For years, search engines and databases relied on essential keyword matching, often leading to fragmented and context-lacking results. The introduction of generative AI and the emergence of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) have transformed traditional information retrieval, enabling AI to extract relevant data from vast sources and generate structured, coherent responses. This development has improved accuracy, reduced […]

Moore’s Law was the gold standard for predicting technological progress for years. Introduced by Gordon Moore, co-founder of Intel, in 1965, it stated that the number of transistors on a chip would double every two years, making computers faster, smaller, and cheaper over time. This steady advancement fuelled everything from personal computers and smartphones to […]

Software development is experiencing a shift thanks to “vibe coding” – a new approach where artificial intelligence helps write code based on human instructions. Seasoned engineers and complete beginners alike are starting to code by describing what they want instead of typing out every line. OpenAI co-founder Andrej Karpathy, who coined the term, jokingly described […]

Imagine having a digital twin that responds to you in real time and seamlessly integrates across platforms using an API. With AI-powered avatars gaining traction across industries, businesses and creators are searching for the most lifelike and interactive experiences possible. As digital spaces evolve, tools like Akool provide a bridge between reality and virtual engagement. […]

Goutham (Gou) Rao is the CEO and co-founder of NeuBird, the creators of Hawkeye, the world’s first generative AI-powered ITOps engineer, designed to help IT teams diagnose and resolve technical issues instantly, enabling seamless collaboration between human teams and AI. A serial entrepreneur with a proven track record, Rao has co-founded and successfully exited multiple companies. […]

When you mention AI, both to a layman and an AI engineer, the cloud is probably the first thing that comes to mind. But why, exactly? For the most part, it’s because Google, OpenAI and Anthropic lead the charge, but they don’t open-source their models nor do they offer local options.  Of course, they do […]

A recent paper from LG AI Research suggests that supposedly ‘open’ datasets used for training AI models may be offering a false sense of security – finding that nearly four out of five AI datasets labeled as ‘commercially usable’ actually contain hidden legal risks. Such risks range from the inclusion of undisclosed copyrighted material to […]

Imagine that a robot is helping you clean the dishes. You ask it to grab a soapy bowl out of the sink, but its gripper slightly misses the mark. Using a new framework developed by MIT and NVIDIA researchers, you could correct that robot’s behavior with simple interactions. The method would allow you to point […]

As creators faced a looming—but short-lived TikTok ban in January, many asked, “Where do I go from here?” These creators had built their communities on the app, established their brands, and forged close connections with fans and fellow creators. For some, TikTok was their primary (or only) source of income. For others, it was the […]

Phil Tomlinson, SVP of TaskUs, oversees the company’s global offerings, including Trust & Safety, AI Services, Digital Customer Experience, and Risk & Response. With over 20 years of experience, he develops digital solutions and advocates for better mental health in the workplace. TaskUs is a global outsourcing company that provides next-generation digital services and customer experience […]

For over 30 years, science photographer Felice Frankel has helped MIT professors, researchers, and students communicate their work visually. Throughout that time, she has seen the development of various tools to support the creation of compelling images: some helpful, and some antithetical to the effort of producing a trustworthy and complete representation of the research. […]