stanford Stanford Launches Center to Study AI Foundation Models Stanford HAI introduces the Center for Research on Foundation Models to unite over 175 researchers in studying the technology and societal impact of systems like GPT-3. The initiative focuses on democratizing access to these powerful AI models.
stanford Stanford AI100 Report Tackles AI Progress and Risks in 2021 Study Stanford University releases the 2021 AI100 report, answering critical questions about artificial intelligence from a panel of leading experts. The study highlights significant advancements in the field while warning of impending societal challenges.
stanford Stanford AI Index Report Inaccessible Due to Server Error The 2021 AI Index Report from Stanford University is currently unavailable online. A CloudFront server block prevents users from accessing the highly anticipated PDF document.
autonomous vehicles Stanford Researchers Say AI Simulations Boost Autonomous Vehicle Safety Stanford and NASA researchers survey AI algorithms that simulate real-world conditions to safety-test autonomous vehicles, finding reason for optimism but noting that significant work remains.
neurips 2020 Google, Stanford, and MIT Dominate Record-Breaking NeurIPS 2020 Accepted Papers NeurIPS 2020 accepts 1,903 research papers at a 20.1 percent rate, with Google, Stanford, and MIT leading the institutional rankings. The United States tops the national board, while the virtual conference takes place in December.
google Google and Apple Unveil Decentralized COVID-19 Exposure Notification System Google and Apple release sample code and privacy guidelines for a new COVID-19 exposure notification system that relies on state-developed apps. The decentralized approach protects user privacy by avoiding location tracking and government data sharing.
airbnb Airbnb Cuts Contractors and Cancels Summer Internships Amid Pandemic Airbnb ends contracts for contingent workers and delays undergraduate hiring as the COVID-19 crisis disrupts the tech industry. Affected interns now face a sudden, highly competitive search for replacement opportunities.
stanford Stanford AI Conference Weighs Surveillance Against Saving Lives in Pandemic Experts at a Stanford HAI conference explore how artificial intelligence can combat the coronavirus while debating the ethical limits of surveillance technology. Discussions highlight the delicate balance between emergency public health tracking and the risk of permanent privacy erosion.
ai index Stanford AI Index Reveals Exploding Investment and Rapid Training Speeds The 2019 AI Index report highlights massive global private investment exceeding $70 billion and a dramatic drop in AI training times. The study also shows China matching Europe in AI research publications while AI dominates computer science PhD specializations.
stanford Stanford Researchers Develop Tactile Display to Bring 3D Modeling to the Visually Impaired A Stanford team creates a prototype display using raised pins, called taxels, to let visually impaired users feel and interact with 3D shapes in real time. The device aims to empower blind individuals to become creators in 3D design environments rather than just consumers.
wearables New Stick-On Sensors Track Sweat, Pulse Without Wires Stanford and Berkeley researchers develop flexible, skin-mounted sensors that monitor heartbeats, breathing, and sweat. The prototypes aim to make health tracking less invasive than traditional smartwatches.
apple Apple Acquires Struggling Self-Driving Startup Drive.ai Ahead of Closure Apple absorbs autonomous vehicle startup Drive.ai as the once-promising company shuts down its operations. The acquisition appears to be an acqui-hire focused on bringing talent into Apple's special projects division.
ai index 2018 AI Index Report Highlights Explosive Job Growth and Industry Accountability A new report from leading institutions like Stanford and MIT reveals that AI job openings surge 35 times since 2015. The comprehensive review tracks global artificial intelligence growth alongside rising demands for industry accountability.
artificial intelligence Teen Programmer Uses Neural Networks to Push Boundaries of Creative AI Eighteen-year-old Robbie Barrat works at Stanford's biomedical informatics lab and uses neural networks to generate art, building on his earlier success teaching an AI to rap like Kanye West.