Google launches new initiative to back startups building AI
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Google launches new initiative to back startups building AI

On Monday, Google announced the launch of its AI Futures Fund, a new initiative that seeks to invest in startups that are building with the latest AI tools from Google DeepMind, the company’s AI R&D lab.  The fund will back startups from seed to late stage and will offer varying degrees of support, including allowing […]On Monday, Google announced the launch of its AI Futures Fund, a new initiative that seeks to invest in startups that are building with the latest AI tools from Google DeepMind, the company’s AI R&D lab.  The fund will back startups from seed to late stage and will offer varying degrees of support, including allowing[#item_full_content]

Using AI to predict survival probabilities of start-up companies
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Research published in the International Journal of Data Science has used machine learning to predict the lifecycle of businesses operating in the digital economy. The work might help firms and policymakers understand enterprise longevity, the rise, the demise or the likelihood of acquisition, in a fast-changing technological landscape.Research published in the International Journal of Data Science has used machine learning to predict the lifecycle of businesses operating in the digital economy. The work might help firms and policymakers understand enterprise longevity, the rise, the demise or the likelihood of acquisition, in a fast-changing technological landscape.Business[#item_full_content]

AI model analyzes social media posts to detect signs of depression
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Social media is a sounding board of sorts in today’s world. It’s a place where people go to share their thoughts, opinions and feelings—and to test the reactions of others, too. In return, they receive feedback, often in real-time, as well as support and validation.Social media is a sounding board of sorts in today’s world. It’s a place where people go to share their thoughts, opinions and feelings—and to test the reactions of others, too. In return, they receive feedback, often in real-time, as well as support and validation.Consumer & Gadgets[#item_full_content]

LegoGPT can design stable structures using standard LEGOs from text prompts
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A team of engineers and AI specialists at Carnegie Mellon University has developed an AI application that can design stable structures from standard LEGOs using text prompts. In their study published on the arXiv preprint server, the group repurposed a large language model (LLM) created by META to build their new system.A team of engineers and AI specialists at Carnegie Mellon University has developed an AI application that can design stable structures from standard LEGOs using text prompts. In their study published on the arXiv preprint server, the group repurposed a large language model (LLM) created by META to build their new system.Hi Tech & Innovation[#item_full_content]

Quantum computers could crack the security codes used by satelliteson May 12, 2025 at 11:43 am
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Satellites are the invisible backbone of modern life. They guide airplanes, help us find our way with GPS, deliver TV and the internet, and even help emergency services respond to disasters. But a new kind of computer—quantum computers—could put all of this at risk.Satellites are the invisible backbone of modern life. They guide airplanes, help us find our way with GPS, deliver TV and the internet, and even help emergency services respond to disasters. But a new kind of computer—quantum computers—could put all of this at risk.[#item_full_content]

Revolutionizing baseball training with AI-simulated pitchers
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Two University of Waterloo alumni are changing Major League Baseball (MLB) with a data-driven pitching simulator that replicates the real experience of batting against a professional pitcher.Two University of Waterloo alumni are changing Major League Baseball (MLB) with a data-driven pitching simulator that replicates the real experience of batting against a professional pitcher.Hi Tech & Innovation[#item_full_content]

Software coders hate in-person interruptions, but physiological stress measures tell a different storyon May 12, 2025 at 9:01 am
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It’s an intimidating prospect to interrupt a software engineer who has achieved a flow state—someone who is completely focused and absorbed in the task at hand. Like anyone, it takes time for coders to reengage in their work, meaning interruptions from bosses, coworkers, and email and messaging notifications can lead to a loss of focus, decreased productivity, increased stress, and a longer time to complete tasks.It’s an intimidating prospect to interrupt a software engineer who has achieved a flow state—someone who is completely focused and absorbed in the task at hand. Like anyone, it takes time for coders to reengage in their work, meaning interruptions from bosses, coworkers, and email and messaging notifications can lead to a loss of focus, decreased productivity, increased stress, and a longer time to complete tasks.[#item_full_content]

How AI helps push Candy Crush players through its most difficult puzzles
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Players swiping their way through more than 18,700 levels of Candy Crush Saga might be surprised to learn they’re solving puzzles designed with an assist from artificial intelligence.Players swiping their way through more than 18,700 levels of Candy Crush Saga might be surprised to learn they’re solving puzzles designed with an assist from artificial intelligence.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]

‘Tool for grifters’: AI deepfakes push bogus sexual cures
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Holding an oversized carrot, a brawny, shirtless man promotes a supplement he claims can enlarge male genitalia—one of countless AI-generated videos on TikTok peddling unproven sexual treatments.Holding an oversized carrot, a brawny, shirtless man promotes a supplement he claims can enlarge male genitalia—one of countless AI-generated videos on TikTok peddling unproven sexual treatments.Internet[#item_full_content]

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