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Columbia Prof. proposes 'Structured World Models' for robot AI training
Columbia University Assistant Professor Yunzhu Li presented a novel approach at ICRA 2026, proposing "Structured World Models" as a scalable data engine for robot policy training and evaluation. This method aims to brid…
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New benchmark evaluates multilingual Library of Congress subject heading assignment
Researchers have introduced LCSHBench, a new benchmark dataset designed to evaluate automated subject cataloging for Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH). The dataset comprises 22,346 books in 15 languages, sourc…
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Oil execs warn prices to soar as inventories hit historic lows
Executives from Exxon and Chevron are warning that oil prices are poised to surge in the coming weeks due to critically low inventory levels. They highlighted that global reserves are being depleted rapidly, and the mar…
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AI-generated citations found in thousands of biomedical papers
A recent study published in The Lancet revealed a significant increase in AI-fabricated citations within biomedical journal articles. Researchers developed an AI-powered system to analyze over 2.4 million papers, identi…
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AI-hallucinated citations surge in biomedical papers
Researchers have identified a significant increase in AI-hallucinated citations within biomedical papers, a trend that could impact clinical guidelines. An audit revealed a more than twelvefold rise in fabricated refere…
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AI hallucinations insert fake citations into scientific papers
AI tools are increasingly inserting fabricated references into academic papers, a phenomenon that risks undermining the scientific process. A study of biomedical literature found over 4,000 fake citations across nearly …
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Study: 26% of daily AI-using students admit to academic dishonesty
A new study indicates that while generative AI use is widespread among college students, direct cheating by submitting AI-generated work is less common than feared. However, among students who use AI daily, 26% admitted…
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Columbia University Announces 2026 Machine Learning Summer School
Columbia University is organizing its Machine Learning Summer School (MLSS) for 2026. The program aims to bring together students and researchers in the field of machine learning. An organizer has created a group chat f…
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Iran war, AI boom strain global energy supply, drive inflation
The global energy supply is facing unprecedented strain due to concurrent geopolitical conflicts and the rapid expansion of AI technologies. Escalating oil prices, influenced by the Iran war, are a primary driver of cur…
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Ex-Microsoft GenAI head Li Hongzhi joins Shanghai's Tongji University
Li Hongzhi, a former head of Generative AI at Microsoft Asia, has joined Tongji University as a distinguished tenured professor. Li previously spent over a decade at Microsoft Research, focusing on machine intelligence …
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Canvas ransomware attack hits 9,000 institutions, data returned
Instructure, the parent company of the online education platform Canvas, has confirmed a ransomware attack that impacted approximately 9,000 institutions across the US, Canada, Australia, and the UK. The attackers, iden…
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Rivian rolls out AI voice assistant; Columbia develops brain-controlled hearing
Rivian is launching an AI-powered voice assistant across its vehicle lineup, including the upcoming R2 model. Meanwhile, researchers at Columbia University have developed a real-time brain-controlled hearing system capa…
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AI tools blamed for surge in fabricated citations polluting scientific literature
A recent study published in The Lancet indicates a significant increase in fabricated citations within academic literature. Researchers from Columbia University suggest that generative AI tools are likely responsible fo…
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Users split on AI for fitness: helpful tool or risky advice?
A recent article explores the varied ways individuals are incorporating AI into their fitness routines, with user experiences ranging from high satisfaction to outright disdain. While some find AI-generated workout and …
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Gas prices jump 50% as Iran conflict disrupts global oil supply
Gasoline prices have surged by 50% since the conflict in Iran began, with the average price reaching $4.48 per gallon. The primary driver is the disruption of oil supply through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping…
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Microsoft Research showcases AI systems, networking advances at NSDI '26
Microsoft researchers will present 11 papers at the NSDI '26 conference, focusing on advances in large-scale networked systems relevant to cloud computing and AI. Several papers explore novel approaches to optimizing AI…
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Columbia students and faculty confront AI's impact on computer science
Columbia University's computer science department is experiencing significant disruption due to the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence. Both students and faculty are actively discussing and confronting the imp…
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Columbia University AI algorithms offer new hope for men with azoospermia
Researchers at Columbia University have developed artificial intelligence algorithms designed to assist men diagnosed with azoospermia. These AI tools aim to improve the diagnostic process and treatment options for infe…
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AI aids researchers in reducing genetic code from 20 to 19 amino acids
Researchers have successfully engineered a portion of the ribosome to function without isoleucine, one of the 20 standard amino acids. This experiment, conducted by teams from Columbia and Harvard, aims to explore the p…
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AI helps scientists engineer bacteria to survive on 19 amino acids
Researchers have utilized AI to investigate the fundamental building blocks of life, specifically proteins. By employing AI-guided protein design, scientists engineered a strain of E. coli that can survive with a reduce…