Lifelong learning will power next generation of autonomous devices

Look up “lifelong learning” online, and you’ll find a laundry list of apps to teach you how to quilt, play chess or even speak a new language. Within the emerging fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous devices, however, “lifelong learning” means something different—and it is a bit more complex. It refers to the ability …

Researchers harness large language models to accelerate materials discovery

Princeton researchers have created an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to predict the behavior of crystalline materials, a key step in advancing technologies such as batteries and semiconductors. Although computer simulations are commonly used in crystal design, the new method relies on a large language model, similar to those that power text generators like ChatGPT.