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Last Week in AI #161: AI improves algae for biofuel and carbon capture, more AI decision-making in the military, and more!

AI models help reduce cost of algae production, U.S. military using AI to triage medical treatment in the field.

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AI-Directed Algae Blooms Boost Biofuel Prospects

3 jars have full of a muddy green liquid substance, with tubes coming into the jars.

Growing algae is a promising direction for both performing carbon capture and generating biofuels. Algae is attractive compared to trees because they grow faster and can be grown in water. However, scaling up algae production in cost-effective ways has been challenging, but recent applications of A…

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