In August 2023, as part of Mark Zuckerberg’s “year of efficiency” that led to more than 20,000 layoffs, Meta disbanded a research team of a dozen scientists who had trained a large AI language model for biology. But Alexander Rives, who led the research cohort known as Meta’s “AI protein team,” wasn’t deterred by Meta’s … Read more
A new Center at Imperial will address the crucial global issue of our current unsustainable and environmentally damaging food ecosystems. Imperial’s Bezos Center for Sustainable Protein, launched today, will develop innovative and evidence-based solutions through the design, delivery and commercialization of alternative food products that are economically and environmentally friendly, nutritious, affordable and tasty. The … Read more
Love it or hate it, artificial intelligence – especially generative AI – is the technology story of 2024. OpenAI, with the rollout of viral services like ChatGPT and billions in funding, may have absorbed the lion’s share of attention and money so far. But according to a new report from top VC Accel and Dealroom … Read more
Image source, Getty Images Item information Author, Josh Parry Role, BBC news June 1, 2024 Labor is promising to give companies more flexibility in spending government money currently earmarked for apprenticeships if they win the July election. Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson says the party will allow companies to use up to 50% of the … Read more