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Today’s Menu

  1. AI Unlocks Groundbreaking Antibiotics Against MRSA

  2. AI Discovery Cuts Lithium Usage in Batteries by 70%

  3. Samsung Integrates Google's Advanced AI into Galaxy S24 Series Smartphones

  4. AI Robocall Mimics Biden to Suppress Votes in New Hampshire

  5. MIT CSAIL Develops AI Models for Early Pancreatic Cancer Detection

AI Unlocks Groundbreaking Antibiotics Against MRSA: A Milestone in Over 60 Years

Scientists have discovered the first new class of antibiotics for drug-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria in over 60 years, thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). The breakthrough, detailed in Nature, involved using a deep-learning model to predict the activity and toxicity of a new compound that could combat drug-resistant bacteria. Researchers at MIT focused on MRSA, a bacterium responsible for severe infections. By training an extensively enlarged deep learning model with an expanded dataset, they identified compounds with predicted activity against MRSA and minimal harm to human cells. The study marks a significant advance in the fight against antibiotic resistance. [Link]

AI Discovery Cuts Lithium Usage in Batteries by 70%

Samples of the new solid electrolyte discovered by Microsoft AI and HPC tools

Microsoft and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have employed artificial intelligence (AI) and supercomputing to identify a groundbreaking material that could reduce lithium use in batteries by up to 70%. This discovery, named N2116, was achieved through an accelerated process using AI and high-performance computing, compressing what would have taken over two decades into less than a week. The material, tested successfully in a working battery prototype, has the potential to address the rising demand for lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and electronic devices while minimizing environmental impact. [Link]

Samsung Integrates Google's Advanced AI into Galaxy S24 Series Smartphones

The new line-up of Samsung Galaxy S24 phones. Pic: AP

Samsung has announced its upcoming Galaxy S24 series, featuring integration with Google's generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The phones will utilize Google's Gemini Nano, the most efficient large-language model, and access Gemini Pro and Imagen 2 text-to-image tech through the cloud. Notable AI features include live translation during phone calls in multiple languages and dialects, AI-powered summarization and classification in Samsung applications, and advanced photo editing capabilities with the Imagen model. The phones are set to go on sale at the end of January, marking Samsung's lead in incorporating advanced AI into everyday devices. [Link]

AI Robocall Mimics Biden to Suppress Votes in New Hampshire

The New Hampshire attorney general is investigating an AI-generated robocall impersonating President Joe Biden's voice, urging voters to abstain from Tuesday's primary election. The recorded message falsely suggests that voting in the primary prevents participation in the November election. The call, traced back to Kathy Sullivan's personal number, prompted law enforcement involvement. Experts caution that such AI manipulation could escalate in future elections, emphasizing the need for regulatory measures to counter disinformation tactics. The incident underscores the growing threat of AI-generated deepfakes in the realm of political campaigns. [Link]

MIT CSAIL Develops AI Models for Early Pancreatic Cancer Detection

Source: Rachel Gordon | MIT CSAIL

MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) researchers collaborate with medical professionals to create two advanced machine-learning models, PRISM neural network and logistic regression, for early detection of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). These models, utilizing a vast electronic health record database from across the U.S., outperform existing methods, with PRISM detecting 35% of PDAC cases compared to standard criteria identifying 10%. The models aim to facilitate early intervention and hold promise for global implementation in routine healthcare settings. [Link]

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