FireSat, a collaboration between Google Research, Muon Space, and Earth Fire Alliance, uses infrared sensors and AI to detect wildfires within 20 minutes, with a planned 50+ satellite constellation for global coverage.
Google’s AI co-scientist generates hypotheses in 15 minutes, aiding liver fibrosis and bacteriophage research. Critics question novelty, citing recycled ideas and GNoME’s non-new materials.
Advancements in X-ray imaging and artificial intelligence have enabled the virtual unwrapping of a 2,000-year-old Herculaneum scroll, uncovering its ancient Greek text.
2024 marked AI’s transition from experimental tech to societal cornerstone. Breakthroughs like GPT-4o and AlphaFold 3 accelerated innovation, while lawsuits, deepfake scandals, and corporate infighting highlighted growing ethical challenges. Global regulations and workforce adaptations signal a new era of human-AI collaboration.
Meta shuts down 28 AI profiles following public backlash over cultural biases, lack of transparency, and ethical concerns in AI development.
Discover how Panasonic’s AI clone of Kōnosuke Matsushita blends tradition with innovation to guide leadership and preserve his legacy.
Contrary to reports, Swiss chapel’s AI Jesus isn’t hearing confessions but is part of an art installation prompting discussions on AI’s role in religion.
AlphaFold3, DeepMind’s latest protein modeling tool, is now open-source, allowing academic researchers to explore drug interactions and protein dynamics, paving the way for new biomedical insights.
AI’s rising energy demands pose major challenges to sustainability. Tech giants are turning to nuclear power, cooling innovations, and efficiency measures to adapt.
