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18Aug 25
AI Jobs in 2025: Top Careers, Skills, and Opportunities – Swikriti’s Blog
Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it is now the foundation of modern industries. AI is opening up thousands of new career opportunities in fields such as healthcare, finance, education, logistics, and entertainment. In 2025, AI jobs are among the most searched topics globally, as professionals try to figure out which
17Aug 25
OpenAI rival gets free publicity by offering to buy Google Chrome for just under $35 billion
(Image credit: Firmbee.com / Unsplash) Perplexity AI stunned the industry with an unsolicited $34.5 billion cash offer for Google Chrome Chrome browser remains a key part of Google’s AI tools and long-term LLM development strategy Perplexity’s own valuation is less than half of the amount it offered to acquire Chrome Perplexity AI has attracted attention
17Aug 25
Apple leaf disease severity grading based on deep learning and the DRL-Watershed algorithm
Introduction Apples are highly nutritious, widely cultivated economic crops known for their high yield and survival rate, making them a staple in global agriculture1. Their yield and quality have a significant impact on the agricultural economy. Yuncheng, located in southern Shanxi Province on the southeastern Loess Plateau at approximately 35°N latitude, provides an optimal environment
17Aug 25
Prediction of influenza-like illness incidence using meteorological factors in Kunming
Abstract Background The global incidence of Influenza-Like Illnesses (ILI) has demonstrated an overall increasing trend. In the context of climate change, it is imperative to conduct research on the impact of meteorological factors on epidemic prediction. Objectives To assess the potential of meteorological factors with Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) models for improving ILI incidence prediction
17Aug 25
SUNY Canton assistant professor authors new AI Textbook – North Country Now
CANTON – Assistant Professor Mehdi Ghayoumi, Ph.D., the lead faculty member in SUNY Canton's Data Science and Analytics program, has authored his third textbook on Artificial Intelligence. " Mathematical Foundations for Deep Learning " was published through Chapman and Hall on August 4. The new book explores the fundamental mathematical concepts that power modern deep
17Aug 25
Generative AI Gave MIT Scientists a New Tool to Fight Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria – CNET
The MIT researchers believe their work could usher in a "second golden age" for antibiotic development. Macy Meyer is a North Carolina native who graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a BA in English and a second BA in Journalism. Macy is a Writer on the CNET How-To team, covering a variety of topics, including home
17Aug 25
China’s AI-backed drug market hits global stride – China Daily
China's artificial intelligence-driven drug discovery is accelerating its role as a prominent player in global biotech. Experts and industry insiders said the sector is drawing unprecedented international attention, even though no AI-discovered drug has yet reached the market. According to SDIC Securities, the global AI-driven drug market has more than doubled since 2021, hitting $1.76
17Aug 25
DataDome: AI and Agentic Threats Dominate Conversations at Black Hat – The Fast Mode
Artificial intelligence took center stage at this year’s Black Hat conference, where cybersecurity experts, vendors, and researchers highlighted both the opportunities and risks posed by the rapid adoption of generative and agentic AI. Speaking with The Fast Mode’s Executive Editor, Tara Neal, DataDome’s Chief Marketing & Alliances Officer, Aurélie Guerrieri, described the atmosphere on the