As AI grows more capable, our role isn’t to step back, it’s to step up.
To ask better questions, design wiser systems, and use intelligence (artificial or not) to elevate humanity and the planet we share.
— Sam
NASA and IBM’s Surya AI model analyzes years of solar data to forecast solar storms, protecting satellites and critical infrastructure from space weather.
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Surya analyzes 14 years of Solar Dynamics Observatory data for accurate alerts.
The model provides visual predictions of solar flares up to two hours in advance.
Surya’s forecasts surpass previous benchmarks by 15%, offering crucial early warnings.
Both the model and its training data are open-source, encouraging global research collaboration.
Bill Gates backs a $1 million AI competition to accelerate Alzheimer's research by fostering innovative solutions using agentic AI technology.
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The contest is run by the Alzheimer’s Disease Data Initiative, aiming for urgent global innovation.
Agentic AI can analyze complex data and discover insights missed by human researchers.
AI shifts Alzheimer's research from reactive to predictive, enhancing early detection and drug development.
Semi-finalists will be announced in December, with finalists competing next March in Copenhagen.
Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, warns of risks from seemingly conscious AI and advocates building AI for people’s benefit.
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Suleyman is focused on creating responsible AI products like Microsoft’s Copilot.
He highlights “psychosis risk” from people attributing consciousness to AI systems.
Suleyman urges clear norms to prevent AI being mistaken for conscious beings.
His mission centers on AI empowering people, enhancing creativity, and real-world connection.
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Kikoff’s new AI credit disputing tool helps users identify and correct credit report errors with ease, already used over 70,000 times since launch.
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The AI feature is free for Kikoff users and launched on August 13.
It simplifies spotting errors and sending disputes in just a few app taps.
Nearly half of consumers find mistakes on credit reports, impacting scores and opportunities.
Users report greater confidence and improved outcomes using Kikoff’s prepared dispute letters.
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35% of AI users use AI tools every day, with 85% using AI weekly.
Half of employees receive little to no AI training from their employers.
29% pay exclusively for their own AI tools; 50.2% use personal AI accounts at work.
79.7% report AI improves productivity; younger employees are most cautious about AI at work.
FieldAI, a robotics startup supported by Bill Gates and Nvidia, raised $405 million, pushing its valuation to $2 billion by developing adaptable AI for real-world robots.
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FieldAI builds "Field Foundation Models" enabling robots to adapt in unpredictable environments safely.
Robots powered by FieldAI already operate in sectors like construction, logistics, and manufacturing worldwide.
The startup’s leadership includes experts from NASA, DeepMind, Tesla, and SpaceX.
Funding attracted major investors including Bezos Expeditions, Gates Frontier, Intel Capital, and Khosla Ventures.
Google's Pixel 10 phones enhance AI integration with features like Visual Overlays, Magic Cue, Camera Coach, and real-time Voice Translate powered by Gemini models.
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Visual Overlays aid users by highlighting relevant info through the camera lens.
Magic Cue offers proactive, contextual suggestions across apps like Gmail and Calendar.
Camera Coach provides AI tips for better photography, including group photo optimization.
Voice Translate delivers real-time call translation in multiple major languages on-device.
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