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Study Reports Association Between Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Events
ai · Apr 17, 2026

Study Reports Association Between Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Events

Introduction A new observational study has reported a significant association between high consumption of ultra-processed foods and an increased risk of serious cardiovascular events, including heart attack and stroke. The research, published in a cardiology …

Naturalnews.com
Contextual Thinking is Becoming Vital in the Age of AI
ai · Apr 17, 2026

Contextual Thinking is Becoming Vital in the Age of AI

Listen to the Podcast If you enjoy this blog but you’d like to listen to it on the go, just click on the audio below or subscribe via iTunes/Apple Podcasts (ideal for iOS users) or Spotify.   A Snapshot of Contextual Thinking My friend Ana is a... The post Co…

Spencereducation.com
Puma’s AI head says the brand is still giving ‘the keys to the consumer’ as it invests in digital concierge
ai · Apr 17, 2026

Puma’s AI head says the brand is still giving ‘the keys to the consumer’ as it invests in digital concierge

Puma , this month, debuted a new AI-powered “digital human” concierge named “Dylan” in its Las Vegas flagship.

Digiday
Bringing AI-driven protein-design tools to biologists everywhere
ai · Apr 17, 2026

Bringing AI-driven protein-design tools to biologists everywhere

OpenProtein.AI is helping biologists stay on the cutting edge of AI with a no-code platform for protein engineering. It was founded by MIT alumni Tristan Bepler and Tim Lu.

Mit.edu
Australian tycoon battles Meta over fake ads
ai · Apr 17, 2026

Australian tycoon battles Meta over fake ads

Australian mining magnate Andrew Forrest is suing Meta in a US court. He claims Meta should be responsible for scam advertisements featuring his image. Forrest's legal team is challenging Meta's protection under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. …

The Times of India
AI boom tests regulators; Qcomm growth hits brakes
ai · Apr 17, 2026

AI boom tests regulators; Qcomm growth hits brakes

Happy Friday! India’s AI agent boom is outpacing the guardrails meant to keep it in check. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

The Times of India
Autopilot, agentic AI, and the dangers of imperfect metaphors
ai · Apr 17, 2026

Autopilot, agentic AI, and the dangers of imperfect metaphors

The language used to articulate AI is increasingly selling mathematics as magic and agency as intelligence; the words we use have power and…

Uxdesign.cc
Resolve AI raises $40M at $1.5B valuation to optimize production environments
ai · Apr 17, 2026

Resolve AI raises $40M at $1.5B valuation to optimize production environments

Resolve AI Inc., a startup that helps enterprises make their infrastructure more reliable, has raised $40 million in funding. DST Global and Salesforce Ventures led the investment. It comes as an extension to a $125 million Series A round that Resolve AI anno…

SiliconANGLE News
How Zscaler and OpenAI turn zero-trust security into an AI accelerator
ai · Apr 17, 2026

How Zscaler and OpenAI turn zero-trust security into an AI accelerator

Zscaler Inc.‘s new partnership with OpenAI Group PBC has the potential to transform the security firm’s cloud-native zero-trust platform into an engine that can both harden its own stack and help customers deploy artificial intelligence with confidence at lar…

SiliconANGLE News
India eyes US-led Pax Silica seed fund
ai · Apr 17, 2026

India eyes US-led Pax Silica seed fund

India is keen on getting access to the US State Department's new $250 million Pax Silica seed fund designed to secure global supply chains for artificial intelligence, semiconductors and critical minerals, people in the know said. This was discussed among ste…

The Times of India
ArtAi News
ai · Apr 17, 2026

Conserved and divergent gene regulatory networks for crop drought resistance

Deng et al. leverage AI and large-scale transcriptome data to map drought-response gene networks, uncovering conserved and lineage-specific regulatory patterns, and revealing that drought resistance is shaped by network architecture, not only individual genes.

Nature.com
Tools and tactics for studying alternative splicing
ai · Apr 17, 2026

Tools and tactics for studying alternative splicing

In this Review, Sousa-Luís and Carmo-Fonseca discuss the various tools available to detect and quantify alternative splicing, functionally test splice isoforms and investigate the link between genetic variation, splicing and disease.

Nature.com
Meltdown: Surviving and escaping the engineered collapse of America
ai · Apr 16, 2026

Meltdown: Surviving and escaping the engineered collapse of America

PG&E’s criminal negligence—prioritizing profits over maintenance—turns power lines into firestarters. Green energy mandates destabilize the grid, while reliable nuclear and natural gas are dismantled. Controlled burns (proven by indigenous practices) are supp…

Naturalnews.com
China’s Parallel Web Behind the Wall | Vale.Rocks
ai · Apr 16, 2026

China’s Parallel Web Behind the Wall | Vale.Rocks

"The internet known within China is a very different internet to the one known by the world at large. It is censored, regulated and structured quite differently. It is controlled and managed, rather than organic and sprawling. From the outside looking in, it …

Vale.rocks
Allbirds (BIRD) Stock Surges Nearly 600% on Surprise AI Pivot: Should You Buy or Sell in 2026?
ai · Apr 16, 2026

Allbirds (BIRD) Stock Surges Nearly 600% on Surprise AI Pivot: Should You Buy or Sell in 2026?

SAN FRANCISCO — Allbirds Inc. shares rocketed nearly 600 percent Wednesday after the once-trendy sneaker maker announced it is selling its footwear business and pivoting to artificial intelligence infrastructure, sparking a frenzy among investors weighing whe…

Ibtimes.com.au
Honda pulls e:Ny1 from UK market in great EV reset
ai · Apr 16, 2026

Honda pulls e:Ny1 from UK market in great EV reset

Japanese company now sells no electric cars in the UK as it struggles with electrification globally Take a look at Honda’s UK website and you will notice a big omission: no electric car. Given that car makers here are legally bound by the ZEV mandate to hi…

Autocar
UAE education builds digital resilience as regional tensions accelerate shift to remote learning
ai · Apr 16, 2026

UAE education builds digital resilience as regional tensions accelerate shift to remote learning

Ankabut CEO Tarek Jundi outlines how national infrastructure, AI-driven platforms and distance-learning capabilities are helping schools and universities maintain continuity amid geopolitical uncertainty

ComputerWeekly.com
Cadence, Nvidia deepen AI partnership to reshape chip design and robotics
ai · Apr 16, 2026

Cadence, Nvidia deepen AI partnership to reshape chip design and robotics

Cadence Design Systems and Nvidia have expanded their partnership to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across semiconductor design, robotics, and large-scale AI infrastructure, the companies said at CadenceLIVE Silicon Valley 2026. The collab…

Digitimes
Show HN: Flint – A 30B model fine-tuned for less repetition
ai · Apr 16, 2026

Show HN: Flint – A 30B model fine-tuned for less repetition

As frontier LLMs have very little output diversity even for open ended queries. We built Flint to see if we could reverse this. It’s a finetuned Qwen3 30B model specifically trained to produce higher entropy when asked open ended questions.Flint significantly…

Springboards.ai
How do teens really use AI companions? With more creativity than you might think
ai · Apr 16, 2026

How do teens really use AI companions? With more creativity than you might think

Not all engagement with AI chatbots looks the same – far from it.

The Conversation Africa
ArtAi News
ai · Apr 16, 2026

Generative deep learning for foundational video translation in ultrasound

For deep learning (DL) to realize its potential for medical image interpretation, attention to dataset content is critical. Ultrasound presents a particular challenge because, in addition to many views and structures, it includes several sub-modalities–such a…

Nature.com
ArtAi News
ai · Apr 16, 2026

Intrinsic annealing in a hybrid memristor-magnetic tunnel junction Ising machine

Ising machines offer promising solutions for large-scale optimization problems. Iftakher et al. report a hybrid platform combining memristors with stochastic magnetic tunnel junctions to solve the Ising model by integrating multi-level spin couplings, stochas…

Nature.com
ArtAi News
ai · Apr 16, 2026

A hybrid intelligent optimization algorithm combining weighted K-means clustering and improved ABC for optimal deployment of prehospital emergency heliports

Scientific Reports - A hybrid intelligent optimization algorithm combining weighted K-means clustering and improved ABC for optimal deployment of prehospital emergency heliports

Nature.com
‘Science needs defending’: record number of researchers run for office in US mid-terms
ai · Apr 16, 2026

‘Science needs defending’: record number of researchers run for office in US mid-terms

Many Democrats making the switch to politics are motivated by the Trump administration’s cuts to science — whereas energy and AI are a pull for some Republicans.

Nature.com
From Residential to Commercial: How MOVA Is Bringing Smart Cleaning Into Bigger Spaces
ai · Apr 15, 2026

From Residential to Commercial: How MOVA Is Bringing Smart Cleaning Into Bigger Spaces

Walk into a modern office or hotel today, and you might notice something new—the quiet hum of a robot moving across the floor. It cleans as it goes, with minimal disruption to its surroundings. Not long ago, this kind of automation was mostly found at home. R…

Geeky Gadgets
UW doctor researches health-monitoring device to track tears: HealthLink | KING 5
ai · Apr 15, 2026

UW doctor researches health-monitoring device to track tears: HealthLink | KING 5

The UW Kren Engineering-based Medicine Initiative is participating in the design of a biosensor device to track glucose levels and inflammation. Dr. Tueng Shen, professor of ophthalmology in the UW School of Medicine, is quoted.

KING5.com
What is AI Inference and How is it Different from Training
ai · Apr 15, 2026

What is AI Inference and How is it Different from Training

Unlock the secrets of AI! Learn the core differences between AI training and inference, their processes, and real-world applications. Optimize your AI models!

C-sharpcorner.com
iPhone 18 Pro Max Rumors: 2nm A20 Chip, Variable Aperture Camera and Record Battery
ai · Apr 15, 2026

iPhone 18 Pro Max Rumors: 2nm A20 Chip, Variable Aperture Camera and Record Battery

CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max is shaping up as one of the most compelling flagship upgrades in years, with leaks pointing to a powerful 2nm A20 Pro chip, a groundbreaking variable aperture main camera, a significantly smaller Dynamic Island an…

Ibtimes.com.au
InnoEX and the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) open, Gathering global technology experts with AI+ and robotics in the spotlight
ai · Apr 15, 2026

InnoEX and the Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Spring Edition) open, Gathering global technology experts with AI+ and robotics in the spotlight

InnoEX, jointly organised by the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau (ITIB) of the HKSAR Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council ...

Antaranews.com
Iris Ventures Leads Multimillion-dollar Investment Into Lucille, Maker of Nutritious Shakes
ai · Apr 15, 2026

Iris Ventures Leads Multimillion-dollar Investment Into Lucille, Maker of Nutritious Shakes

Iris is putting even more money behind wellness, leading a round of investment in Lucille, which makes healthy high-protein, high-fiber shakes for older people.

WWD
Be.ing Painfree Brings a More Conscious Approach to Period Care, This Earth Day
ai · Apr 15, 2026

Be.ing Painfree Brings a More Conscious Approach to Period Care, This Earth Day

Stay updated with Business News This Week – your source for the latest business news weekly, market updates, and top business stories

Businessnewsthisweek.com
Meta & Broadcom Announce Development of Custom AI Silicon To Power Multi-Gigawatt AI Ecosystem
ai · Apr 15, 2026

Meta & Broadcom Announce Development of Custom AI Silicon To Power Multi-Gigawatt AI Ecosystem

Meta will fulfill its massive AI demands by co-developing multiple next-gen AI Silicon "XPUs" with Broadcom. Meta & Broadcom Partner To Develop A Multi-Gigawatt AI Ecosystem Powered by Custom AI Silicon "XPUs" Last month, Meta announced four AI chips featurin…

Wccftech
AI shifts work from execution to judgment as agents move into production
ai · Apr 15, 2026

AI shifts work from execution to judgment as agents move into production

Artificial intelligence (AI) agents are moving into real-world deployment across industries, automating routine workflows and pushing human roles toward oversight, judgment, and system design, speakers said at GITEX AI Asia.

Digitimes
Power equipment startup Ayr Energy in talks to raise $25-30 million: sources
ai · Apr 15, 2026

Power equipment startup Ayr Energy in talks to raise $25-30 million: sources

US-based Ayr Energy is in talks to raise $25–30 million from Energy Impact Partners, which could value the startup at around $200 million. Founded by former Zetwerk and Ather Energy executive Anirudh Reddy, the company is betting on rising power infrastructur…

The Times of India
Meta doubles down on partnership with Broadcom, committing to 1 gigawatt of custom AI processors
ai · Apr 15, 2026

Meta doubles down on partnership with Broadcom, committing to 1 gigawatt of custom AI processors

Meta Platforms Inc. has announced a new deal with Broadcom Inc., extending a partnership that already sees the two companies work together on the design of the social media giant’s in-house artificial intelligence accelerators. The company said in an announce…

SiliconANGLE News
Meta doubles down on partnership with Broadcom on custom AI processors
ai · Apr 15, 2026

Meta doubles down on partnership with Broadcom on custom AI processors

Meta Platforms Inc. today announced a new deal with Broadcom Inc., extending a partnership that already sees the two companies work together on the design of the social media giant’s in-house artificial intelligence accelerators. The company said in an announ…

SiliconANGLE News
Chinese Firm UniX AI Launches Panther Humanoid Robot for Household Tasks
ai · Apr 14, 2026

Chinese Firm UniX AI Launches Panther Humanoid Robot for Household Tasks

UniX AI Commences Global Deliveries of Service Humanoid The Chinese robotics firm UniX AI has begun global deliveries of its Panther robot, which it describes as the world’s first service humanoid robot to enter real household deployment. The company announce…

Naturalnews.com
Rising AI Adoption Spurs Workforce Changes
ai · Apr 14, 2026

Rising AI Adoption Spurs Workforce Changes

Half of U.S. workers now use artificial intelligence. AI adoption links to organizational disruption and individual productivity gains but not transformational changes to work.

Gallup.com
What is Prompt Chaining and How to Use It Effectively
ai · Apr 14, 2026

What is Prompt Chaining and How to Use It Effectively

Unlock AI's potential with prompt chaining! Break down complex tasks into manageable steps for improved accuracy, control, and structured outputs. Learn how!

C-sharpcorner.com
What is Context Window in LLMs and Why Does It Matter
ai · Apr 14, 2026

What is Context Window in LLMs and Why Does It Matter

Unlock the power of LLMs! Learn about context windows, their impact on AI performance, and how to optimize them for better conversations and accurate results.

C-sharpcorner.com
Flood warning: How citizens’ AI agents will swamp public services
ai · Apr 14, 2026

Flood warning: How citizens’ AI agents will swamp public services

While governments eagerly look to implement AI to cut costs, they are less prepared for an incoming wave as people begin to use AI agents to drive applications to public services

ComputerWeekly.com
Prof. Schlevogt’s Compass No. 53: Europe’s dying heart – Hungary’s vote delivers lethal kick
ai · Apr 14, 2026

Prof. Schlevogt’s Compass No. 53: Europe’s dying heart – Hungary’s vote delivers lethal kick

Orbán’s defeat will saddle EU taxpayers with over €100bn in short order – yet this is but the tip of the iceberg. Read Full Article at RT.com

RT
Physical AI startups out to play the big game
ai · Apr 14, 2026

Physical AI startups out to play the big game

ET writes how robotics AI startups are seeing increased investments, signalling growing confidence in this space in India.

The Times of India
Indian AI firms take up super hard stuff
ai · Apr 14, 2026

Indian AI firms take up super hard stuff

AI startups in India are now shifting their focus to move beyond applications and AI wrappers to build solutions in frontier deeptech areas, writes Swathi Moorthy.

The Times of India
ArtAi News
ai · Apr 14, 2026

Potent acridone antimalarial against all three life stages of Plasmodium

Kancharla, Kelly et al. identify an acridone antimalarial potent across all major parasite life stages. Lead candidate T111 shows oral efficacy, low toxicity, and synergy with tafenoquine, providing a unique mechanism to overcome resistance.

Nature.com
ArtAi News
ai · Apr 14, 2026

Structure-aware fusion learning and intelligent decision support based on dynamic flight parameter hypergraphs in flight test

Scientific Reports - Structure-aware fusion learning and intelligent decision support based on dynamic flight parameter hypergraphs in flight test

Nature.com
ArtAi News
ai · Apr 14, 2026

TAGNN: topology-aware graph neural network framework for link prediction

Link prediction is a fundamental task in graph machine learning. While Graph Neural Network (GNN)-based methods are mainstream, they exhibit limitations: restricted receptive fields hinder their ability to capture long-range structural information between tar…

Nature.com
AI needs solid botanical data more than ever
ai · Apr 14, 2026

AI needs solid botanical data more than ever

An artificial-intelligence revolution in biotechnology won’t get far without human taxonomic expertise — and that’s under threat.

Nature.com
Historic house serves as museum
ai · Apr 13, 2026

Historic house serves as museum

A historic house in northwestern Türkiye, where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk reunited with his mother after two years during the War of Independence, continues to serve as a museum, offering visitors a journey through history.

Hurriyet Daily News
Pure/AVK self-powered Dublin datacentre dodges grid constraints
ai · Apr 13, 2026

Pure/AVK self-powered Dublin datacentre dodges grid constraints

With grid connectivity denied, Pure Data Centres Group got creative, partnering with AVK on a microgrid to beat power constraints versus a tide of rising demand

ComputerWeekly.com