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UK to host major AI summit of ‘like-minded’ countries (3 minute read)
Britain is set to host a significant summit on artificial intelligence in the coming fall, with Rishi Sunak aiming to position the U.K. as a prominent player in the field. British officials assert that the country is well-suited to convene discussions on the future of AI. They attribute this to the agility gained through Brexit, enabling the U.K. to respond promptly to the rapidly changing AI market. The government intends to strike a balance between the strict regulations of the EU and the more relaxed approach adopted by the United States.

DeSantis campaign shares apparent AI-generated fake images of Trump and Fauci (3 minute read)
This week, Republican presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis released a video that featured some eyebrow-raising imagery—supposedly showing former President Donald Trump giving Anthony Fauci a hug. But here's the kicker: those images were most likely generated by artificial intelligence, showcasing just how these cutting-edge tools are turbocharging political attacks. With AI, politicians can now toe the line between reality and fantasy, blurring the boundaries in their campaign tactics. DeSantis' video, posted on Twitter by his rapid response team, took aim at Trump's alleged support of Fauci, who has become a favorite target for Republicans due to his involvement in shaping the nation's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

New model offers a way to speed up drug discovery (2 minute read)
The search for potential disease treatments within vast libraries of drug compounds is a time-consuming endeavor. To expedite the process, scientists have turned to computational methods for screening, but many existing techniques remain slow. However, researchers from MIT and Tufts University have now introduced an alternative approach using a large language model, a type of artificial intelligence algorithm. Their model, called ConPLex, can match target proteins with potential drug molecules without the need for computationally intensive steps like calculating molecular structures. This breakthrough enables the screening of over 100 million compounds in just a single day, surpassing the capabilities of existing models. By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, ConPLex opens up new possibilities for accelerating drug discovery and uncovering life-changing treatments.

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Meta plans to put AI everywhere on its platforms (2 minute read)
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently announced plans to integrate generative AI text, image, and video generators into flagship products like Facebook and Instagram. This move comes as Meta aims to bring its cutting-edge AI research to the forefront of its platforms. During an all-hands meeting with employees, Zuckerberg revealed various technologies at different stages of development, including features for user customization of photos in Instagram Stories through text prompts and the introduction of AI agents with unique personalities and capabilities in Messenger and WhatsApp. Meta is also organizing an internal hackathon in July focused on generative AI, while reaffirming its commitment to sharing research and AI technologies with the open source community.

The latest generative AI efforts in healthcare: Carbon Health, Tempus launch tools for docs (2 minute read)
Carbon Health, the hybrid primary care company, has introduced an addition to its proprietary electronic health record (EHR) software—hands-free charting, powered by AI. This feature, now available across all Carbon Health clinics and providers, marks the first large-scale deployment of native AI-assisted charting. Integrated seamlessly into the Carbon Health EHR, the hands-free charting assistant is designed to seamlessly fit into a provider's existing workflow, saving time and enhancing the patient-doctor connection. With no screen acting as a barrier, doctors can now dedicate more time to patient care rather than typing. Carbon Health CEO Eren Bali expressed excitement about the development, emphasizing how quickly AI can make a real-world impact on healthcare delivery.

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Chinese quantum computer is 180 million times faster on AI-related tasks, says team led by ‘father of quantum’ Pan Jianwei (3 minute read)
Scientists in China are celebrating the incredible power of their device, aptly named Jiuzhang, which can tackle artificial intelligence tasks a whopping 180 million times faster than the world's mightiest supercomputer. This quantum wonder isn't just showing off; its problem-solving prowess has far-reaching implications. From data mining to biological information, network analysis to chemical modeling research, Jiuzhang's capabilities are astonishing. In a groundbreaking experiment, the research team utilized Jiuzhang to crack a notoriously difficult problem that stumps classical computers. With over 200,000 samples to process, the results were jaw-dropping. While the fastest classical supercomputer would need a staggering five years to accomplish the task, Jiuzhang completed it in less than a second.

ChatGPT-Maker CEO Meets PM Modi, Discusses Global Regulation For AI (1 minute read)
Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, embarked on an exciting six-nation tour this week. Among his stops was a meeting with Prime Minister Modi in New Delhi, where they delved into the importance of global regulation in the field of AI. During a session at IIIT Delhi, Altman shared insights on the immense opportunities that lie ahead for India in AI and discussed the country's strategic actions in this realm. Reflecting on the conversation with PM Modi, Altman emphasized the necessity of global regulation to mitigate potential downsides. While OpenAI is currently practicing self-regulation, the recognition of the need for broader regulations highlights their commitment to responsible AI development.

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