Hi Synapticians!

You've probably noticed Google coming back swinging in the AI race. Gemini 2.5 Pro is suddenly crushing benchmarks, making everyone wonder: "What's their secret sauce?"

Well, mystery solved. Meet AlphaEvolve.

Plot twist: Google didn't just build a better AI. They built an AI that builds better AIs. And optimizes its own hardware. And redesigns its own data centers. And basically handles its own performance reviews.

Think about it, we're watching the birth of self-improving intelligence. An AI that doesn't just learn from data, but rewrites the very code that trains it. That redesigns the chips it runs on. That optimizes the servers that power it.

This isn't just another AI announcement. This is the moment AI stopped needing us to get better!

Top AI news

1. Google's AI Breakthrough: Inventing New Algorithms
Google's DeepMind has unveiled AlphaEvolve, an AI capable of inventing new algorithms to solve complex math and science problems. Unlike previous AI models, AlphaEvolve uses an evolutionary approach to evaluate and improve algorithms, making it a versatile tool for programming and algorithmic research. This general-purpose AI is already delivering positive results across Google's business operations, marking a significant advancement in AI technology.

2. How AI Models Mimic Human Brain Language Learning Stages
A study by Meta and French clinics found that AI models and the human brain exhibit similar language learning stages. While children need only a few million words, AI models require billions. The study recorded brain activity of participants listening to "The Little Prince" and found that toddlers react to speech sounds but comprehend full words later. AI models like wav2vec 2.0 and Llama 3.1 reflect this learning progression, highlighting both similarities and efficiencies in human language acquisition.

3. How Escape Rooms Enhance VR and AR Educational Tools
Northeastern researchers have found that escape rooms can provide valuable lessons for integrating AI into immersive learning environments. By studying escape room facilitators, they identified methods to enhance reflection and problem-solving in VR and AR education. This research aims to develop AI models that augment student learning by personalizing assistance and encouraging deeper understanding without breaking immersion. The ultimate goal is to reshape how AI is used in education to empower students rather than provide shortcuts.

Bonus. UK's AI Initiative: Transforming Public Services with Consult
In January 2025, the UK launched Humphrey, an AI suite to revolutionize public services. Its tool, Consult, recently succeeded in a Scottish test, processing large volumes of data efficiently. This tool assists, rather than replaces, human analysts, promising substantial time and cost savings. Humphrey aims to modernize public administration, reducing dependence on contractors and enhancing productivity. The strategy aligns with the broader 'Plan for Change', targeting significant annual savings.

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Le Blog du Modérateur lists every French-friendly SLM shipping in 2025, from Mistral Small 3.1 to Morpho-Mini. Each entry notes context window, multimodal support, and local-inference RAM footprint. Sidebars explain how to quantize models with QLoRa in under 15 minutes. Ideal reference sheet for readers who want to try a model en français on their laptop.

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