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Microsoft Integrates AI-Driven Deep Research Tools Into Copilot

Image Credits:Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket / Getty ImagesMicrosoft is rolling out a “deep research” AI tool within Microsoft 365 Copilot, its AI-powered chatbot app. Recently, several deep research agents have emerged across AI chatbots, including OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and xAI’s Grok. These tools rely on reasoning AI models, which can analyze problems and verify...

Google Introduces a New Generation of AI Reasoning Models

Image Credits:Google DeepMindOn Tuesday, Google introduced Gemini 2.5, a new family of AI reasoning models designed to pause and “think” before responding to questions.The first in this series, Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental, is a multimodal AI model that Google describes as its most advanced yet. Starting Tuesday, it will be available in Google AI...

A Difficult New AGI Test Proves Too Challenging for Most AI Models

Image Credits:Boris SV / Getty ImagesThe Arc Prize Foundation, a nonprofit co-founded by AI researcher François Chollet, revealed in a blog post on Monday that it has developed a new, highly challenging test to assess the general intelligence of advanced AI models.This new test, called ARC-AGI-2, has proven difficult for most models.According to the...

Next-Generation Weight-Loss Drugs Are Expected Within a Year.

Credit: PixabayThe next generation of GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs is on the horizon, with new weight-loss and diabetes treatments expected to hit shelves by early next year. These advancements follow the success of drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, signaling a rapid evolution in obesity and diabetes care.Less than five years after the FDA approved...

Biodiesel Wastewater Treatment: Harnessing Carbon and Recovering Valuable Compounds

Manufacturing biodiesel, a cleaner-burning alternative to petroleum diesel, produces CO2 and wastewater containing pollutants. A University of Michigan research team troubleshoots an energy-efficient electrochemical method to capture CO2 and valuable chemicals while treating wastewater. Credit: ACS PublicationsBiodiesel offers a cleaner-burning alternative to petroleum diesel, but its production generates CO2 and hazardous wastewater, requiring additional steps for...

Meta Was Seen Experimenting with AI-Generated Comments on Instagram

Credit: PixabayIn recent years, Meta has integrated numerous AI-driven features into its apps, including experiments with AI-generated characters that had unique profiles and personalities. However, these were ultimately abandoned after being deemed unsettling and unnecessary.Now, in a move that may also face user resistance, Meta is exploring AI-assisted interactions by helping users write comments...

Microsoft is Investigating a Method to Recognize and Credit Contributors to AI Training Data

Image Credits:JASON REDMOND / AFP / Getty ImagesMicrosoft is launching a research initiative to assess how specific training data influences the text, images, and other media generated by AI models.A recently resurfaced job listing from December reveals the company is seeking a research intern for the project, which aims to demonstrate that AI models...

Misinformation on TikTok is Distorting Young People’s Perception of ADHD

Credit: PixabayAround 1.8 billion people use TikTok monthly, spending an average of 95 minutes per day on the platform for entertainment, engagement, and even education. While these figures are impressive, a new study highlights that TikTok may not be the most trustworthy source for health-related information, especially regarding ADHD.Study Reveals Misinformation in Popular TikTok...

3-in-1 Color E-Note Combines Fast Refresh with Eye-Friendly Scribbling

The Magic Note Pad introduces an entirely new digital note-taking experience for users in the mobile-first era. More than just a digital notepad, it’s a powerful productivity tool designed to enhance thinking, streamline note-taking, and boost efficiency in both work and creative expression"XPPenReading and writing on standard tablets can strain your eyes, but E...

Portable Smart Projector Brings Streamed Movies On The Go

The integrated gimbal stand allows the Play 6 to move the visuals over 360 degrees for maximum positioning flexibilityXGIMI/iF DesignXGIMI, a Chinese projector manufacturer, has unveiled a preview of its new projector, the MoGo 3 Pro's successor, the Play 6. Building on the tubular design, the Play 6 introduces a larger battery, a new...