Sam Altman’s new Public Benefit Corporation is pursuing a non-invasive, ultrasound-first brain–computer interface with OpenAI as investor and research partner. Here’s what it means for AI, science, and business.
OpenAI Invests in Ultrasound-Based Brain-Computer Interfaces at Merge Labs Read Post »
Multiple cofounders and senior staff are leaving Thinking Machines Lab to return to OpenAI and Meta, escalating the race for elite AI talent and raising questions about retention at well‑funded startups.
Thinking Machines Lab cofounders return to OpenAI Read Post »
MIT has expanded and renamed its central research effort on understanding natural and artificial intelligence, pairing long-horizon science with shared infrastructure and industry collaboration to accelerate real-world impact.
MIT researchers are pairing generative design with materials and sensing advances to make personalized 3D-printed objects that keep their fit, function, and reliability in real-world use. The approach centers on Style2Fab for safe restyling, a dual-mode resin for complex, durable parts with dissolvable supports, and embedded sensing for interactive devices.
AI-assisted 3D printing personalization for durable, everyday products Read Post »
NVIDIA and Eli Lilly plan to invest up to $1 billion over five years to launch a co‑innovation AI lab in the Bay Area, combining BioNeMo, Lilly’s AI supercomputer, and automated wet/dry labs to re‑engineer drug discovery.
Roblox is rolling out AI-based age checks to wall off minors from unknown adults—but misclassifications, easy bypasses, and opaque metrics are undermining the safety goal and creating new risks for creators and businesses.
Roblox AI Age Verification Problems: Safety, Accuracy, Workarounds Read Post »
