Proteins are essential to life, and understanding their structure can facilitate a mechanistic understanding of their function. Through an enormous experimental effort<sup>1-4</sup>, the structures of around 100,000 unique proteins have been determined<sup>5</sup>, but this repre…
In 2016, Karney proposed an exact sampling algorithm for the standard normal distribution. In this paper, we study the computational complexity of this algorithm under the random deviate model. Specifically, Karney's algorithm requires the access to an infinite sequence of indepe…
Why agents need a new foundation Over the last year, developers have been experimenting with AI agents in every imaginable form. Agents are not just chatbots or copilots — they are autonomous software components that can reason about goals, call tools and APIs, collaborate with o…
The Azure AI Assistant Tool is experimental Python application and middleware designed to simplify the development, experimentation, testing, and debugging of OpenAI assistants. - Azure-Samples/azu...
The interaction of robotics with behavioral and cognitive sciences has always been tight. As often described in the literature, the living has inspired the construction of many robots. Yet, in this article, we focus on the reverse phenomenon: building robots can impact importantl…
An international security conference explored how artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for drug discovery could be misused for de novo design of biochemical weapons. A thought experiment evolved into a computational proof.
There is great public concern about the potential use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) for political persuasion and the resulting impacts on elections and democracy<SUP>1, 2, 3, 4, 5─6</SUP>. We inform these concerns using pre-registered experiments to assess the abilit…
Proteins are essential to life, and understanding their structure can facilitate a mechanistic understanding of their function. Through an enormous experimental effort<SUP>1-4</SUP>, the structures of around 100,000 unique proteins have been determined<SUP>5</SUP>, but this repre…
Why agents need a new foundation Over the last year, developers have been experimenting with AI agents in every imaginable form. Agents are not just chatbots or copilots — they are autonomous software components that can reason about goals, call tools and APIs, collaborate with o…
The Absa Group, one of Africa's largest financial institutions, has made great headway in embracing generative AI initiatives by adopting Microsoft Copilot to enhance operational efficiency and customer engagement across multiple business areas. Using this AI-driven tool, Absa’s…
We're continuing to expand what's possible in Microsoft Copilot Studio with new AI models — Claude Sonnet 4.6 is now the latest experimental model available in your lineup. Start testing today.
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In partnership with Microsoft Research, Azure AI Foundry Labs is a dedicated space to explore experimental AI prototypes, test cutting-edge agentic workflows, and preview innovations before they reach production.
CNBC is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Disruptor 50 list — our fourteenth annual look at venture-backed companies innovating across industries, experimenting with AI and, increasingly, making it work at scale.
Grasp new topics and deepen your understanding with a conversational learning companion that adapts to your unique curiosity and learning goals. Ask big or small questions, upload material or explore curated topics. Navigate complex concepts with interactive guides. Make connecti…
To help build more immersive experiences, developers can now use the Experimental release of Photorealistic 3D Maps in the Maps JavaScript API. This release gives Google Maps Platform developers access to a real-world canvas to build on, powered by Google’s rendering technology f…