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Machine learning is a subfield of artificial intelligence that focuses on developing algorithms and models capable of automatically learning and making predictions or decisions from data without being explicitly programmed. It involves training models on labeled datasets to recognize patterns and make accurate predictions or classifications in new, unseen data.

Megalibrary Accelerates Green Hydrogen Catalyst Discovery, Paving the Way for AI-Driven Materials Design

Researchers at Northwestern University and Toyota Research Institute used an AI-driven "megalibrary" of millions of nanoparticles to rapidly discover a low-cost hydrogen catalyst. The material matches or exceeds iridium’s performance but is far cheaper and more abundant, boosting clean energy prospects.

20 Aug 2025

AI-Powered Index Maps U.S. Hot Spots For Growing Power Outage Risks

Texas A&M researchers created the Power System Vulnerability Index (PSVI), a nationwide tool that uses machine learning to map regions most at risk of weather-driven power outages. Results show a 20% annual increase in outage duration, frequency, and magnitude since 2019.

19 Aug 2025

Custom AI Model GAMES Accelerates Drug Discovery With Smarter Molecular Design

Southwest Research Institute developed GAMES, a custom large language model that generates molecular SMILES strings to accelerate drug discovery. Integrated with SwRI’s Rhodium™ software, it improves compound screening efficiency and reduces invalid molecular outputs.

19 Aug 2025

AI Trained on Human Games Improves Chess Bots’ Human-Like Decision-Making

An AI-powered chess bot named Allie, developed at Carnegie Mellon University, mimics human thought processes and playing styles. Unlike traditional engines, Allie was trained on millions of human games and adapts to different skill levels, making it more relatable and instructive for players.

18 Aug 2025

Generative AI Designs Novel Antibiotics That Defeat Defiant Drug-Resistant Superbugs

MIT researchers used generative AI to design entirely new antibiotics that effectively combat drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae and MRSA. The novel molecules, NG1 and DN1, disrupt bacterial membranes via unique mechanisms, showing strong efficacy in lab and mouse models.

15 Aug 2025

Artificial Intelligence Accelerates Solid-State Battery Breakthroughs From Lab To Market

A review from Soochow University and Nanjing University highlights how machine learning is accelerating solid-state battery research, from discovering high-performance materials to optimizing ion transport and enabling predictive battery management. AI-driven insights are bringing market-ready SSBs closer to reality.

15 Aug 2025

AI Breakthrough Speeds Up Fusion Reactor Design by Mapping Plasma Heat Shadows in Milliseconds

A collaboration between Commonwealth Fusion Systems, PPPL, and ORNL has developed HEAT-ML, an AI tool that rapidly identifies “magnetic shadows” in fusion reactors, protecting components from extreme plasma heat.

14 Aug 2025

AI Chatbots Spread Medical Misinformation but a Simple Prompt Fix Cuts Errors in Half

A new study from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai shows that AI chatbots frequently repeat and elaborate on false medical information embedded in user prompts. However, a simple warning line added to the input cut these hallucinations nearly in half, offering a promising safety solution.

14 Aug 2025

Researchers Tackle Energy Waste in Federated Learning With Smarter Edge Strategies

This review analyzes recent strategies to improve energy efficiency in federated learning (FL) systems deployed in mobile edge computing environments. It explores learning-based, resource allocation, and client selection approaches while addressing challenges like device heterogeneity, communication overhead, and energy constraints.

13 Aug 2025

AI Detects Toxic Food Contaminants Before They Reach Your Plate

Artificial intelligence combined with hyperspectral imaging can now detect toxic fungal contaminants like mycotoxins in grains and nuts before they reach consumers. This breakthrough offers a rapid, non-destructive method to improve global food safety and reduce millions of preventable deaths.

13 Aug 2025

AI Spots Star’s Fatal Spiral Into a Black Hole, Then It Explodes

Astronomers have observed SN 2023zkd, a bizarre stellar explosion likely triggered by a massive star's failed attempt to engulf a black hole companion. The event was detected early by AI and captured in unprecedented detail, revealing a rare binary death dance.

13 Aug 2025

Open Molecules 2025 Powers a New Era of AI-Driven Chemistry

Open Molecules 2025 is a landmark dataset of over 100 million quantum-level molecular simulations, developed by Meta and U.S. national labs, to train machine learning models for chemistry. It paves the way for rapid, low-cost predictions in drug discovery, energy storage, and materials science.

17 Jun 2025

New AI Method Cleans Dirty Data Before Training And Boosts Model Accuracy

Researchers at Florida Atlantic University have developed an automated method to detect and remove mislabeled data before training machine learning models, significantly improving their reliability and performance. The approach uses L1-norm principal component analysis to identify outliers without manual tuning or assumptions.

17 Jun 2025

AI Transforms Water Treatment Into a Smart, Self-Learning System

This perspective paper proposes a comprehensive, three-axis blueprint to integrate AI into water treatment at the technological, engineering, and industrial levels. By transforming rigid systems into intelligent, adaptive infrastructures, AI promises efficiency, resilience, and sustainability in water management.

17 Jun 2025

Yoshua Bengio Launches LawZero To Make AI Safe By Design

LawZero, founded by AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio, is a new nonprofit focused on developing "safe-by-design" artificial intelligence systems that prioritize human well-being over commercial interests. The organization is pioneering non-agentic "Scientist AI" to prevent risks like deception and loss of control associated with current frontier AI models.

4 Jun 2025

VizTrust Reveals How Users Build And Lose Trust In AI Chatbots In Real Time

Researchers at Binghamton University have developed VizTrust, a novel analytics tool that tracks and visualizes the dynamic nature of user trust during real-time interactions with AI chatbots. The system uses machine learning to analyze emotional and behavioral cues, offering actionable insights for improving conversational AI.

3 Jun 2025

APA Urges Stronger AI Safeguards To Protect Adolescent Well-Being

A major American Psychological Association advisory underscores the complex effects of artificial intelligence on adolescents, urging developers to prioritize youth protection, privacy, and healthy development. The report recommends immediate action from all stakeholders to ensure AI tools safeguard young people as technology rapidly evolves.

3 Jun 2025

Aaron Courville Champions Collaborative AI To Solve Society’s Biggest Challenges

Aaron Courville, incoming director of IVADO and co-founder of Mila, champions an optimistic and pragmatic vision for artificial intelligence, emphasizing its potential to solve societal challenges. Rather than fearing AI, Courville advocates for responsible, collaborative development to maximize its benefits across fields from climate action to public policy.

28 May 2025

Machine Learning Transforms Laser Metal Manufacturing With Real-Time Precision And Efficiency

Researchers at Empa have developed machine learning algorithms that significantly streamline and enhance laser-based metal manufacturing processes, such as powder bed fusion and welding. By integrating real-time sensor data and adaptive AI, they reduce experimental workload and optimize quality and efficiency, making advanced metalworking more accessible.

28 May 2025

AI-Powered Model Pinpoints Human Impact on Dryland Water Use and Lake Loss

A new study presents an advanced remote sensing and machine learning model that accurately distinguishes between natural and human-driven water consumption in arid croplands. Findings from the Ebinur Lake Basin show agriculture now drives 77% of cropland water use, with profound implications for regional water security.

26 May 2025

Machine Learning News and Research

Megalibrary Accelerates Green Hydrogen Catalyst Discovery, Paving the Way for AI-Driven Materials Design

AI-Powered Index Maps U.S. Hot Spots For Growing Power Outage Risks

Custom AI Model GAMES Accelerates Drug Discovery With Smarter Molecular Design

AI Trained on Human Games Improves Chess Bots’ Human-Like Decision-Making

Generative AI Designs Novel Antibiotics That Defeat Defiant Drug-Resistant Superbugs

Artificial Intelligence Accelerates Solid-State Battery Breakthroughs From Lab To Market

AI Breakthrough Speeds Up Fusion Reactor Design by Mapping Plasma Heat Shadows in Milliseconds

AI Chatbots Spread Medical Misinformation but a Simple Prompt Fix Cuts Errors in Half

Researchers Tackle Energy Waste in Federated Learning With Smarter Edge Strategies

AI Detects Toxic Food Contaminants Before They Reach Your Plate

AI Spots Star’s Fatal Spiral Into a Black Hole, Then It Explodes

Open Molecules 2025 Powers a New Era of AI-Driven Chemistry

New AI Method Cleans Dirty Data Before Training And Boosts Model Accuracy

AI Transforms Water Treatment Into a Smart, Self-Learning System

Yoshua Bengio Launches LawZero To Make AI Safe By Design

VizTrust Reveals How Users Build And Lose Trust In AI Chatbots In Real Time

APA Urges Stronger AI Safeguards To Protect Adolescent Well-Being

Aaron Courville Champions Collaborative AI To Solve Society’s Biggest Challenges

Machine Learning Transforms Laser Metal Manufacturing With Real-Time Precision And Efficiency

AI-Powered Model Pinpoints Human Impact on Dryland Water Use and Lake Loss

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