WASHINGTON — Artificial intelligence could supercharge online disinformation campaigns, thanks to its unnerving power of persuasion, a new study warns. Researchers in Washington found that propaganda written by AI can be just as convincing to the average American as real propaganda created by human propagandists. The study, conducted by scientists at Stanford University and Georgetown…

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PHILADELPHIA — Artificial intelligence can now move at the speed of light, thanks to University of Pennsylvania engineers. They have introduced a new type of computer chip that has the potential to significantly enhance the speed and efficiency of AI systems. Unlike traditional chips that rely on electrical signals, this innovative silicon-photonic (SiPh) chip utilizes light…

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CAMBRIDGE, England — Researchers have developed a tiny sensor made of a strange, smoky material that can sniff out dangerous gases in your home. Using artificial intelligence, this sensor can detect tiny amounts of formaldehyde, an odorless gas that lurks in many common household and office products. This new sensor is made out of aerogel, a…

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BOSTON — Scientists have developed a wearable, robotic device to help people with Parkinson’s disease dealing with mobility issues. The new device is designed to combat the common and debilitating symptom of “freezing” while walking, which can lead to devastating falls. The neurodegenerative disorder affects over nine million people globally, including one million in the…

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Artificial intelligence (AI) has identified a new class of compounds capable of eliminating the hospital superbug MRSA, according to researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. They utilized an AI model to identify compounds that combat the drug-resistant bacterium, notorious for causing up to 120,000 global deaths annually. Concerningly, this bacterium often…

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Mastering another language besides one’s native tongue often requires serious discipline. Now, researchers from the University of Florida suggest people who speak two languages may actually be better at a cognitive level at ignoring distractions and irrelevant information, as well as shifting their attention from one thing to another, in comparison to those…

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CINCINNATI — As artificial intelligence continues to dominate the headlines, more and more people find themselves wondering if they’ll one day be out of a job because of an AI-powered robot. The University of Cincinnati’s Anthony Chemero, a professor of philosophy and psychology, however, contends that popular conceptions regarding the intelligence of today’s AI have largely…

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BUDAPEST, Hungary — Do dogs see the world in the same way as humans? For some, the answer is yes! A new study reveals that “smarter” canines process information similarly to people. Researchers from the Department of Ethology at Eötvös Loránd University studied how dogs interpret gestures, particularly pointing, compared to human toddlers. The phenomenon…

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As artificial intelligence (AI) reaches the peak of its popularity, researchers have warned the industry might be running out of training data – the fuel that runs powerful AI systems. This could slow down the growth of AI models, especially large language models, and may even alter the trajectory of the AI revolution. But why…

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Calling someone a “birdbrain” may be a compliment before too long. Fascinating new research from a team at The Ohio State University suggests pigeons are capable of solving certain problems that would frustrate even the smartest humans. Even more notable, their study finds pigeons solve problems the same way artificial intelligence (AI) would.…

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CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom — Is AI just a little too perfect for its own good? Human error and indecision are inherent in our daily choices, yet many artificial intelligence systems struggle to factor in these very human traits. Recognizing the imperfection of this perfection, a team of researchers from the University of Cambridge is pioneering…

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WARSAW, Poland — The world’s first AI robot CEO has become an honorary professor. Mika, who heads up Polish rum firm Dictador, received the award during the recent 2023-24 Collegium Humanum University inauguration in Warsaw. “My presence on this stage is purely symbolic. In reality, conferring an honorary professor title upon me is a tribute…

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TIV’ON, Israel — Could artificial intelligence be better at treating clinical depression than doctors? According to Israeli researchers from Oranim Academic College, ChatGPT may outperform human doctors in adhering to established treatment standards for clinical depression. The study also highlights that AI like ChatGPT does not exhibit the gender or social class biases sometimes observed…

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SHEFFIELD, United Kingdom — AI systems, including the increasingly popular ChatGPT, could assist hackers launch cyberattacks on computer networks, a new study warns. Researchers from the University of Sheffield’s Department of Computer Science identified how Text-to-SQL systems – AIs designed to search databases using plain language queries – can be exploited in real-world cyber crimes.…

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TORONTO, Ontario — Between six and 10 seconds of a voice clip is all a new artificial intelligence (AI) needs to diagnose Type 2 diabetes, presenting a potential breakthrough in screening for the disease. This novel diagnostic method, which has been labeled a “potential game changer,” allows individuals to screen themselves for the disease by…

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ADELAIDE, Australia — A practice rooted in Chinese herbal medicine for over two millennia — examining the human tongue for signs of illness — has found itself at the forefront of modern health care, thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). Tongue diagnostic systems, traditionally employed by Chinese herbalists, are gaining popularity worldwide, particularly in the context of…

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AMHERST, Mass. — Computer scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to accelerate computing speed by thousands of times. The tool dubbed Scalene was designed to optimize Python — one of the slowest but most popular programming languages. Python has gained immense popularity in data science and machine…

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NEW YORK — Nothing stands in the way of these elephants and their food! Despite what your IQ test tells you, intelligence can present itself in many ways. For animals who can’t sit for hours answering questions, biologists look for other signs of intelligence, like creativity and problem-solving skills. Now, a new video captures how…

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OAK BROOK, Ill. – When it comes to detecting various lung diseases from chest X-rays, human radiologists still have the edge over artificial intelligence, a new study reveals. The study involved researchers pitting AI against human radiologists to diagnose three specific lung diseases from over 2,000 X-ray scans of elderly patients. The results highlighted that…

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COPENHAGEN, Denmark — New research reveals that jellyfish, specifically the poisonous Caribbean box jellyfish, possess much higher learning capabilities than scientists previously assumed. This study challenges existing perceptions, suggesting a foundational shift in our understanding of the brain, with potential implications for studying our own brains and degenerative conditions like dementia. Traditionally, jellyfish, part of…

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RALEIGH, N.C. — Robots seem to be getting smarter and smarter, but one new machine is proving a brain may be optional. Scientists have created a robot without any onboard intelligence, which is still capable of navigating intricate mazes. Researchers demonstrated the ability of this “soft robot” to navigate through mazes even when the walls…

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HAMBURG, Germany — Can artificial intelligence soon be your boss? Researchers from Kühne Logistics University in Germany believe AI-supported leadership may actually be on the horizon. Digital technologies have proven essential for effective leadership, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Communication tools like Microsoft Teams and Zoom have been indispensable, showing that the digital shift in leadership…

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SAN FRANCISCO — A woman has regained the ability to “speak” through an avatar after her brain signals were decoded and translated into text. Ann, now 48, suffered a brainstem stroke at the age of 30 that left her paralyzed. Researchers from the University of California-San Francisco implanted a thin rectangular sheet of 253 electrodes…

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PITTSBURGH — Babies and toddlers learn by exploring their surroundings and now robots can too. In a groundbreaking collaboration between Carnegie Mellon University and Meta, scientists have drawn inspiration from the way infants learn to create an innovative approach to teaching robots. The result is RoboAgent, an artificial intelligence agent designed to emulate a toddler’s…

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OSAKA, Japan — Artificial intelligence can determine a person’s “real” age simply by looking at their chest, according to a new study. Specifically, researchers in Japan say AI can tell a patient’s age after examining chest X-rays, marking a significant leap ahead in medical imaging. The breakthrough paves the way for improved early detection of…

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BERLIN, Germany — Just because someone has a high IQ, doesn’t mean they make decisions any faster than the rest of the population. Researchers in Germany and Spain have made a fascinating discovery about intelligence and decision-making. Contrary to popular belief, individuals with higher IQ scores were only faster when it came to simple tasks,…

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If you ask Alexa, Amazon’s voice assistant AI system, whether Amazon is a monopoly, it responds by saying it doesn’t know. It doesn’t take much to make it lambaste the other tech giants, but it’s silent about its own corporate parent’s misdeeds. When Alexa responds in this way, it’s obvious that it is putting its…

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ATLANTA — A marketing expert reveals how parents can use artificial intelligence (AI) to make their lives “easier” — by getting their children to bed on time, planning birthday parties, and even helping with their homework. Her parenting secret? ChatGPT. Celia Quillain says she helps parents use the AI chatbot to make “parenting easier.” The…

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BERLIN, Germany — An online experiment called “The Face Game” has been created to delve into the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on our digital interactions. Scientists from various institutions, including the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, the University of Exeter, and the Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, are trying to understand how AI selects…

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MISSOULA, Mont. — From Shakespeare and Steinbeck to Scorsese and Spielberg, humanity has always had a certain knack for storytelling. New research by a team from the University of Montana suggests, however, we may soon end up handing over our creative reigns to more capable mechanical hands. Researchers report AI can match the top one percent…

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TORONTO, Ontario — Geoffrey Hinton is one of the “godfathers” of artificial intelligence, having worked for Google as an AI scientist for more than a decade. However, after quitting his position to speak more freely about breakthroughs like ChatGPT, the respected tech guru is now issuing a stark warning about the unchecked power of AI. At…

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Artificial intelligence may soon allow people to virtually explore their hometowns as they appeared 50, 100, or even 150 years ago. Researchers at The Ohio State University have devised an innovative method for creating 3D digital models of historical neighborhoods, employing machine learning techniques and old maps. Beyond providing a fascinating glimpse…

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BOSTON — Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize the field of healthcare, and its latest achievement is in the early detection of pancreatic cancer. A recent study led by researchers at Harvard Medical School and the University of Copenhagen, in collaboration with VA Boston Healthcare System, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and the Harvard T.H. Chan School…

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DELFT, Netherlands — What does the perfect farmer look like to artificial intelligence? Researchers have created a practical, working robot based on a design developed by (AI). Specifically, a team in the Netherlands employed ChatGPT to assist with improving food production. The research team from TU Delft and the Swiss technical university EPFL closely followed ChatGPT’s…

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LONDON — Are computers getting too smart for their own good? A majority of society seems to think so. More than seven in 10 people want stricter laws which clamp down on the growing influence of artificial intelligence. The survey of 2,000 people in the United Kingdom reveals that there’s widespread public anxiety about the…

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MAASTRICHT, Netherlands — Keep an eye on those smart students in school — they could grow up to have a very profitable future! A new study has found an association between cognitive abilities in childhood and financial well-being decades later as an adult. Importantly, however, this relationship varies when it comes to different financial measures, such…

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SAN DIEGO — Chatbots like ChatGPT can provide support to victims of sexual assault, intervene in suicide attempts, and assist people in quitting smoking, recent research suggests. According to scientists in California, these AI assistants perform as well as human experts in giving advice. They could potentially be a positive influence, providing accurate and actionable responses…

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OAK BROOK, Ill. – Artificial intelligence could do a better job of helping countless women (and even men) at risk for breast cancer. A new study finds AI technology is 25 percent more effective than current online tools at predicting a patient’s risk for the disease. Researchers working with the Radiological Society of North America…

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COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Self-driving cars contribute to traffic congestion and could potentially be hazardous due to their inability to comprehend human behavior. A new study indicates that these autonomous vehicles, often promoted as the transportation of the future, struggle to interpret the subtle human social signals that inform driving decisions. A key example of this…

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LONDON — Will artificial intelligence and humanoid robots take over the world in the future? Why not ask them? That’s exactly what tech experts just did at the 2023 International Conference on Robotics and Automation — and the response might terrify you. One of the highlights of the annual tech expo was the humanoid robot Ameca,…

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MUNICH, Germany — Should artificial intelligence handle emergency calls from humans dialing 911? A new AI is making the case, showing that it’s capable of diagnosing the signs of a stroke over the phone. Scientists from Denmark say the results suggest it performs better than human emergency call handlers at determining if someone is in…

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LONDON — Do you go straight to the calculator whenever a problem involves numbers? You’re not alone. A new poll finds one-third of adults say that doing math gives them anxiety. One in five are so fearful it even makes them feel physically sick! The study of 3,000 adults in the United Kingdom found numeracy…

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Update: Since I first published this post, it got quite a bit of attention and, in the process, some scrutiny. Some commenters pointed out the obvious and emphasized what I too pointed out in my post: ChatGPT can fabricate responses, and doesn’t retain “memories” of conversations. And when I asked it if the examples it…

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OAK BROOK, Ill. – AI technology could lead to misinterpretations of mammograms, potentially putting patients at risk, according to a new study. Researchers contributing to the Radiological Society of North America warn that incorrect advice from AI-based decision support systems could seriously impair radiologists’ performance when reading mammograms — a key tool for detecting cancerous tumors.…

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SAN DIEGO — ChatGPT offers better and more empathetic advice than real doctors, and users prefer it to general practitioners (GPs), according to a new study. The research also suggests that AI assistants like ChatGPT could help reduce physicians’ workload in the future. A medical panel preferred the AI chatbot’s responses to real doctors’ answers in…

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PITTSBURGH — Deliberate decision making isn’t reserved solely for homo sapiens after all, according to groundbreaking new research focusing on primates. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh say we’ve all jumped to the occasional rash decision, but generally speaking, humans have the mental capacity to carefully think over a problem, go over the options, and settle…

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PROVO, Utah — ChatGPT is many things, but it’s no accountant. Researchers say the artificial intelligence chatbot has trouble understanding math and makes up facts to cover up its mistakes. The new findings identify areas of improvement for the revolutionary AI program. However, it might also give a sense of relief to people who fear…

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INGOLSTADT, Germany — The artificially-intelligent chatbot ChatGPT could sway how people respond during a moral dilemmas, a new study finds. Researchers in Germany discovered that people who read statements arguing one side of a moral dilemma were more likely to side with AI – even when they knew the opinion was coming from an intelligent…

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LOS ANGELES — ChaptGPT has been a gamechanger in the world of artificial intelligence, even as some argue that the tech is going too far. The AI-powered chatbot has been helping with everyday tasks like writing emails, or even creating original jokes. In the field of healthcare, however, it might help patients with cirrhosis and…

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ATHENS, Ga. — Math can be a particularly hard subject for children to grasp, so it only makes sense that parents want to be as encouraging as possible when it comes to multiplication tables and long division. Interestingly, though, new research from the University of Georgia warns parents to choose their words carefully while discussing math…

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