AI research
Coverage of AI research in the Nexus archive.
- The Studio Behind 'Ex Machina' Is Now Researching AI With Google
Google is investing $75 million in A24 as part of a new AI research initiative focused on developing filmmaking tools. The collaboration aims to advance AI applications in the film industry.
- The path to a frontier AI job, according to a top Google DeepMind engineer
A Google DeepMind distinguished engineer, Vladimir Feinberg, outlined key qualities for securing a job at a top AI lab: 'intent,' 'mathematical maturity,' and 'grit.' He emphasized taking challenging academic courses, coding rigorously, and working intensively to develop competitive skills in AI research.
- ByteDance loses key AI research leader behind Seed models amid monetisation push
ByteDance has lost Gu Quanquan, a key AI researcher behind Seed models, as the company shifts focus to monetizing its AI offerings like Doubao. Gu Quanquan, also a UCLA computer science professor, announced his departure from ByteDance.
- AI research papers are getting better, and it’s a big problem for scientists
A research paper by Peter Degen is being cited excessively, with hundreds of citations in a short period, sparking an investigation. The paper assessed statistical analysis on epidemiological data and was published in 2017. This unusual citation pattern is causing concern among scientists.
- NSF awards record number of coveted PhD fellowships in surprise move
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a record number of PhD fellowships in a surprise move, with quantum science and AI research benefiting significantly. This follows a previous 50% reduction in Graduate Research Fellowship Program awards by the NSF a year earlier.