AI technology used to find a new class of antibiotics effective against MRSA
Alice Pebody reports on a novel use of AI, screening chemical libraries for antibiotic candidates against MRSA.
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Could artificial intelligence save our planet? The role of AI in the fight against climate change
Freya Butler discusses the role of AI in the climate crisis, as well as the potential of this technology to damage the environment.
Mathematics in Biology—the AI age
Amy Searle discusses the intimate link between mathematics and biology, and how AI is being used to elucidate biological phenomena.
Predicting the Past? Unexpected applications of AI
Bessie O’Dell explores how ancient texts may be deciphered using AI, and its uses from royalty to the Olympic Games.
The UK AI Safety Summit brings consensus on risks—but concrete action remains elusive
Gideon Futerman reports on the world’s first AI safety summit, including the Bletchley Declaration signed by all in attendance.
A National Learning Healthcare Service: The future of the NHS?
As the NHS celebrates its 75th birthday, Jessica Morley discusses challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Using Artificial Intelligence to create the Shazam of Ocean Sounds
In recent years, the use of underwater microphones called hydrophones has allowed scientists to listen in on the underwater world in a non-invasive way. Passive acoustic monitoring has already been used in various biological studies, such as documenting the distribution and migration of whales and characterising the responses of fish to environmental changes.
Crowdless—an Oxford student’s start-up at the forefront of COVID-19 fight
The Oxford Foundry was established in 2017 by the University’s Said Business School as a space for developing a new generation of business ventures. The Foundry provides a springboard platform for start-up businesses founded by members of the University, with dedicated office space in central Oxford and support for early-stage ventures which show promise. One…
The Rise of the Robots—Technology in epidemiology and pharmaceutical research
The Covid-19 pandemic has been one of the most quantified health crises in history. The wealth of available information is a powerful tool for the response, but this is deeply dependent on making sense of mountains of data, and quickly. Artificial intelligence (AI) is potentially invaluable for this: it can sift through and interpret vast…
From Nietzsche to Nissan
Rapid technological development has made self-driving cars a reality. This advancement raises questions about how these cars should make ethical decisions in place of human drivers. While technology can replace, and will undoubtedly supersede humans in actual driving ability, driving a car involves moral decisions. These choices would have to be programmed—for instance whether to…
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