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Researchers show AI art protection tools still leave creators at risk

Researchers discovered AI art protection tools have critical weaknesses that cannot reliably stop AI models from training on artists' work. LightShed, a new method, can detect and remove distortions, stripping away protections and rendering images usable again for generative AI model training.

SourceUniversity of Texas at San Antonio·DateJun 26, 2025

City of Hope leads AI-powered health care innovations and launches generative AI tool to save lives and enable nationwide best-in-class cancer care

City of Hope has launched a novel generative AI platform called HopeLLM, which leverages multiple commercial and open-source AI models. The platform enables doctors to spend more time interacting with patients, reducing the administrative burden of new patient onboarding and providing personalized treatment options.

SourceCity of Hope·DateJun 24, 2025
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB transfers large imagery and model outputs quickly between field laptops, lab workstations, and secure archives.

KAIST researchers unveil an AI that generates "unexpectedly original" designs​

Researchers at KAIST have developed a technology to enhance creative generation of AI generative models like Stable Diffusion, generating novel and useful images. The algorithm amplifies internal feature maps to boost creativity without new training, outperforming existing methods in novelty and utility.

SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 20, 2025

How the world is preparing the workforce for AI

The study analyzed 50 countries' national AI strategies, finding that only 13 gave high priority to training the current workforce and improving AI education. Common themes included establishing AI-focused programs in universities and on-the-job training, with a focus on human soft skills such as creativity and collaboration.

SourceUniversity of Georgia·JournalHuman Resource Development Review·DateJun 20, 2025
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock simplifies serious desks with 18 ports for high-speed storage, monitors, and instruments across Mac and PC setups.

KAIST introduces ‘Virtual Teaching Assistant’ that can answer even in the middle of the night – successful first deployment in classroom​

The virtual teaching assistant (VTA) provides personalized feedback to individual students even in large-scale classes. The system, which automatically vectorizes a large volume of course materials and uses them as the basis for answering students' questions, has been shown to significantly reduce the burden on TAs.

SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 9, 2025

AI identifies key gene sets that cause complex diseases

Researchers developed a new computational tool using generative AI to identify key gene combinations underlying complex illnesses. The method amplifies limited gene expression data, enabling researchers to resolve patterns of gene activity that cause complex traits.

SourceNorthwestern University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJun 9, 2025
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope combines portable Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with GoTo pointing for outreach nights and field campaigns.

ELSI’s challenges in the era of advanced AI

The ELSI University Summit in Japan brought together experts to discuss challenges and prospects of responsible AI development. Key findings include the need for ethics-driven approaches, collaboration between academia and industry, and the importance of setting evaluation indicators for Responsible AI.

SourceChuo University·DateJun 8, 2025

Designing with dimensions: rethinking creativity through generative AI

A new study explores how generative AI models with different dimensional outputs support combinational creativity. Expert designers applied each AI type to six combinational tasks, revealing distinct divisions of labor: LLMs excel in early idea generation, while image and 3D models shine in visualization and prototyping.

SourceZhejiang University·DateJun 5, 2025

Texas A&M launches innovative AI And Business Minor

The new minor will equip students with cutting-edge AI and machine learning skills essential for modern business leadership. It combines hands-on experience with practical applications of artificial intelligence in business settings.

SourceTexas A&M University·DateJun 4, 2025
Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter

Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter is a trusted meter for precise measurements during instrument integration, repairs, and field diagnostics.

Brains vs. bytes: Study compares diagnoses made by AI and clinicians

A University of Maine study evaluated over 7,000 anonymized medical queries and found that AI models performed well on factual and procedural queries but struggled with 'why' and 'how' questions. Human clinicians consistently outperformed AI in terms of emotional engagement and empathetic nuance.

SourceUniversity of Maine·JournalJournal of Health Organization and Management·DateJun 3, 2025

ChatGPT is useful for learning languages, but students’ critical vision must be fostered when using it, according to a pioneering study by UPF

A pioneering study by UPF reveals that ChatGPT helps Chinese students solve vocabulary, writing, and reading comprehension queries. However, its use often lacks a coherent learning process and fails to encourage critical thinking, highlighting the need for teachers to guide students in using AI tools effectively.

SourceUniversitat Pompeu Fabra - Barcelona·JournalJournal of China Computer-Assisted Language Learning·TypeContent analysis·DateJun 3, 2025

Insilico Medicine announces Nature Medicine publication of Phase IIa results evaluating rentosertib, the novel TNIK inhibitor for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) discovered and designed with a pioneering AI approach

The Phase IIa trial of Rentosertib showed encouraging clinical data, with patients receiving the treatment experiencing significant improvements in lung function compared to placebo. The study also validated the biological mechanism of TNIK inhibition using exploratory biomarkers analyses.

SourceInSilico Medicine·JournalNature Medicine·DateJun 3, 2025

Chatbot system simulates group therapy to manage premenstrual syndrome

A research team has designed a chatbot system to simulate group therapy for managing premenstrual syndrome (PMS), a common disorder among women. The system provides simultaneous support for understanding, coping, and connections with peers, improving engagement and language convergence with participants.

SourceUniversity of Tokyo·DateJun 2, 2025
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm)

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm) tracks health metrics and safety alerts during long observing sessions, fieldwork, and remote expeditions.

Transforming immunotherapy design

Assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering Natasa Miskov-Zivanov is receiving a $581,503 NSF CAREER Award for her project that leverages AI to design more effective lymphocytes for cancer immunotherapies. The system aims to accelerate the process of designing new therapeutic cell designs.

SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh·DateMay 30, 2025

Diagnostics.AI launches industry’s first CE-IVDR certified transparent AI platform for molecular diagnostics as regulatory deadlines take fffect

Diagnostics.AI has launched the industry's first fully-transparent machine learning platform for clinical real-time PCR diagnostics, delivering algorithmic transparency and per-test auditability. The platform is CE-IVDR certified and backed by over 15 years of experience and millions of successfully processed samples.

Sourcediagnostics.ai ltd·TypeNews article·DateMay 29, 2025
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount

Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount provides precise tracking capacity for deep-sky imaging rigs during long astrophotography sessions.

GPT-4o exhibits humanlike cognitive dissonance, study finds

Researchers found GPT-4o exhibits humanlike cognitive dissonance by changing its views on Vladimir Putin after being given the illusion of choosing essay topics. The AI's responses mirror human psychology's tendency to rationalize past behaviors, highlighting the fragility of its opinions.

SourceHarvard University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 28, 2025

Cloudy with a chance of lifesaving and more cost-effective weather predictions

A team of researchers developed a machine learning model called Aurora that accurately forecasts various Earth systems, including air quality and tropical cyclone tracks. The model outperforms traditional systems at a fraction of the cost, enabling better preparedness for extreme weather events.

SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania·JournalNature·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 21, 2025

WVU researchers test AI’s limits in emergency room diagnoses

Researchers found that artificial intelligence tools can accurately predict disease for patients with typical symptoms but struggle with those exhibiting atypical symptoms. Human oversight is necessary for high-quality patient-centered care when using AI as an assistive tool.

SourceWest Virginia University·JournalScientific Reports·DateMay 20, 2025
Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station

Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station offers research-grade local weather data for networked stations, campuses, and community observatories.

San Diego researchers to study and improve new AI learning tool

A team of San Diego researchers is developing an innovative AI tutor system to provide personalized support to students. The system, based on large language models, will be deployed in eight foundational courses at higher education institutions in San Diego County and assessed for its impact on learning.

SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·DateMay 16, 2025

AI overconfidence mirrors human brain condition

Researchers discovered similarities between AI and human brains with aphasia, offering new insights into diagnosis and improving AI's fluency. The study suggests that understanding internal patterns in AI models may lead to smarter and more trustworthy AI.

SourceUniversity of Tokyo·JournalAdvanced Science·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 15, 2025

Developers, educators view AI harms differently, research finds

Developers of educational tools focus on technical challenges, while educators are concerned with broader impacts, such as inhibiting critical thinking skills and exacerbating systemic inequality. Researchers recommend designer-centered approach to facilitate development of educator-centered edtech.

SourceCornell University·DateMay 14, 2025
DJI Air 3 (RC-N2)

DJI Air 3 (RC-N2) captures 4K mapping passes and environmental surveys with dual cameras, long flight time, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing.

Prominent chatbots routinely exaggerate science findings, study shows

Leading LLMs like ChatGPT and DeepSeek consistently produce broader conclusions than original texts, with six models systematically exaggerating claims. Researchers recommend using LLMs with lower 'temperature' and enforcing indirect reporting to improve accuracy.

SourceUtrecht University·JournalRoyal Society Open Science·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 13, 2025

Like humans, ChatGPT favours examples and ‘memories’ – not rules – to generate language

A study found that large language models generalize language patterns in a surprisingly human-like way through analogy, relying on stored examples and drawing analogies when dealing with unfamiliar words. The models behave as if they have formed a memory trace from every individual example of every word encountered during training.

SourceUniversity of Oxford·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMay 12, 2025

KAIST & CMU unveils Amuse, a songwriting AI-collaborator to help create music​

Researchers developed an AI-based music creation support system called Amuse, which converts user inputs into harmonic structures to support composition. The system has high potential as a creative companion for musicians and is centered on the creator's initiative.

SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 9, 2025

Dramatic rise in publicly downloadable deepfake image generators

Researchers have discovered nearly 35,000 publicly downloadable deepfake image generators, downloaded over 15 million times since late 2022, primarily targeting women. The study highlights the need for robust technical safeguards and regulatory approaches to address the creation and distribution of these harmful AI models.

SourceUniversity of Oxford·DateMay 7, 2025

The Metaverse is changing consumer engagement forever, according to new study

A new study from the University of Surrey explores how metaverse platforms like Roblox and ZEPETO are changing consumer engagement forever. Digital doppelgängers, using AR and VR technologies, create immersive experiences that enhance brand engagement and emotional connections.

SourceUniversity of Surrey·JournalJournal of Research in Interactive Marketing·TypeObservational study·DateMay 7, 2025
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C)

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C) provide clear calls and strong noise reduction for interviews, conferences, and noisy field environments.

Join Us at ATS | Insilico Medicine Announces Upcoming Presentations at the 2025 American Thoracic Society International Conference

Insilico Medicine will present detailed Phase IIa data on rentosertib, a novel TNIK inhibitor developed using generative AI, for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The company has previously demonstrated encouraging results from its Phase IIa study, showing favorable safety and tolerability across all dose levels.

SourceInSilico Medicine·DateMay 7, 2025

What happens when a companion chatbot crosses the line?

A recent study from Drexel University found that AI companion chatbots can lead to sexual harassment and unwanted behavior, with over 800 reviews mentioning such incidents. The study suggests that companies must implement safeguards and ethical guidelines to protect users who are vulnerable to emotional harm.

SourceDrexel University·TypeContent analysis·DateMay 5, 2025
Creality K1 Max 3D Printer

Creality K1 Max 3D Printer rapidly prototypes brackets, adapters, and fixtures for instruments and classroom demonstrations at large build volume.

Text-to-video AI blossoms with new metamorphic video capabilities

Researchers developed a new AI text-to-video model, MagicTime, that learns real-world physics knowledge from time-lapse videos. The model can simulate biological metamorphosis, building construction, and other complex processes with high accuracy.

SourceUniversity of Rochester·JournalIEEE Transactions on Software Engineering·DateMay 5, 2025

AI could help improve early detection of interval breast cancers

A new study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute suggests that artificial intelligence can help detect interval breast cancers earlier, potentially reducing their rates by 30%. The research used AI software to analyze mammograms and identify subtle signs of cancer that were missed by radiologists.

SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences·JournalJNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute·DateMay 5, 2025

Are hotel managers becoming obsolete in the age of AI?

A recent study by the University of Surrey suggests that hotel managers may need to adapt to AI-driven system management, shifting their focus from controlling to coaching staff. Effective communication, emotional intelligence, and creativity are key strategies for managers to navigate this transformation.

SourceUniversity of Surrey·JournalInternational Journal of Hospitality Management·TypeObservational study·DateMay 1, 2025
Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach

Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach provides rugged GNSS navigation, satellite messaging, and SOS for backcountry geology and climate field teams.

ChatGPT vs students

A study by University of East Anglia compared 145 real student essays with 145 ChatGPT-generated ones, finding that AI essays were coherent but lacked engagement markers like questions and personal commentary. This reflects the limitations of AI in replicating human writing's conversational nuance.

SourceUniversity of East Anglia·JournalWritten Communication·TypeObservational study·DateApr 30, 2025

Generative AI masters the art of scent creation

Researchers developed an AI model called Odor Generative Diffusion (OGDiffusion) to automate fragrance creation, generating essential oil blends based on user input of scent descriptors. The system produced fragrances that met people's expectations in human sensory tests.

SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalIEEE Access·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 23, 2025

Beyond words

Researchers analyzed massive audio recordings to create a dictionary of short melodies in English-language prosody, assigning functions and meanings. They discovered hundreds of basic patterns with linguistic functions, including conveying attitudes such as curiosity or surprise, and identified syntactic rules governing their order.

SourceWeizmann Institute of Science·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateApr 22, 2025
Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply

Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply powers sensors, microcontrollers, and test circuits with programmable rails and stable outputs.

Research Spotlight: Using artificial intelligence to reveal the neural dynamics of human conversation

Researchers investigated how brains process language during real-life conversations, employing AI to analyze neural activity and linguistic features. They found that speaking and listening engage widespread networks of brain areas in the frontal and temporal lobes, with highly specific patterns changing depending on words and context.

SourceMass General Brigham·JournalNature Communications·TypeObservational study·DateApr 18, 2025

Generative AI’s diagnostic capabilities comparable to non-specialist doctors

A recent meta-analysis found that generative AI's diagnostic accuracy is lower than that of specialist doctors, with an average accuracy of 52.1%. The study suggests that while generative AI has the potential to support non-specialist doctors in diagnostics, further research is needed to improve its capabilities.

SourceOsaka Metropolitan University·Journalnpj Digital Medicine·TypeMeta-analysis·DateApr 18, 2025
GoPro HERO13 Black

GoPro HERO13 Black records stabilized 5.3K video for instrument deployments, field notes, and outreach, even in harsh weather and underwater conditions.

While AI could be the game changer in predicting health outcomes it should not be the only method

Combining AI with traditional mathematical modeling can improve cancer treatment outcomes by providing specificity and accuracy. The researchers emphasize the importance of ethically sharing health data to create reproducible science, protecting patient privacy while promoting scientific integrity.

SourceUniversity of Maryland School of Medicine·JournalNature Biotechnology·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateApr 15, 2025
AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope

AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope supports teaching labs and QA checks with LED illumination, mechanical stage, and included 5MP camera.