Machine learning & AI news
Robotics
Computational approach could continually teach robots new skills via dialogue
While roboticists have introduced increasingly sophisticated robotic systems over the past decades, most of the solutions introduced so far are pre-programmed and trained to tackle specific tasks. The ability to continuously ...
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Consumer & Gadgets
Study shows AI could lead to inconsistent outcomes in home surveillance
A new study from researchers at MIT and Penn State University reveals that if large language models were to be used in home surveillance, they could recommend calling the police even when surveillance videos show no criminal ...
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A new twist on observing start of fires using advanced real-time image processing
A new system aimed at improving the monitoring and detection of forest fires through advanced real-time image processing is reported in the International Journal of Information and Communication Technology. The work could ...
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Smart mobility digital twin replicates real-world traffic conditions for hybrid autonomous and remote driving
The research groups led by Prof. Kei Sakaguchi from the School of Engineering at Tokyo Institute of Technology and Prof. Walid Saad from Virginia Tech have jointly realized a Smart Mobility Digital Twin that replicates physical ...
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'Side job, self-employed, high-paid': Behind the AI slop flooding TikTok and Facebook
TikTok, Facebook and other social media platforms are being flooded with uncanny and bizarre content generated with artificial intelligence (AI), from fake videos of the US government capturing vampires to images of shrimp ...
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Consumer & Gadgets
AI is working its way into smartphones, but some tools could be subverted for misinformation
Artificial intelligence (AI) has already transformed how we work and communicate. Now, it's making its way into our pockets.
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Machine learning & AI
A volunteer network of interpreters wants to make refugees' languages more accessible. Will AI help?
They may be Tigrinya speakers fleeing the authoritarian Eritrean government's indefinite military service policy. Or Rohingya people escaping ethnic violence in Myanmar. But refugees navigating resettlement often face a shared ...
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Machine learning & AI
AI development cannot be left to market whim, UN experts warn
The development of artificial intelligence should not be guided by market forces alone, UN experts cautioned on Thursday, calling for the creation of tools for global cooperation.
Sep 19, 2024
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Business
Meta and Spotify blast EU decisions on AI
A group of companies including Meta and Spotify blasted the European Union Thursday for its "fragmented and inconsistent" decision-making on data privacy and artificial intelligence (AI).
Sep 19, 2024
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Machine learning & AI
Like humans, artificial minds can learn by thinking, review shows
Some of the greatest discoveries don't come merely from observations but from thinking. Einstein developed theories about relativity through thought experiments, and Galileo derived insights about gravity through mental simulations.
Sep 18, 2024
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Internet
Algorithmic insight could combat clickbait and fake news
The media landscape is increasingly complicated. It is also plagued by sensationalism and a disconnection between media literacy and management practices. Many observers worry about the proliferation of "click bait" and "fake ...
Sep 18, 2024
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Machine learning & AI
US to host global AI safety summit in San Francisco
US officials on Wednesday announced plans for a global AI safety summit in November, as authorities strive to keep pace with rapidly developing technology.
Sep 18, 2024
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Machine learning & AI
AI researcher discusses the new version of ChatGPT's advances in math and reasoning
On Sept. 12, OpenAI announced a new ChatGPT model that the company says is substantially better at math and science than previous versions, which struggled with reasoning. An earlier model scored just 13% on the qualifying ...
Sep 18, 2024
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Robotics
Task planning framework supports human-robot collaborative furniture assembly
Ensuring that robots can smoothly collaborate with humans in real-world environments is a crucial step towards their large-scale deployment. While some robotic systems are already engaging daily with human agents, for instance ...
Business
Artificial intelligence grunt work can be outsourced using a new blockchain-based framework
Tomorrow's workplace will be run on mind-boggling amounts of data. To make sense of it all, businesses, developers and individuals will need better artificial intelligence (AI) systems, better trained AI workers and more ...
Sep 17, 2024
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Machine learning & AI
Study of ChatGPT reveals cultural bias skewed towards English-speaking and Protestant EU countries
A study finds that ChatGPT expresses cultural values resembling people in English-speaking and Protestant European countries. Large language models, including ChatGPT, are trained on data that overrepresent certain countries ...
Sep 17, 2024
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Business
How AI can help stop the spread of misinformation
Machine learning algorithms significantly outperform human judgment in detecting lying during high-stakes strategic interactions, according to new research from the University of California San Diego's Rady School of Management.
Sep 17, 2024
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Security
Global powers are grappling with 'responsible' use of military AI. What would that look like?
Last week, some 2,000 government officials and experts from around the world met for the REAIM (Responsible Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain) summit in Seoul, South Korea. This was the second event of its kind, ...
Sep 17, 2024
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Machine learning & AI
California governor signs laws to protect actors against unauthorized use of AI
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed off Tuesday on legislation aiming at protecting Hollywood actors and performers against unauthorized artificial intelligence that could be used to create digital clones of themselves without ...
Sep 17, 2024
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Computer Sciences
New algorithm helps enhance LLM collaboration for smarter, more efficient solutions
Ever been asked a question you only knew part of the answer to? To give a more informed response, your best move would be to phone a friend with more knowledge on the subject.
Sep 16, 2024
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Automotive
Autonomous vehicles could understand their passengers better with ChatGPT, research shows
Imagine simply telling your vehicle, "I'm in a hurry," and it automatically takes you on the most efficient route to where you need to be.
Sep 16, 2024
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Computer Sciences
Novel framework allows for automated tuning of large-scale neuronal models
Developing large-scale neural network models that mimic the brain's activity is a major goal in the field of computational neuroscience. Existing models that accurately reproduce aspects of brain activity are notoriously ...
Sep 16, 2024
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Machine learning & AI
The 'Arrow of Time' effect: LLMs are better at predicting what comes next than what came before
Researchers have found that AI large language models, like GPT-4, are better at predicting what comes next than what came before in a sentence. This "Arrow of Time" effect could reshape our understanding of the structure ...
Sep 16, 2024
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Computer Sciences
Distinguishing real sounds from deepfakes
Deepfake videos generated by artificial intelligence grow increasingly difficult to identify as false, a challenge that could significantly skew the results of the upcoming presidential election.
Sep 16, 2024
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Business
Researcher: Governments need to focus on AI's real impact, not get caught up in the hype generated by Big Tech
Statistics Canada recently released a detailed report estimating which professions are likely to be affected by artificial intelligence in the next few years.
Sep 16, 2024
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