Beacon Biosignals is developing a headband to monitor brain activity during sleep, using machine learning to analyze data for neurological disorders. The company recently raised $97 million to expand its platform and clinical trials.

MIT News AI·May 1, 2026

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MIT Student Explores Language and AI Intersections

MIT senior Olivia Honeycutt researches the connections between language, cognition, and AI. Her work focuses on language acquisition, emotional intelligence, and the impact of linguistic diversity on education.

MIT News AI·May 1, 2026

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Red-teaming AI agent networks reveals new vulnerabilities

Microsoft Research explores vulnerabilities in networks of AI agents, highlighting risks that emerge only through interaction. Their tests reveal how malicious messages can propagate and manipulate agent behavior.

Microsoft Research·Apr 30, 2026