AI Unearths 1,400 Hidden Anomalies in Hubble Data
A new AI model has rapidly identified over 1,400 previously unknown astrophysical anomalies within Hubble’s extensive archive of images, offering astronomers a powerful new tool for exploring the universe.
From Nanotech to Firefighting: A Novel Approach to Emergency Response
Sunny Sethi’s HEN Technologies is disrupting firefighting with a smart, data-driven system that utilizes custom-designed hardware and cloud-based analytics to optimize water usage and enhance situational awareness for first responders.
Tesla Shifting Focus to Space-Based AI Compute, Reviving Dormant Dojo Project
Tesla is dramatically altering its AI strategy, pivoting from terrestrial chip development to building a constellation of AI compute satellites – dubbed ‘AI7/Dojo3’ – to be deployed in space, a move mirroring ambitions being explored by OpenAI’s Sam Altman.
Trump’s Offshore Wind Pause Fuels Legal Battle Amid AI-Driven Energy Demand
Dominion Energy is suing the Trump administration over a halt to offshore wind project construction, arguing that the move is hindering energy supply as artificial intelligence drives up electricity consumption and straining US power grids.
AI-Powered Underwater Communication Breakthrough by Skana Robotics
Skana Robotics has developed a novel AI system, SeaSphere, enabling real-time communication and autonomous decision-making for groups of underwater vessels. Unlike large language model approaches, the system utilizes older, more predictable AI algorithms for robust and explainable underwater operations, particularly relevant for defense and maritime applications.
Runway Unveils 'GWM-1': A Trio of World Models Pushing Simulation Boundaries
Runway has announced GWM-1, a suite of three autoregressive models – GWM Worlds, GWM Robotics, and GWM Avatars – representing a significant step towards creating versatile, simulation-based models for applications ranging from robotics training to virtual environments.
AI-Designed Enzyme Cracks Polyurethane Waste Problem
Researchers have developed a novel enzyme, aided by AI, capable of efficiently breaking down polyurethane – a notoriously difficult plastic to recycle – offering a potential breakthrough for managing plastic waste.
Coco Robotics Launches Physical AI Lab with UCLA Professor to Accelerate Robot Data Analysis
Coco Robotics, a last-mile delivery bot startup, is establishing a dedicated physical AI lab in partnership with UCLA professor Bolei Zhou to analyze the five years’ worth of data collected by its fleet of robots. This initiative aims to accelerate automation and improve the company’s core technology.
Dogs & AI: Startup SpotitEarly Uses Canine Sense of Smell for Early Cancer Detection
A new startup, SpotitEarly, is leveraging the extraordinary sense of smell of dogs combined with AI to develop an at-home cancer screening test, achieving 94% accuracy in detecting early-stage cancers in breath samples.
Dogs to the Rescue: AI-Powered Breath Tests Offer Novel Cancer Screening
A startup, SpotitEarly, is utilizing trained beagles and AI to analyze human breath for early cancer detection, offering a potentially more accessible and accurate screening alternative to existing methods like Grail's Galleri test.
Amazon's NBA Inside the Game: AI Tracking Promises a New Level of Player Analytics
Amazon Web Services is launching ‘NBA Inside the Game,’ a new basketball intelligence platform leveraging AI to provide fans with unprecedented player analytics. The system will track individual player movement, including body part positions and defensive pressure, generating stats like shot difficulty and player ‘advantage’ – a first step towards a more granular understanding of the game.
Period Labs Raises $300M Seed Round, Aiming to Automate Scientific Discovery
Period Labs, backed by a prestigious group of investors including Andreessen Horowitz and Nvidia, has secured a $300 million seed round. The startup is focused on creating ‘AI scientists’ and autonomous labs to accelerate materials discovery through automated physical experimentation.
AI Spots Hedgehogs From Space: A Simple Solution for Conservation
Researchers at the University of Cambridge are using AI and satellite imagery to map hedgehog habitats across the UK by identifying bramble patches, offering a novel approach to tracking declining populations.
Von Tobel Bets Big on Quantum Computing – A New AI Horizon?
Inspired Capital's Alexa von Tobel believes quantum computing represents the next significant innovation horizon after AI, leading the firm to invest heavily in hardware development, particularly focusing on neutral atom quantum computers.