emerging as a key development in AI. These models offer comparable performance to larger models while improving cost-effectiveness and reducing environmental impact
mit technology review
Jan 03, 2025
Apheris rethinks the AI data bottleneck in life science with federated computing
Apheris, a life sciences startup, is addressing data scarcity in AI development using federated computing. This approach enables secure AI training on sensitive patient data, unlocking new possibilities in drug discovery and other life sciences applications
techcrunch
Jan 02, 2025
A new computational model can predict antibody structures more accurately
MIT researchers have developed a new method to improve AI-based prediction of antibody structures, enabling more efficient drug discovery and a deeper understanding of the immune response
mitnews
Jan 02, 2025
So meta. AI-written paper says AI is the future of legal scholarship
A law professor successfully utilized ChatGPT to co-author a legal research article, demonstrating the potential of AI to enhance scholarly work
reuters
Jan 02, 2025
Putin instructs Russia to team up with China to develop AI: Russian media
Russian President Vladimir Putin has directed increased collaboration with China in AI development. This strategic partnership aims to leverage China’s strengths in applications and data with Russia’s expertise in AI algorithms
globaltimes
Jan 02, 2025
US sanctions Russian group over AI-generated election disinformation
US sanctions Russian and Iranian entities for AI-powered election interference
theverge
Jan 01, 2025
Three ways 2025 will be the year of agentic productivity
2025 will see a surge in “agentic productivity” as enterprises shift from AI experimentation to ROI-driven implementations
venturebeat
Dec 30, 2024
Why 2025 will be the year of AI orchestration
AI orchestration platforms will surge in 2025 as businesses seek to maximize ROI from AI investments. Challenges include integrating agents across systems and ensuring employee adoption
venturebeat
Dec 30, 2024
The Top 7 Robotics Stories of 2024
Key robotics stories from 2024 include major investments in humanoid robots, advancements in autonomous systems, and the challenges of achieving true autonomy
ieee spectrum
Dec 29, 2024
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