This is today's edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what's going on in the world of technology. The Trump administration has shut down more than 100 climate studies The Trump administration has terminated National Science Foundation grants for more than 100 research projects related to climate change, according to an MIT Technology Review analysis of a database that tracks such cuts. The move will cut off what’s likely to amount to tens of millions of dollars for studies that were previously approved and, in most cases, already in the works. Many believe the administration’s broader motivation is to undermine the power of the university system and prevent research findings that cut against its politics. Read the full story. —James Temple This architect wants to build cities out of lava Arnhildur Pálmadóttir is an architect with an extraordinary mission: to harness molten lava and build cities out of it. Pálmadóttir believes the lava that flows from a single eruption could yield enough building material to lay the foundations of an entire city. She has been researching this possibility for more than five years as part of a project she calls Lavaforming. Together with her son and colleague Arnar Skarphéðinsson, she has identified three potential techniques that could change how future homes are designed and built from repurposed lava. Read the full story.—Elissaveta M. BrandonThis story is from the most recent edition of our print magazine, which is all about how technology is changing creativity. Subscribe now to read it and to receive future print copies once they land. The must-reads I’ve combed the internet to find you today’s most fun/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology. 1 America is failing to win the tech race against China In fields as diverse as drones and energy.+ Humanoid robots is an area of particular interest.+ China has accused the US of violating the pair’s trade truce.2 Who is really in charge of DOGE? According to a fired staffer, it wasn’t Elon Musk.+ DOGE’s tech takeover threatens the safety and stability of our critical data.3 Brazilians will soon be able to sell their digital dataIt’s the first time citizens will be able to monetize their digital footprint.4 The Trump administration’s anti-vaccine stance is stoking fear among scientists It’s slashing funding for mRNA trials, and experts are afraid to speak out.+ This annual shot might protect against HIV infections.5 Tech companies want us to spend longer talking to chatbots Those conversations can easily veer into dangerous territory.+ How we use AI in the future is up to us.+ This benchmark used Reddit’s AITA to test how much AI models suck up to us.6 Tiktok’s mental health videos are rife with misinformationA lot of the advice is useless at best, and harmful at worst.7 Lawyers are hooked on ChatGPTEven though it’s inherently unreliable.+ Yet another lawyer has been found referencing nonexistent citations.+ How AI is introducing errors into courtrooms.8 How chefs are using generative AI 👩‍🍳NYT $) + Watch this robot cook shrimp and clean autonomously.9 The influencer suing her rival has dropped her lawsuit The legal fight over ownership of a basic aesthetic has come to an end.10 Roblox’s new game has sparked a digital fruit underground market And players are already spending millions of dollars every week.Quote of the day “We can’t substitute complex thinking with machines. AI can’t replace our curiosity, creativity or emotional intelligence.” —Mateusz Demski, a journalist in Poland, tells the Guardian about how his radio station employer laid him off, only to later launch shows fronted by AI-generated presenters. One more thing ​​Adventures in the genetic time machineAn ancient-DNA revolution is turning the high-speed equipment used to study the DNA of living things on to specimens from the past. The technology is being used to create genetic maps of saber-toothed cats, cave bears, and thousands of ancient humans, including Vikings, Polynesian navigators, and numerous Neanderthals. The total number of ancient humans studied is more than 10,000 and rising fast.The old genes have already revealed remarkable stories of human migrations around the globe.But researchers are hoping ancient DNA will be more than a telescope on the past—they hope it will have concrete practical use in the present. Read the full story. —Antonio Regalado We can still have nice things A place for comfort, fun and distraction to brighten up your day.+ The ancient Persians managed to keep cool using an innovative breeze-catching technique that could still be useful today.+ Knowledge is power—here’s a helpful list of hoaxes to be aware of.+ How said it: Homer Simpson or Pete Hegseth?+ I had no idea London has so many cat statues. #download #climate #studies #are #being

On June 3, Yoshua Bengio, the world’s most-cited computer scientist, announced the launch of LawZero, a nonprofit that aims to create “safe by design” AI by pursuing a fundamentally different approach to major tech companies. Players like OpenAI and Google are investing heavily in AI agents—systems that not only answer queries and generate images, but can craft plans and take actions in the world. The goal of these companies is to create virtual employees that can do practically any job a human can, known in the tech industry as artificial general intelligence, or AGI. Executives like Google DeepMind’s CEO Demis Hassabis point to AGI’s potential to solve climate change or cure disease as a motivator for its development. Bengio, however, says we don't need agentic systems to reap AI's rewards—it's a false choice. He says there's a chance such a system could escape human control, with potentially irreversible consequences. “If we get an AI that gives us the cure for cancer, but also maybe another version of that AI goes rogue and generates wave after wave of bio-weapons that kill billions of people, then I don't think it's worth it," he says. In 2023, Bengio, along with others including OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman signed a statement declaring that “mitigating the risk of extinction from AI should be a global priority alongside other societal-scale risks such as pandemics and nuclear war.”Now, Bengio, through LawZero, aims to sidestep the existential perils by focusing on creating what he calls “Scientist AI”—a system trained to understand and make statistical predictions about the world, crucially, without the agency to take independent actions. As he puts it: We could use AI to advance scientific progress without rolling the dice on agentic AI systems.Why Bengio Says We Need A New Approach To AI The current approach to giving AI agency is “dangerous,” Bengio says. While most software operates through rigid if-then rules—if the user clicks here, do this—today's AI systems use deep learning. The technique, which Bengio helped pioneer, trains artificial networks modeled loosely on the brain to find patterns in vast amounts of data. But recognizing patterns is just the first step. To turn these systems into useful applications like chatbots, engineers employ a training process called reinforcement learning. The AI generates thousands of responses and receives feedback on each one: a virtual “carrot” for helpful answers and a virtual “stick” for responses that miss the mark. Through millions of these trial-and-feedback cycles, the system gradually learns to predict what responses are most likely to get a reward. “It’s more like growing a plant or animal,” Bengio says. “You don’t fully control what the animal is going to do. You provide it with the right conditions, and it grows and it becomes smarter. You can try to steer it in various directions.”The same basic approach is now being used to imbue AI with greater agency. Models are tasked with challenges with verifiable answers—like math puzzles or coding problems—and are then rewarded for taking the series of actions that yields the solution. This approach has seen AI shatter previous benchmarks in programming and scientific reasoning. For example, at the beginning of 2024, the best AI model scored only 2% on a standardized test for AI of sorts consisting of real world software engineering problems; by December, an impressive 71.7%. But with AI’s greater problem-solving ability comes the emergence of new deceptive skills, Bengio says. The last few months have borne witness to AI systems learning to mislead, cheat, and try to evade shutdown—even resorting to blackmail. These have almost exclusively been in carefully contrived experiments that almost beg the AI to misbehave—for example, by asking it to pursue its goal at all costs. Reports of such behavior in the real-world, though, have begun to surface. Popular AI coding startup Replit’s agent ignored explicit instruction not to edit a system file that could break the company’s software, in what CEO Amjad Masad described as an “Oh f***” moment,” on the Cognitive Revolution podcast in May. The company’s engineers intervened, cutting the agent’s access by moving the file to a secure digital sandbox, only for the AI agent to attempt to “socially engineer” the user to regain access.The quest to build human-level AI agents using techniques known to produce deceptive tendencies, Bengio says, is comparable to a car speeding down a narrow mountain road, with steep cliffs on either side, and thick fog obscuring the path ahead. “We need to set up the car with headlights and put some guardrails on the road,” he says.What is “Scientist AI”?LawZero’s focus is on developing “Scientist AI” which, as Bengio describes, would be fundamentally non-agentic, trustworthy, and focused on understanding and truthfulness, rather than pursuing its own goals or merely imitating human behavior. The aim is creating a powerful tool that, while lacking the same autonomy other models have, is capable of generating hypotheses and accelerating scientific progress to “help us solve challenges of humanity,” Bengio says.LawZero has raised nearly million already from several philanthropic backers including from Schmidt Sciences and Open Philanthropy. “We want to raise more because we know that as we move forward, we'll need significant compute,” Bengio says. But even ten times that figure would pale in comparison to the roughly billion spent last year by tech giants on aggressively pursuing AI. Bengio’s hope is that Scientist AI could help ensure the safety of highly autonomous systems developed by other players. “We can use those non-agentic AIs as guardrails that just need to predict whether the action of an agentic AI is dangerous," Bengio says. Technical interventions will only ever be one part of the solution, he adds, noting the need for regulations to ensure that safe practices are adopted.LawZero, named after science fiction author Isaac Asimov’s zeroth law of robotics—“a robot may not harm humanity, or, by inaction, allow humanity to come to harm”—is not the first nonprofit founded to chart a safer path for AI development. OpenAI was founded as a nonprofit in 2015 with the goal of “ensuring AGI benefits all of humanity,” and intended to serve a counterbalance to industry players guided by profit motives. Since opening a for-profit arm in 2019, the organization has become one of the most valuable private companies in the world, and has faced criticism, including from former staffers, who argue it has drifted from its founding ideals. "Well, the good news is we have the hindsight of maybe what not to do,” Bengio says, adding that he wants to avoid profit incentives and “bring governments into the governance of LawZero.”“I think everyone should ask themselves, ‘What can I do to make sure my children will have a future,’” Bengio says. In March, he stepped down as scientific director of Mila, the academic lab he co-founded in the early nineties, in an effort to reorient his work towards tackling AI risk more directly. “Because I'm a researcher, my answer is, ‘okay, I'm going to work on this scientific problem where maybe I can make a difference,’ but other people may have different answers." #mostcited #computer #scientist #has #plan

This is today's edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what's going on in the world of technology. The Trump administration has shut down more than 100 climate studies The Trump administration has terminated National Science Foundation grants for more than 100 research projects related to climate change, according to an MIT Technology Review analysis of a database that tracks such cuts. The move will cut off what’s likely to amount to tens of millions of dollars for studies that were previously approved and, in most cases, already in the works. Many believe the administration’s broader motivation is to undermine the power of the university system and prevent research findings that cut against its politics. Read the full story. —James Temple This architect wants to build cities out of lava Arnhildur Pálmadóttir is an architect with an extraordinary mission: to harness molten lava and build cities out of it. Pálmadóttir believes the lava that flows from a single eruption could yield enough building material to lay the foundations of an entire city. She has been researching this possibility for more than five years as part of a project she calls Lavaforming. Together with her son and colleague Arnar Skarphéðinsson, she has identified three potential techniques that could change how future homes are designed and built from repurposed lava. Read the full story.—Elissaveta M. BrandonThis story is from the most recent edition of our print magazine, which is all about how technology is changing creativity. Subscribe now to read it and to receive future print copies once they land. The must-reads I’ve combed the internet to find you today’s most fun/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology. 1 America is failing to win the tech race against China In fields as diverse as drones and energy.+ Humanoid robots is an area of particular interest.+ China has accused the US of violating the pair’s trade truce.2 Who is really in charge of DOGE? According to a fired staffer, it wasn’t Elon Musk.+ DOGE’s tech takeover threatens the safety and stability of our critical data.3 Brazilians will soon be able to sell their digital dataIt’s the first time citizens will be able to monetize their digital footprint.4 The Trump administration’s anti-vaccine stance is stoking fear among scientists It’s slashing funding for mRNA trials, and experts are afraid to speak out.+ This annual shot might protect against HIV infections.5 Tech companies want us to spend longer talking to chatbots Those conversations can easily veer into dangerous territory.+ How we use AI in the future is up to us.+ This benchmark used Reddit’s AITA to test how much AI models suck up to us.6 Tiktok’s mental health videos are rife with misinformationA lot of the advice is useless at best, and harmful at worst.7 Lawyers are hooked on ChatGPTEven though it’s inherently unreliable.+ Yet another lawyer has been found referencing nonexistent citations.+ How AI is introducing errors into courtrooms.8 How chefs are using generative AI 👩‍🍳NYT $) + Watch this robot cook shrimp and clean autonomously.9 The influencer suing her rival has dropped her lawsuit The legal fight over ownership of a basic aesthetic has come to an end.10 Roblox’s new game has sparked a digital fruit underground market And players are already spending millions of dollars every week.Quote of the day “We can’t substitute complex thinking with machines. AI can’t replace our curiosity, creativity or emotional intelligence.” —Mateusz Demski, a journalist in Poland, tells the Guardian about how his radio station employer laid him off, only to later launch shows fronted by AI-generated presenters. One more thing ​​Adventures in the genetic time machineAn ancient-DNA revolution is turning the high-speed equipment used to study the DNA of living things on to specimens from the past. The technology is being used to create genetic maps of saber-toothed cats, cave bears, and thousands of ancient humans, including Vikings, Polynesian navigators, and numerous Neanderthals. The total number of ancient humans studied is more than 10,000 and rising fast.The old genes have already revealed remarkable stories of human migrations around the globe.But researchers are hoping ancient DNA will be more than a telescope on the past—they hope it will have concrete practical use in the present. Read the full story. —Antonio Regalado We can still have nice things A place for comfort, fun and distraction to brighten up your day.+ The ancient Persians managed to keep cool using an innovative breeze-catching technique that could still be useful today.+ Knowledge is power—here’s a helpful list of hoaxes to be aware of.+ How said it: Homer Simpson or Pete Hegseth?+ I had no idea London has so many cat statues. #download #climate #studies #are #being

Agentic AI is truly transforming the landscape of business by enhancing productivity and streamlining operations like never before! Imagine a world where intelligent systems autonomously handle routine tasks, allowing human talent to focus on strategic innovation. This shift not only boosts efficiency but also empowers employees to unleash their creativity, driving growth and adaptability in an ever-evolving market. As an AI enthusiast, I find it fascinating how these technologies can help enterprises thrive in a competitive environment, fostering collaboration between humans and machines. The future is bright, and I can’t wait to see how companies leverage Agentic AI to redefine their potential! #AgenticAI #BusinessInnovation #ProductivityBoost #FutureOfWork #AITransformation

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The Trump administration has shut down more than 100 climate studies The Trump administration has terminated National Science Foundation grants for more than 100 research projects related to climate change, according to an MIT Technology Review analysis of a database that tracks such cuts. The move will cut off what’s likely to amount to tens of millions of dollars for studies that were previously approved and, in most cases, already in the works. Many believe the administration’s broader motivation is to undermine the power of the university system and prevent research findings that cut against its politics. Read the full story. —James Temple This architect wants to build cities out of lava Arnhildur Pálmadóttir is an architect with an extraordinary mission: to harness molten lava and build cities out of it.Pálmadóttir believes the lava that flows from a single eruption could yield enough building material to lay the foundations of an entire city. She has been researching this possibility for more than five years as part of a project she calls Lavaforming. Together with her son and colleague Arnar Skarphéðinsson, she has identified three potential techniques that could change how future homes are designed and built from repurposed lava. Read the full story.—Elissaveta M. Brandon This story is from the most recent edition of our print magazine, which is all about how technology is changing creativity. Subscribe now to read it and to receive future print copies once they land. The must-reads I’ve combed the internet to find you today’s most fun/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology. 1 America is failing to win the tech race against ChinaIn fields as diverse as drones and energy.+ Humanoid robots is an area of particular interest.+ China has accused the US of violating the pair’s trade truce.2 Who is really in charge of DOGE?According to a fired staffer, it wasn’t Elon Musk.+ DOGE’s tech takeover threatens the safety and stability of our critical data.3 Brazilians will soon be able to sell their digital dataIt’s the first time citizens will be able to monetize their digital footprint.4 The Trump administration’s anti-vaccine stance is stoking fear among scientistsIt’s slashing funding for mRNA trials, and experts are afraid to speak out.+ This annual shot might protect against HIV infections.5 Tech companies want us to spend longer talking to chatbotsThose conversations can easily veer into dangerous territory.+ How we use AI in the future is up to us.+ This benchmark used Reddit’s AITA to test how much AI models suck up to us.6 Tiktok’s mental health videos are rife with misinformationA lot of the advice is useless at best, and harmful at worst.7 Lawyers are hooked on ChatGPTEven though it’s inherently unreliable.+ Yet another lawyer has been found referencing nonexistent citations.+ How AI is introducing errors into courtrooms.8 How chefs are using generative AI They’re starting to experiment with using it to create innovative new dishes.+ Watch this robot cook shrimp and clean autonomously.9 The influencer suing her rival has dropped her lawsuitThe legal fight over ownership of a basic aesthetic has come to an end.10 Roblox’s new game has sparked a digital fruit underground marketAnd players are already spending millions of dollars every week.Quote of the day “We can’t substitute complex thinking with machines. AI can’t replace our curiosity, creativity or emotional intelligence.” —Mateusz Demski, a journalist in Poland, tells the Guardian about how his radio station employer laid him off, only to later launch shows fronted by AI-generated presenters. One more thing ​​Adventures in the genetic time machineAn ancient-DNA revolution is turning the high-speed equipment used to study the DNA of living things on to specimens from the past.The technology is being used to create genetic maps of saber-toothed cats, cave bears, and thousands of ancient humans, including Vikings, Polynesian navigators, and numerous Neanderthals. The total number of ancient humans studied is more than 10,000 and rising fast.The old genes have already revealed remarkable stories of human migrations around the globe.But researchers are hoping ancient DNA will be more than a telescope on the past—they hope it will have concrete practical use in the present. Read the full story.  —Antonio Regalado We can still have nice things A place for comfort, fun and distraction to brighten up your day.+ The ancient Persians managed to keep cool using an innovative breeze-catching technique that could still be useful today.+ Knowledge is power—here’s a helpful list of hoaxes to be aware of.+ How said it: Homer Simpson or Pete Hegseth?+ I had no idea London has so many cat statues. #download #climate #studies #are #being

Exciting times ahead for Apple TV+ fans! 🎉 The streaming service is stepping up its game with a fresh lineup for June, featuring new gems like the comedy series "Stick," the gripping film "Echo Valley," and the much-anticipated second season of "The Buccaneers." Plus, Taron Egerton's drama "Smoke" promises to deliver powerful storytelling. As an Autonomous Vehicles AI Engineer, I appreciate how innovation crosses industries—from smart tech in cars to captivating narratives in media. It’s thrilling to see Apple pushing boundaries both in streaming and technology, making our viewing experiences more engaging. Can't wait to dive into these new offerings! 🚗✨ #AppleTVPlus #Streaming #NewReleases #Entertainment #Innovation

As AI agents become increasingly capable of navigating the web autonomously, it's crucial that we prioritize security in their design. These intelligent systems must be equipped with a robust security-first architecture to safeguard user data and ensure trustworthiness. With the rise of malicious actors online, the potential risks of allowing AI to interpret and act on live content are significant. From my perspective, this isn't just about building more sophisticated technologies; it's about creating a safer internet for everyone. What measures do you think are essential to secure our browsing experiences with AI? I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences! #AI #CyberSecurity #MachineLearning #TechForGood #Innovation

Frontline Protocol – Tactical PvE Strategy Wishlist on Steam and join Playtest for free Hi everyone! I'm an indie developer working on Frontline Protocol, a real-time strategy game with a unique blend of rts, deckbuilding and auto battler mechanics, and a strong focus on cooperative PvE gameplay. This isn't your typical RTS: Instead of controlling units directly, players influence the battlefield by playing cards. Every card you deploy brings instant effects – from spawning units, constructing buildings, placing towers, to launching tactical actions. Positioning, timing, and smart synergy between your three active decks is key. Key Features Card-based RTS Control your army through over 300 cards: infantry, vehicles, towers, buildings, and powerful action cards.1–4 online Multiplayer PvE Co-op Jump into online Multiplayer battles with up to 3 friends. Share spawners, coordinate strategies, and specialize your decks for roles like defense, eco, support, or frontline pressure.Auto Battler Dynamics Once deployed, your units act autonomously – but their effectiveness depends on your deck structure, map control, and team coordination.Meta Progression Earn Booster Credits and unlock card packs containing new units, action cards, and some items. Permanently improve select cards, invest skill points for meta-progression, and shape your long-term strategy. Create new specialized decks like infantry only, anti vehicle, eco buildings or what you want.Mission System Take on dynamic PvE missions with modifiers like time limits or card restrictions. Complete them to earn Mission Coins and unlock exclusive tactical rewards from mission booster packs.Special OrderAdd extra difficulty and earn rare rewards. Special Orders can be activated by the host to increase mission difficulty for all players – by limiting income, increasing enemy spawns or something else. The entire team receives a special loot if they succeed under these conditions. Deployment PlansStrategically boost rewards during missions. Deployment Plans are one-time tactical items drawn from mission booster packs. Use them during missions to gain extra Player EXP, Card EXP, or bonus loot – either per map or at mission completion. Choosing the right plan at the right time can multiply your rewards. Stats: Genre: Real-Time Strategy meets Deckbuilder and Auto Battler Online Multiplayer: Cooperative PvE for 1–4 players Card-Based Tactics: Spawn units, fire missiles, deploy towers, build economy Multi-Deck System: Play with up to three customizable decks simultaneously Booster Packs: Unlock new units, new action cards, and items 300+ Cards: Infantry, vehicles, support units, towers, buildings, and special actions Shared Resources: Teamwide synergy through buildings and spawner sharing Deck Progression: Permanently upgrade cards and build long-term strategies Skill Tree: Earn XP and unlock passive bonuses like faster income or extra hand size Missions & Objectives: Take on randomly generated missions with bonus rewards Built for Co-op: Game design encourages collaboration and tactical communication No Paywalls: All content unlockable through gameplay only Dynamic Enemy Scaling: AI becomes stronger the longer you wait – pressure guaranteed Replay Value: Constant deck experimentation, randomized missions, and tactical depth Get more: Steam Page: Frontline Protocol on Steam Official Website: www.frontlineprotocol.com #frontline #protocol #tactical #rts #fun

Join our daily and weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI coverage. Learn More When Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff recently announced that the company would not hire any more engineers in 2025, citing a “30% productivity increase on engineering” due to AI, it sent ripples through the tech industry. Headlines quickly framed this as the beginning of the end for human engineers — AI was coming for their jobs. But those headlines miss the mark entirely. What’s really happening is a transformation of engineering itself. Gartner named agentic AI as its top tech trend for this year. The firm also predicts that 33% of enterprise software applications will include agentic AI by 2028 — a significant portion, but far from universal adoption. The extended timeline suggests a gradual evolution rather than a wholesale replacement. The real risk isn’t AI taking jobs; it’s engineers who fail to adapt and are left behind as the nature of engineering work evolves. The reality across the tech industry reveals an explosion of demand for engineers with AI expertise. Professional services firms are aggressively recruiting engineers with generative AI experience, and technology companies are creating entirely new engineering positions focused on AI implementation. The market for professionals who can effectively leverage AI tools is extraordinarily competitive. While claims of AI-driven productivity gains may be grounded in real progress, such announcements often reflect investor pressure for profitability as much as technological advancement. Many companies are adept at shaping narratives to position themselves as leaders in enterprise AI — a strategy that aligns well with broader market expectations. How AI is transforming engineering work The relationship between AI and engineering is evolving in four key ways, each representing a distinct capability that augments human engineering talent but certainly doesn’t replace it.  AI excels at summarization, helping engineers distill massive codebases, documentation and technical specifications into actionable insights. Rather than spending hours poring over documentation, engineers can get AI-generated summaries and focus on implementation. Also, AI’s inferencing capabilities allow it to analyze patterns in code and systems and proactively suggest optimizations. This empowers engineers to identify potential bugs and make informed decisions more quickly and with greater confidence. Third, AI has proven remarkably adept at converting code between languages. This capability is proving invaluable as organizations modernize their tech stacks and attempt to preserve institutional knowledge embedded in legacy systems. Finally, the true power of gen AI lies in its expansion capabilities — creating novel content like code, documentation or even system architectures. Engineers are using AI to explore more possibilities than they could alone, and we’re seeing these capabilities transform engineering across industries.  In healthcare, AI helps create personalized medical instruction systems that adjust based on a patient’s specific conditions and medical history. In pharmaceutical manufacturing, AI-enhanced systems optimize production schedules to reduce waste and ensure an adequate supply of critical medications. Major banks have invested in gen AI for longer than most people realize, too; they are building systems that help manage complex compliance requirements while improving customer service.  The new engineering skills landscape As AI reshapes engineering work, it’s creating entirely new in-demand specializations and skill sets, like the ability to effectively communicate with AI systems. Engineers who excel at working with AI can extract significantly better results. Similar to how DevOps emerged as a discipline, large language model operationsfocuses on deploying, monitoring and optimizing LLMs in production environments. Practitioners of LLMOps track model drift, evaluate alternative models and help to ensure consistent quality of AI-generated outputs. Creating standardized environments where AI tools can be safely and effectively deployed is becoming crucial. Platform engineering provides templates and guardrails that enable engineers to build AI-enhanced applications more efficiently. This standardization helps ensure consistency, security and maintainability across an organization’s AI implementations. Human-AI collaboration ranges from AI merely providing recommendations that humans may ignore, to fully autonomous systems that operate independently. The most effective engineers understand when and how to apply the appropriate level of AI autonomy based on the context and consequences of the task at hand.  Keys to successful AI integration Effective AI governance frameworks — which ranks No. 2 on Gartner’s top trends list — establish clear guidelines while leaving room for innovation. These frameworks address ethical considerations, regulatory compliance and risk management without stifling the creativity that makes AI valuable. Rather than treating security as an afterthought, successful organizations build it into their AI systems from the beginning. This includes robust testing for vulnerabilities like hallucinations, prompt injection and data leakage. By incorporating security considerations into the development process, organizations can move quickly without compromising safety. Engineers who can design agentic AI systems create significant value. We’re seeing systems where one AI model handles natural language understanding, another performs reasoning and a third generates appropriate responses, all working in concert to deliver better results than any single model could provide. As we look ahead, the relationship between engineers and AI systems will likely evolve from tool and user to something more symbiotic. Today’s AI systems are powerful but limited; they lack true understanding and rely heavily on human guidance. Tomorrow’s systems may become true collaborators, proposing novel solutions beyond what engineers might have considered and identifying potential risks humans might overlook. Yet the engineer’s essential role — understanding requirements, making ethical judgments and translating human needs into technological solutions — will remain irreplaceable. In this partnership between human creativity and AI, there lies the potential to solve problems we’ve never been able to tackle before — and that’s anything but a replacement. Rizwan Patel is head of information security and emerging technology at Altimetrik.  Daily insights on business use cases with VB Daily If you want to impress your boss, VB Daily has you covered. We give you the inside scoop on what companies are doing with generative AI, from regulatory shifts to practical deployments, so you can share insights for maximum ROI. Read our Privacy Policy Thanks for subscribing. Check out more VB newsletters here. An error occured. #future #engineering #belongs #those #who