Cloud Computing

AI and Human Collaboration Boosts Self-Driving Lab Performance by 150% Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Chicago have developed a new shared control framework for self-driving laboratories, where human scientists and AI collaborate on the discovery process. This innovative approach has already yielded a 150% increase in mix conducting performance for MIECPs over previous methods. In this model, the AI advisor suggests potential actions, but the human researcher makes the final decision. The team’s future goal is to create a tighter feedback loop where the AI can learn directly from human choices, refining its own decision-making models to better mimic expert intuition. ...

New AI System Enhances At-Home Balance Training for Physical Therapy Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a new machine learning model to support home-based balance training for physical therapy patients. The system utilizes data from four wearable sensors to predict how a physical therapist would assess a patient’s performance on balance exercises. This AI-driven feedback can help patients make faster progress and maintain their abilities after their formal therapy sessions have concluded. The model was developed by training convolutional neural networks with sensor data and evaluations from physical therapists, achieving nearly 90% accuracy in predicting patient balance ratings. The technology aims to make balance training more accessible, particularly for those in rural areas, and to assist physical therapists in making healthcare decisions. ...

Google Tackles Catastrophic Forgetting with Nested Learning; AI Discovers New Magnets In the world of AI and Machine Learning, Google Research has unveiled Nested Learning, a novel machine learning paradigm designed to combat the persistent issue of catastrophic forgetting in AI models. In a separate development, AI has been instrumental in materials science, leading to the discovery of new magnetic materials that could decrease our dependence on scarce rare earth elements. Furthermore, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative has announced a strategic pivot, restructuring to harness the power of artificial intelligence in its mission to cure, prevent, or manage all diseases. ...

OpenAI & Broadcom Announce Landmark 10GW Custom AI Accelerator Partnership OpenAI and Broadcom have announced a strategic multi-year collaboration to develop and deploy 10 gigawatts of custom AI accelerators. Under this partnership, OpenAI will lead the design of the AI accelerators and systems, while Broadcom will be responsible for their development and deployment. This collaboration will also involve the co-development of systems incorporating Broadcom’s Ethernet and other connectivity solutions to enhance the scalability of next-generation AI clusters. The deployment of these AI accelerator and network system racks is scheduled to commence in the latter half of 2026, with a target completion by the end of 2029. Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, stated that this partnership is a crucial step in building the necessary infrastructure to unlock the full potential of AI. ...

OpenAI & Nvidia Eye $100B Chip Deal to Fuel Next-Gen AI OpenAI and Nvidia are reportedly planning a landmark $100 billion chip deal aimed at shaping the future of artificial intelligence. This significant investment underscores the increasing competition and demand for specialized data center chips to power advanced AI models. The collaboration is expected to involve OpenAI acquiring Nvidia’s GPU systems, with Nvidia taking a non-controlling equity stake. This strategic partnership aims to significantly scale OpenAI’s computational infrastructure. ...

UK Secures Billions in AI Investment from Microsoft, Nvidia, and Google The United Kingdom’s artificial intelligence sector is poised for substantial growth, fueled by a major wave of investment from leading US tech giants. Under a new “Tech Prosperity Deal,” Microsoft is committing $30 billion over four years to expand the UK’s cloud and AI infrastructure. Nvidia will contribute up to $15 billion, including the creation of AI factories equipped with 120,000 of its “Blackwell Ultra” B300 GPUs. Google has also pledged a £5 billion investment, which will feature a new data center. These strategic investments aim to enhance the UK’s sovereign AI capabilities, enabling the nation to develop and deploy its own AI models using domestic infrastructure and data. A significant portion of this new capacity will support OpenAI’s Stargate UK project, which is dedicated to building AI models tailored for British sectors like healthcare and education. ...

California Colleges Partner with Google & Microsoft for Free AI Training California’s public university and community college systems are launching a major initiative with tech giants like Google and Microsoft to offer free artificial intelligence training to students. This partnership aims to address the evolving job market, equipping the future workforce with critical AI skills as automation impacts entry-level roles. Governor Gavin Newsom emphasized that the state’s public higher education system is the backbone of economic development. In exchange for providing free AI resources, the tech companies gain a direct channel to millions of potential new users. The program will also include AI training for instructors across California’s 116 community colleges, which serve over 2 million students, meeting the rising employer demand for AI proficiency in tech and non-tech sectors alike. ...

EU AI Act’s New GPAI Rules Take Effect, Mandating Data Transparency In a significant step for AI governance, new provisions from the EU’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act for general-purpose AI (GPAI) models became effective on August 2, 2025. Providers of new GPAI models must now maintain current technical documentation and publish detailed summaries of their training data. More stringent requirements are set for GPAI models identified as posing a “systemic risk.” To streamline compliance, the European Commission’s AI Office has issued a mandatory template for training data disclosure. While the complete AI Act will apply from August 2, 2026, these specific rules for GPAI models are now enforceable. A voluntary Code of Practice has also been released to guide companies in meeting their legal obligations. ...