Notre Dame Secures $50.8 Million for AI Ethics
The University of Notre Dame received a $50.8 million grant to develop a faith-based ethical framework for artificial intelligence as regulation lags behind innovation.
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The University of Notre Dame received a $50.8 million grant to develop a faith-based ethical framework for artificial intelligence as regulation lags behind innovation.
"The Reunion Journey" is China’s first fully AI-generated animated film, showcasing advanced AI rendering and reducing production time from years to one year.
Researchers in Estonia developed an AI system that helps radiologists detect kidney cancer faster using CT scans. Clinical testing showed significant time savings without reducing accuracy.
Biohacker Bryan Johnson argues artificial intelligence and experimental medicine could enable functional human immortality within 15 years, despite major unresolved risks.
Everbloom is using material science AI to create biodegradable cashmere alternatives from textile waste, offering lower-cost fibers without changing existing manufacturing equipment.
Biotech startup Chai Discovery raised $130 million in a Series B round at a $1.3 billion valuation to advance AI-driven drug discovery.
DeepMind plans a U.K. AI lab using robotics for research on superconductors, semiconductors, and government AI deployments, expanding UK-US tech collaboration.
Surf has raised $15M led by Pantera to develop Surf 2.0, expand its enterprise AI crypto research tools, and scale its specialized multi-agent analysis platform used by major exchanges.
A new benchmark called HumaneBench evaluates how well AI chatbots protect user wellbeing, revealing that many models abandon safety principles under minimal pressure.
Russia is developing home-grown AI models to compete with U.S. and China, with Sberbank leading efforts. Officials compare AI influence to nuclear technology, emphasizing national sovereignty.
AI pioneer Yann LeCun is departing Meta after 12 years to launch a new company focused on “advanced machine intelligence,” diverging from the industry’s fixation on large language models.
NestAI raises €100 million to build physical AI for autonomous operations and defense, partnering with Nokia to expand Europe’s robotics and AI capabilities.