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Microsoft unveils AI for simulating new materials

PLUS: AI pioneer builds new AGI lab

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In today’s edition:

  • Microsoft unveils AI for generating and simulating new materials

  • Krea AI launches 3D Image tool with real-time manipulation

  • AI pioneer builds new AGI lab

  • Plus trending AI tools, posts, and resources

Ready, set, go…

MICROSOFT

🔬 Microsoft unveils AI for generating and simulating new materials

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Microsoft has introduced MatterGen and MatterSim, two groundbreaking generative AI models capable of creating entirely new materials with desired properties and simulating their real-world behavior.

Here's what you need to know:

  • MatterGen uses advanced algorithms to design 3D material structures. It works similarly to AI image generators, but focuses on creating new materials for science and technology.

  • MatterSim tests these materials by simulating extreme conditions, like temperatures from absolute zero to 5,000 Kelvin and pressures up to 10 million atmospheres.

  • These tools let scientists create materials for specific needs, such as more efficient solar cells or better CO2 recycling, without relying on the slow and costly trial-and-error methods used in the past.

  • Working with researchers, MatterGen successfully proposed a new material called TaCr2O6, with 80% of its predicted properties matching real-world results.

  • Microsoft has released MatterGen’s source code under the MIT license, along with training and fine-tuning data for researchers and developers.

Why it matters:

By shifting from selection to creation, MatterGen transforms AI-assisted materials science, enabling the development of entirely new materials with desired properties. This shift could revolutionize fields like energy storage and environmental technology, unlocking discoveries previously beyond reach.

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SIDE UPDATES

Krea AI's latest feature transforms 2D images into 3D objects that seamlessly integrate into any background. Its real-time editor allows users to move, rotate, and position objects within scenes, instantly generating images with objects in different placements. Best of all, this cutting-edge functionality is completely free to use.

Recently, a high school student and GitHub user ading2210 has managed to port the classic Doom 1993 into a 6.5MB PDF that can be played in a browser. While it lacks color, sound, and runs at a sluggish 80 ms per frame, it's still functional. The only requirement is a PDF reader that supports JavaScript, typically available in Adobe Acrobat or most modern browsers.

China's Black Panther 2.0 robot has set a new world record, running 100 meters in under 10 seconds, surpassing the previous record held by the quadrupled robot HOUND in 2023. Weighing 83 pounds and standing 2.07 feet tall, it features carbon-fiber enhancements for added stiffness and cheetah-inspired shoes for better grip, enabling it to mimic the movements of both panthers and jerboas.

Luma has integrated its latest Ray2 model into the Dream Machine platform, with 10x more computing power than its predecessor. The model can generate high-quality video clips up to 10 seconds long from text prompts, featuring advanced motion and physics capabilities. It currently handles text-to-video with image, video-to-video generation, and editing capabilities are expected soon.

LinkedIn has unveiled an AI-powered Job Match tool that analyzes user profiles to recommend the best job opportunities. Additionally, it introduced a recruitment AI agent to help businesses craft job postings, identify top candidates, and manage applications. Both tools offer free basic versions, with premium features available through subscription plans, aiming to streamline job searching and hiring processes.

AGI LAB

🤖 AI pioneer builds new AGI lab

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François Chollet, the creator of the ARC-AGI benchmark and former Google researcher, launched Ndea, a startup dedicated to creating artificial general intelligence (AGI) alongside Zapier founder Mike Knoop.

Here's what you need to know:

  • Ndea’s core strategy is integrating deep learning with program synthesis to create AI that can learn and generalize from limited examples, aiming for human-level efficiency and problem-solving capabilities.

  • This approach sets Ndea apart from traditional AI models, which rely on large datasets. It enables AI to infer solutions with minimal data, making it more capable of handling new, unseen problems.

  • Ndea plans to apply this technology to accelerate scientific advancements in drug discovery, medicine, and environmental science by creating AGI systems that learn and innovate independently like humans.

  • To support this vision, Ndea is building a world-class team of remote researchers skilled in program synthesis and AGI, signaling strong financial backing, though investor details remain undisclosed.

Why it matters:

The race for AGI is intensifying, with major players like OpenAI and Google leading the way. However, independent labs like Ndea offer fresh perspectives that could drive significant breakthroughs.

Chollet’s move follows a growing trend of high-profile AI researchers leaving Big Tech for startups. With leaders like Ilya Sutskever launching Safe Superintelligence (SSI) and Fei-Fei Li heading World Labs, there’s an increasing belief that smaller, more agile teams may be better equipped to tackle the complex challenges of AGI.

TRENDING TOOLS

  • Brainrot > An AI agent that creates personalized memes. (link)

  • DeepSeek app > AI assistant on your phone powered by DeepSeek-V3. (link)

  • Kalendar Magic Inbox > AI social agents that set up meetings for your business. (link)

  • Presenton > Turn boring data and reports into interactive presentations instantly. (link)

  • Pom > Scans product ingredients to identify harmful substances and provides detailed breakdowns of each ingredient. (link)

  • Browser use > Make websites accessible for AI agents. (link)

THINK PIECES / RESOURCES

  • This rumor about GPT-5 changes everything. (link)

  • HuggingFace introduces a new free course on AI agents. (link)

  • Wall Street can lose 200k+ jobs due to AI. (link)

  • Why ‘beating China’ in AI brings its own risks. (link)

  • Breakdown of Google's new research paper: "Titans: Learning to memorize at test time." (link)

  • Google’s white paper on agents. (link)

CONTENT CORNER

1/

Lucid dreaming is like a virtual reality game powered by your mind, where you explore your personal and shared subconscious. It's a vivid, interactive experience created by your deepest thoughts.

Famous minds like Edison, Tesla, Descartes, and even Aphex Twin used lucid dreaming to spark their creativity. If used well, it could unlock amazing possibilities for anyone who masters it.

Explore, ask big questions, find answers, and come back. This could be a game-changer for humanity.

2/

Imagine what the next generation of people is going to be capable of when they grow up in an AI-first generation.

Some of these kids are already learning calculus by 12 y/o with AI. Undoubtedly, it changes the role of educators. Teachers can act as mentors and facilitators, guiding students in critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration.

3/

The emotion in AI voices is so up to the point in these new AI voice launches. At the end of 2025, AI voice will be unrecognizable.

4/

Bias in training data or reinforcement mechanisms could skew LLM outputs, favoring specific tools, languages, or providers.

OTHER HEADLINES

  • RedNote may wall off “TikTok refugees” to prevent US influence on Chinese users. (link)

  • Trump said to order crypto as a national priority on Monday, potentially creating a reserve. (link)

THAT’S ALL FOR TODAY

That’s all for today’s issue, folks.

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