Brain Activity is Increasingly Variable During Development

A new study from Yale School of Medicine suggests that neural variability increases steadily from childhood before stabilizing in the teenage years. These findings highlight a pivotal shift in brain development that may shape how adolescents think, learn, and handle stress.

A Nexus of Ideas

Georgia Tech has introduced Nexus, a next-generation supercomputer designed to take the place of the previous system known as the HIVE. This cutting-edge platform aims to enhance AI discovery and machine learning, reinforcing the institute’s commitment to technological innovation.

New light-based chip pushes AI tasks 100-fold while cutting electricity use

A new photonic chip harnesses laser light to deliver a 100-fold increase in AI tasks while using significantly less electricity. This near zero-energy approach could transform sustainable machine learning and reduce the environmental footprint of next-generation computing.

New light-based chip pushes AI tasks 100-fold while cutting electricity use

Deep Learning in Economics II

An emerging 2025 Big-Data Initiative in International Macro-Finance is shedding new light on how deep learning could transform economic research. “Deep Learning in Economics II,” initially spotlighted on August 13, 2025, highlights the potential impact of big data on macro-finance strategies.

Deep Learning in Economics II