Winning the Battle Against Yourself This week, the Hidden Brain Podcast spoke with psychologist and neuroscientist Emily Falk about why our minds often conspire against our best interests, and how we can regain control. Communication Marketing Psychology caret-arrow Evolution, Emergence and the Brain
Scientific Frontiers of Agentic AI It feels as though we’ve barely absorbed the rapid development and adoption of generative AI technologies such as large language models (LLMs) before the next phenomenon is already upon us, namely agentic AI, writes Michael Kearns for Amazon Science. Computer and Information Science caret-arrow Social Norms for Algorithms
AIRFoundry: AI for RNA Discovery and Synthesis The NSF-AIRFoundry is a National Science Foundation-funded BioFoundry that aims to transform how RNA is designed, synthesized and delivered in order to democratize their use in all areas of biotechnology. In this ASSET Center seminar, Zack Ives describes AIRFoundry's early experiences and innovations. Computer and Information Science caret-arrow Ubiquity of Data
Labubunomics: The Economics of Pop Mart’s Labubu Craze Pop Mart’s “ugly-cute” elf Labubu has exploded from niche art toy to global craze, driving revenues to nearly $2 billion in 2024. Whether Labubu becomes a lasting cultural icon or a fleeting fad, Pop Mart has built a powerful model of scarcity, spectacle, and surprise that could outlive its star mascot, writes Gad Allon. Operations Information and Decisions caret-arrow Ubiquity of Data
AI Breakthrough May Transform Public Health Campaigns Public health professionals have long dreamed of mounting evidence-based social media campaigns that can cut through misinformation and resonate with the people who need help. Dolores Albarracín and Man-pui Sally Chan have developed an automated AI system that creates effective social media campaigns in real time. Communication Health Management Nursing Psychology caret-arrow Consensus and Contagion in Society
Machine Learning Contest Aims to Improve Speech BCIs For the next five months, machine learning gurus can try to best predict the speech of a brain-computer interface (BCI) user who lost the ability to speak due to a neurodegenerative disease. The best brain-computer interface algorithms, Konrad Kording said, are “driving from a deep understanding of how machine learning works." Bioengineering Neuroscience caret-arrow Evolution, Emergence and the Brain
Sustainable Computing: Can AI Be Energy Efficient? As AI advances at breakneck speed, experts at Penn are urgently trying to address new challenges. Arthur van Benthem and Benjamin C. Lee have assembled a multidisciplinary team of scientists, industry professionals, and policy leaders to explore solutions. Computer and Information Science Electrical and Systems Engineering caret-arrow Ubiquity of Data
The Robot Hype Is Real — But So Is the Problem We’re promised a future of robot helpers and intelligent machines — so where are they? In a recent episode of DEEP Podcast, Vijay Kumar spoke with Ben Kaplan about how AI is reshaping the future of robots, why aerial drones still struggle, what swarm intelligence can teach us, and the real-world impact of robots in medicine. Computer and Information Science Electrical and Systems Engineering Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics caret-arrow Ubiquity of Data
How Regulators Can Deal With Political, Social and Technological Disruption In this interview with the Australia and New Zealand School of Government (ANZSOG), Cary Coglianese discusses the challenges ahead for regulators, the threats and opportunities of AI, building and maintaining trust, and the value of bringing regulators from different sectors together. Law caret-arrow Resilience in Networked Systems
AI & Data for Disaster Management AI for Good at Meta, Direct Relief/CrisisReady, and Duncan Watts' Computational Social Science Lab brought together elected officials, emergency response agencies, researchers, and private sector leaders to explore how cutting-edge AI and novel data sources can enhance disaster preparedness. Communication Computer and Information Science Operations Information and Decisions caret-arrow Ubiquity of Data
