AI Research Dispatch

Updates from labs, pre-print servers, and academic AI research groups.

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How to Fine-Tune an LLM on NVIDIA GPUs With Unsloth

Modern workflows showcase the endless possibilities of generative and agentic AI on PCs. Of many, some examples include tuning a chatbot to handle product-support questions or building a personal …

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New MIT program to train military leaders for the AI age

Artificial intelligence can enhance decision-making and enable action with reduced risk and greater precision, making it a critical tool for national security. A new program offered jointly by the MIT …

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Import AI 431: Technological Optimism and Appropriate Fear

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Revealing a key protein behind heart disease

In a breakthrough powered by AlphaFold, scientists have mapped the structure of the large protein that gives “bad cholesterol” its form – a discovery that could help transform how researchers …

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AlphaFold: Five years of impact

Increasing speed of discovery Cyril Zipfel, professor of Molecular & Cellular Plant Physiology at the University of Zurich and Sainsbury Lab, saw research timelines shrink drastically. They used …

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Engineering more resilient crops for a warming climate

Scientists are using AlphaFold in their research to strengthen an enzyme that’s vital to photosynthesis, paving the way for more heat-tolerant crops. As global warming accompanies more droughts and …