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Why can’t powerful AIs learn basic multiplication? Graphic illustration showing mathematics

Why can’t powerful AIs learn basic multiplication?

New research reveals why even state-of-the-art large language models stumble on seemingly easy tasks—and what it takes to fix it

New tool created by UChicago Data Science Institute sheds light on palm oil production overhead aerial photograph showing forest to the left, and a cleared area with pale soil and runoff and several trucks to the right

New tool created by UChicago Data Science Institute sheds light on palm oil production

PalmWatch tracks deforestation by palm oil mills and connections to major multinational brands

AI+Science conference hosted by UChicago, Caltech gathers top experts Eric Schmidt (left) and David Miller (right)

AI+Science conference hosted by UChicago, Caltech gathers top experts

Leading scholars, tech developers, and entrepreneurs discuss emerging field

New Schmidt Futures fellowship at UChicago to foster next generation of AI-driven scientists Facade at dusk

New Schmidt Futures fellowship at UChicago to foster next generation of AI-driven scientists

Common deidentification methods don't fully protect data privacy, study finds Birds-eye view of three figures in silhouette walking across pavement, casting long shadows

Common deidentification methods don't fully protect data privacy, study finds

Finding shows deidentification is not enough to protect data privacy