Researchers at MIT's Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems have developed a framework called LLM-Based Formalized Programming (LLMFP) that enables large language models (LLMs) to solve complex combinatorial optimization problems, such as scheduling airline crews or managing machine time in a factory. The framework achieves an 85% success rate on nine complex challenges, outperforming the best baseline by 46 percentage points. Led by Yilun Hao and Chuchu Fan, the team's algorithmic solvers apply principles similar to those used by humans to narrow down options and determine the best overall plan.
https://news.mit.edu/2025/researchers-teach-llms-to-solve-complex-planning-challenges-0402MIT's Daniel Huttenlocher advises business leaders to experiment with AI, understanding its limitations and integrating it with human decision-making to unlock its full potential, as machine learning is expected to reinvent many areas of work, according to his keynote address at the 2025 MIT AI Conference in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
https://www.pymnts.com/artificial-intelligence-2/2025/mits-dean-of-computing-4-inconvenient-truths-about-genai/The Copilot Daily app offers an AI-generated audio rundown of news, trivia, and explainers about the world every morning, providing a short, smooth, and informative experience that feels just right for basic understanding with the option to dive deeper.
https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/i-tried-microsoft-copilots-ios-app-and-here-are-3-reasons-why-you-should-tooOpenAI has clarified its content policy guidelines for ChatGPT, stating that individual artists' styles are off-limits but broader studio styles remain permissible. The company is set to release a new open-weight language model with reasoning capabilities in the coming months and is seeking input from developers on how to maximize its usefulness.
https://www.techspot.com/news/107365-chatgpt-image-tool-melting-gpus-openai-lands-40.html#commentsOffsetGemini 2.5 Pro, the latest version of the language model, boasts improved performance and advanced programming capabilities. It can now generate and correct code from simple requests, develop entire applications or video games, and process multiple file types simultaneously. The model's context window has been extended to two million tokens, enabling it to analyze voluminous data and resolve complex problems. Gemini users can refine their prompts over time as the model systematically displays its reasoning. The update comes after OpenAI's 40-model image creation launch, which has generated a buzz among internet users inspired by artists like Hayao Miyazaki and Matt Groening.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/tech-gadgets/2025/04/02/gemini-hits-back-at-chatgpt/171553Qualcomm, a US tech giant, has acquired the GenAI unit of Vietnam's Vingroup, a major conglomerate in Southeast Asia. The acquisition is part of Qualcomm's efforts to expand its presence in the region and tap into emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. This move comes as Vietnam seeks to diversify its economy and reduce its reliance on exports. Meanwhile, a massive fire at a gas pipeline in Malaysia has left scores injured, including hospital staff. In another development, Thailand's government has passed a quake stress test for buildings, but property developers and investors are still concerned about the impact of earthquakes on their projects.
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/thailand-vows-cut-us-trade-surplus-it-sees-us8-billion-hitReplit Inc., an artificial intelligence coding startup, is in talks with investors for a new funding round that would nearly triple its valuation to $3 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. The company's use of AI for software development has attracted Silicon Valley investors, highlighting their interest in such technologies.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/private-equity/vibecoding-leader-replit-in-talks-for-3-billion-valuationRuvi AI's value-driven ecosystem stands out from Dogecoin by leveraging cutting-edge AI technology and decentralization principles, offering a more substantial alternative for investors seeking growth opportunities in the crypto space.
https://bitcoinist.com/dogecoin-doge-stays-under-0-2-amid-market-swings-but-is-ruvis-upcoming-presale-the-next-big-opportunity/SoftBank plans to invest $30bn in OpenAI, with Microsoft and other investors contributing additional funds. The investment will be used to advance AI research and potentially develop Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) that benefits humanity. In response to competition from rival products like Meta's Llama and China's DeepSeek, OpenAI is releasing a cheaper, more accessible AI model in the coming months, which will offer an open-weight product allowing developers to fine-tune it for their own tasks.
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