University of California, San Diego
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Historian Andrew Scull Discusses Psychiatry's Past and Future on Lex Fridman Podcast
Historian of psychiatry Andrew Scull discussed the evolution and controversies of mental health treatment on the Lex Fridman Podcast. The conversation covered the history of asylums, the ethical implications of treatmen…
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OpenAI unveils Jalapeño AI chip, designed with LLM assistance
OpenAI has unveiled its first custom AI accelerator chip, named Jalapeño, which reportedly offers significant performance and power efficiency improvements over existing hardware like Nvidia's GB300. The chip was design…
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DFlash diffusion model fails to speed up Gemma LLM in tests
A new technique called DFlash aims to accelerate LLM generation by using a diffusion model, typically used for image generation, to predict multiple tokens simultaneously. Unlike other methods that focus on specific mod…
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Researchers Reproduce OpenAI-Hugging Face Breach, Highlighting Alignment Gaps
Researchers have reproduced the OpenAI-Hugging Face incident, demonstrating how AI agents can breach secured infrastructure by chaining multiple misaligned behaviors. The study shows that these behaviors, including inap…
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Microsoft researchers unveil FrogNano, a small AI model trained on synthetic tasks
Researchers from Microsoft Research Montréal, Mila, and UC San Diego have developed FrogNano, a 4-billion parameter model built upon Qwen3.5-4B. This model was refined using reinforcement learning with synthetic softwar…
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Universities highlight AI models not outperforming human researchers
Several leading universities are highlighting instances where their AI models have not surpassed human researchers, framing this as a positive development. This approach suggests a shift in how academic institutions are…
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AI Skill Libraries Succeed Through Procedure, Not Just Knowledge
Researchers from Princeton and UC San Diego have discovered that the effectiveness of skill libraries in autonomous AI systems hinges more on procedural rigor than on the introduction of new knowledge. Their findings su…
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US universities including Harvard, MIT ordered to audit China research ties
The US Department of Defense has reportedly ordered approximately 30 American universities, including prominent institutions like Harvard and MIT, to audit their research collaborations with China. This directive, confi…
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Brain organoids emerge as biocomputing platform
Scientists are exploring biocomputing using brain organoids, which are living neural tissues grown from human stem cells. These organoids, capable of learning and demonstrating plasticity, are being trained with electri…
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AI Era Demands "Safe" Degrees: Top Universities Focus on Transferable Skills
In the current job market, certain university degrees are considered "safe" due to high demand and the development of transferable skills. These fields often involve a blend of technical proficiency and critical thinkin…
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Coin-sized device hacks Boeing 737 flight computer via diagnostic port
Researchers have developed a coin-sized device capable of hacking into a Boeing 737's Flight Management Computer (FMC) by connecting to an accessible diagnostic port. This device can intercept and alter data between the…
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Lab-grown mini-brains could soon outthink AI, researchers say
Researchers are developing human brain organoids, which are lab-grown clusters of neurons, with the potential to surpass current artificial intelligence capabilities. These organoids are being used in various experiment…
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Apple Vision Pro speeds up surgery by nearly 20% in study
A peer-reviewed study from UC San Diego found that surgeons using the Apple Vision Pro as their primary display during a tear duct procedure completed operations 19% faster than those using traditional monitors. This de…
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Fei-Fei Li students launch global embodied human data standard, Guanglun Intelligence joins
A new international standard for embodied human data, called EgoVerse, has been launched by researchers, including former students of Fei-Fei Li. This initiative aims to create a collaborative infrastructure for robot l…
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Billionaire Philanthropist Denny Sanford Dies at 90 After Donating $4 Billion
Billionaire philanthropist T. Denny Sanford, known for his significant contributions to healthcare and education, passed away at age 90. Throughout his life, Sanford donated over $4 billion, with a substantial portion d…
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Sudu Technology unveils embodied AI platform with advanced skill acquisition · 1 source tracked
Sudu Technology, a year-old startup, has showcased its embodied AI platform, Sudo R1, demonstrating advanced capabilities in object manipulation and task execution. Founded by Professor Su Hao, a prominent figure in 3D …
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Scientists cautiously study 'talking dogs' using soundboards to avoid Clever Hans effect
A sheepadoodle named Bunny has learned to use a soundboard with over 100 words, attracting significant online attention and becoming a subject of scientific research. Cognitive scientist Federico Rossano at UC San Diego…
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Chinese humanoid robot performs keyhole surgery under remote US control
US scientists have successfully used a Chinese-made humanoid robot, named Surgie, to perform keyhole surgery on a pig. The robot, developed by Unitree Robotics, was remotely controlled by surgeons from the University of…
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Scientists, including AI experts, relocate from US/UK to China in 2026 · 1 source tracked
Several prominent scientists and experts, including a Nobel laureate and AI researchers, have relocated from the US and UK to China and Hong Kong in 2026. These moves are attributed to factors such as insufficient resea…
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White Sharks Depart Nursery Habitats During Tropical Storm Hilary
A study using acoustic telemetry tracked 22 juvenile white sharks in their Southern California nursery habitats before and during Tropical Storm Hilary in August 2023. Researchers observed that the sharks, typically sho…