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MIT researchers are investigating if Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT can accelerate and reduce the cost of discovering new medicines and materials. The current process is slow and resource-intensive, and LLMs could offer a faster, more efficient alternative for molecule screening.

MIT CSAIL's Tactile Vega-Lite system simplifies creating tactile graphs, making data visualization accessible for blind and low-vision readers. It helps educators and designers create and refine these crucial graphics.

A judge criticized OpenAI's 'straw man' argument in the NYT copyright lawsuit, stating it doesn't negate potential end-user infringement. The court highlighted OpenAI's ongoing user relationship, suggesting a responsibility to probe copyright issues, casting doubt on OpenAI's defense.

As the global population ages, age-proofing AI in workplaces is crucial for inclusivity. Ensuring AI considers age diversity prevents older workers from being left behind in the evolving work landscape.

Arm asserts its Neoverse platform will power nearly half of hyperscaler compute shipments by 2025, challenging x86's dominance. This shift, driven by power efficiency needs for AI, sees AWS, Google, and Microsoft leading the adoption of Arm-based infrastructure.

Daniel Breyer, son of billionaire Jim Breyer, debuts his novel 'Smokebirds' exploring his wealthy Silicon Valley upbringing. While praising his father, the book hints at a critical view of the ultra-rich lifestyle.

AI isn't cutting government bureaucracy, it's making it worse. The US 'catch & revoke' visa program uses AI to target pro-Palestinian student activists, showing increased bureaucratic overreach.

This article argues that misinformation is the default state, while trustworthy information requires effort and is often provided by reliable institutions like governments for essential services (e.g., safe water). It explores rationality and coordination in navigating information.

String theory suggests black holes might be multidimensional 'supermazes' of strings, potentially preserving information about devoured matter by encoding it in their stringy structure. This challenges the idea of total information loss and offers insights into quantum gravity.