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Vote Smart Empowers Human Judgment as AI Influences Politics
Elise Blum and Dr. Kyle Dell examine who selects the information behind AI-generated political answers and why citizens must retain the final judgmentDES MOINES, Iowa, Nov. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As voters turn to artificial intelligence to research politics, Vote Smart board member and educator Elise Blum and Executive Director Dr. Kyle Dell are urging citizens to examine the sources, standards, and incentives behind the answers they receive. In their opinion essay, “Preserving Human Agen
Vera Health Secures $28.5 Million to Expand AI-Powered App for Clinicians
Vera Health raised $28.5 million in a Series A funding round to expand its artificial intelligence-powered clinical app, the company said in a Tuesday
Microsoft AI CEO warns industry against trying to build conscious machines
Should artificial intelligence systems be given rights? One of the leading thinkers on the fast-evolving technology weighed in over the weekend. Microsoft AI Chief Executive Mustafa Suleyman, in an X
Ensuring health equity with the use of AI
Only 13% of articles examined in a review of artificial intelligence (AI) and health equity explicitly defined health equity—a gap that could leave AI-driven approaches benefiting the most advantaged ...
How Will AI Impact Your Business?
By Columbia Southern University You already know about the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Billions of data sources paired with the
AI is breaking the search business model
In the Loop host Ejaaz Ahamadeen explains how artificial intelligence is upending the traditional search business and forcing companies across industries to rethink their competitive strategies.
Midstream Health nabs $20M series A to help hospitals recover lost margin
Health systems are losing margins they’ve already earned, according to Sumit Kadakia, CEO and co-founder of Midstream Health. | Health systems are losing margins they’ve already earned, according to Sumit Kadakia, CEO and co-founder of Midstream Health. The startup bets artificial intelligence can improve hospital margins by finding money that is already embedded in contracts and transactions.
Ebola update, AI math scoop and permanent daylight saving time
Ebola outbreak crosses grim milestone, artificial intelligence solves major math problems, and scientists caution against making daylight saving time permanent
Faraday Future Makes a Shift
Spinning off its robotics arm to an independent division, physical artificial intelligence company Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. has turned its
Cats, data, and pandemic preparedness
Wellcome Sanger Institute Director, Professor Matt Hurles shares his personal thoughts on the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution and how it could impact science.
Business Briefcase: Workshop to explore using AI virtual clinic
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — People are being alerted to “join Schuylkill LaunchBox,” powered by Penn State, for “an informative virtual workshop exploring how small business owners can use artificial intelligence, social media and influencer marketi…
Smart Tools, Real Voices: Why Authenticity Still Wins in Healthcare Marketing - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
By Dorron Marketing Artificial intelligence has arrived in healthcare marketing, and it is not going away. From drafting social posts in seconds to segmenting patient audiences, personalizing email campaigns, and […]
Bridging Education and Industry: A Shared Responsibility for Healthcare Workforce Readiness in the Digital Age - Florida Hospital News and Healthcare Report
By Cristina Bermudez, DHSc, MBA The healthcare industry continues to experience significant transformation driven by the growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI), health informatics, and emerging digital technologies. Innovations such […]
Sanford Health surgeon weighs in on AI in surgery
We’re already seeing artificial intelligence drive cars. But would you trust it to perform your next surgery?
Sanford Health surgeon weighs in on AI in surgery
We’re already seeing artificial intelligence drive cars. But would you trust it to perform your next surgery?
AWS CEO: Potential for our business is ‘massive’
AWS CEO Matt Garman discusses Amazon Web Services' third-quarter earnings, cloud capacity sales and artificial intelligence chip demand on ‘The Claman Countdown.’
TCAI’s Jai Jaisimha on artificial intelligence and mental health: How should AI be used? — Transparency Coalition. Legislation for Transparency in AI Now.
Transparency Coalition Co-founder Jai Jaisimha recently sat down with Rachel Harrison, host of the podcast “The Mental Health Evolution,” to talk about how AI is affecting health care.
German Minister Targets American Businesses With AI Tax Proposal
Germany’s education and family minister, Karin Prien (CDU), wants to impose a new tax on value created by artificial intelligence. A tax focused on AI
Lawsuit: AI recording tool used by AHN, Highmark violates patient rights
A Pittsburgh-area woman who disclosed sensitive and confidential medical information to her doctor is suing Allegheny Health Network and Highmark alleging that she was not properly notified about the artificial intelligence recording tool they use in the clinical setting. The lawsuit, filed Thursday in Allegheny County Common Pleas Court, said
AI presents risks, opportunities for women
Artificial intelligence could pose particular challenges for women in insurance because they hold many of the administrative roles susceptible to automation, but the technology also presents…
World Conference on Traditional Medicine 2026 delivers landmark outcomes for global health
Expert Committee Meeting members at the World Conference on Traditional Medicine 2026© WHOThe World Conference on Traditional Medicine 2026 concluded in Beijing on 18 October with several key outcomes aimed at strengthening global cooperation for health and well-being. These included the adoption of the Beijing Initiative on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Traditional Medicinal Plant Resources, the promotion of the New-Era Shennong Herbal Project, and the publication of the Report on artificial intelligence empowering global traditional medicine development (2026). The conference also marked the establishment of the Global Alliance for Traditional and Integrative Medicine (GATIM) to foster international scientific collaboration.The biennial conference, held on 17–18 October at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, was co-hosted by the People's Government of Beijing Municipality, the National Health Commission, the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and the National Medical Products Administration. WHO joined the Conference as co-sponsor, aligning with the country’s Healthy China initiative, which is overseen by President Xi Jinping. The initiative seeks to expand inclusive, high-quality health services, drive innovation in traditional medicine, and reinforce the principle that a healthy population is fundamental to national prosperity and strength. H.E. Li Qiang, Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China, addressed the opening ceremony, emphasizing the critical role of traditional medicine as a unique force in safeguarding human health and advancing civilization. "Traditional medicine has followed a distinctive path of development through long-term practice," Li stated. He called on the international community to strengthen cooperation, make better use of global traditional medicine resources, and jointly address challenges to human health. Premier Li also highlighted the necessity of harnessing science and technology to accelerate the innovative development of traditional medicine. He announced that China would promote the digital and intelligent transformation of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and encourage active participation from both Chinese and foreign research institutions and enterprises. Furthermore, he expressed China's willingness to expand pilot programs to open up the medical service sector and work with all parties to advance the development of Belt and Road medicinal resources conservation centre.Addressing the Conference participants via a video message, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, said, "This is not a choice between tradition and science. It is about bringing knowledge systems together through research, innovation, regulation and quality assurance. We need stronger evidence on what works, for whom, and under what conditions."Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific, addressed the opening session, underscoring the importance of integrating traditional medicine into mainstream health systems in line with the call of the WHO Global Strategy on Traditional Medicine 2025–2034. In the closing session, Dr Shyama Kuruvilla, Director of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre, expressed appreciation for the achievements of the conference, where different world views and scientific and programmatic advances were exchanged with a clear focus on practical action to advance traditional medicine for the health and well-being of people and the planet.The conference, held under the theme Technology Empowerment and Integrated Development: Advancing Traditional Medicine for All, featured a government forum, ministerial round table and eight parallel forums to advance all four objectives of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034: strengthening evidence, ensuring safety through regulation, integrating traditional, complementary and integrative medicine into health systems, and realizing its value through action across sectors.Over the two-day event, nearly 2000 participants, experts and scholars from 103 countries and areas, including 16 ministerial-level health officials, delivered over 150 high-level speeches and reports. Discussions covered key areas such as the integration of traditional medicine into international health systems, evidence-based development, drug regulation and the application of artificial intelligence in traditional medicine.
Tech giants need legacy businesses to keep growing as they pour trillions into the AI buildout
Hyperscalers continue spending big on artificial intelligence, putting pressure on their legacy businesses and impacting their free cash flow.
The 5 Scariest Uses of AI in N.C. Politics This Election
Now anyone can create campaign materials with the help of artificial intelligence. That doesn’t mean they should.
Global trading is mixed as worries about AI-related issues grow
Global trading is mixed as worries about the future of artificial intelligence grow after Alphabet’s stock drop dragged on U.S. markets. Shares rose in France and Britain early Friday but
Anthropic Is a Revolutionary Business, but Its IPO Is Still an Enormous Gamble
The artificial-intelligence trade is full of competitors like OpenAI, Google, and various open-weight models, which makes backing Anthropic risky.
Fangzhou Honored with Digital Intelligence Leadership Award at Tencent Summit, Expands Healthcare AI Partnership with Tencent Health
SHANGHAI, Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fangzhou Inc. (“Fangzhou” or the “Company”) (HKEX: 06086), a leading provider of AI‑driven Internet healthcare solutions, received the “Digital-intelligence Leadership Award-Algorithmic Unity” at the 2026 Tencent Global Digital Ecosystem Summit, recognizing its innovation and achievements in integrating artificial intelligence with chronic disease management services. Fangzhou Honored with Digital Intelligence Leadership Award at Tencent Summit The sum
AI Moves to the Heart of Particle Accelerator Science
A new editorial collection documents how artificial intelligence is reshaping particle accelerator science, from surrogate models already in practical use to reinforcement learning still confined to sandboxed studies.
Can AI save global health or will it deepen inequities?
Can artificial intelligence compensate for billions of dollars in disappearing global health funding? Learn what journalists should ask.
Google parent Alphabet suffers nearly $500B Wall Street wipeout amid AI spending fears
Alphabet suffered one of the largest stock market wipeouts in history after investors questioned the Google parent's massive artificial intelligence spending.
Johns Hopkins Researchers’ Cancer Cell Mapping Technology Chosen for Anthropic AI for Science Project
Johns Hopkins University astrophysicist Alexander Szalay, Ph.D., and Johns Hopkins Medicine Department of Dermatology and Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center pathologist Janis Taube, M.D., M.Sc., were chosen for a research project in Anthropic's AI for Science program. They were selected for their pioneering AstroPath technology, which combines astronomy, pathology and artificial intelligence (AI) to create detailed maps of tumors, revealing how cancer cells interact with surrounding cells
UCSB computer science department now offers new artificial intelligence major
For the first time, UC Santa Barbara students will be able to make artificial intelligence the focus of their undergraduate experience. As of this quarter, the UCSB computer science (CS) department has launched a new undergraduate major in artificial intelligence (AI).
Digital Science Acquires Jenni AI, Expanding Research Tools to 8 Million Users
Digital Science has acquired Jenni AI, an artificial intelligence-powered research and writing platform used by more than 8 million students... Read More
Six popular sugar substitutes linked to faster brain aging
A study of nearly 13,000 adults found that people consuming the most artificial sweeteners experienced a 62% faster decline in memory and thinking skills, equivalent to approximately 1.6 additional years of brain aging. Six popular sweeteners were linked to faster cognitive decline, raising concerns about the long-term brain health effects of common sugar substitutes, although causation was not established.
ENTREFest announces Cedar Rapids as host city for 2027 event
ENTREFest will bring entrepreneurs, startup founders and small business owners from across Iowa and the Midwest to Cedar Rapids June 9-11, 2027, with programming at multiple locations throughout the NewBo District and Kingston Yard. Produced by NewBoCo, the conference will feature multiple pitch competitions, keynote presentations, hands-on workshops and sessions covering artificial intelligence, marketing, venture…
Meet Bowen Wang, the San Carlos seventh grader who built an AI tool to predict earthquake aftershocks and won a $3,500 first-place national technology award
A 12-year-old student from California has won a top national technology prize. He designed an artificial intelligence tool that can forecast earthquake aftershocks.
Jackson leaders urged to ignore data center misinformation
Data centers are facing increasing pushback from residents in Mississippi and across the country as companies are rushing to meet the expected artificial intelligence demand for computing power.
AI Is Changing How Banks Decide Who Gets a Business Loan
Before a company’s loan request reaches a room full of bankers, a computer may have already sized it up. Artificial intelligence tools now score
Travelers launches AI quoting tool for workers comp
Travelers on Wednesday introduced an artificial intelligence tool that allows independent agents serving small businesses to generate workers compensation quotes from uploaded documents.
Why Anthropic's IPO is risky business
Anthropic’s much-anticipated initial public offering is giving potential investors some perspective on the risky business of artificial intelligence. CNBC's tech reporter Jonathan Vanian has more details on the company's S-1 filing.
China formally launches project to build aircraft carrier-sized ‘science island’
Due for completion by 2030, the semi-submersible twin-hull platform is the world’s first mobile, self-sustaining artificial island.
The best photos from BVB's DFB-Pokal party
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AI Solutions & Smarter Business Workflows with Luis Martinez
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... On this episode of See Beyond Technology, host Humberto welcomes Luis Martinez from PatchNet to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming the way businesses operate. From AI-driven solutions to smarter, more seamless workflows, they explore how technology can help businesses improve efficiency, streamline operations, and adapt to an increasingly […]
URI to launch new Interdisciplinary and Applied AI bachelor’s degree
KINGSTON, R.I. – Oct. 27, 2026 – Citing the increasing need for professionals trained in artificial intelligence and the significant push for implementing ethical practices in utilizing the advanced technology, the University of Rhode Island is launching a new Interdisciplinary and Applied AI bachelor’s degree program. The new program, which will have a soft launch […]
URI to launch new Interdisciplinary and Applied AI bachelor’s degree
KINGSTON, R.I. – Oct. 27, 2026 – Citing the increasing need for professionals trained in artificial intelligence and the significant push for implementing ethical practices in utilizing the advanced technology, the University of Rhode Island is launching a new Interdisciplinary and Applied AI bachelor’s degree program. The new program, which will have a soft launch […]
Named after Tolkien's Balrog, this cave cricket unknown to science turned up in a man-made tunnel on a tiny Greek island - Futura-Sciences
Scientists exploring an artificial underground tunnel on a small Greek island have discovered a new species of cave cricket, revealing that even human-made structures can shelter wildlife previously unknown to science. The newly identified insect has been named Dolichopoda balrogi, a reference to the fearsome Balrog, the subterranean demon featured...
Vera Health secures $28.5M series A for AI-driven clinical search engine
Clinical artificial intelligence search engine Vera Health secured $28.5 million in series A funding to accelerate and expand its platform. | Vera Health’s platform scans more than 60 million peer-reviewed publications, clinical guidelines, consensus statements and drug labels, executives say.
From Rice Fields to Accelerating Vegetable Breeding
Kashish Grover, a doctoral student in horticulture, combines artificial intelligence, advanced genetics and computer simulations to streamline vegetable breeding, helping to develop climate-resilient varieties faster.
Anthropic's IPO is risky business
Anthropic's much-anticipated IPO is giving potential investors some perspective on the risky business of artificial intelligence.
More Madison area businesses are adopting AI, survey finds
About 83% of surveyed businesses used artificial intelligence this year, up from 51% two years ago, the 2026 Next Normal Regional employer survey found.
AI Breaks the Traditional Relationship Between Business Growth and Hiring
Artificial intelligence is creating a new competitive question for small businesses. What happens when revenue can grow without payroll growing alongside
Delaware wants to let AI run entire companies: what it means for insurers
A new proposed Artificial Intelligence Company raises a multitude of questions for anyone underwriting D&O, cyber or E&O
Fort Bend County judge candidate Daniel Wong uses AI to create Black 'supporters' in political ad
Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong is facing heat for posting a campaign video generated by artificial intelligence that depicts Black people voicing support for his campaign.
ABI keynote: AI should expand human potential, maintain vitality
Organizations should use artificial intelligence to automate routine tasks and stop unnecessary work while protecting human judgment, creativity and experience, Seth Mattison said during his keynote address at the Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s Manufacturing Conference. Mattison is the founder of FutureSight Labs, where he consults on talent management, change and innovation, leadership and…
Fort Bend judge candidate uses AI to create Black 'supporters' in ad
Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong is facing heat for posting a campaign video generated by artificial intelligence that depicts Black people voicing support for his campaign.
Scientists discover a deep brain structure crucial for holding thoughts
Reading a sentence, following a conversation, solving a problem or deciding what to do next: all of these rely on working memory.
Purdue and Accenture: A model for applied partnership
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping every industry. Find out how Purdue and Accenture are working together to prepare Indiana’s workforce and students in Purdue’s Mitch Daniels School of Business for an AI-powered future.
Leadership in SMEs and business transformation: how to lead teams in the age of AI
Javier Vizcaino reflects on leadership in SMEs, transformation, artificial intelligence, trust, customers and how to build committed teams.
OpEd: World Needs U.N. Convention on AI
When world leaders gathered last General Assembly, artificial intelligence was high on their agenda. And rightfully so. Climate change has taught us, at
Students and artificial intelligence industry leaders connect at inaugural Michigan AI Business Conference
More than 250 students, professors and industry leaders gathered Friday for the first Michigan Artificial Intelligence Business Conference at the Ross School of Business.
I'm a Dietitian, and This Is What I Tell People Who Drink Diet Soda Every Day
A registered dietitian explains what the research says about diet soda and artificial sweeteners, from weight and blood sugar to gut and heart health.
Scientists propose a way to detect dangerous “mirror life” before it exists
Scientists have proposed a way to detect “mirror life,” a hypothetical form of life that could pose serious risks to humans, animals, and ecosystems if artificially created. Using special fluorescent molecules and a type of polarized light also used in 3D movie technology, researchers believe they could distinguish ordinary organisms from their mirror-image counterparts.
Rethinking science museums in a future shaped by AI
As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms human life, how should science museums tell the story of science in the future?
Rethinking science museums in a future shaped by AI
As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms human life, how should science museums tell the story of science in the future?
Catholic social scientists hold conference blending disciplines and faith
Scholars will deliver talks on Catholic teaching in relation to American history, political science, and hot-button issues like artificial intelligence, immigration, and euthanasia.
Science challenges anti-soda activists: No, sodas won’t make you fat
new study helps clarify the weight-loss impact of diet drinks and dispel a popular myth about artificial sweeteners. As it turns out, zero-sugar beverages
As AI transforms patient experience, clinicians see changes too
Panelists at the HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum explored both sides of a new paradigm where artificial intelligence tools have the potential to both streamline and complexify care delivery, depending who's using them and how.
Statistician Susan Murphy to present 2026 Chemerda Lectures in Science Nov. 4, 5
Susan Murphy, Mallinckrodt Professor of Statistics and of Computer Science, and associate faculty in the Kempner Institute for the Study of Natural and Artificial Intelligence at Harvard University, will present the 2026 John M. Chemerda Lectures in Science on Nov. 4 and 5 at Penn State University Park. The free public lectures are sponsored by the Penn State Eberly College of Science.
Applications Open for County College of Morris Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Apprenticeship
MORRIS COUNTY — County College of Morris (CCM) is accepting applications through Monday, November 2, for the next cohort of its Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science Apprenticeship, offering CCM students and adult learners living in New Jersey an opportunity to gain paid, hands-on experience while preparing for a career in the fast-growing fields of […]
Call for Abstracts — 2027 Petrie-Flom Center Annual Conference: Generative AI in Healthcare: Law & Regulation - Petrie-Flom Center
The Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology, and Bioethics at Harvard Law School is pleased to announce our 2027 Annual Conference, Generative AI in Healthcare: Law and Regulation. Generative AI –- artificial intelligence designed to produce output, such as text or images, that normally require human intelligence — has become a…
1Password Surpasses $500 Million in Revenue as AI Agents Drive Growth
As businesses and consumers increasingly adopt artificial intelligence agents, 1Password is aiming to position itself to deliver solutions for growing challenges around security, access and trust.
Experts: How are climate scientists using artificial intelligence?
Carbon Brief spoke to 10 experts working across a range of climate-related fields about how AI is being used
From Animal Camouflage to AI: The Evolving Science of Staying Unseen
Nature’s game of hide and seek is entering the age of intelligent machines. A new article in National Science Review traces how animal camouflage, advanced materials and artificial intelligence are converging to reshape the contest between detecting an object and keeping it concealed.
On Main Street, Goldman Sachs makes a big bet on AI
The Wall Street giant says it’s teaming up with OpenAI, Google, Meta and Anthropic to help small businesses embrace artificial intelligence.
Five Women Shaping Hawai‘i’s Tech Future
From telecommunications and artificial intelligence, five women are challenging and reshaping how technology is built, used and taught in Hawai‘i.
Independent filmmakers finding ways to protect work from AI
As the use of artificial intelligence in the entertainment industry continues to grow, indie filmmakers are looking for ways to protect their work
5 classic movies that saw our AI future coming
An MSU Denver film professor explores how science fiction anticipated today's biggest questions about artificial intelligence.
Forge Nano to Trade on NASDAQ as NANO After Completing Business Combination with Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II Co.
Forge Nano common stock and warrants expected to begin trading on NASDAQ on October 22, 2026 under the symbols “NANO” and “NANOW,” respectivelyPublic listing positions Forge Nano to accelerate growth across semiconductor manufacturing equipment and advanced battery technologies DENVER, Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Forge Nano, Inc., a leading U.S.-based semiconductor equipment and advanced materials company pioneering Atomic Layer Deposition (“ALD”) technology for artificial intelligence (“A
Baba nabs $40M series A, backed by FirstMark Capital and CVS Health Ventures, for AI-powered Medicare patient navigation
Applied artificial intelligence company Baba
UTC computer science team’s AI research paper accepted to NeurIPS 2026
A research team in the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Department of Computer Science and Engineering has had a paper accepted to the main track of NeurIPS 2026, one of the world’s leading conferences in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Guns, drugs, AI, budget cuts join traditional maladies at public health forum
A daylong public health forum in Baltimore on Tuesday touched on health challenges that likely aren't found in any medical textbook: gun violence, artificial intelligence, social media and "the ravages of Washington" under the Trump administration.
‘Gold factory’ relic, Chinese plant cuts 60% energy use: 7 science highlights
From an artificial pancreas to a cancer trial with 84 per cent efficacy, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.
New Richland Lab Could Transform How Scientists Study Microbes and Boost Regional Jobs
The BriefGroundbreaking held Tuesday: PNNL officially began construction on the M2PC lab, a 30,800-square-foot facility funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science that will study soil microbes to improve crop productivity and develop new biotechnology applications. The facility will be open to researchers from around the nation and the world.Research timelines could shrink dramatically: The facility's automation and AI capabilities could reduce experiments that currently take six months to just 72 hours, allowing scientists to explore more possibilities faster than ever before.New jobs coming to the Tri-Cities: The project is expected to create positions for automation engineers, AI experts, roboticists, technicians, and skilled craftspeople, with the facility opening in 2029.RICHLAND, Wash. — Pacific Northwest National Laboratory broke ground Tuesday on a first-of-its-kind facility that could accelerate scientific discoveries about the microscopic organisms living in soil—organisms that may hold the key to growing more food and developing new energy technologies.The Microbial Molecular Phenotyping Capability, or M2PC, represents a significant investment in automation and artificial intelligence to speed up research that traditionally takes years to complete. The 30,800-square-foot facility will house more than 100 connected automated instruments designed to study microbes at a pace and scale never before possible.Reshaping Agriculture's FutureThe M2PC facility will not put a new tool directly into a farmer's hands tomorrow morning, but it is actively reshaping the commercial pipeline to solve agriculture's biggest headache with biologicals: inconsistent field performance. For years, PNNL researchers have explored how microbes work and how they might help produce useful materials, advance energy technologies, and address challenges involving critical materials and minerals. But those experiments have been limited by what researchers could accomplish by hand."They can be used to provide nutrients to a plant so that the plant would grow more. So, like increasing your crop productivity, for example," said Douglas Mans, PNNL's Associate Laboratory Director for Integrated Discovery Sciences.PNNL's own research shows soil microbes can help plants access nutrients and withstand drought—benefits that could prove crucial as farmers face growing environmental pressures. The M2PC facility will allow scientists to identify and optimize useful microbes faster than ever before, accelerating the development of biological solutions that actually work consistently in the field.What Makes M2PC UniqueThe Microbial Molecular Phenotyping Capability differs from traditional research labs because it operates as a first-of-its-kind, AI-enabled autonomous laboratory designed to shrink experimental timelines from years down to months or weeks. The M2PC lab will connect more than 100 automated instruments to grow microbes, prepare samples, measure their behavior, and link observations to the molecular processes behind them. Artificial intelligence will help analyze results and guide the next experiments, allowing scientists to explore more questions faster.Deb Gracio, PNNL Director, emphasized the transformative potential during Tuesday's groundbreaking ceremony: "Research that has taken years will become possible in months and hopefully in weeks."That acceleration is already being demonstrated. PNNL's smaller automated lab, called the Anaerobic Microbial Phenotyping Platform or AMP2, completed three experimental cycles in just 72 hours—a process that normally would have taken about six months."That normally would have taken us about six months … and we were able to do that in 72 hours," Mans said.The AMP2 laboratory is not being closed or replaced. Instead, the current 1,800-square-foot laboratory serves as an active prototype and precursor for the much larger M2PC facility. AMP2 will continue operating as a separate lab designed to run anaerobic experiments—those conducted in the absence of oxygen—while M2PC will focus on aerobic research.Broader Applications Beyond AgricultureWhile improving crop productivity is one important application, the M2PC facility is designed to support research into multiple areas critical to national priorities. The lab will advance research into biofuels, manufacturing materials, and energy technologies. It will also help researchers understand how microbes respond to environmental changes and how to design biological systems for biotechnology applications.As a flagship component of the Department of Energy's Genesis Mission, M2PC represents a significant investment in using artificial intelligence and automation to accelerate U.S. scientific discovery. Dorothy Koch, Associate Director of the DOE Office of Science Biological and Environmental Research program, highlighted the facility's importance during the groundbreaking."M2PC will accelerate biological discovery and design," Koch said, noting that the facility is expected to conduct a minimum of 500 strain experiments per week, 100 microbiome experiments per week, and take a million measurements per month.Economic Opportunity for the RegionBeyond the scientific breakthroughs, the M2PC project represents significant economic opportunity for the Tri-Cities region. The facility will require hiring automation engineers, AI experts, technicians skilled in operating robotics, and specialized craftspeople to build and maintain the sophisticated equipment."We're anticipating that type of hiring," Mans said when asked about job creation.PNNL has already begun recruiting talent nationally and internationally for positions related to the smaller AMP2 lab, bringing automation engineers from cities like Boston and San Francisco to work in the region. The M2PC facility is expected to accelerate that trend."This capability won't really exist anywhere else in the world," Mans said, suggesting the facility could become a draw for scientific talent seeking to work on cutting-edge biotechnology research.Timeline and Next StepsThe M2PC facility is expected to open in 2029. Between now and then, construction crews will level and prepare the ground, while the building takes shape. Simultaneously, Ginkgo Bio Works, the automation contractor, will build the facility's automation components off-site so they can be installed as the building is completed.In the interim, PNNL researchers and the broader scientific community will begin planning the first experiments to be conducted in the facility, ensuring research is lined up and ready to begin as soon as the doors open.The groundbreaking ceremony included representatives from the Department of Energy, PNNL leadership, and elected officials at the federal, state, and local levels, underscoring the project's significance to the region and the nation's biotechnology future. 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SpaceX Swings to a Profit, Even as A.I. Spending Soars
Elon Musk’s rocket company also said its revenue had more than doubled, driven by its Starlink internet satellite service and artificial intelligence products.
Regional Banks Put AI Into Core Operations as Business Lending Grows
Third-quarter results from PNC, U.S. Bancorp, Truist, Fifth Third, Regions and KeyCorp show that regional banks are putting artificial intelligence into
Virtual summit addresses artificial intelligence and racial bias in health care
Dr. Ijeoma Nnodim Opara of Wayne State University's "Held to the Light" summit discusses the presence of racial bias in healthcare.
Utah’s Healthcare AI Sandbox Tests Limits of Regulatory Oversight
Utah is expanding its artificial intelligence sandbox with three healthcare pilots. At the same time, regulators are developing answers to questions about
Understanding Intelligence Across Artificial and Biological Systems
Recently I started a new peer-reviewed journal at the crossroads of Artificial Intelligence and Cognition research. The journal, titled "AI and Brain", is published by Scilight Press, a young
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College students use AI to solve business problems
Students at the Harrison County campus are learning ways to solve real-world problems using artificial intelligence.
November 2026: Science history from 50, 100 and 150 years ago
In 1926 we wrote about how there was a good chance Mars had both plants and animals. And in 1876 we probed the duplicity of the artificial butter business
Data Centers Play Delicate Game to Weather Political Backlash
Demand for the data centers powering artificial intelligence is booming even as developers find themselves playing political defense.
Nvidia CEO urges German manufacturers to adopt AI
FRANKFURT, Germany — Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang urged Germany’s makers of cars and industrial machines to quickly adopt artificial intelligence to “re-engineer” the country’s struggling business model by tapping its
ABB says data centre business booming, Q3 figures in line with forecasts
ZURICH, Oct 20 (Reuters) - ABB is continuing to see a boom in spending on data centres used to power artificial intelligence, the engineering group said on Tuesday, as it
ABB says data centre business booming, Q3 figures in line with forecasts
ABB is continuing to see a boom in spending on data centres used to power artificial intelligence, the engineering group said on Tuesday, as it reported its latest earnings.
AI facial health recognition tools help physicians assess age and survival risk to guide personalized treatment
Researchers are using AI tools to analyze simple facial photographs to determine key indicators of a person's health. Mass General Brigham researchers built FAHR-Face (Foundation Artificial Intelligence ...
Percival AI can uncover unseen health issues in CT scans
When analyzed by a new artificial intelligence model developed at Penn Medicine, CT scans reveal much about a patient's health beyond the specific condition they were originally ordered for, according ...
Who is Elias the lighthouse keeper? AI fiction tells the same old story
Like a hack writer or a friend rehashing their glory days over and over, artificial intelligence tends to tell the same old story. For AI agents instructed to write fiction, that tale usually involves ...
AI chatbots could help mental health but also reinforce harmful thinking
Artificial intelligence chatbots could help people better understand and manage their mental health, but they could also reinforce harmful thoughts and increase emotional dependence, a Curtin University ...
Elon Musk says he will give a SpaceX share to ‘every kid in America’
Elon Musk has said he will give every child in America a stake in SpaceX, his $2 trillion aerospace and artificial intelligence company, as tech firms face intensifying scrutiny over their social harms.
China GDP growth picks up thanks to export boom
China reported better-than-expected Q3 growth on Monday as robust exports of chips and electronics components on the back of a global artificial intelligence boom buoy the world’s second-largest economy, despite sluggish demand at home.
OnPoint Helps Small Businesses in Oregon and SW Washington Defend Against Latest Cyber Scams - The Source
Cyber threats are becoming harder for small businesses to detect as criminals use artificial intelligence, stolen credentials, and increasingly sophisticated impersonation tactics. Half of small and midsize businesses reported a cybersecurity incident in the past year, according to the National Cybersecurity Alliance’s 2026 Small Business Cybersecurity Awareness & Practices Survey. OnPoint Community Credit Union is highlighting emerging […]