In today's development of artificial intelligence (AI), the speed of data transmission has become a significant bottleneck hindering its progress. To break through this barrier, a research team led by the University of Michigan (U-M) is developing a brand new chip connection system that uses optical waves instead of traditional cables for data transmission. This innovation is expected to address the 'memory wall' problem that limits computational speed and promote further growth of AI models. The project has received a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation's Future Semiconductor program, with participation from the University of Washington and Penn State.

As artificial intelligence technology continues to evolve, more people are starting to pay attention to the depictions of teenagers by AI systems. Robert Wolf, a PhD student at the University of Washington, conducted an experiment where he had the AI system complete the sentence 'This teenager is _____ at school.' He originally expected answers like 'studying' or 'playing', but was unexpectedly given the shocking response 'dying'. This discovery prompted Wolf and his team to delve deeper into how AI portrays teenagers. Image source note: Image generated by AI, image licensed from service provider Midjourney.

Shanghai Xiyu Technology Co., Ltd. announces the global launch of its newly upgraded T2A-01 series voice models under the MiniMax brand, along with the release of the Conch Voice product. The T2A-01 series includes two models, T2A-01-HD and T2A-01-Turbo, available for users. The API services are now live on the MiniMax open platform, allowing enterprises to choose based on their needs for audio quality and generation speed.

Microsoft Research has launched a powerful AI system called MatterGen that can generate new materials with specific properties, potentially accelerating the development of key technologies such as batteries and solar panels. The introduction of MatterGen signifies a fundamental shift in how scientists discover new materials. Unlike traditional methods that screen millions of existing compounds, MatterGen directly generates new materials based on desired characteristics, akin to how AI image generators create visuals from textual descriptions.

In the healthcare sector, the combination of artificial intelligence (AI) and genomics has reached an exciting new milestone. Recently, Cerebras Corporation partnered with Mayo Clinic to unveil a revolutionary genomic foundation model at the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco. This model aims to leverage advanced AI technology and high-performance computing (HPC) to drive advancements in genomics, particularly in personalized medicine. The new genomic model focuses on improving diagnostic accuracy and personalized treatment options, with preliminary applications in

Recently, global technology leader IBM and world-renowned beauty company L'Oréal announced an exciting collaboration plan aimed at leveraging IBM's Generative AI technology to deeply analyze cosmetics formulation data, thereby promoting the use of sustainable raw materials. This innovative effort will develop a customized AI foundational model designed to significantly enhance L'Oréal's R&D team's performance and consumer satisfaction across various cosmetics. This partnership combines L'Oréal's extensive expertise in cosmetic science with IBM's advanced technology.

Recently, a research team from New York University published a study revealing the vulnerabilities of large language models (LLM) in data training. They found that even a tiny amount of false information, constituting just 0.001% of the training data, can lead to significant errors in the entire model. This finding is particularly concerning in the medical field, where inaccurate information can directly impact patient safety. Image credit: Image generated by AI, image licensed by Midjourney. The researchers published their paper in the journal Nature Medicine.

South Korean electronics giant LG Electronics recently announced at CES 2025 that it will increase its investment in the development of humanoid robots, aiming for breakthroughs in this field using its AI model technology Q9. In recent years, LG has launched a series of service robots, such as the LG CLOi ServeBot and GuideBot, which primarily rely on wheeled mobility and possess limited flexibility and dexterity. LG Electronics CEO Kwon Bong-seok stated at the press conference that robots are the future of humanity.

Recently, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's alliance with Trump and his significant denial of European values have raised a troubling question: Should European organizations continue to use Meta's AI models? Not long ago, Meta criticized the EU for blocking its use of European user data to train AI models, claiming this data is crucial for localizing technology. However, Zuckerberg's recent statements are at odds with these values, as he announced plans to cooperate with the Trump administration to oppose so-called external governance.