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NASA's COFFIES Project Harnesses AI to Forecast Solar Storm-Causing Regions

Predicting space weather is becoming increasingly critical as space agencies plan crewed missions to the Moon and beyond. NASA's COFFIES project—standing for Convection and Flows in the Interior and Exterior of the Sun—brings together astrophysicists and data scientists to tackle this challenge using artificial intelligence. The

Nvidia Expands AI Infrastructure Portfolio with Model Router Focus

Model routers are systems that automatically direct incoming AI requests to the optimal model—whether that's a large, powerful model for complex tasks or a smaller, more efficient one for simpler queries. This approach aims to balance performance with cost and latency considerations. Nvidia's entry into

The Limits of AI Engagement Metrics: What High Usage Numbers Don't Reveal

A new commentary in Communications of the ACM raises a critical point about how we measure AI success: high engagement numbers tell only part of the story. The piece argues that focusing on metrics like user adoption, time spent, or interaction frequency with AI systems obscures what these technologies actually

Researchers Demonstrate First Superconducting Quantum Heat Engine Operating Near Absolute Zero

Researchers have successfully demonstrated the world's first cyclic superconducting quantum heat engine capable of converting heat close to absolute zero into usable mechanical energy. The device, developed using superconducting circuits, represents a significant milestone in quantum thermodynamics and could eventually enable quantum computers to operate more efficiently. The

Laser Surveys Uncover Evidence of a Massive Ancient Civilization in the Amazon

New laser-based surveys are reshaping our understanding of the Amazon's past. Researchers using airborne LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology have uncovered hundreds of ancient earthworks hidden beneath the rainforest canopy—structures invisible to the ground-level surveys that dominated archaeology for decades. The findings suggest that parts of

AI Anxiety Emerges as a New Political Factor in US Midterms

Artificial intelligence has quietly entered the political conversation ahead of the upcoming US midterm elections. What was once primarily a Silicon Valley concern has now become a factor that voters are actively considering when evaluating candidates and policy positions. The shift reflects growing public awareness of AI's expanding

U.S. House Lawmakers Meet Pope Francis at Vatican to Discuss AI Policy

A delegation of U.S. House lawmakers has visited the Vatican for high-level discussions on artificial intelligence, culminating in a meeting with Pope Francis. The engagement underscores the increasing diplomatic attention given to AI policy, as religious institutions and political leaders worldwide grapple with the societal implications of rapidly advancing