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How mindfulness can support GenAI use in transforming project management

A recent study revealed the critical connection between mindfulness and the adoption of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in project management. Project managers with higher mindfulness levels tend to be more open, attentive, and creative in crafting their immediate work environment, encouraging them to explore how GenAI can o...

SourceEdith Cowan University·JournalInternational Journal of Project Management·TypeSurvey·DateFeb 3, 2026

Generative AI applications use among us youth

A cross-sectional study found that up to half of adolescents in the US were using generative AI apps, while a small subset engaged in heavy use. The study highlights the need for future research on individual differences in GenAI use and its impacts on adolescent development.

SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateFeb 2, 2026

HSE scientists uncover how authoritativeness shapes trust

Researchers at HSE Institute for Cognitive Neuroscience found that people tend to trust the current opinion of an authoritative speaker even when new statements contradict their previous position. The study used AI-generated audio recordings of celebrities with opposing views on COVID-19 vaccination and found that participants rated th...

SourceNational Research University Higher School of Economics·JournalNeuroImage·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 29, 2026

Up to 31.3% body weight loss, Insilico Medicine nominates AI-powered GIPR antagonist ISM0676 as preclinical candidate, showing synergistic efficacy in combination therapy

ISM0676 demonstrates excellent metabolic stability, superior efficacy at low doses, and a favorable safety profile, leading to significant body weight reduction and improved body composition. The compound's synergistic efficacy with Semaglutide supports its further clinical development as an obesity treatment.

AI tools improve diagnostics and patient outcome prediction in resource-limited healthcare settings

Researchers adapted an AI model to predict neurological recovery after cardiac arrest in a resource-limited setting, achieving 80% accuracy. AI holds promise across various healthcare applications in low-and middle-income countries, including improved diagnostics and clinical decision-making.

SourceDuke-NUS Medical School·Journalnpj Digital Medicine·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJan 26, 2026

AI is already writing almost one-third of new software code

A new study reveals that around one-third of all newly written software functions in the United States are already being created with AI support, with productivity gains mainly driven by experienced developers. The study found wide regional gaps, with the US leading at 29% AI-assisted code, while China and Russia lag behind.

SourceComplexity Science Hub·JournalScience·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 22, 2026

Creative talent: has AI knocked humans out?

A large-scale study reveals that generative AI models have reached the threshold of average human creativity, but the most creative individuals still outperform even the best AI systems. The study also highlights the importance of human guidance and parameterization in modulating AI creativity.

SourceUniversity of Montreal·JournalScientific Reports·DateJan 21, 2026

Medical LLMs may show real-world potential in identifying individuals with major depressive disorder using WhatsApp voice note recordings

A new medical large language model (LLM) achieved over 91% accuracy in identifying female participants diagnosed with major depressive disorder after analyzing short WhatsApp audio recordings. The LLMs showed greater accuracy when classifying women compared to men, particularly when given the 'describe your week' data.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Mental Health·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 21, 2026

Insights to innovation: Insilico Medicine AI-driven practice published on Springer Nature in latest AI for Drug Discovery Volume

The article highlights Insilico Medicine's exclusive contributions to two chapters in the latest AI for Drug Discovery Volume, showcasing its expertise in real-life application of AI in early drug target-related tasks. The company's roadmap to 2030 using Quantum Machine Learning (QML) algorithms is also presented, with successful case ...

Artificially alive: How AI is bringing the dead back and what that means for the living

A new study reveals AI is being used to recreate deceased people's voices, faces, and personalities without consent, raising questions about ownership, exploitation, and power. The study identifies three dominant ways AI brings back the dead, including spectral labor, where digital remains are extracted and monetized.

SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalNew Media & Society·TypeCase study·DateJan 19, 2026

Feral AI gossip with the potential to spread damage and shame will become more frequent, researchers warn

As chatbots become more sophisticated, they are likely to generate and spread gossip, leading to reputational damage, shame, and social unrest. Drs. Joel Krueger and Lucy Osler warn that this 'feral' AI gossip can be particularly damaging due to its ability to operate unconstrained by human norms.

SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalEthics and Information Technology·TypeCase study·DateDec 22, 2025

AIs fail at the game of visual “telephone”

Researchers found that AIs consistently converged on 12 common themes despite diverse prompts, suggesting biases in training data. The models failed to generate novel or creative outputs, highlighting the need for anti-convergence mechanisms and human input for AI's creative potential.

SourceCell Press·JournalPatterns·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 19, 2025

AI learns to build simple equations for complex systems

A new AI framework uncovers simple, understandable rules governing complex dynamics in nature and technology. The AI generates equations that accurately describe complex systems, revealing hidden variables that govern their behavior. This approach offers scientists a new way to leverage AI for understanding complex systems.

SourceDuke University·Journalnpj Complexity·DateDec 17, 2025

A new way to diagnose deadly lung infections and save lives

A new diagnostic method using AI and genetic information can accurately identify pneumonia in critically ill patients, distinguishing between infectious and non-infectious causes. The model has been shown to reduce inappropriate antibiotic use by over 80% and could lead to faster diagnosis and improved patient outcomes.

SourceUniversity of California - San Francisco·JournalNature Communications·TypeObservational study·DateDec 16, 2025

Insilico Medicine and Taigen achieves license agreement to develop and commercialize AI-driven PHD inhibitor for anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Insilico Medicine and Taigen Biotechnology collaborate to develop and commercialize ISM4808, an AI-driven PHD inhibitor for treating anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). The partnership grants TaiGen exclusive rights for further development, commercialization, and sub-licensing in the Greater China area.

Positive and poolished: Student writing has evolved in the AI era

A University of Warwick-led analysis of 4,820 student reports found that student writing has become more sophisticated, formal, and positive since the introduction of ChatGPT in 2022. However, grades have remained stable despite stylistic shifts, suggesting core academic skills remain essential.

SourceUniversity of Warwick·JournalComputers and Education Artificial Intelligence·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateDec 8, 2025

Note- taking alone or combined with large language models helps students understand and remember better than large language models alone

A new study by Cambridge University Press & Assessment and Microsoft Research found that traditional learning activities like making notes remain critical for students' reading comprehension and retention. Note-taking, either alone or combined with large language models (LLMs), was more effective in helping students understand and reme...

SourceCambridge University Press·JournalComputers & Education·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateDec 3, 2025

Dancing on the brain

A team of researchers from the University of Tokyo used AI and fMRI to study brain activity while participants viewed dance clips. They found that experts exhibited more diverse neural patterns than non-experts, suggesting a greater freedom in artistic expression.

SourceUniversity of Tokyo·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 20, 2025