Artificial Intelligence
Can energy-hungry AI help cut our energy use?
Research
EPFL
It takes ten times more electricity for ChatGPT to respond to a prompt than for Google to carry out a standard search. Still, researchers are struggling to get a grasp on the energy implications of generative artificial intelligence both now and going forward.
When quantum computing meets the real world
Research
EPFL
Quantum computing could be one of the big technological revolutions of the coming decades. At EPFL, scientists are at the forefront of harnessing quantum technologies to address real-world issues, aligning their efforts with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Artificial intelligence helps with the design and maintenance of bridges
Research
ETH Zurich
To extend the lifespan of existing railway bridges and conserve resources, ETH researchers are working with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) to develop new prediction models using machine learning algorithms. An AI assistant also helps civil engineers with the design of new bridges.
Intelligent microphones track wild animals
TechTransfer
EPFL
To support environmental conservation efforts, an EPFL start-up has developed a smart microphone system that can record and analyze the sounds made by animals.
Choosing the best medical treatment with the help of AI
Research
EPFL
To advance modern medicine, EPFL researchers are developing AI-based diagnostic tools. Their goal is to predict the best treatment a patient should receive.
Designing proteins with their environment in mind
Research
EPFL
EPFL researchers have developed a computational method to explicitly consider the impact of water while designing membrane receptors with enhanced stability and signaling, paving the way for novel drug discovery and protein engineering.
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