Machine learning & AI
They look deceptively real, but they are made by computers: so-called deep-fake images are generated by machine learning algorithms, and humans are pretty much unable to distinguish them from real photos. Researchers at the ...
Jul 16, 2020
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Electronics & Semiconductors
From smartphones to laptops, in today's digital world, we rely on connectivity. One of the components underlying the smooth operation of these machines are silicon chips—semiconductors, which are an essential part of electronic ...
Jun 17, 2020
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Computer Sciences
The origin of machine and deep learning algorithms, which increasingly affect almost all aspects of contemporary life, is the learning mechanism of synaptic (weight) strengths connecting neurons in our brain. Attempting to ...
Apr 23, 2020
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Machine learning & AI
Imaging technology helps to detect cardiovascular diseases much earlier; however, precise examinations are still very time-consuming. Researchers from ETH and the University of Zurich have now presented a method that could ...
Apr 16, 2020
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Computer Sciences
Normally, it takes pricey equipment and expertise to create an accurate 3-D reconstruction of someone's face that's realistic and doesn't look creepy. Now, Carnegie Mellon University researchers have pulled off the feat using ...
Apr 01, 2020
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Computer Sciences
Imagine if the next time you apply for a loan, a computer algorithm determines you need to pay a higher rate based primarily on your race, gender or zip code.
Feb 25, 2020
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Machine learning & AI
A new algorithm is enabling deep learning that is more collaborative and communication-efficient than traditional methods.
Feb 18, 2020
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Computer Sciences
We've all shared the frustration—software updates that are intended to make our applications run faster inadvertently end up doing just the opposite. These bugs, dubbed in the computer science field as performance regressions, ...
Feb 11, 2020
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Computer Sciences
As most real-world environments are three-dimensional, deep learning models designed to analyze videos or complete tasks in real-world environments should ideally be trained on 3-D data. Technological tools such as robots, ...
Dec 02, 2019 feature
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Machine learning & AI
Every day, millions of single blood cells are evaluated for disease diagnostics in medical laboratories and clinics. Most of this repetitive task is still done manually by trained cytologists who inspect cells in stained ...
Nov 12, 2019
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