Yann LeCun’s AMI Labs raises $1.03 billion to build world models

AMI Labs, the new venture cofounded by Turing Prize winner Yann LeCun after he left Meta, has raised $1.03 billion at a $3.5 billion pre-money valuation. AMI is working on world models, or AI that learns from reality, not just from language.
This category has fewer players than generative AI, but maybe not for long. “My prediction is that ‘world models’ will be the next buzzword,” AMI Labs CEO…

Yann LeCun’s AMI Labs raises $1.03 billion to build world models

Cenevo Advances Toward Agentic Labs with Two New AI Agents

Cenevo, which specializes in lab management systems, automation, orchestration, data management and AI technology for life sciences, is introducing two new AI agents as part of its focus on helping scientists operate faster, smarter and with less manual overhead, without sacrificing control or compliance.
“Our AI initiatives are designed to eliminate manual work at the two biggest friction points…

Cenevo Advances Toward Agentic Labs with Two New AI Agents

OpenAI Co-Founder Predicts the Rise of Fully Automated Life Science Labs

Greg Brockman and Vinod Khosla discuss the future of “lights out” laboratories and the decoupling of human labor from biological experimentation during a fireside chat at the Precision Medicine World Conference 2026.
Image credit:Meenakshi Prabhune, PhD

As biological data moves from the petri dish to the petabyte scale, how will the role of the researcher change? In a recent fireside chat at the…

OpenAI Co-Founder Predicts the Rise of Fully Automated Life Science Labs

had a lab tour yesterday for this experimental design project we’re doing and 1) it was really cool to see flow cytometry in action and 2) it just reaffirmed my notion that lab techs are adorable little nerds lol (in the most affectionate way bc i also am a goofy little nerd)

the guy literally gave us every technique we would need to tackle the research question (about COPD and the effect of pollution on neutrophils if anyone cares) and then he was like ‘i hope i didn’t give you TOO MUCH guidance. do you need more help??’ it’s made funnier by the fact that he did the same project 3 years ago and as soon we explained it he got A Look on his face and just went 'ugh. group work.’

but my fave bit was looking at his whiteboard where he was drawing diagrams for us, explaining what an insole chamber is etc. and these were just. boxes.

I kid you not he was drawing sqaures paired with some squiggly lines, and then he looked so proud and he was like 'i did art a level by the way.’ did you?? i could not tell, but i’m happy you get to show off your drawing skills my guy.

AND to top it all off, his board was full of memes about how 'i was dumb before i started a phd and i am also dumb now, but in a more advanced way’ and he had a string of test tube fairy lights and a bunch of random cells talking to each other drawings

like this is peak nerdy scientist doing what they love - i got to observe them in their natural habitat and i loved it

You know you’re an adult when …

you have a favorite phlebotomist at the lab.

People often believe stuff when skilled propagandists push attractive narratives.

Infectious diseases circulated and killed huge numbers of humans long before there were any labs to blame on the origins. Smallpox circulated for thousands of years, and there were no labs to blame for cooking it up. The lab leak theory for covid persists because it’s interesting as a story and gives people someone to blame. Storytelling with villains is powerful. Also, lab leak story pushers are actually pandemic deniers, which is pretty disturbing.

OpenAI & Pine Labs Spearhead India’s AI-Fintech Frontier

With India positioning itself as a worldwide center for practical artificial intelligence, OpenAI has joined forces with Pine Labs to embed AI-powered logic within the fintech company’s payment infrastructure, thereby automating reconciliation and billing processes. This initiative, according to the companies, could significantly accelerate AI-driven commerce across India.
This alliance will…

OpenAI & Pine Labs Spearhead India’s AI-Fintech Frontier

stains hands with crystal violet and is immediately outed as the man behind the slaughter

Does anyone read the backgrounds for the labs? Like I swear we all skip past them.

i feel responsible for fixing every ailmentt of every person i meet down to helping monteraly and providing unskilled or skilled labor, and somehow that is lile a bad thing i should not do

made colours in bio lab!!!

Massive Engineering Laboratories In Vintage Photos | KLYKER.COM

There is a haunting beauty found in grainy, monochrome archives that document the birth of metal giants. These vintage photos pull back the curtain on a lost era where the most powerful machines on Earth were meticulously assembled within the silent, concrete cathedrals of science. From gargantuan jet engines to early interplanetary rockets, these steel titans emerged under the watchful eyes of engineers in starch-white coats, appearing more like high priests of technology than mechanics.

S-Parameter Measurements with a TDR

At BitWise Laboratories, we understand that accurate characterization of high-frequency circuits is crucial for modern electronics. One of the most effective techniques for this is performing S-parameter measurements with a TDR (Time Domain Reflectometer). This method provides detailed insight into how signals propagate through transmission lines, helping engineers identify reflections, impedance mismatches, and other anomalies that can affect performance.

Using a TDR for S-parameter measurements allows the conversion of time-domain reflections into frequency-domain data. By sending a fast-rise pulse down a transmission line and analyzing the reflected signal, engineers can determine the line’s characteristic impedance and detect discontinuities. This information is then transformed into S-parameters, which describe how RF signals behave in terms of reflection (S11, S22) and transmission (S12, S21). These parameters are essential for designing and optimizing RF components, such as filters, amplifiers, and antennas.

One significant advantage of S-parameter measurements with a TDR is the ability to pinpoint the exact location of impedance mismatches. Traditional network analyzers can provide S-parameters, but the TDR method adds spatial resolution, enabling engineers to locate defects along cables, PCB traces, or connectors with millimeter precision. This capability is invaluable for troubleshooting high-speed digital circuits, RF networks, and microwave systems.

At BitWise Laboratories, our team leverages advanced TDR equipment and industry-standard measurement techniques to ensure precise and reliable S-parameter results. Whether you are developing next-generation communication systems or optimizing existing networks, our expertise in TDR-based S-parameter measurements can help you achieve superior performance and reduced signal loss.

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Reality Labs Reels: Meta’s Workforce Cuts Shake the Metaverse Foundation

## Meta Reorients Reality Labs: Strategic Shifts and Workforce Adjustments
Meta, the tech giant formerly known as Facebook, is reportedly undergoing a significant restructuring within its Reality Labs division, the very heart of its ambitious virtual and augmented reality endeavors. This strategic pivot signals a re-evaluation of resources and priorities as the company navigates the evolving…

Reality Labs Reels: Meta’s Workforce Cuts Shake the Metaverse Foundation

EXPERIMENTING WITH QUEUE 2.0

Hiya, poll peeps!

I’ve decided to experiment with Queue 2.0 for a few days, maybe even a whole week, because my queue is FULL to the brim (literally at 1000 capacity). Queue 2.0 allows me to increase my poll frequency beyond the previous max of 50 per day (approx. 2 per hour). I’m going to up it to 3 per hour, just for this experimental period, so I can empty some of my backlog without wasting good polls. It shouldn’t bombard you, since as it is just 1 extra poll per hour (total 72 per day) but it’s courteous to let you know all the same.

And who knows, if I prefer the Queue 2.0, then I may even stick with the 72 polls per day - but, my current intention is to switch back to 50 per day in a week because my poll backlog will have reduced.

Thanks for reading my update, and happy voting :-)

-thatpollguy

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