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Iran war, AI boom strain global energy supply, drive inflation
The global energy supply is facing unprecedented strain due to concurrent geopolitical conflicts and the rapid expansion of AI technologies. Escalating oil prices, influenced by the Iran war, are a primary driver of cur…
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Ex-Microsoft GenAI head Li Hongzhi joins Shanghai's Tongji University
Li Hongzhi, a former head of Generative AI at Microsoft Asia, has joined Tongji University as a distinguished tenured professor. Li previously spent over a decade at Microsoft Research, focusing on machine intelligence …
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Canvas ransomware attack hits 9,000 institutions, data returned
Instructure, the parent company of the online education platform Canvas, has confirmed a ransomware attack that impacted approximately 9,000 institutions across the US, Canada, Australia, and the UK. The attackers, iden…
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Rivian rolls out AI voice assistant; Columbia develops brain-controlled hearing
Rivian is launching an AI-powered voice assistant across its vehicle lineup, including the upcoming R2 model. Meanwhile, researchers at Columbia University have developed a real-time brain-controlled hearing system capa…
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US-China AI safety, trade leverage discussed ahead of Xi-Trump summit
This podcast episode discusses the upcoming meeting between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, exploring historical parallels and the dynamics of leverage between the US and China. It delves into China's use of critical miner…
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AI tools blamed for surge in fabricated citations polluting scientific literature
A recent study published in The Lancet indicates a significant increase in fabricated citations within academic literature. Researchers from Columbia University suggest that generative AI tools are likely responsible fo…
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Users split on AI for fitness: helpful tool or risky advice?
A recent article explores the varied ways individuals are incorporating AI into their fitness routines, with user experiences ranging from high satisfaction to outright disdain. While some find AI-generated workout and …
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Gas prices jump 50% as Iran conflict disrupts global oil supply
Gasoline prices have surged by 50% since the conflict in Iran began, with the average price reaching $4.48 per gallon. The primary driver is the disruption of oil supply through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping…
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Microsoft Research showcases AI systems, networking advances at NSDI '26
Microsoft researchers will present 11 papers at the NSDI '26 conference, focusing on advances in large-scale networked systems relevant to cloud computing and AI. Several papers explore novel approaches to optimizing AI…
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Columbia students and faculty confront AI's impact on computer science
Columbia University's computer science department is experiencing significant disruption due to the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence. Both students and faculty are actively discussing and confronting the imp…
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Columbia University AI algorithms offer new hope for men with azoospermia
Researchers at Columbia University have developed artificial intelligence algorithms designed to assist men diagnosed with azoospermia. These AI tools aim to improve the diagnostic process and treatment options for infe…
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AI aids researchers in reducing genetic code from 20 to 19 amino acids
Researchers have successfully engineered a portion of the ribosome to function without isoleucine, one of the 20 standard amino acids. This experiment, conducted by teams from Columbia and Harvard, aims to explore the p…
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AI helps scientists engineer bacteria to survive on 19 amino acids
Researchers have utilized AI to investigate the fundamental building blocks of life, specifically proteins. By employing AI-guided protein design, scientists engineered a strain of E. coli that can survive with a reduce…
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Iran's oil blockade resistance may last longer than expected, analysts say
Iran possesses several strategies to circumvent a U.S. blockade aimed at halting its oil exports, according to analysts. The country has significant oil storage capacity and can utilize large crude carriers as floating …