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Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning MIT Spearheads AI Innovation in Health, Chemistry, and Simulation This week’s AI news highlights several key developments from MIT. A new AI model named VaxSeer now surpasses the WHO in predicting effective flu vaccine strains. Concurrently, a generative AI called FlowER, also developed by MIT, can accurately model complex chemical reactions. Furthermore, MIT is establishing a new DOE-funded center dedicated to exascale simulations, pushing the boundaries of computational research. ...

OpenAI Taps Thinking Machines as First APAC Services Partner to Boost Enterprise AI Thinking Machines Data Science is now OpenAI’s first official services partner in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This strategic collaboration aims to accelerate enterprise AI adoption across APAC. Thinking Machines will provide businesses with specialized training for ChatGPT Enterprise, support for building custom AI applications, and expert guidance on integrating AI into daily operations. The partnership will initially target Singapore, the Philippines, and Thailand, with future plans to expand into other markets and develop tailored services for key sectors like finance, retail, and manufacturing. This initiative directly addresses the challenge many regional companies face in converting AI adoption into tangible business value. ...

O2 Telefonica, Tech Mahindra & Nvidia to Build Generative AI for Telecom Operations O2 Telefonica is partnering with Tech Mahindra and Nvidia to develop a generative AI model designed to revolutionize telecom network operations. The “Large Telco Model” (LTM) aims to significantly improve operational efficiency and customer service reliability. This advanced system will empower technicians to identify network disruptions faster and coordinate field operations more effectively. Built on Nvidia’s AI Enterprise software, the model leverages agent-based AI specifically tailored for the telecommunications sector. This initiative is a key part of O2 Telefonica’s strategy to pioneer data-driven and autonomous network management in Germany. ...