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Xinxing Xu bridges research and real-world impact in the Singapore lab

AI has made remarkable progress in recent years, but turning experimental models into tools that work in the real world is still a major challenge. Bridging this gap between innovation and application has shaped the career of Xinxing Xu, principal researcher at Microsoft Research Asia – Singapore (opens in new tab), and underpins the mission

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The White House's plan for open models & AI research in the U.S. – Interconnects | Nathan Lambert

Today, the White House released its AI Action Plan, the document we’ve been waiting for to understand how the new administration plans to achieve “global dominance in artificial intelligence (AI).” There’s a lot to unpack in this document, which you’ll be hearing a lot about from the entire AI ecosystem. This post covers one narrow

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Supporting the future of AI Research in Africa and globally - The Keyword

Supporting the future of AI Research in Africa and globally – The Keyword

Across Africa, communities are reimagining how AI can solve problems that matter. From climate resilience and agriculture to healthcare, education and local language access, the continent is already home to some of the most exciting work shaping the future of Research and AI. With a young, fast-growing population and a culture of creative problem-solving, Africa

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Brown University to lead national institute focused on intuitive, trustworthy AI assistants - Brown University

Brown University to lead national institute focused on intuitive, trustworthy AI assistants – Brown University

Additional collaborators include SureStart, Google, the National Institutes of Health, Addiction Policy Forum, Community College of Rhode Island, and Clemson University. As part of its partnership with NSF, Capital One is contributing $1 million over five years to support ARIA’s research efforts. “ARIA, in its very conception, incorporates some of the most important ideals of

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NSF announces $100 million investment in National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes awards to secure American leadership in AI - National Science Foundation (.gov)

NSF announces $100 million investment in National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes awards to secure American leadership in AI – National Science Foundation (.gov)

The U.S. National Science Foundation, in partnership with Capital One and Intel, today announced a $100 million investment to support five National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes and a central community hub. These institutes will drive breakthroughs in high-impact areas such as mental health, materials discovery, science, technology, engineering and mathematics education, human-AI collaboration and drug

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Experts Call for Balanced AI Regulation - AZoRobotics

Artificial Intelligence – National Science Foundation (.gov)

The U.S. National Science Foundation has invested in artificial intelligence research since the early 1960s, setting the technical and conceptual foundations driving today’s AI innovations. AI-driven discoveries and technologies are transforming Americans’ daily lives and promising practical solutions to global challenges, from food production and supply chains to healthcare and education. As a major federal

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NSF Awards $100M to National AI Research Institutes

The National Science Foundation is investing $100 million in five National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes and a central community hub to accelerate open innovation, build an AI-ready workforce and strengthen U.S. global competitiveness. The public-private funding includes contributions from Capital One and Intel, NSF said Tuesday. The effort aligns with the White House AI Action

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AI research journal with sham board, metrics holds researcher’s paper hostage - Retraction Watch

AI research journal with sham board, metrics holds researcher’s paper hostage – Retraction Watch

A journal purporting to be “cited by esteemed scholars and scientists all around the world” claims a false impact factor and attempts to charge authors a fee for withdrawing articles, Retraction Watch has learned. And the editor in chief publicly disavows any relationship with the title on his website. The International Journal of Swarm Intelligence

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