Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science focused on creating systems that can perform tasks typically requiring human intelligence. These tasks include learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and language understanding. AI is broadly classified into two main types: narrow AI, which is designed to perform a narrow task (such as facial recognition or internet searches), and general AI, which would outperform humans at nearly every cognitive task. The development of AI involves various subfields like machine learning (ML), where algorithms improve through experience, and deep learning, which involves neural networks with many layers. AI applications are extensive, ranging from simple tasks like filtering spam emails to complex ones like autonomous driving or managing real-time stock portfolios. Ethical and societal implications are actively discussed topics within the field, focusing on issues such as privacy, employment impact, and the potential need for regulations to ensure AI’s safe and beneficial implementation.
Technology June 24, 2024
The Great Voice Trick: Is It AI or Is It Real?
People assume happy voices to be real and ‘neutral’ voices to be AI. Research shows that people struggle to identify AI from human voices, but…
Technology June 24, 2024
Supercharging AI With New Computational Model of Real Neurons
A new model from the Flatiron Institute’s Center for Computational Neuroscience proposes that individual neurons are more influential controllers within their networks than previously believed,…
Space June 23, 2024
Stellar Sleuths: Citizen Scientists and AI Uncover Hidden Asteroids With Hubble
Deep-Sky Exposure Yields Telltale Evidence for Asteroid Moving Across the Celestial Background Over 4 billion years ago, the eight major planets around our Sun formed…
Technology June 21, 2024
New Breakthrough Allows a Computer To Understand Human Emotions
Finnish researchers have developed a technology that enables computers to understand human emotions to improve AI interactions, potentially allowing machines to adjust their behavior to…
Technology June 21, 2024
Unlocking AI’s Black Box in Genomics: SQUID’s Deep Dive Into DNA Data
SQUID, developed by scientists at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, improves the interpretability of AI in genomics by using a large library of DNA variants and…
Technology June 19, 2024
How AI and 3D Printing Are Changing the Way We Grow Food
Scientists use laser scanning to generate 3D models of the above-ground parts of the sugar beet plant from a crop field, providing a step forward…
Technology June 15, 2024
AI and Exoskeletons Team Up to Transform Human Performance on Earth and in Space
A new AI controller for exoskeletons, capable of learning different human movements without specific programming, has demonstrated substantial energy savings, marking a major step forward…
Health June 14, 2024
AI Transforms Sepsis Care With Faster, More Effective Treatments
Researchers at Day Zero Diagnostics have developed Keynome gAST, an AI-driven genomic Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test that quickly predicts antimicrobial resistance by analyzing bacterial genomes from…
Health June 14, 2024
AI-Powered Blood Test: A Lifesaving Leap in Early Cancer Detection
Researchers have developed an AI method that significantly improves the detection of tumor DNA in blood, enhancing early cancer detection and monitoring. This method, known…
Technology June 13, 2024
AI Unleashed: Revolutionizing Autonomous Drone Navigation
A leading-edge project led by University of Missouri researchers aims to equip drones with autonomous visual navigation capabilities, potentially transforming the way drones operate and…
Technology June 13, 2024
Ultrafast Photonic Chip Transforms Machine Vision and Edge Intelligence
Researchers have created a photonic chip capable of processing images at nanosecond speeds, significantly faster than current methods. This chip enhances edge intelligence by integrating…
Technology June 12, 2024
AI Magic: Robotic Suits That Help You Run Easier and Faster
A new training method for robotic exoskeletons using AI and simulations has been shown to decrease energy expenditure in walking, running, and climbing stairs. North…
Space June 12, 2024
Cosmic Revelations: AI and NASA Swift Map the Universe’s Farthest Gamma-Ray Bursts
Machine learning revolutionizes distance measurement in astronomy, providing precise estimates for gamma-ray bursts and aiding in cosmic exploration. The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has…
Technology June 9, 2024
The Future of AI and 5G: Scientists Develop the First Universal, Programmable, and Multifunctional Photonic Chip
A collaborative team from UPV and iPRONICS has developed the market’s first universal, programmable, and multifunctional photonic chip. Researchers from the Photonics Research Laboratory (PRL)-iTEAM…
Health June 4, 2024
Fewer False Positives: AI Transforms Breast Cancer Screenings With Sharper Accuracy
In Denmark, AI has significantly improved breast cancer screening by increasing detection rates and reducing false positives, as found in a study published in the…
Science June 3, 2024
21 New Laser Materials Uncovered in Groundbreaking Global Study
Six research teams from five global laboratories significantly shortened the materials discovery timeline from years to just a few months using self-driving labs. Organic solid-state…
Physics June 3, 2024
Nanoscale Discovery Offers a New, Energy-Efficient Approach to Quantum Computing
A collaborative study by researchers at Lancaster and Radboud universities has pioneered a method to generate and control spin waves at the nanoscale, offering a…
Technology June 3, 2024
Revolutionizing Neuroscience: Stanford AI Mirrors Brain Organization
Stanford researchers have developed an AI that replicates brain-like responses to visual stimuli, potentially transforming neuroscience and AI development with implications for energy efficiency and…
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