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Autoscience, a Silicon Valley developer of an automated AI research lab, raised $14 million in seed funding led by General Catalyst.

Why it matters: This is an AI model designed to build other AI models, suggesting that not even AI engineers will be safe from labor disruptions.

Snowflake, the cloud-based data platform, is rolling out a new autonomous AI platform on Wednesday that will enable users to quickly access enterprise data and execute business functions.

Why it matters: The product launch shows how enterprise software companies are aggressively responding to a workplace reshaped by AI.

Josh Parker didn't intend to work at Nvidia or even in sustainability — and yet finds himself at this precise intersection at a pivotal moment.

Why he matters: As head of Nvidia's sustainability efforts, Parker oversees the behemoth's efforts to contain its environmental footprint despite explosive growth.

Colorectal cancer is now the deadliest cancer for Americans under 50, per new JAMA research.

Why it matters: Screening more young adults for colorectal cancer could save lives.

The Commerce Department announced Monday that the Trump administration's effort to export "full-stack" U.S. AI packages will enter its next phase on April 1.

Why it matters: The American AI exports program is meant to bundle the infrastructure, tools and models into ready-to-deploy AI systems for allies and partners, and has been touted as a key part of the White House's AI policy goals.

A federal judge on Monday blocked Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from carrying out vaccine policy changes recommended by his handpicked advisory committee, including a dramatic overhaul of the childhood vaccination schedule.

Why it matters: The injunction from U.S. District Court Judge Brian Murphy is another blow to Kennedy's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy at a time when the White House is seeking to limit vaccine critics' influence within the administration.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said Monday that he expects the company to reap "at least" $1 trillion in revenue from its newest AI chips through 2027.

Why it matters: The company is operating at the center of the AI universe, providing the critical processing infrastructure that powers models like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude.

Colleges besieged by AI-generated writing brought back blue-book exams to deter cheating, but some educators say hand-written tests don't showcase students' best work and disadvantage swaths of learners.

Why it matters: Educators say AI cheating is real — if sometimes overstated — but reverting to pen-and-paper tests sidesteps the reality that many employers want graduates who are comfortable using AI tools.

The Pentagon is turning procurement into policy, staking its claim as Washington's most powerful AI player with its decision to ditch Anthropic.

Why it matters: As lawmakers debate guardrails, the Pentagon showed how it can reshape the AI industry with a single contract decision.

Yahoo on Wednesday unveiled a new, personalized homepage powered by its new AI answer engine, Yahoo Scout.

Why it matters: Yahoo says MyScout is the first personalized homepage built off of an AI-driven answer engine.