The danger of advanced artificial intelligence controlling its own feedback
How would an artificial intelligence (AI) decide what to do? One common approach in AI research is called "reinforcement learning."
Oct 24, 2022
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Computer Sciences
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Machine learning & AI
The potential risks of reward hacking in advanced AI
New research published in AI Magazine explores how advanced AI could hack reward systems to dangerous effect.
Sep 14, 2022
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Robotics
Expressing and recognizing intentions in robots
The digital and physical worlds are becoming more and more populated by intelligent computer programs called agents. Agents have the potential to intelligently automate many daily tasks such as maintaining an agenda, driving, ...
Sep 14, 2022
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Robotics
A deep learning framework to enhance the capabilities of a robotic sketching agent
In recent years, deep learning algorithms have achieved remarkable results in a variety of fields, including artistic disciplines. In fact, many computer scientists worldwide have successfully developed models that can create ...
Business
Firm managers may benefit from transparency in machine-learning algorithms
In today's business world, machine-learning algorithms are increasingly being applied to decision-making processes, which affects employment, education, and access to credit. But firms usually keep algorithms secret, citing ...
Jul 15, 2022
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Machine learning & AI
Is diversity the key to collaboration? New AI research suggests so
As artificial intelligence gets better at performing tasks once solely in the hands of humans, like driving cars, many see teaming intelligence as a next frontier. In this future, humans and AI are true partners in high-stakes ...
May 26, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
Harnessing sea pineapples and blood waste for metal-air-battery catalysts
Sea pineapples, an edible ascidian, are a delicacy in Japan. The Tohoku region is famed for its sea pineapple production—known as hoya in Japanese. Now, a research group has established a new use for the scores of sea pineapple ...
Feb 9, 2022
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Internet
Why false news snowballs on social media
The spread of misinformation on social media is a pressing societal problem that tech companies and policymakers continue to grapple with, yet those who study this issue still don't have a deep understanding of why and how ...
Dec 15, 2021
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Computer Sciences
Monte Carlo tree search algorithms that can play the Lord of the Rings card game
When machine learning algorithms and other computational tools started becoming increasingly advanced, many computer scientists set out to test their capabilities by training them to compete against humans at different games. ...
Computer Sciences
Artificial intelligence is smart, but does it play well with others?
When it comes to games such as chess or Go, artificial intelligence (AI) programs have far surpassed the best players in the world. These "superhuman" AIs are unmatched competitors, but perhaps harder than competing against ...
Oct 4, 2021
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