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- 1Washington Commerce awards $2.4 million for industrial symbiosis projects▼Commerce awards $2.4 million to develop industrial symbiosis projects
The Washington State Department of Commerce has awarded $2.4 million in grants to develop industrial symbiosis projects, in which waste or byproducts from one industry become inputs for another. The funding aims to help businesses cut waste, reduce costs and lower emissions. The awards were announced through the department's official channels, highlighting the state's push to grow a circular economy.
- 2Swedish duo Symbio release new album with release concert●Some photos from the Symbio album release concert on Friday. This is a band with only two musicians. It’s Johannes Gewor
The Swedish duo Symbio held an album release concert on Friday, marking the launch of their new record. The band consists of Johannes Geworkian Hellman on hurdy gurdy and LarsEmil Öjeberget on accordion, with both also operating a stomp box and synths with their feet despite being only two musicians. Photos from the show are being shared among listeners, with comments praising how full a sound the pair produces.
- 3How Actinomycetes Switch Between Symbiosis and Disease●From Friend to Foe: How Actinomycetes Switch Between Symbiosis and Disease
New coverage examines actinomycetes, bacteria long valued for antibiotics and soil health, and how the same microbes can turn pathogenic in plants, animals and humans. The report outlines the molecular and environmental triggers that push these organisms from beneficial symbiosis to disease, a question relevant to agriculture and medicine.
- 4Listeners revisit Telepherique and Ultra Milkmaids collaboration●Ended the week and started the weekend with A-C Symbiose by Telepherique + Ultra Milkmaids, released in 2002 on Afe Reco
A music fan marked the end of the week by spinning A-C Symbiose, the 2002 album by German experimental act Telepherique and Ultra Milkmaids, released on Italy's Afe Records. The record pairs analogue textures from Telepherique with digital sounds from Ultra Milkmaids, and is described as the third collaboration between Klaus Jochim and Yann Jaffiol.
- 5Scientists Eye 'Symbiotic Intelligence' Model for Human-AI Collaboration▼Artificial Symbiotic Intelligence: What vision and biology can teach us about how to collaborate with AI
An essay published by The American Bazaar argues that the future of AI should be modelled on symbiosis in biology rather than competition between humans and machines. Drawing on lessons from vision science and living systems, it proposes 'artificial symbiotic intelligence' as a framework where humans and AI collaborate, each strengthening the other. The piece contributes to an ongoing debate about whether AI development should prioritise autonomy or partnership with people.
- 6Scientists point to biology to guide human-AI collaboration●Artificial Symbiotic Intelligence: What the vision and biology can teach us about how to collaborate with AI
A new commentary argues for 'artificial symbiotic intelligence' — designing AI to work with humans the way symbiosis works in nature, rather than as a replacement. Drawing on biological partnerships, it suggests collaboration, mutual benefit and shared adaptation should guide how AI is built and deployed. The piece adds to an ongoing debate over human-AI teamwork.