AI Oct 27, 2026

OpenAI says its models produced three research results and tests new ways to share them

OpenAI announced AI-generated proofs in mathematics, computer science, and physics, and is experimenting with expert-led collaborations to turn raw model output into verified scientific understanding.

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02 AI Oct 26, 2026

Moonshot AI releases Kimi K3.1 Pro with million-token context and open weights

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AI Oct 25, 2026

Apollo Economist Says AI Spending Has Delivered No Visible Profit Gains for Most US Companies

Apollo's chief economist finds little evidence of AI-driven profit or productivity growth outside Big Tech, raising new questions about corporate AI investments.
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Cryptofinance Oct 25, 2026

UK Banks Face 10,092 Complaints Over Cryptocurrency Transfer Restrictions

More than 10,000 complaints expose mounting frustration with UK banks blocking cryptocurrency transfers, raising questions about Britain's ambition to become a global crypto hub.
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Neuroscience Oct 25, 2026

Scientists Map One Million Brain Cells Across Four Species, Revealing Clues to Brain Aging

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MIT Develops Paper-Thin Swimming Robot Powered by Living Muscle Cells

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Underground Robots Navigate Without GPS Using Seismic, Magnetic and Tactile Sensors

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