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New superbug-killing antibiotic discovered using AI https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-65709834

 

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AI drones to help farmers optimize vegetable yields

Tokyo, Japan (SPX) Oct 04, 2023 - For reasons of food security and economic incentive, farmers continuously seek to maximize their marketable crop yields. As plants grow inconsistently, at the time of harvesting, there will inevitab

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To excel at engineering design, generative AI must learn to innovate, study finds

A new study reveals the pitfalls of deep generative models when they are tasked with solving engineering design problems. The MIT researchers say if mechanical engineers want help from AI for novel ideas and designs, they’ll have to refocus those models beyond “statistical similarity.”

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Large language models prove helpful in peer-review process

In an era plagued by malevolent sources flooding the internet with misrepresentations, distortions, manipulated imagery and flat-out lies, it should come as some comfort that in at least one arena there is an honor system set up to ensure honesty and integrity: the peer-review process for...

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A Hebbian memory that achieves human-like results on sequential processing tasks

Transformers are machine learning models designed to uncover and track patterns in sequential data, such as text sequences. In recent years, these models have become increasingly sophisticated, forming the backbone of popular conversational platforms, such as ChatGPT,

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New computing hardware needs a theoretical basis, says study

There is an intense, worldwide search for novel materials to build computer microchips with that are not based on classic transistors but on much more energy-saving, brain-like components. However, whereas the theoretical basis for classic transistor-based digital computers is solid, there are...

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Ushering in the era of light-powered 'multi-level memories'

We live in an era of data deluge. The data centers that are operated to store and process this flood of data use a lot of electricity, which has been called a major contributor to environmental pollution. To overcome this situation, polygonal computing systems with lower power consumption and...

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How to build greener data centers? Scientists say crank up the heat

<p>Colder is not always better for energy-hungry data centers, especially when it comes to their power bills. A new analysis says that keeping the centers at 41°C, or around 105°F, could save up to 56% in cooling costs worldwide. The study, publishing October 10 in the journal <em>Cell Reports...

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Tiny memory cell withstands extreme temperatures, enables smaller and better semiconductors for microelectronics

Materials scientists at Kiel University and the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicon Technology in Itzehoe (ISIT) have cleared another hurdle in the development and structuring of new materials for next-generation semiconductor devices, such as novel memory cells.

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New technique uses near-miss particle physics to measure wobbling tau particles

One way physicists seek clues to unravel the mysteries of the universe is by smashing matter together and inspecting the debris. But these types of destructive experiments, while incredibly informative, have limits.

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Hidden information extraction from layered structures through terahertz imaging

Noninvasive inspection of layered structures is challenging for time-resolved imaging methods, where the resolution and contrast can be compromised by prominent signal attenuation with interlayer reflections and dispersions.

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Researchers demonstrate a high-speed electrical readout method for graphene nanodevices

Graphene is well-known for its high electrical conductivity, mechanical strength, and flexibility. Stacking two layers of graphene with atomic layer thickness produces bilayer graphene, which possesses excellent electrical, mechanical, and optical properties. As such, bilayer graphene has...

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Could AI be a solution to loneliness or will it make things worse ?

Three Australian researchers take a look at how artificial intelligence could tackle the problem of loneliness.

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Computer news

Generative AI can accelerate study time, research shows

Time plays a crucial role in higher education learning and influences learning progress and the achievement of academic goals. Shortening learning time through AI-supported, personalized approaches can help to reduce drop-out rates and increase enrollment rates.

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Plasma scientists develop computer programs that could reduce the cost of microchips, stimulate manufacturing

Fashioned from the same element found in sand and covered by intricate patterns, microchips power smartphones, augment appliances and aid the operation of cars and airplanes.

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An architecture for sub-picowatt logic computing based on self-biased molybdenum disulfide transistors

The continuous improvement of circuits and electronic components is vital for the development of new technologies with enhanced capabilities and unique characteristics. In recent years, most electronics engineers have been specifically focusing on reducing the size of transistors, while...

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Method identified to double computer processing speeds

Imagine doubling the processing power of your smartphone, tablet, personal computer, or server using the existing hardware already in these devices.

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Quantum computing engineers perform multiple control methods in just one atom

Quantum computing engineers at UNSW Sydney have shown they can encode quantum information—the special data in a quantum computer—in four unique ways within a single atom, inside a silicon chip.

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Researchers develop a computer from an array of VCSELs with optical feedback

In our data-driven era, solving complex problems efficiently is crucial. However, traditional computers often struggle with this task when dealing with a large number of interacting variables, leading to inefficiencies such as the von Neumann bottleneck. A new type of collective state computing...

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A type of cyberattack that could set your smartphone on fire using its wireless charger

A team of security experts at the University of Florida working with security audit company CertiK has found that a certain class of cyberattacks could cause a smartphone to catch fire via its wireless charger. The team has posted a paper describing their research and results on the arXiv...

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Widely used machine learning models reproduce dataset bias: Study

Rice University computer science researchers have found bias in widely used machine learning tools used for immunotherapy research.

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Emergence of machine language: Towards symbolic intelligence with neural networks

Led by a team from the Institute of Automation, Chinese Academy of Sciences, a new study explores a novel frontier in machine learning. With the rise of large language models, AI is evolving from perceptual intelligence to cognitive intelligence, and human language has become a pivotal component...

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Q&A: ChatGPT acts more altruistically, cooperatively than humans

Modern artificial intelligence, such as ChatGPT, is capable of mimicking human behaviors, but the former has more positive outcomes such as cooperation, altruism, trust and reciprocity.

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Charting new paths in AI learning: How changing two variables leads to vastly different outcomes

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries from health care to finance, understanding how these digital brains learn is more crucial than ever. Now, two researchers from EPFL, Antonia Sclocchi and Matthieu Wyart, have shed light on this process, focusing on a popular...

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Quantum annealers and the future of prime factorization

Researchers at the University of Trento, Italy, have developed a novel approach for prime factorization via quantum annealing, leveraging a compact modular encoding paradigm and enabling the factorization of large numbers using D-Wave quantum devices.

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AI news

Sam Altman Warns That AI Is Learning "Superhuman Persuasion"

According to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, AI doesn't have to be AGI-level smart to take control of our feeble human minds.

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Artificial intelligence predicts the future of artificial intelligence research

It has become nearly impossible for human researchers to keep track of the overwhelming abundance of scientific publications in the field of artificial intelligence and to stay up-to-date with advances.

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Can AI grasp related concepts after learning only one?

Humans have the ability to learn a new concept and then immediately use it to understand related uses of that concept—once children know how to "skip," they understand what it means to "skip twice around the room" or "skip with your hands up."

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New analysis in Science explores artificial intelligence and interspecific law

Artificial intelligence already wears multiple hats in the workplace, whether its writing ad copy, handling customer support requests, or filtering job applications. As the technology continues its ascent and capabilities, the notion of corporations managed or owned by AI becomes less...

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Study: AI can boost Wikipedia reliability

There are enough differing opinions about the usefulness of Wikipedia to fill, well, an encyclopedia.

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Study unveils vulnerabilities of watermarking AI generated content

With the advent of LensaAI, ChatGPT and other highly performing generative machine learning models, the internet is now growing increasingly saturated with texts, images logos and videos created by artificial intelligence (AI). This content, broadly referred to as AI generated content (AIGC)...

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Sabotage tool takes on AI image scrapers

Artists who have stood by helplessly as their online works remained ripe for the picking without authorization by AI web scraping operations can finally fight back.

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UK, US, China sign AI safety pledge at UK summit

Bletchley Park, United Kingdom (AFP) Nov 1, 2023 - Countries including the UK, United States and China on Wednesday agreed the need for international action as political and tech leaders gathered for the world's first summit on artificial intelligence (AI) safety.

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I am concerned with the latest exec. order re. AI. It would seem that the goal was to include DEI attributes into the basic program. I have already seen certain "biases" in Chatgpt and Bard regarding the "suitability" of certain topics. I can only imagine the potential for skewed output if it had to be filtered through DEI constraints.

 

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They still flunk Turing

GPT-4 falls short of Turing threshold

One question has relentlessly followed ChatGPT in its trajectory to superstar status in the field of artificial intelligence: Has it met the Turing test of generating output indistinguishable from human response?

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Algorithm

Research claims novel algorithm can exactly compute information rate for any system

75 years ago Claude Shannon, the "father of information theory," showed how information transmission can be quantified mathematically, namely via the so-called information transmission rate.

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Researcher Claims to Crack RSA-2048 With Quantum Computer

Take this one with a massive pile of salt but it's troubling if true... Researcher Claims to Crack RSA-2048 With Quantum Computer As Ed Gerck Readies...

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Brainbase

Neuromorphic computing research: Team proposes hardware that mimics the human brain

Technology is edging closer and closer to the super-speed world of computing with artificial intelligence. But is the world equipped with the proper hardware to be able to handle the workload of new AI technological breakthroughs?

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Ultra VR

Machine learning gives users 'superhuman' ability to open and control tools in virtual reality

Researchers have developed a virtual reality application where a range of 3D modeling tools can be opened and controlled using just the movement of a user's hand.

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AI news

AI model instantly generates 3D image from 2D sample

In the rapidly emerging world of large-scale computing, it was just a matter of time before a game-changing achievement was poised to shake up the field of 3D visualizations.

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A peek into the future of visual data interpretation: A framework for assessing generative AI's efficacy

In the last year, large language models (LLMs) have come into prominence for boasting a suite of ever-expanding capabilities including text generation, image production, and, more recently, highly descriptive image analysis. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into image analysis...

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AI faces look more real than actual human face: Study

White faces generated by artificial intelligence (AI) now appear more real than human faces, according to new research led by experts at The Australian National University (ANU).

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Study finds AI recognizes faces but not like the human brain

Face recognition technology emulates human performance and can even exceed it. And it is becoming increasingly more common for it to be used with cameras for real-time recognition, such as to unlock a smartphone or laptop, log into a social media app, and to check in at the airport.

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Novel approach using natural-language models opens AI applications for edge computing

An innovative approach to artificial intelligence (AI) enables reconstructing a broad field of data, such as overall ocean temperature, from a small number of field-deployable sensors using low-powered "edge" computing, with broad applications across industry, science and medicine.

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Paper offers perspective on future of brain-inspired AI as Python code library passes major milestone

Four years ago, UC Santa Cruz's Jason Eshraghian developed a Python library that combines neuroscience with artificial intelligence to create spiking neural networks, a machine learning method that takes inspiration from the brain's ability to efficiently process data. Now, his open source code...

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Examining the mind's eye of a neural network system

In the background of image recognition software that can ID our friends on social media and wildflowers in our yard are neural networks, a type of artificial intelligence inspired by how own our brains process data.

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Creating realistic 'talking heads' with an AI-powered program

A team of researchers led by Assoc Prof Lu Shijian from the NTU School of Computer Science and Engineering has developed a computer program that creates realistic videos that reflect the facial expressions and head movements of the person speaking, only requiring an audio clip and a face photo.

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Deep Mind's Student of Games AI system can beat humans at a variety of games

A team of AI researchers from EquiLibre Technologies, Sony AI, Amii and Midjourney, working with Google's DeepMind project, has developed an AI system called Student of Games (SoG) that is capable of both beating humans at a variety of games and learning to play new ones. In their paper...

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AI chemist synthesizes catalyst for oxygen production from Martian meteorites: One step closer to Mars immigration?

Immigration to and living on Mars have long been depicted in science fiction. But before that dream turns into reality, there is a hurdle humans have to overcome—the lack of chemicals such as oxygen essential for long-term survival on the planet. However, the recent discovery of water activity...

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A new cheating technique has professors outmatched—and no, it's not ChatGPT

In the changing world of education, online academic resources such as Chegg.com have become the go-to websites for help with schoolwork. These websites are typically used to help students understand how to solve problems if they are stuck on a question, or to check their work to see if they are...

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Altering our language can help us deal with the intelligence of chatbots

New research suggests reframing how we talk about and interact with large language models may help us adapt to their intelligence.

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Engineers collaborate with ChatGPT4 to design brain-inspired chips

Johns Hopkins electrical and computer engineers are pioneering a new approach to creating neural network chips—neuromorphic accelerators that could power energy-efficient, real-time machine intelligence for next-generation embodied systems like autonomous vehicles and robots.

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Atlas of internet surveillance maps ownership of network infrastructures worldwide

A German-American research team led by the University of Konstanz has mapped the ownership of network infrastructures in democratic and authoritarian states worldwide to show how autocrats control the internet via state-owned service providers.

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Researchers' approach may protect quantum computers from attacks

Quantum computers, which can solve several complex problems exponentially faster than classical computers, are expected to improve artificial intelligence (AI) applications deployed in devices like autonomous vehicles; however, just like their predecessors, quantum computers are vulnerable to...

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AI chatbots found to use racist stereotypes even after anti-racism training

A small team of AI researchers from the Allen Institute for AI, Stanford University and the University of Chicago, all in the U.S., has found that dozens of popular large language models continue to use racist stereotypes even after they have been given anti-racism training. The group has...

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Standing together against hate: A collective responsibility

Hate speech incidents are widespread in all areas of society and are often unchallenged by uninvolved bystanders. LMU researchers have investigated what significance the reactions of bystanders to verbal hate attacks have for the formation of social norms.

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AI model trained with images can recognize visual indicators of gentrification

Seemingly overnight, a yoga studio replaces a barbershop, a coffee café takes over a small grocery, and a multi-story apartment building looms where older single-family homes once stood.

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Balancing training data and human knowledge to make AI act more like a scientist

When you teach a child how to solve puzzles, you can either let them figure it out through trial and error, or you can guide them with some basic rules and tips. Similarly, incorporating rules and tips into AI training—such as the laws of physics—could make them more efficient and more...

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Microsoft's small language model outperforms larger models on standardized math tests

A small team of AI researchers at Microsoft reports that the company's Orca-Math small language model outperforms other, larger models on standardized math tests. The group has published a paper on the arXiv preprint server describing their testing of Orca-Math on the Grade School Math 8K...

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Giant leap toward neuromorphic devices: High-performance spin-wave reservoir computing

A group of Tohoku University researchers has developed a theoretical model for a high-performance spin wave reservoir computing (RC) that utilizes spintronics technology. The breakthrough moves scientists closer to realizing energy-efficient, nanoscale computing with unparalleled computational...

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New AI model draws maps to diagnose disease

Medical diagnostics expert, doctor's assistant, and cartographer are all fair titles for an artificial intelligence model developed by researchers at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology.

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Q&A: Writing around an AI taboo—practical ways for teachers to incorporate AI into their classrooms

The ascendance of large language models like ChatGPT has all but wrought a collective existential crisis among writing instructors. Due to a rise in large language model-assisted plagiarism, student essays are no longer reliable indicators of ability.

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Is artificial intelligence defined the same way across disciplines?

Due to its rapid rise in everyday life, artificial intelligence (AI) technology has become increasingly relevant to social scientists. A team led by Penn State researchers reviewed a variety of social science literature and found that studies often defined AI differently. By drawing from some of...

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The big problem

Fake academic papers are on the rise: Why they're a danger and how to stop them

In the 1800s, British colonists in India set about trying to reduce the cobra population, which was making life and trade very difficult in Delhi. They began to pay a bounty for dead cobras. The strategy very quickly resulted in the widespread breeding of cobras for cash.

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On moral choice

ChatGPTFails a Moral Choice Problem | NextBigFuture.com

OpenAI ChatGPT was given a trolley moral choice problem where it could save a billion lives or kill no one but utter a racial slur. ChatGPT did not choose to

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Breakthrough?

OpenAI Q* Breakkthrough With Agentic Behavior ? | NextBigFuture.com

OpenAI Q* has likely solved planning/agentic behavior for small models.

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OpenAI Q Star Could Have a Mostly Automated and Scalable Way to Improve | NextBigFuture.com

The battle at OpenAI was possibly due to a massive breakthrough dubbed Q* (Q-learning). Q* is a precursor to AGI. What Q* might have done is bridged a big gap

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OpenAI Q Star System Could Be Better Than Humans at Math | NextBigFuture.com

there are reports from Reuters that OpenAI has a new large language model called Q* (Q Star) that is capable of solving simple math problems. The researchers

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AI Guides ORNL to Make Breakthrough Materials Near Ultimate Physical Limits | NextBigFuture.com

Guided by machine learning, chemists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory designed a record-setting carbonaceous supercapacitor

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Look out

Trick prompts ChatGPT to leak private data

While OpenAI's first words on its company website refer to a "safe and beneficial AI," it turns out your personal data is not as safe as you believed. Google researchers announced this week that they could trick ChatGPT into disclosing private user data with a few simple commands.

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ChatGPT creates persuasive, phony medical report

A common truism among statisticians is that "the data don't lie." However, recent findings by Italian researchers may make those who study data think twice before making such assumptions.

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AI can write a wedding toast or summarize a paper, but what happens if it's asked to build a bomb?

During the past year, large language models (LLMs) have become incredibly adept at generating synthesizing information and producing humanlike outputs. LLMs are likened to digital librarians, as they have been trained on vast datasets sourced directly from the internet and can therefore generate...

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AI inspires new approach to adaptive control systems

Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) are used around the world to conduct difficult environmental, remote, oceanic, defense and rescue missions in often unpredictable and harsh conditions.

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Researchers discover hidden structure in networks like Twitter

Researchers at the University of Sydney have discovered new structural relationships in complex networks, such as X (formerly Twitter) and political blogs, that could help explain the digital flow of information.

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Researchers have taught an algorithm to 'taste'

For non-connoisseurs, picking out a bottle of wine can be challenging when scanning an array of unfamiliar labels on the shop shelf. What does it taste like? What was the last one I bought that tasted so good?

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A year of ChatGPT: 5 ways AI has changed the world

OpenAI's artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT was unleashed onto an unsuspecting public exactly one year ago.

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AI researchers introduce GAIA: A benchmark testing tool for general AI assistants

A team of researchers affiliated with AI startups Gen AI, Meta, AutoGPT, HuggingFace and Fair Meta, has developed a benchmark tool for use by makers of AI assistants, particularly those that make Large Language Model based products, to test their applications as potential Artificial General...

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Boosting faith in the authenticity of open source software

Open source software—software that is freely distributed, along with its source code, so that copies, additions, or modifications can be readily made —is "everywhere," to quote the 2023 Open Source Security and Risk Analysis Report. Of the computer programs used by major industries, 96% include...

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ChatGPT

ChatGPT often won't defend its answers, even when it is right: Study finds weakness in large language models' reasoning

ChatGPT may do an impressive job at correctly answering complex questions, but a new study suggests it may be absurdly easy to convince the AI chatbot that it's in the wrong.

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Review examines machine learning concepts for microbiologists

In a review in Nature Reviews Microbiology, Professor Levi Waldron and colleagues highlight the increasing importance of machine learning in microbiology, where it is used for tasks such as predicting antibiotic resistance and associating human microbiome features with complex host diseases.

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DeepMind develops AI that demonstrates social learning capabilities

A team of AI researchers at Google's DeepMind project have developed a type of AI system that is able to demonstrate social learning capabilities. In their paper published in the journal Nature Communications, the group describes how they developed an AI application that showed it was capable of...

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Google launches Gemini, upping the stakes in the global AI race

Google took its next leap in artificial intelligence Wednesday with the launch of project Gemini, an AI model trained to behave in human-like ways that's likely to intensify the debate about the technology's potential promise and perils.

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New high school curriculum teaches color chemistry and AI simultaneously

North Carolina State University researchers have developed a weeklong high school curriculum that helps students quickly grasp concepts in both color chemistry and artificial intelligence—while sparking their curiosity about science and the world around them.

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Disinformation is rampant on social media. A social psychologist explains the tactics used against you

Information warfare abounds, and everyone online has been drafted whether they know it or not.

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Data storage

Video of ceramic storage system prototype surfaces online — 10,000TB cartridges bombarded with laser rays could become mainstream by 2030, making slow hard drives and tapes obsolete

Ceramics-based storage medium consumes very little energy and lasts more than 5,000 years, creators say

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Ai shortcomings

Artificial intelligence systems found to excel at imitation, but not innovation

Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are often depicted as sentient agents poised to overshadow the human mind. But AI lacks the crucial human ability of innovation, researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have found.

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Understanding attention in large language models

Chatbot users often recommend treating a series of prompts like a conversation, but how does the chatbot know what you're referring back to? A new study reveals the mechanism used by transformer models—like those driving modern chatbots—to decide what to pay attention to.

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Brain tissue on a chip achieves voice recognition

Clusters of lab-raised brain cells connected to a computer are capable of elementary speech recognition and math problems.

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Study: Customized GPT has security vulnerability

One month after OpenAI unveiled a program that allows users to easily create their own customized ChatGPT programs, a research team at Northwestern University is warning of a "significant security vulnerability" that could lead to leaked data.

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AI imaging

Image recognition accuracy: An unseen challenge confounding today's AI

Imagine you are scrolling through the photos on your phone and you come across an image that at first you can't recognize. It looks like maybe something fuzzy on the couch; could it be a pillow or a coat? After a couple of seconds it clicks—of course! That ball of fluff is your friend's cat...

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Integrating AI with super-resolution microscopy for advancements in cellular biology

In 2014, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry celebrated the breakthroughs in super-resolution microscopy, a technology that allows us to capture highly detailed images of small parts of cells using fluorescent microscopy. Despite its success, the resolution of super-resolution microscopy still can't...

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Multi-lens array microscope microscope and AI enable faster migration analysis of immune cells

Immune cells fight infectious intruders, for example, or search for incipient cancers. Therefore, they are constantly migrating through the tissues of our body. But in the wrong place, immune cells like neutrophil granulocytes can cause damage. If these white blood cells infiltrate tumors, this...

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Watch that AI driving

New ultra-high speed processor to advance AI, driverless vehicles and more

A team of international scientists have developed an ultra-high speed signal processor that can analyze 400,000 real time video images concurrently, according to a paper published in Communications Engineering.

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Closer

New brain-like transistor mimics human intelligence

Taking inspiration from the human brain, researchers have developed a new synaptic transistor capable of higher-level thinking. The device simultaneously processes and stores information just like the human brain. In new experiments, the researchers demonstrated that the transistor goes beyond...

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AI's memory-forming mechanism found to be strikingly similar to that of the brain

An interdisciplinary team consisting of researchers has revealed a striking similarity between the memory processing of artificial intelligence (AI) models and the hippocampus of the human brain. This new finding provides a novel perspective on memory consolidation, which is a process that...

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Oops

AI study shows Raphael painting was not entirely the master's work

A famous Raphael painting features a face that was NOT created by the Renaissance master, according to new artificial intelligence analysis.

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Large language models repeat conspiracy theories and other forms of misinformation, research finds

New research into large language models shows that they repeat conspiracy theories, harmful stereotypes, and other forms of misinformation.

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Evaluating truthfulness of fake news through online searches increases chances of believing misinformation: Study

Conventional wisdom suggests that searching online to evaluate the veracity of misinformation would reduce belief in it. But a new study by a team of researchers shows the opposite occurs: Searching to evaluate the truthfulness of false news articles actually increases the probability of...

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New AI model can predict human lifespan, researchers say. They want to make sure it's used for good

Researchers have created an artificial intelligence tool that uses sequences of life events—such as health history, education, job and income—to predict everything from a person's personality to their mortality.

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Researchers take a different approach with measurement-based quantum computing

The race to develop quantum computers has really heated up over the past few years. State-of-the-art systems can now run simple algorithms using dozens of qubits—or quantum bits—which are the building blocks of quantum computers.

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Watch those loot boxes

Giving video games this Christmas? New research underlines need to be aware of loot box risks

Recent controversy has surrounded the concept of loot boxes—the purchasable video game features that offer randomized rewards but are not governed by gambling laws.

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Pit AI against itself

Researchers use AI chatbots against themselves to 'jailbreak' each other

Computer scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have managed to compromise multiple artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, including ChatGPT, Google Bard and Microsoft Bing Chat, to produce content that breaches their developers' guidelines—an outcome known...

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Now we can use AI to see how other AI "think?"

AI agents help explain other AI systems

Explaining the behavior of trained neural networks remains a compelling puzzle, especially as these models grow in size and sophistication. Like other scientific challenges throughout history, reverse-engineering how artificial intelligence systems work requires a substantial amount of...

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Other news

Researchers develop AI-driven machine-checking method for verifying software code

A team of computer scientists led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst recently announced a new method for automatically generating whole proofs that can be used to prevent software bugs and verify that the underlying code is correct.

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New research harnesses AI and satellite imagery to reveal the expanding footprint of human activity at sea

A new study published today in the journal Nature offers an unprecedented view of previously unmapped industrial use of the ocean and how it is changing.

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A computer vision and machine learning system that monitors and controls workup processes

A team of chemists and engineers at the University of British Columba working with colleagues at pharmaceutical company Pfizer has developed a chemical processing system combining computer vision with a real-time machine-learning monitoring system for use in conducting chemical workup processes...

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Investigating dataset bias in machine-learned theories of economic decisions

Researchers at the Center for Cognitive Science at TU Darmstadt and hessian.AI have investigated the properties of behavioral economic theories automatically learned by AI.

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Researchers use machine learning to examine meanings across languages

How meanings align across languages suggests that translation and cross-cultural communication may be challenging, but researchers haven't been clear as to what characterizes this alignment, and what factors might affect it.

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Why AI software 'softening' accents is problematic

"Why isn't it a beautiful thing?" a puzzled Sharath Keshava Narayana asked of his AI device masking accents.

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Q&A: Language models—a guide for the perplexed

Language models have, somewhat surreptitiously, dominated news for the last year. Often called "artificial intelligence," these systems underlie chatbots like ChatGPT and Google Bard.

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Research shows artificial intelligence fails in grammar

A study of UAB and URV researchers and published in PNAS shows that human beings recognize grammatical errors in a sentence while AI does not. Researchers have compared the skills of humans and the three best large language models currently available.

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Re-frame of mind: Do our brains have a built-in sense of grammar?

For centuries, a prevailing theory in philosophy has asserted that at birth the human mind is a blank slate. More recently, the same notion has also held sway in the field of neurobiology, where it is commonly held that neural connections are slowly created from scratch with the accumulation of...

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Learning a second language strengthens neural connections in the language network, study shows

Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig have unearthed fascinating evidence that the brain undergoes important changes in wiring when we embark on the journey of learning a new language in adulthood. They organized a large intensive German...

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Scientists identify security flaw in AI query models

UC Riverside computer scientists have identified a security flaw in vision language artificial intelligence (AI) models that can allow bad actors to use AI for nefarious purposes, such as obtaining instructions on how to make bomb.

techxplore.com

ChatGPT poem regurgitation raises ethical questions

Ask ChatGPT to find a well-known poem and it will probably regurgitate the entire text verbatim—regardless of copyright law—according to a new study by Cornell researchers.

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Researchers are developing AI to make the internet more accessible

In an effort to make the internet more accessible for people with disabilities, researchers at The Ohio State University have begun developing an artificial intelligence agent that could complete complex tasks on any website using simple language commands.

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Electronics

In novel quantum computer design, qubits use magnets to selectively communicate

Researchers have begun to use magnets to entangle qubits, the building blocks of quantum computers. This simple technique could unlock complex capabilities.

phys.org

New study uses machine learning to bridge the reality gap in quantum devices

A study led by the University of Oxford has used the power of machine learning to overcome a key challenge affecting quantum devices. For the first time, the findings reveal a way to close the "reality gap": the difference between predicted and observed behavior from quantum devices. The results...

phys.org

Integrating dimensions to get more out of Moore's Law and advance electronics

Moore's Law, a fundamental scaling principle for electronic devices, forecasts that the number of transistors on a chip will double every two years, ensuring more computing power—but a limit exists.

techxplore.com

Revolutionizing real-time data processing with edge computing and reservoir technology

Every day, a significant amount of data related to weather, traffic, and social media undergo real-time processing. In traditional cloud computing, this processing occurs on the cloud, raising concerns about issues such as leaks, communication delays, slow speeds, and higher power consumption.

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[GTX]

AI is keeping watch day and night to help protect Australia's forests from bushfires

From detecting smoke rising from timber plantations to scanning bushwalkers' photos to assess fuel loads, artificial intelligence is becoming an essential part of protecting the nation's forests.

www.abc.net.au

 

[publiusr]

No prototypes?

Ansys Sherlock

Ansys computational fluid dynamics (CFD) products are for engineers who need to make better, faster decisions to get the accurate results they need, when they need them.

www.ansys.com

AI poisoning could turn models into destructive “sleeper agents,” says Anthropic

Trained LLMs that seem normal can generate vulnerable code given different triggers.

arstechnica.com

Connect

Artificial intelligence helps unlock advances in wireless communications

A new wave of communication technology is quickly approaching and researchers at UBC Okanagan are investigating ways to configure next-generation mobile networks.

techxplore.com

AI moral?

Psychological profiling study finds that language-based AI models have hidden morals and values

Just like humans, AI-based large-language models have characteristics such as morals and values. However, these are not always transparent. Researchers of the University of Mannheim and GESIS—Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences have now analyzed how the settings of the language models can...

techxplore.com

When Might AI Outsmart Us? It Depends Who You Ask

Predicting when artificial intelligence could outsmart humans is a complicated task, and experts disagree on the answer.

time.com

Researchers develop AI tool that can imitate your handwriting style

An AI tool that copies handwriting can help injured people write without using a pen, and was developed at an AI university in Abu Dhabi.

www.businessinsider.com

 

[publiusr]

A great combination

Lawyers are rapidly embracing AI: Here's how to avoid an ethical disaster

Imagine a world where legal research is conducted by lightning-fast algorithms, mountains of contracts are reviewed in minutes and legal briefs are drafted with the eloquence of Shakespeare. This is the future promised by AI in legal practice. Indeed, AI tools are transforming this landscape...

phys.org

Fact-checking

Science sleuths are using technology to find fakery and plagiarism in published research

Allegations of research fakery at a leading cancer center have turned a spotlight on scientific integrity and the amateur sleuths uncovering image manipulation in published research.

phys.org

AI value judgements

Exploring the link between aesthetic judgments and 'screen swiping' hand movements

Humans commonly evaluate the beauty of other humans, as well as objects, places, natural landscapes, and even animals. The innate human tendency to make aesthetic judgments has been the topic of numerous psychological studies, yet its neural and cognitive underpinnings are not yet fully understood.

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Training to reduce cognitive bias may improve decision making after all

Ever since Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky formalized the concept of cognitive bias in 1972, most empirical evidence has given credence to the claim that our brain is incapable of improving our decision-making abilities. Cognitive bias has practical ramifications beyond private life, extending...

phys.org

Validating the low-rank hypothesis in complex systems

In a new study, scientists have investigated the pervasive low-rank hypothesis in complex systems, demonstrating that despite high-dimensional nonlinear dynamics, many real networks exhibit rapidly decreasing singular values, supporting the feasibility of effective dimension reduction for...

phys.org

Using virtual reality to get inside the criminal mind

Psychologists from Edith Cowan University (ECU) have used virtual reality (VR) technology in a new study that aims to better understand criminals and how they respond when questioned. The results are published in the journal Scientific Reports.

phys.org

Rethinking AI's impact: Study reveals economic limits to job automation

Like many of us, you might find yourself nodding to a familiar digital doomsday chorus that vibrates through offices and coffee shops alike: AI will take my job!

techxplore.com

Now to read minds and more

Researchers develop implantable device that can record a collection of individual neurons over months

Recording the activity of large populations of single neurons in the brain over long periods of time is crucial to further our understanding of neural circuits, to enable novel medical device-based therapies and, in the future, for brain–computer interfaces requiring high-resolution...

phys.org

Researchers design new open-source technology for interfacing with living neurons

Neurons intricately communicate and respond to stimuli within a vast network, orchestrating essential functions from basic bodily processes to complex thoughts. Traditional neuroscience methods, relying on in vivo electrophysiology (within a living organism), often have difficulty addressing the...

medicalxpress.com

AI helps reveal the ancient origin story of floral colors

New research led by Monash University experts used computer simulations to reveal the ancient link between bees and the evolution of colors in flowers. The research, published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, simulated the landscape of the first flowering plants from many tens of millions...

phys.org

Open-source camera and software system captures animal-view videos with more than 90% accuracy

A new camera system allows ecologists and filmmakers to produce videos that accurately replicate the colors that different animals see in natural settings, Vera Vasas at the University of Sussex, UK, and colleagues from the Hanley Color Lab at George Mason University, US, report in the open...

phys.org

Why I am "publius"

What drives us to be anonymous online?

University of Queensland researchers have found there are two key reasons people choose to be anonymous online—self-expression or toxic behavior.

phys.org

 

[publiusr]

AI is watching

A sleeker facial recognition technology tested on Michelangelo's David

Many people are familiar with facial recognition systems that unlock smartphones and game systems or allow access to our bank accounts online. But the current technology can require boxy projectors and lenses. Now, researchers report in Nano Letters a sleeker 3D surface imaging system with...

phys.org

A camera-based anti-facial recognition technique

Facial recognition systems, computational tools that can recognize individuals in images or video footage, are now widely employed worldwide. Some users and developers, however, have raised privacy-related concerns, as by definition facial recognition techniques rely on images that capture...

techxplore.com

Researchers develop algorithm that crunches eye-movement data of screen users

Window to the soul? Maybe, but the eyes are also a flashing neon sign for a new artificial intelligence-based system that can read them to predict what you'll do next.

techxplore.com

The future of AI could be great—or catastrophic

A survey of nearly 3,000 machine learning experts on how our lives will be different in an AI world has been completed and the results are in.

techxplore.com

New research shows how child-like language learning is possible using AI tools

AI systems, such as GPT-4, can now learn and use human language, but they learn from astronomical amounts of language input—much more than children receive when learning how to understand and speak a language. The best AI systems train on text with a word count in the trillions, whereas children...

techxplore.com

Is online research losing its edge? The case for in-person research in the age of AI

The landscape of research has been profoundly transformed by the COVID-19 pandemic, propelling a mass transition to online research methodologies. However, the advent of sophisticated AI technologies capable of mimicking human responses has introduced new complexities, potentially undermining...

phys.org

A virtual reality pegboard test shows performance does not always match user preference

Virtual hand interactions are one of the most common and useful applications that virtual reality (VR) systems offer users. But, as a new Concordia-led study shows, personal preference remains an important factor in how the technology is applied, regardless of the effect on overall performance.

techxplore.com

Stricter parental monitoring of social media isn't always better, says study

Parents are often under the impression that the best way to protect their preteens and teens online is to restrict their use: limiting the amount of time they can spend, implementing rules about which apps they're allowed to use, etc. But this kind of restrictive monitoring, though popular, may...

phys.org

Computer scientists run a password update campaign efficiently and with minimal IT costs

Updating passwords for all users of a company or institution's internal computer systems is stressful and disruptive to both users and IT professionals. Many studies have looked at user struggles and password best practices. But very little research has been done to determine how a password...

techxplore.com

Researchers test human vs AI-human hybrid teams in dynamic design challenge

With 70% of U.S. companies expected to adopt AI by 2030, organizations need to understand and address the key challenges of employee-AI interaction. To shine light on the future of AI in the workplace, Chris McComb and Jon Cagan put human and AI-human "hybrid" teams to the test. In a...

techxplore.com

AI outperforms humans in standardized tests of creative potential

In a recent study, 151 human participants were pitted against ChatGPT-4 in three tests designed to measure divergent thinking, which is considered to be an indicator of creative thought.

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More

An AI system that offers emotional support via chat

The rapid advancement of natural language processing (NLP) models and large language models (LLMs) has enabled the development of new use-specific conversational agents designed to answer specific types of queries. These range from AI agents that offer academic support to platforms offering...

techxplore.com

Smartphone app uses AI to detect depression from facial cues

Dartmouth researchers report they have developed the first smartphone application that uses artificial intelligence paired with facial-image processing software to reliably detect the onset of depression before the user even knows something is wrong.

medicalxpress.com

Video game rewards study reveals gamer good Samaritans

Gamers who chose to be good Samaritans while playing through a zombie apocalypse were more likely to be prosocial post-game, according to new QUT research.

phys.org

A promising leap towards computers with light-speed capabilities

Scientists have created a reprogrammable light-based processor, a world-first, that they say could usher in a new era of quantum computing and communication.

phys.org

Anyone can play Tetris, but architects, engineers and animators alike use the math concepts underlying the game

With its bright colors, easy-to-learn rules and familiar music, the video game Tetris has endured as a pop culture icon over the last 40 years. Many people, like me, have been playing the game for decades, and it has evolved to adapt to new technologies like game systems, phones and tablets. But...

phys.org

Autonomous vehicle technology vulnerable to road object spoofing and vanishing attacks

A University of California, Irvine-led research team has demonstrated the potentially hazardous vulnerabilities associated with the technology called LiDAR, or Light Detection and Ranging, many autonomous vehicles use to navigate streets, roads and highways.

techxplore.com

Data leaks can sink machine learning models

When developing machine learning models to find patterns in data, researchers across fields typically use separate data sets for model training and testing, which allows them to measure how well their trained models do with new, unseen data. But, due to human error, that line sometimes is...

techxplore.com

New research shows how attention lapses are exploited by fake news sites

Think before you click. That's the advice from Alexander Stewart, Professor in the School of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of St Andrews, whose research indicates inattentive readers are more likely to click on a false news story, with misinformation content producers exploiting...

phys.org

Online toxicity can only be countered by humans and machines working together, say researchers

Wading through the staggering amount of social media content being produced every second to find the nastiest bits is no task for humans alone.

techxplore.com

Algorithms are pushing AI-generated falsehoods at an alarming rate. How do we stop this?

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools are supercharging the problem of misinformation, disinformation and fake news. OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Gemini, and various image, voice and video generators have made it easier than ever to produce content, while making it harder to tell what is...

phys.org

 

[publiusr]

Space Computer

Spaceborne Computer-2 sets new benchmark for AI and ML on ISS

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 06, 2024 - Hewlett Packard Enterprise (NYSE: HPE) has taken a significant step forward in space-based computing by dispatching the third iteration of its Spaceborne Computer to the International Space Station

www.spacedaily.com

The old ways are the best

Researchers show classical computers can keep up with, and surpass, their quantum counterparts

Quantum computing has been hailed as a technology that can outperform classical computing in both speed and memory usage, potentially opening the way to making predictions of physical phenomena not previously possible.

phys.org

The bleeding edge

Q&A: Expert explains the 'physics of AI'

The development of a new theory is typically associated with the greats of physics. You might think of Isaac Newton or Albert Einstein, for example. Many Nobel Prizes have already been awarded for new theories.

phys.org

How symmetry can come to the aid of machine learning

Behrooz Tahmasebi—an MIT Ph.D. student in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) and an affiliate of the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL)—was taking a mathematics course on differential equations in late 2021 when a glimmer of...

techxplore.com

Google rebrands its AI services as Gemini, launches new app and subscription service

Google on Thursday introduced a free artificial intelligence app that will enable people to rely on technology instead of their own brains to write, interpret what they're reading and deal with a variety of other task in their lives.

techxplore.com

Deep learning for real-time molecular imaging

National University of Singapore (NUS) researchers have demonstrated that deep learning allows them to observe the dynamics of single molecules more precisely and with less data than traditional evaluation methods. They used convolutional neural networks (CNNs) to observe the movement of single...

phys.org

Scientists code ChatGPT to design new medicine

Generative artificial intelligence platforms, from ChatGPT to Midjourney, grabbed headlines in 2023. But GenAI can do more than create collaged images and help write emails—it can also design new drugs to treat disease.

medicalxpress.com

New ion cooling technique could simplify quantum computing devices

A new cooling technique that utilizes a single species of trapped ion for both computing and cooling could simplify the use of quantum charge-coupled devices (QCCDs), potentially moving quantum computing closer to practical applications.

phys.org

Key innovation in photonic components could transform supercomputing technology

Programmable photonic integrated circuits (PPICs) process light waves for computation, sensing, and signaling in ways that can be programmed to suit diverse requirements. Researchers at Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), in South Korea, with collaborators at Korea...

phys.org

AI can use human perception to help tune out noisy audio

Researchers have developed a new deep learning model that promises to significantly improve audio quality in real-world scenarios by taking advantage of a previously underutilized tool: Human perception.

techxplore.com

New chip opens door to AI computing at light speed

University of Pennsylvania engineers have developed a new chip that uses light waves, rather than electricity, to perform the complex math essential to training AI. The chip has the potential to radically accelerate the processing speed of computers while also reducing their energy consumption.

phys.org

A new way to let AI chatbots converse all day without crashing

When a human-AI conversation involves many rounds of continuous dialogue, the powerful large language machine-learning models that drive chatbots like ChatGPT sometimes start to collapse, causing the bots' performance to rapidly deteriorate.

techxplore.com

5,000 atoms are all you need: The smallest solid-state ferroelectricity

Recent research has broken the size limitation of traditional ferroelectric effects, providing experimental evidence and theoretical simulations to confirm that a structure with as few as 5,000 atoms can still exhibit solid-state ferroelectric effects.

phys.org

New machine learning method predicts future data patterns to optimize data storage

Researchers have developed a new machine-learning technique that helps computer systems predict future data patterns and optimize how information gets stored. They found these predictions could provide up to a 40% speed boost on real-world data sets.

techxplore.com

Algorithms don't understand sarcasm. Yeah, right!

Sarcasm, a complex linguistic phenomenon often found in online communication, often serves as a means to express deep-seated opinions or emotions in a particular manner that can be in some sense witty, passive-aggressive, or more often than not demeaning or ridiculing to the person being...

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[Richard N]

CHINA Artificial Intelligence Disaster - AI Microchip Sanctions are Damaging Chinese Economy

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot55t9guryA

 

[Arjen]

AI generated books on King Charles' illness removed by Amazon:

Amazon stops selling ‘intrusive’ books written about King Charles’ cancer

Several books were listed for sale which were reported to share exclusive revelations about the King’s health, it was reported

www.independent.co.uk

Because of inaccurate information. Way to go.

 

[Flyaway]

People are getting increasingly frustrated by this driverless vehicles because they are not that good a drivers.

Mob attacks driverless car in San Francisco

Waymo robotaxi torched just one week after autonomous vehicle hit a cylist

www.independent.co.uk

 

[Graham1973]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0WJ6OisKQ8

 

[Flyaway]

Memes tell the story of a secret war in tech. It's no joke

You've heard the arguments to put the brakes on the development of powerful Artificial Intelligence. But this secretive tech movement wants to do exactly the opposite.

www.abc.net.au

 

[publiusr]

AI is getting into electrical power

ChatGrid: A new generative AI tool for power grid visualization

Every minute of every day, grid operators monitor the ebb and flow of electricity from generators to substations to homes, businesses, schools, hospitals and more. They make sure that the supply of electricity matches the current demand and often must make snap decisions if there's a disruption...

techxplore.com

Engineers use AI to wrangle fusion power for the grid

In the blink of an eye, the unruly, superheated plasma that drives a fusion reaction can lose its stability and escape the strong magnetic fields confining it within the donut-shaped fusion reactor. These getaways frequently spell the end of the reaction, posing a core challenge to developing...

phys.org

AI sketching and art:

Human-like real-time sketching by a humanoid robot

The rapid advancement of deep learning algorithms and generative models has enabled the automated production of increasingly striking AI-generated artistic content. Most of this AI-generated art, however, is created by algorithms and computational models, rather than by physical robots.

techxplore.com

Ultra-fast generative visual intelligence model creates images in just 2 seconds

ETRI's researchers have unveiled a technology that combines generative AI and visual intelligence to create images from text inputs in just 2 seconds, propelling the field of ultra-fast generative visual intelligence.

techxplore.com

AI art generators have a place in K-12 classrooms, say researchers

Making visual art with the help of artificial intelligence could be a great way to teach kids about the ethics of the ubiquitous technology, says an education professor at the University of Alberta.

phys.org

AI light and tracking:

Researchers develop AI that can understand light in photographs

Despite significant progress in developing AI systems that can understand the physical world like humans do, researchers have struggled with modeling a certain aspect of our visual system: the perception of light.

techxplore.com

Artificial intelligence recognizes and learns to predict patterns in behavior from video

Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University, the University Hospital Bonn and the University of Bonn have created an open-source platform known as A-SOiD that can learn and predict user-defined behaviors, just from video. The results of the study have now been published in the journal Nature...

techxplore.com

Scientists can tell where a mouse is looking and located based on its neural activity

Researchers have paired a deep learning model with experimental data to "decode" mouse neural activity. Using the method, they can accurately determine where a mouse is located within an open environment and which direction it is facing just by looking at its neural firing patterns.

phys.org

Research team develops nanoscale device for brain chemistry analysis

Longstanding challenges in biomedical research such as monitoring brain chemistry and tracking the spread of drugs through the body require much smaller and more precise sensors. A new nanoscale sensor that can monitor areas 1,000 times smaller than current technology and can track subtle...

phys.org

This tiny, tamper-proof ID tag can authenticate almost anything

A few years ago, MIT researchers invented a cryptographic ID tag that is several times smaller and significantly cheaper than the traditional radio frequency tags (RFIDs) that are often affixed to products to verify their authenticity.

techxplore.com

A combination of this tech can enhance pilot weapon control I imagine.

Ugh:

https://wehead.com/

Like something from THE LEXX.

 

[Graham1973]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aA0ksNMzxk8

 

[edwest4]

AI generated books on King Charles' illness removed by Amazon:

Amazon stops selling ‘intrusive’ books written about King Charles’ cancer

Several books were listed for sale which were reported to share exclusive revelations about the King’s health, it was reported

www.independent.co.uk

Because of inaccurate information. Way to go.

They said: "... content that creates a disappointing customer experience." Sad. Very sad.

 

[Arjen]

They said: "... content that creates a disappointing customer experience." Sad. Very sad.

I hadn't read that far, actually. Amazon's reply AI-generated as well?

 

[Flyaway]

Elon Musk says in a Thursday lawsuit that Sam Altman and OpenAI have betrayed an agreement from the artificial intelligence research company's founding to develop the technology toward the benefit of humanity over profits.

In the suit filed Thursday night in San Francisco Superior Court, Musk claims OpenAI's recent relationship with tech giant Microsoft has compromised the company's original dedication to public, open source artificial general intelligence.

"OpenAI, Inc. has been transformed into a closed-source de facto subsidiary of the largest technology company in the world: Microsoft. Under its new board, it is not just developing but is actually refining an AGI to maximize profits for Microsoft, rather than for the benefit of humanity," Musk says in the suit.

Musk brings claims including breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and unfair business practices against OpenAI and asks for the company to revert back to open source ...

https://www.courthousenews.com/elon-musk-sues-openai-over-ai-threat/

 

[edwest4]

Power to the People.
Power to the People.
Power to the People.
Power to the People right on!

 

[publiusr]

Cell-phone tracker and privacy concerns

Scientists develop a high-precision router

Your next router will know where you're sitting. A team of researchers from two Madrid universities—Polytechnic (UPM) and Carlos III (UC3M)—has developed a prototype router with high positioning accuracy that allows them to know the exact location of a mobile phone.

techxplore.com

Some doorbell cameras sold on Amazon and other online sites have major security flaws, report says

Some doorbell cameras sold by Amazon and other online retailers have security flaws that could allow bad actors to view footage from the devices or control them completely, according to an investigation published Thursday by Consumer Reports.

techxplore.com

Data leaks can sink machine learning models

When developing machine learning models to find patterns in data, researchers across fields typically use separate data sets for model training and testing, which allows them to measure how well their trained models do with new, unseen data. But, due to human error, that line sometimes is...

techxplore.com

Augmented reality for astronauts

An augmented reality assessment designed to test astronaut adjustment to gravity changes

When shifting from the microgravity of a spacecraft to the gravity-rich environment of the moon or Mars, astronauts experience deficits in perceptual and motor functions. The vestibular system in the inner ear, which detects the position and movement of the head, must adjust to reinterpret new...

phys.org

Wearable sticker turns hand movements into communication

Imagine wearing a thin flexible sticker that can turn your hand or finger movement into communication without you having to say a word or tap a touch screen. Researchers have developed a new type of wearable sensor that can accomplish this futuristic feat and could open new possibilities for...

techxplore.com

AI-powered surgical training program provides real-time feedback and instruction

Practice makes perfect, and a new system is being tested and perfected that enables surgical trainees to obtain cutting-edge instruction in real-time, all through a new artificial intelligence program.

medicalxpress.com

A low-cost system to collect EEG measurements during VR experiences

Recent technological advances have enabled the development of increasingly advanced systems and devices for measuring brain activity in both research and medical settings. A concept that has been widely explored and yet not effectively realized is that of collecting electroencephalography (EEG)...

medicalxpress.com

Visual prosthesis simulator offers a glimpse into the future

In collaboration with their colleagues at the Donders Institute, researchers at the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience have developed a simulator that enables artificial visual observations for research into visual prostheses. This open-source tool is available to researchers and offers...

medicalxpress.com

AI art

AI system can convert voice track to video of a person speaking using a still image

A small team of artificial intelligence researchers at the Institute for Intelligent Computing, Alibaba Group, demonstrates, via videos they created, a new AI app that can accept a single photograph of a person's face and a soundtrack of someone speaking or singing and use them to create an...

techxplore.com

Grand Theft Auto and AI help team turn dog pics into 3D models

Photographs of dogs could soon be used to help generate 3D models more accurately than ever before—thanks to an award-winning study from the University of Surrey and the famous video game Grand Theft Auto.

techxplore.com

 

[Graham1973]

Another Lawyer gets in trouble for substituting the results of 'Procedural Generation' (aka 'AI') for actual caselaw research.

A lawyer in Canada is under fire after the artificial intelligence chatbot use she used for legal research created “fictitious” cases, in the latest episode to expose the perils of using untested technologies in the courtroom.

Vancouver lawyer Chong Ke, who now faces an investigation into her conduct, allegedly used ChatGPT to develop legal submissions during a child custody case at the British Columbia supreme court.

According to court documents, Ke was representing a father who wanted to take his children overseas on a trip but was locked in a separation dispute with the children’s mother. Ke is alleged to have asked ChatGPT for instances of previous case law that might apply to her client’s circumstances. The chatbot, developed by OpenAI, produced three results, two of which she submitted to the court.

The lawyers for the children’s mother, however, could not find any record of the cases, despite multiple requests.

When confronted with the discrepancies, Ke backtracked.

Canada lawyer under fire for submitting fake cases created by AI chatbot

 

[publiusr]

Here, good scholarship rooted out the the problem…no catastrophic engineering failure…

AI music

The AI bassist: Sony's vision for a new paradigm in music production

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools are becoming increasingly advanced and are now used to produce various personalized content, including images, videos, logos, and audio recordings. Researchers at Sony Computer Science Laboratories (CSL) have recently been working on tools for...

techxplore.com

Predicting who will experience aesthetic chills

Researchers have built a model that can predict with 73.5% accuracy when a person will experience aesthetic chills: shivers, goosebumps, or a feeling of cold down the neck or spine elicited by aesthetic stimuli, such as beautiful music or an inspirational speech. Felix Schoeller and colleagues...

phys.org

AI graphics

Researchers reach new AI benchmark for computer graphics

Computer graphic simulations can represent natural phenomena such as tornados, underwater, vortices, and liquid foams more accurately thanks to an advancement in creating artificial intelligence (AI) neural networks.

techxplore.com

DeepMind demonstrates Genie, an AI app that can generate playable 2D worlds from a single image

AI researchers at Google's DeepMind, working with colleagues at the University of British Columbia, have announced the development of Genie, an AI-backed application capable of turning a single image into a playable 2D virtual world.

techxplore.com

AI art and human creativity

Text-to-image generative AI systems like Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, and DALL-E can produce images based on text prompts that, had they been produced by humans, would plausibly be judged as "creative." Some artists have argued that these programs are a threat to human creativity. If AI comes...

phys.org

Image classification

New research works to improve image classification and analysis

A new field promises to usher in a new era of using machine learning and computer vision to tackle small and large-scale questions about the biology of organisms around the globe. The field of imageomics aims to help explore fundamental questions about biological processes on Earth by combining...

techxplore.com

Look out

Research shows survey participants duped by AI-generated images nearly 40% of the time

If you recently had trouble figuring out if an image of a person is real or generated through artificial intelligence (AI), you're not alone.

techxplore.com

Microsoft engineer sounds alarm on AI image-generator to US officials and company's board

A Microsoft engineer is sounding alarms about offensive and harmful imagery he says is too easily made by the company's artificial intelligence image-generator tool, sending letters on Wednesday to U.S. regulators and the tech giant's board of directors urging them to take action.

techxplore.com

How long you got? Danish AI algorithm aims to predict life, and death

Researchers in Denmark are harnessing artificial intelligence and data from millions of people to help anticipate the stages of an individual's life all the way to the end, hoping to raise awareness of the technology's power, and its perils.

techxplore.com

AI ethics are ignoring children, say researchers

Researchers from the Oxford Martin Programme on Ethical Web and Data Architectures (EWADA), University of Oxford, have called for a more considered approach when embedding ethical principles in the development and governance of AI for children.

techxplore.com

New technique helps AI tell when humans are lying

Researchers have developed a new training tool to help artificial intelligence (AI) programs better account for the fact that humans don't always tell the truth when providing personal information. The new tool was developed for use in contexts when humans have an economic incentive to lie, such...

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https://phys.org/news/2024-03-student-advisor-ai-bot-academic.html

 

[publiusr]

Matrix math

Matrix multiplication advancement could lead to faster, more efficient AI models

At the heart of AI, matrix math has just seen its biggest boost "in more than a decade.”

arstechnica.com

the random walk

Paper offers a mathematical approach to modeling a random walker moving across a random landscape

Tiny particles like pollen grains move constantly, pushed and pulled by environmental forces. To study this motion, physicists use a "random walk" model—a system in which every step is determined by a random process. Random walks are useful for studying everything from tiny physics to diffusion...

phys.org

From yesterday

The 1970s Computer: A Slice Of Computing

What do the HP-1000 and the DEC VAX 11/730 have in common with the video games Tempest and Battlezone? More than you might think. All of those machines, along with many others from that time period…

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Analog chips and more

Researchers design new analog chip architecture with high precision

While most computing in the world is still digital, the data around us is captured in analog via sensors–images through cameras, temperature, and sound, for example, and has to be converted into a digital form for precision. But imagine an autonomous vehicle that needs to capture what's on the...

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World’s Fastest AI Chip with 4 Trillion Transistors | NextBigFuture.com

Cerebras Systems has doubled its existing world record of fastest AI chip with the introduction of the Wafer Scale Engine 3. The WSE-3 delivers twice the

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Physicists explore fiber optic computing using distributed feedback

New research from U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) researchers delivers a novel contribution to fiber optics computing. Titled "Fiber optic computing using distributed feedback," the paper published in Communications Physics journal brings the Navy one step closer to faster, more efficient...

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General Computer news

Statisticians and physicists team up to bring a machine learning approach to mining of nuclear data

Physicists use theoretical models to study physical quantities, such as the mass of nuclei, where they do not have experimental data. However, using a single imperfect theoretical model can lead to misleading results. To improve the quality of extrapolated predictions, scientists can instead use...

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Redefining quantum machine learning

Machine learning is a branch of artificial intelligence (AI) and computer science that focuses on the use of data and algorithms to allow computers to learn without explicitly being programmed. While discussions surrounding AI algorithms, such as ChatGPT and other generative models, are taking...

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Towards a universal mechanism for successful deep learning

Image classification is a complex task that deep learning architectures perform successfully. Those deep architectures are usually comprised of many layers, with each layer consisting of many filters.

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How do neural networks learn? A mathematical formula explains how they detect relevant patterns

Neural networks have been powering breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, including the large language models that are now being used in a wide range of applications, from finance, to human resources to health care. But these networks remain a black box whose inner workings engineers and...

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Replica theory shows deep neural networks think alike

How do you know you are looking at a dog? What are the odds you are right? If you're a machine-learning algorithm, you sift through thousands of images—and millions of probabilities—to arrive at the "true" answer, but different algorithms take different routes to get there.

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A new ion trap for larger quantum computers

Researchers at ETH have managed to trap ions using static electric and magnetic fields and to perform quantum operations on them. In the future, such traps could be used to realize quantum computers with far more quantum bits than have been possible up to now.

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What does the American public really think of AI?

In 2021, two Stony Brook University researchers—Jason Jones, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology, and Steven Skiena, Ph.D., Distinguished Teaching Professor in the Department of Computer Science—began conducting a survey study on attitudes toward artificial intelligence...

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From recurrent networks to GPT-4: Measuring algorithmic progress in language models

In 2012, the best language models were small recurrent networks that struggled to form coherent sentences. Fast forward to today, and large language models like GPT-4 outperform most students on the SAT. How has this rapid progress been possible?

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Staying in the loop: How superconductors are helping computers 'remember'

Computers work in digits—0s and 1s, to be exact. Their calculations are digital; their processes are digital; even their memories are digital. All of which require extraordinary power resources. As we look to the next evolution of computing and developing neuromorphic or "brain-like" computing...

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Using AI to replicate odors and validating them via experimental quantification of perfume perception

A small team of chemical engineers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, working with a colleague from IA Murins Startups, has developed a way to use machine learning to replicate odors and then validate them using experimental quantification of perfume perception. The group has...

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Musk says will 'open source' Grok chatbot

Elon Musk on Monday said he would make his Grok chatbot, a rival to ChatGPT, open source as his feud with OpenAI deepens.

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Materials research explores design rules and synthesis of quantum memory candidates

In the quest to develop quantum computers and networks, there are many components that are fundamentally different than those used today. Like a modern computer, each of these components has different constraints. However, it is currently unclear which materials can be used to construct those...

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AI for astrophysics: Algorithms help chart the origins of heavy elements

The origin of heavy elements in our universe is theorized to be the result of neutron star collisions, which produce conditions hot and dense enough for free neutrons to merge with atomic nuclei and form new elements in a split-second window of time. Testing this theory and answering other...

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PIANO: A new operator learning framework that deciphers and incorporates invariants from the PDE series

In a recent article published in the National Science Review, researchers have proposed a new operator learning framework called PIANO. PIANO uses self-supervised learning to extract representations containing physical invariants from partial differential equations (PDEs) systems with different...

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Animal photo editing and its impact on donations to conservation charities

In the digital age of trimming a waistline here and sharpening a jawline there—even Princess Kate is doing it—is it any wonder that our 'bias for beauty' has spilled into the animal world?

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Roadmap to 10000 Qubit Fault Tolerant Quantum Computer | NextBigFuture.com

PASQAL, a leader in neutral atoms quantum computing, is releasing a significant technology roadmap today.

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Cognition Makes AI Software Engineer, Devin to Solve Whole Development Projects and Improve Its Own Code | NextBigFuture.com

Stealth Startup, Cognition, backed by Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund and former-Twitter executive Elad Gil and Doordash co-founder Tony Xu, announced a fully

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Straightening teeth? AI can help

A new tool being developed by the University of Copenhagen and 3Shape will help orthodontists correctly fit braces onto teeth. Using artificial intelligence and virtual patients, the tool predicts how teeth will move so as to ensure that braces are neither too loose nor too tight.

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Stunning art

New AI technology enables 3D capture and editing of real-life objects

Imagine performing a sweep around an object with your smartphone and getting a realistic, fully editable 3D model that you can view from any angle. This is fast becoming reality, thanks to advances in AI.

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Artificial intelligence brings a virtual fly to life

By infusing a virtual fruit fly with artificial intelligence, Janelia and Google DeepMind, scientists have created a computerized insect that can walk and fly just like the real thing.

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Opening new doors in the VR world—literally

Room-scale virtual reality (VR) is one where users explore a VR environment by physically walking through it. The technology provides many benefits, given its highly immersive experience. Yet the drawback is that it requires large physical spaces. It can also lack haptic feedback when touching...

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More on AI images

AI generates high-quality images 30 times faster in a single step

In our current age of artificial intelligence, computers can generate their own "art" by way of diffusion models, iteratively adding structure to a noisy initial state until a clear image or video emerges.

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Projection mapping leaves the darkness behind

Images projected onto objects in the real world create impressive displays that educate and entertain. However, current projection mapping systems all have one common limitation: they only work well in the dark. In a study recently published in IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer...

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Machine 'unlearning' helps generative AI forget copyright-protected and violent content

When people learn things they should not know, getting them to forget that information can be tough. This is also true of rapidly growing artificial intelligence programs that are trained to think as we do, and it has become a problem as they run into challenges based on the use of...

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Best way to bust deepfakes? Use AI to find real signs of life, say scientists

Artificial intelligence may make it difficult for even the most discerning ears to detect deepfake voices—as recently evidenced in the fake Joe Biden robocall and the bogus Taylor Swift cookware ad on Meta—but scientists at Klick Labs say the best approach might actually come down to using AI to...

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Pixel perfect: Engineers' new approach brings images into focus

Johns Hopkins researchers have developed an efficient new method to turn blurry images into clear, sharp ones. Called Progressively Deblurring Radiance Field (PDRF), this approach deblurs images 15 times faster than previous methods while also achieving better results on both synthetic and real...

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An innovative mixed light field technique for immersive projection mapping

A novel mixed light field technique that utilizes a mix of ray-controlled ambient lighting with projection mapping (PM) to obtain PM in bright surroundings has been developed by scientists at Tokyo Institute of Technology. This innovative technology utilizes a novel kaleidoscope array to achieve...

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New algorithm unlocks high-resolution insights for computer vision

Imagine yourself glancing at a busy street for a few moments, then trying to sketch the scene you saw from memory. Most people could draw the rough positions of the major objects like cars, people, and crosswalks, but almost no one can draw every detail with pixel-perfect accuracy. The same is...

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Who wrote this? Engineers discover novel method to identify AI-generated text

Computer scientists at Columbia Engineering have developed a transformative method for detecting AI-generated text. Their findings promise to revolutionize how we authenticate digital content, addressing mounting concerns surrounding large language models (LLMs), digital integrity...

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New study suggests that while social media changes over decades, conversation dynamics stay the same

Published in Nature, a new study has identified recurring, 'toxic' human conversation patterns on social media, which are common to users irrespective of the platform used, the topic of discussion, and the decade in which the conversation took place.

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An avatar will never lie, or will it? Scientists investigate how often we change our minds in virtual environments

How confident are you in your judgments and how well can you defend your opinions? Chances are that they will change under the influence of a group of avatars in a virtual environment. Scientists from SWPS University have investigated the human tendency to be influenced by the opinions of...

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On music

Researchers create adaptive classification method for electronic music

A new method for classifying electronic music has been developed by researchers in China. The approach offers a novel solution in an age of exploding digital content to curating music libraries and streaming services.

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Cogeneration of innovative audio-visual content: A new challenge for computing art

Walter Benjamin came up with aura and authenticity in "The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction" in 1936 to describe the value of original artworks created by artists instead of mechanical copies. He wanted to defend artificiality and support traditional fine arts.

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Relationship between tradition and technology in Javanese music

A study published in the International Journal of Arts and Technology has looked at the relationship between traditional Javanese music and the introduction of technology and western instrumentation into this genre.

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AI tech

Quiet-STaR algorithm allows chatbot to think over its possible answer before responding

A collaboration between AI researchers at Stanford University and Notbad AI Inc. has resulted in the development of an algorithm that allows current chatbots to mull over possible responses to a query before giving its final answer. The team has published a paper on the arXiv preprint server...

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Machine learning tools can predict emotion in voices in just over a second

Words are important to express ourselves. What we don't say, however, may be even more instrumental in conveying emotions. Humans can often tell how people around them feel through non-verbal cues embedded in our voice.

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Researchers reveal roadmap for AI innovation in brain and language learning

One of the hallmarks of humanity is language, but now, powerful new artificial intelligence tools also compose poetry, write songs, and have extensive conversations with human users. Tools like ChatGPT and Gemini are widely available at the tap of a button—but just how smart are these AIs?

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AI-powered system maps corals in 3D in record time

An artificial intelligence system developed at EPFL can produce 3D maps of coral reefs from camera footage in just a few minutes. It marks a major leap forward in deep-sea exploration and conservation capabilities for organizations like the Transnational Red Sea Center (TRSC).

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Two artificial intelligences talk to each other

Performing a new task based solely on verbal or written instructions, and then describing it to others so that they can reproduce it, is a cornerstone of human communication that still resists artificial intelligence (AI).

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Quantum computers can solve combinatorial optimization problems more easily than conventional methods, research shows

The traveling salesman problem is considered a prime example of a combinatorial optimization problem. Now a Berlin team led by theoretical physicist Prof. Dr. Jens Eisert of Freie Universität Berlin and HZB has shown that a certain class of such problems can actually be solved better and much...

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Lightweight machine learning method enhances scalable structural inference and dynamic prediction accuracy

In recent strides within machine learning technology, particularly in reservoir computing (RC), notable advancements have been made in understanding complex systems across various domains. Researchers have been tirelessly innovating machine learning methods to analyze and forecast the dynamic...

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Forced labor in the clothing industry is rampant and hidden. This AI-powered search platform can expose it

Almost all of the clothing sold in America comes from overseas, making a long journey on a shipping container into a domestic port. Peer inside any apparel shipment bound for customs checkpoints, groaning with t-shirts or leggings or underwear, and you'll probably see tags hinting at their...

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Elegant use of noise for quantum computing

Scientists around the world work hard to rinse quantum systems for noise, which may disturb the function of tomorrow's powerful quantum computers. Researchers from the Niels Bohr Institute (NBI) have found a way to use noise to process quantum information. This raises the performance of the...

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Machine learning model detects indoor or outdoor walks based only on movement data

The wide availability of wearable sensors allows for rich data collection on a person's walking patterns, providing valuable health insights. But factors like location, terrain or the built environment alter walking behavior, making data difficult to interpret without context.

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Researchers highlight potential cybersecurity threats to trucking industry, supply chain

Researchers at Colorado State University have published a new paper that details vulnerabilities in commercial trucking systems that could allow hackers to take control of, steal data from, or even disrupt entire fleets by spreading malware unnoticed between vehicles.

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STAR TREK: VOYAGER's bio-neural gel-packs at last

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Speaking of Star Trek

Top computer scientists say the future of artificial intelligence is similar to that of Star Trek

Leading computer scientists from around the world have shared their vision for the future of artificial intelligence—and it resembles the capabilities of Star Trek character "The Borg."

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We have been told by management that we should make use of AI at work to “improve efficiency”. I was initially reluctant, but a friend told me I’d be surprised by how useful chatbots could be with certain tasks, so I decided to give it a go.

To begin, I was impressed. Then I asked a question related to something quite specific to my job and area of expertise. The answer included several patent inaccuracies. I pointed this out inside the chat, and then a bizarre conversation ensued. The AI denied that it was wrong and when I politely explained its error, it attempted to gaslight me. Did I just get lied to by an AI language model?

 

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