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La connessione segreta tra microbiota e disturbi psichiatrici

Ricerca genetica identifica una catena causale diretta tra le microorganismi del tratto digestivo e il rischio di sviluppare disturbi psichiatrici gravi. I risultati suggeriscono che specifiche batterie intestinali influenzano lo sviluppo di disturbi come la depressione e l'Alzheimer, alterando livelli di molecole di grasso nel sangue.

Dev uses Claude AI to write a ‘functional NES emulator’ — you can test it now, playing Donkey Kong in your browser

A developer has succeeded in prompting Claude to write 'a functional NES emulator.' Now you can test it playing Donkey Kong in your browser.

Head Transplant Surgery: The Future of Medicine

Sergio Canavero's head transplant surgery idea has been met with skepticism in the past. However, as technology advances, this procedure may become a reality. What does this mean for the future of medicine?

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Le banche europee si preparano a tagliare 200.000 posti di lavoro

La ristrutturazione sarà più intensa nei settori di back-office, gestione del rischio e conformità.

China's president Xi Jinping calls Taiwan reunification 'unstoppable' — military drills around the island escalate in area and deployments

China calls Taiwan reunification 'unstoppable' as military drills proceed

Large study links abdominal obesity to increased risk of migraines

A large longitudinal study conducted in South Korea found that abdominal obesity is a risk factor for the development of migraines in young adults. The analysis suggests that body composition may be a stronger predictor of migraine risk than general weight.

OpenAI bets big on audio as Silicio Valley declares war on screens

OpenAI bets big on audio as Silicio Valley declares war on screens

Come i media di massa vengono manipolati per diffondere false notizie

U.S. allows TSMC to import chipmaking equipment to its China fabs — Samsung, SK hynix likewise receive go signal from Commerce Department

The U.S. Department of Commerce didn't renew the validated end-user status of these chipmakers, requiring them to acquire annual licenses to import chipmaking tools containing U.S. tech into their Chinese fabs.

Ineguaglianza economica: lavoro più lungo, benessere meno

Risultato di un nuovo studio: l'ineguaglianza economica è associata a un aumento dei lavori e una diminuzione del benessere. Ma come si può combattere questo fenomeno?

La psicologia del desiderio di essere vittime: una minaccia per la democrazia

Nuova ricerca suggerisce che i partigiani politici americani che si considerano vittime di ingiustizia sono più propensi a sostegno delle politiche anti-democratiche. L'analisi dei dati ha rivelato un legame tra la percezione della propria gruppo come vittima e il supporto alle politiche anti-democratiche.

ASRock entra nel mercato dei raffreddamenti liquidi AIO con un design senza pompa

ASRock debutterà i suoi AIO a CES 2026, inclusi modelli flagship con schermi LCD.

AI Labor Is Boring. AI Lust Is Big Business

After years of hype about generative AI increasing productivity and making lives easier, 2025 was the year erotic chatbots defined AI’s narrative.

Nuova tecnologia per ottimizzare i LLM

Meta ha lanciato una nuova tecnologia per migliorare i LLM, evitando l'uso di grandi dataset etichettati.

LLM innovano: nuove regole per l'incertezza

Generalized Regularized Evidential Deep Learning Models: Theory and Comprehensive Evaluation

New framework for analyzing the consistency-accuracy relation of LLMs under controlled input variations

A new framework has been introduced for evaluating the consistency-accuracy relation of LLMs under controlled input variations, using multiple-choice benchmarks as a case study. The framework proposes a global metric that combines the CAR curve to quantify the trade-off between accuracy and consistency.

PharmaShip: An Entity-Centric, Reading-Order-Supervised Benchmark for Chinese Pharmaceutical Shipping Documents

A new dataset for the pharmaceutical industry has been launched to test artificial intelligence models. PharmaShip covers three tasks: entity recognition, relation extraction and reading order prediction.

New breakthrough for LLMs: a framework for structured output reliability

Large Language Models (LLMs) are increasingly deployed for structured data generation, yet output consistency remains critical for production applications. A new framework has been introduced to evaluate and improve consistency in LLM-generated structured outputs.

Revolution in Automatic Learning Models

A new automatic learning model, the Coordinate Matrix Machine (CM$^2$), has been presented. This model is designed to improve human intelligence by learning document structures and classifying documents. CM$^2$ offers a Green AI sustainable and optimized solution for CPU environments.

Nuova tecnologia per analizzare le dinamiche sociali

Un nuovo studio propone un framework di apprendimento automatico che può analizzare le dinamiche sociali senza l'uso di dati esterni. HINTS, acronimo di Human Insights Through Networked Time Series, è un modello che extrae fattori umani dai residui delle serie temporali, migliorando la precisione della previsione.

PyBangla at BLP-2025 Task 2: Enhancing Bangla-to-Python Code Generation with Iterative Self-Correction and Multilingual Agents

A team of researchers has developed a new framework for generating code in Bengali using multilingual agents and iterative self-correction. The project, called PyBanglaCodeAct, was presented at the BLP-2025 conference.

I LLM mantengono la geometria della probabilità

Ricerca recente ha dimostrato che i modelli di linguaggio grandi possono eseguire l'infferenza bayesiana con precisione. Gli autori hanno scoperto che questi modelli mantengono una geometria della probabilità persistente anche in configurazioni reali.

I modelli di intelligenza artificiale più vulnerabili: cosa significa per l'industria

Un recente studio ha valutato le prestazioni di 16 approcci per la riparazione dei modelli di intelligenza artificiale, scoprendo che nessuno di essi può migliorare l'accuratezza senza compromettere altre proprietà critiche.

A Proof-of-Concept for Explainable Disease Diagnosis Using Large Language Models and Answer Set Programming

Accurate disease prediction is vital for timely intervention, effective treatment, and reducing medical complications. This work introduces McCoy, a framework that combines Large Language Models (LLM) with Answer Set Programming (ASP) to overcome this barrier.

Enriching Historical Records: An OCR and AI-Driven Approach for Database Integration

A team of researchers has developed a new approach to digitize and analyze historical documents using optical character recognition (OCR) and large language models (LLM). The project aims to create an automated pipeline that integrates historical data with existing databases.

Svolta innovativa per la personalizzazione di ricerca con SPARK

A new framework for personalized search via agent-driven retrieval and knowledge-sharing

Nuova svolta per i modelli LLM: Cascade apre la strada alla loro evoluzione autonoma

New breakthrough for Large Language Models: CASCADE enables autonomous development and evolution.

I modelli Llama devono essere testati per la loro robustezza epistemica

New protocol assesses language models' ability to maintain factual accuracy under stress.

'College dropout' has become the most coveted startup founder credential

AI founders are increasingly using their "dropout" status as a credential during YC pitches.

Microdosing psilocybin: la svolta per una vita più sana

Marriages are happier when partners find each other without intermediaries, study suggests

An analysis of data from the China Family Panel Studies found that individuals who met their spouse on their own were more satisfied with their marriage than those who relied on introductions by others.

Huawei’s Ascend and Kunpeng progress shows how China is rebuilding an AI compute stack under sanctions

Huawei’s Ascend and Kunpeng progress shows how China is rebuilding an AI compute stack under sanctions

Finnish authorities seize ship and crew after undersea cable cut, pursuing criminal charges

Finnish authorities seize ship and crew after undersea cable cut, pursuing criminal charges

I dichiarazioni di diversità aziendale possono fallire quando diventano troppo comuni

Un nuovo studio suggerisce che i dichiarazioni di diversità, equità e inclusione potrebbero perdere il loro effetto quando diventano così comuni da essere viste come una pressione esterna piuttosto che un valore genuino.

Investors predict AI is coming for labor in 2026

Investors predict AI is coming for labor in 2026

Musk to expand xAI's training capacity to a monstrous 2 gigawatts with third building at Memphis site

Elon Musk has announced that xAI is expanding its training capacity to 2 gigawatts with a new building at its Memphis, Tennessee site. This expansion comes days after Musk vowed to have more AI compute power than everyone else.

Cannabidiol potrebbe prevenire la sensibilizzazione ai cocaini e alla caffeina influenzando la struttura dei geni del cervello

Un nuovo studio pubblicato sulla rivista Addiction Neuroscience suggerisce che il cannabidiol possa aiutare a prevenire l'aumento della risposta comportamentale associata all'uso combinato di cocaini e caffeina. La ricerca indica che questo effetto protettivo si verifica perché il cannabidiol influenza l'attività dei geni specifici legati alla struttura e all'organizzazione delle cellule cerebrali nel sistema di ricompensa.

CXMT si prepara a lanciare un'IPO di 4,2 miliardi per sfruttare la crisi della memoria

La società cinese CXMT si sta preparando a lanciare un'offerta pubblica di istituzione (IPO) di 4,2 miliardi di dollari per capitalizzare l'esplosione del mercato della memoria DRAM. La società ambisce a diventare una delle principali forze nel settore.

Nvidia's CUDA 13.1 introduces CUDA Tile, a new tile-centric programming path

Nvidia's CUDA 13.1 introduces CUDA Tile, a new tile-centric programming path for AI model acceleration

ByteDance to reportedly purchase $14 billion worth of Nvidia AI GPUs in 2026

ByteDance is planning to spend $14 billion on Nvidia's AI GPUs in 2026, following Washington's announcement that it will allow them to be sold to approved parties in China.

I fallimenti più grandi del 2025: come i blockchain hanno messo a rischio la sicurezza delle aziende

Nel 2025, i blockchain attacks sono stati una delle minacce più serie alla sicurezza delle aziende. Un esempio di come questo ha potuto accadere è stato il caso di un attacco che ha infettato migliaia di organizzazioni, tra cui aziende Fortune 500 e agenzie governative.

China warns the Netherlands to 'immediately correct its mistakes'

China warns the Netherlands to 'immediately correct its mistakes'

New York's Mayoral Inauguration bans Raspberry Pi and Flipper Zero — devices join drones, guns, and beach balls on prohibited items list

Mayor-elect Mamdani's inauguration invitation lists Raspberry Pi and Flipper Zero are prohibited items, but fails to give a reason why.

AI-Powered Dating Is All Hype. IRL Cruising Is the Future

Dating apps and AI companies have been touting bot wingmen for months. But the future might just be good old-fashioned meet-cutes.

Emozioni nuove: la rivoluzione del linguaggio

La scienza delle emozioni sta subendo una radicale trasformazione. I ricercatori stanno scoprendo nuovi modi di esprimere e comprendere i sentimenti, creando un vocabolario più diversificato e sofisticato.

GamiBench: Evaluating Spatial Reasoning and 2D-to-3D Planning Capabilities of MLLMs with Origami Folding Tasks

A new benchmark has been launched to test the spatial reasoning capabilities of large language models. GamiBench includes 186 2D crease patterns and their corresponding 3D folded shapes, with objectives such as predicting 3D fold configurations, distinguishing valid viewpoints, and detecting impossible patterns.

I modelli LLM potrebbero persuadere senza essere sollecitati

Researchers investigate whether Large Language Models can persuade without explicit prompts.

Agentic Risk & Capability: un nuovo framework per governare i sistemi AI autonomi

L'industria dell'intelligenza artificiale sta affrontando nuove sfide con l'introduzione di sistemi AI autonomi. Per affrontare queste sfide, è stato sviluppato un nuovo framework di riferimento per governare i sistemi AI agenti.

Toward Equitable Recovery: A Fairness-Aware AI Framework for Prioritizing Post-Flood Aid in Bangladesh

A new fairness-aware AI framework to prioritize post-flood aid distribution in Bangladesh, a country highly susceptible to recurring flood disasters.

New breakthrough for large language models: Safe Retrieval-Augmented Generation

Researchers have introduced a new RAG model that enables safe corpus expansion through validated write-back of high-quality generated responses.

Rifondare le promesse: come dare senso alle tue risoluzioni di nuovo anno

Anno dopo anno, si ripete lo stesso scenario. La maggior parte delle persone fa promesse che non tiene, eppure sappiamo tutti che è possibile cambiare. Ma cosa ci impedisce di mantenere le nostre promesse? E come possiamo fare in modo che queste promesse diventino un punto di riferimento per il nostro futuro?

Mass shootings increase local voter turnout but do not shift presidential choices

A study combining data on mass shootings in the U.S. from the Gun Violence Archive with information about voter turnout found that mass shootings mobilize local voters, but do not shift presidential vote choices.

Researchers uncover different hierarchies of moral concern among liberals and conservatives

New research conducted in Portugal offers insight into the psychological roots of political ideology. The findings suggest that the difference between liberals and conservatives is not just about which values they hold, but how they prioritize them when conflicting demands arise.

Sensazionalizzazione e credibilità: una svolta inaspettata

Un nuovo studio pubblicato sulla rivista Communication Research ha scoperto che le titolazioni sensazionalizzanti possono alterare la percezione della credibilità delle notizie. I ricercatori hanno dimostrato come il tempo possa influenzare la formazione di opinioni su un contenuto, e come questo possa avere implicazioni per la regolamentazione dei media.

SK hynix to build first U.S. packaging plant for HBM

SK hynix is bringing its HBM ambitions to U.S. soil with a $3.9 billion plan

Russia si schiera contro la 'bruciatura' di criptovalute: prigioni per chi mina senza licenza

La Russia sta aumentando le pene per i minatori di criptovalute che operano senza licenza. Il governo ha annunciato che i reati saranno punibili con la prigione fino a cinque anni, a partire dal 2027.

Esperti di sicurezza informatica americani condannati per attacchi con ransomware

Due esperti di sicurezza informatica statunitensi sono stati condannati a 20 anni di prigione ciascuno per aver deployato ransomware contro diversi vittime. La loro condanna è stata fissata per marzo 2026.

U.S. grants Samsung and SK hynix 2026 licenses for chipmaking tool shipments to China

The U.S. government has approved annual export licenses allowing Samsung Electronics and SK hynix to ship chipmaking equipment to their manufacturing facilities in China throughout 2026

Differences in Biological Factors between Men and Women with PTSD

This study investigated the biological differences between men and women with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The researchers found that women are more vulnerable to changes in the endocannabinoid system and immune system compared to men.

The best AI-powered dictation apps of 2025

AI-powered dictation apps are useful for replying to emails, taking notes, and even coding through your voice

Adults Young and Old Face Social Isolation Despite Large Friend Networks

A recent study found that young adults face high levels of social isolation despite having large friend networks. The research, published on PLOS One, analyzed data from two surveys of American residents and found that social well-being is higher among young and old adults, while intermediate-aged adults have lower levels.

Mysterious Discovery of Unknown Life in the Deep Arctic

Meta has announced the discovery of a thriving ecosystem over two miles underwater in the Arctic, making it the deepest known example of a cold-dry gas hydrate. The team used a remote-controlled vessel during the Ocean Census Arctic Deep expedition in 2024 to make the find.

Validity of the Non-Verbal Intelligence Test for Students from Diverse Backgrounds

A recent study confirmed that a widely used non-verbal intelligence test provides consistent measurements across diverse demographic categories, including Syrian refugees and Turkish students.

Gryffindor e Slytherin: le due anime dell'impresa

Ricerca recente sugli studenti di Hogwarts scopre un legame tra le caratteristiche dei personaggi e la propensione alla creazione di imprese.

Reconsidering the End of School: A New Study Reveals the Benefits of In-Person Learning

A new study analyzing the impact of schools reopening on children's mental health found a significant decrease in diagnoses of mental disorders and healthcare costs.

Pinterest Users Are Tired of All the AI Slop

A surge of AI-generated content is frustrating Pinterest users and left some questioning whether the platform still works at all.

Billion-Dollar Data Centers Are Taking Over the World

The battle for AI dominance has left a large footprint—and it’s only getting bigger and more expensive.

3 New Tricks to Try With Google Gemini Live After Its Latest Major Upgrade

Google has recently released a new version of its Large Language Model, called Gemini Live. This new model has been improved in terms of intelligence and versatility, allowing users to take advantage of new possibilities for natural language application.

Investors Predict AI Investments Will Peak by 2026

Investors predict that companies will start to favor winners in the AI field by 2026. This trend is driven by the idea that companies can identify and select the most effective technologies to meet their needs.

Flock Discovers Exposed AI Cameras on the Web

Meta has made its AI cameras publicly available without authentication. A team of researchers from The 404 Media podcast discovered this by analyzing web data and identified the cameras.

The New Frontier of OSINT: How Indicator is Changing the Game

Indicator, a new independent information company founded by Craig Silverman, aims to provide open intelligence services to combat misinformation and advertising scams.

La bellezza non basta: come la 'vibe' influisce sul successo online

Una nuova ricerca suggerisce che le scelte rapide dei utenti sui siti di dating si basano su due processi cognitivi distinti: uno che valuta la bellezza facciale e un altro che interpreta il contesto sociale delle foto. La 'vibe' non è sufficiente per garantire successo online.

The Age of the All-Access AI Agent Is Here

Big AI companies courted controversy by scraping wide swaths of the public internet. With the rise of AI agents, the next data grab is far more private.

So Long, GPT-5. Hello, Qwen

So Long, GPT-5. Hello, Qwen

The paints, coatings, and chemicals making the world a cooler place

A new technology that uses radiative cooling to reduce the need for air conditioning could be a game-changer in the fight against climate change. By scattering sunlight and dissipating heat, paints, coatings, and textiles can cool surfaces without using any additional energy.

Bangladesh Addresses Sustainability, But Employee Work Remains an Open Issue

The textile industry in Bangladesh is starting to acknowledge the importance of sustainability. The country has quietly become a leader in affordable factories that use efficient technologies to reduce waste, conserve water, and build resilience against climate impacts and global supply chain disruptions.

Another GPU Burning Issue for Non-NVIDIA GPUs

A new case of overheating on a non-NVIDIA GPU has been reported, highlighting the risks of using a 16-pin power connector on a device not designed by NVIDIA.

China tells chipmakers to use homegrown chipmaking tools for 50% of new capacity

China tells chipmakers to use homegrown chipmaking tools for 50% of new capacity

Pruning Graphs by Adversarial Robustness Evaluation to Strengthen GNN Defenses

Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) have emerged as a dominant paradigm for learning on graph-structured data, thanks to their ability to jointly exploit node features and relational information encoded in the graph topology. However, this joint modeling also introduces a critical weakness: perturbations or noise in either the structure or the features can be amplified through message passing, making GNNs highly vulnerable to adversarial attacks and spurious connections.

GOG acquired by co-founder: reiterates philosophy of 'freedom, independence, and genuine control'

CD Projekt sells 100% of GOG to co-founder Michał Kiciński, allowing the company to focus on new games and upcoming titles under its existing franchises.

Active Radio Cable connectivity for scaled-up AI data centers

Overcoming copper limitations and optical interconnections, active radio cable connectivity is now available for scaled-up AI data centers

A New Challenge for 3D Printing Models: A Customized Case

The maker community has been actively creating innovative solutions for their needs. The Makeyo MK01, a custom 3D printed PC case, is an interesting example of this.

SoliReward: Mitigating Susceptibility to Reward Hacking and Annotation Noise in Video Generation Reward Models

Meta has launched a new framework to improve the security of reward models in videos, reducing the risk of 'reward hacking'. The system, called SoliReward, uses a binary annotation strategy and a feature aggregation technique to provide more precise preference signals.

Meta just bought Manus, an AI startup everyone has been talking about

Meta just bought Manus, an AI startup everyone has been talking about

Towards Unsupervised Causal Representation Learning via Latent Additive Noise Model Causal Autoencoders

Towards Unsupervised Causal Representation Learning via Latent Additive Noise Model Causal Autoencoders

The Syntax of qulk-clauses in Yemeni Ibbi Arabic: A Minimalist Approach

Researchers explored the syntax of qulk clauses in Yemeni Ibbi Arabic, an isolated language spoken in Yemen. Their paper on arXiv proposes a minimalist theory to explain how these clauses work, which can be used to form interrogatives and imperatives without a complement.

New LLM Models Open: Moxin VLM, VLA and Chinese

Recent advancements in LLM models have led to a significant increase in their popularity and capabilities. New open-source variants of these models are being introduced, offering improved performance and versatility.

Latent Sculpting for Zero-Shot Generalization: A Manifold Learning Approach to Out-of-Distribution Anomaly Detection

Latent Sculpting for Zero-Shot Generalization: A Manifold Learning Approach to Out-of-Distribution Anomaly Detection

Towards Efficient Post-Training via Fourier-Driven Adapter Architectures

We propose a novel framework, termed Fourier-Activated Adapter (FAA), for parameter-efficient fine-tuning of large pre-trained language models.

SmartSnap: A New Approach to Verifying Autonomous Agents

SmartSnap represents a significant step forward in solving autonomous agent problems. It uses an innovative approach to enable agents to proactively and scalably verify their performance.

Hierarchical Geometry of Cognitive States in Transformer Embedding Spaces

Recent work has shown that transformer-based language models learn rich geometric structure in their embedding spaces, yet the presence of higher-level cognitive organization within these representations remains underexplored. A new study finds that transformer embedding spaces exhibit a hierarchical geometric organization aligned with human-defined cognitive attributes.

Wireless Traffic Prediction with Large Language Model

Wireless Traffic Prediction with Large Language Model

2025 was the year AI got a vibe check

AI's early-2025 spending spree featured massive raises and trillion-dollar infrastructure promises. By year’s end, hype gave way to a vibe check, with growing scrutiny over sustainability, safety, and business models.

Asus teases upcoming Neo AM5 motherboards with new features

Asus teases upcoming Neo AM5 motherboards with new features

New Developments in Large Language Models

Meta has announced significant developments for its large language models, marking an important step towards creating more intelligent and adaptive systems.

Plaud Note Pro is an excellent AI-powered recorder that I carry everywhere

Plaud Note Pro is a $179 notetaker that stands out for its excellent recording quality. This device is perfect for tech enthusiasts and those looking for an alternative to traditional note-taking apps.

Cinebench 2026 out and ready to hammer CPUs and graphics cards six times as hard

Cinebench 2026 is out and ready to hammer CPUs and graphics cards six times as hard

Nvidia and AMD Face Chinese Challenge: First 6nm GPUs from Lisuan Now Available

Lisuan, a Chinese company, has announced the availability of its first 6nm GPUs, which could significantly impact the global technology scene, particularly in the graphics device market.

TSMC begins quietly volume production of 2nm-class chips — first GAA transistor for TSMC claims up to 15% improvement at ISO power

TSMC begins quietly volume production of 2nm-class chips — first GAA transistor for TSMC claims up to 15% improvement at ISO power