Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has developed an AI-based brain mapping technology that has received FDA authorization for use in neurosurgery. The Cirrus Resting State fMRI Software rapidly identifies critical brain areas controlling functions like speech and movement, enhancing precision in tumor removal and epilepsy treatment. This technology, licensed to startup Sora Neuroscience, analyzes brain activity patterns in just 12 minutes of fMRI scanning. It offers broader accessibility for brain mapping, including for patients who struggle with traditional task-based fMRI

A new study claims artificial intelligence surpasses human emotional understanding, especially in intense situations. Researchers from the University of Geneva and the University of Bern applied emotional intelligence tests to various AI language models like ChatGPT-4 and Gemini 1.5 Flash. The AI achieved a 81% accuracy rate in selecting correct emotional responses, compared to 56% for humans. Experts caution that the tests may oversimplify human emotions, highlighting AI’s pattern recognition rather than genuine emotional insight. These findings suggest AI’s potential in real-world applications, as demonstrated by Aílton, a conversational AI used by Brazilian truck drivers.

DeepL, an AI translation company, has announced a dramatic reduction in processing time for translating the entire internet: from 194 days to just 18.5 days. This achievement is made possible by Nvidia’s DGX SuperPOD with DGX GB200, located in Sweden. The advanced system also allows DeepL to translate the Oxford English Dictionary in two seconds and process lengthy novels in less than 0.09 seconds. This technological leap aims to enhance DeepL’s language AI platform, improve translation accuracy, and develop new features. 

DARPA has launched its “Exponentiating Mathematics” (expMath) initiative, a bold move to accelerate mathematical discovery using AI. The goal: build AI “co-authors” — systems capable of breaking down complex proofs into manageable lemmas and composing novel theorems. DARPA is seeking proposals combining large language models, reinforcement learning, and program synthesis to advance symbolic reasoning in mathematics. The roadmap is modular: one track targets AI development itself, while another evaluates AI against professional-level math challenges. If successful, expMath could radically shorten research timelines, impacting cryptography, materials science, fluid dynamics, and more. The program also seeks to democratize access to advanced math tools. DARPA’s ambition is clear: redefine how humans and machines collaborate on deep mathematical inquiry.

A recent NBC News poll finds American views on artificial intelligence echo the early buzz about the internet from the 1990s. AI chat tools such as ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini and Microsoft’s Copilot become widely adopted. Nearly three-fourths of adults report having used these tools while 44% say they use them regularly. The poll draws parallels with past attitudes toward the internet, noting that many concerns remain as new challenges and benefits arise. Opinions sharply divide on AI’s promise; 44% believe AI will improve life, while 42% worry it will harm society. Many even support classroom bans as a way to better prepare students for the future.