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Scientists harness the wind as a tool to move objects

Researchers at Aalto University have created a method to manipulate objects with wind, allowing for controlled movement in different directions. The technique uses an airflow field to move objects along desired trajectories, with potential applications in robotics and complex processing tasks.

SourceAalto University·JournalAdvanced Intelligent Systems·DateApr 29, 2024

The move by Apple Memories to block potentially upsetting content illustrates Big Tech’s reach and limits, writes Chrys Vilvang

A Concordia PhD candidate argues that tech companies' opaque algorithms for storing and sharing personal content raise questions about selection and representation. An Apple update blocking Holocaust-themed photos in the iPhone Photos app's Memories sparked a debate among users, with some expressing annoyance at being told what to see.

SourceConcordia University·JournalMemory Mind & Media·TypeContent analysis·DateApr 23, 2024

Improved AI confidence measure for autonomous vehicles

Researchers at Bar-Ilan University developed a new AI confidence measure that distinguishes between high- and low-confidence decision making in deep learning architectures. This breakthrough enables the creation of safer and more reliable autonomous vehicles by prioritizing human intervention when confidence levels are lower.

SourceBar-Ilan University·JournalPhysica A Statistical Mechanics and its Applications·DateApr 15, 2024

Can the bias in algorithms help us see our own?

A new study by Carey Morewedge and colleagues found that people are more likely to recognize bias in algorithmic decisions than their own. This is because algorithms can codify and amplify human bias, but also reveal structural biases in society. The research suggests ways to increase awareness of biases and correct them.

SourceBoston University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeObservational study·DateApr 9, 2024

Novel quantum algorithm for high-quality solutions to combinatorial optimization problems

Researchers have proposed an innovative quantum algorithm that effectively solves combinatorial optimization problems with constraints in a short time. The pVSQA algorithm uses a quantum device to generate a variational quantum state and transform infeasible solutions into feasible ones, achieving near-optimal performance.

SourceWaseda University·JournalIEEE Transactions on Quantum Engineering·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 25, 2024

Best way to bust deepfakes? Use AI to find real signs of life, say Klick Labs scientists

Researchers at Klick Labs developed an algorithm to detect deepfakes with 80% accuracy by analyzing speech pause patterns, offering a solution to the growing problem of AI-generated content. The study's findings suggest that vocal biomarkers can distinguish between real and fake voices, providing a novel approach to flagging deepfakes.

SourceKlick Applied Sciences·JournalJMIR Biomedical Engineering·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 21, 2024

New study suggests that while social media changes over decades, conversation dynamics stay the same

A recent study analyzed data from multiple social media platforms over three decades, finding that toxic interactions are a persistent aspect of online discussions. The study suggests user resilience to negativity and highlights the importance of understanding human behavior in digital environments.

SourceCity St George’s, University of London·JournalNature·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 20, 2024

Automatic design of metaheuristics: The future of optimization?

A review published in Intelligent Computing outlines the strengths of automatic approaches to designing metaheuristics, which can lead to more successful outcomes and reduce redundant, metaphor-based algorithms. The authors encourage research that relies on automatic design, utilizing modular software frameworks and configuration tools.

SourceIntelligent Computing·JournalIntelligent Computing·TypeLiterature review·DateMar 14, 2024

How does AI work?

Researchers at Bar-Ilan University discovered that each filter recognizes small clusters of images, with sharpened recognition as layers progress. This breakthrough can improve AI performance by reducing latency and memory usage while maintaining accuracy.

SourceBar-Ilan University·JournalScientific Reports·DateMar 12, 2024

Analysis reveals long-term impact of calcium and vitamin D supplements on health in postmenopausal women

A 20-year analysis found that calcium and vitamin D supplements reduced cancer mortality by 7%, but increased cardiovascular disease mortality by 6% in postmenopausal women. The study suggested that cancer incidence depends on pre-supplementation status, while CVD mortality is higher among supplement users.

SourceAmerican College of Physicians·JournalAnnals of Internal Medicine·TypeNews article·DateMar 11, 2024

Traditional regression approach outperformed machine learning algorithms in predicting optimal surgical method in patients with submucosal tumors.

A study compared traditional logistic regression models and machine learning algorithms to predict the best surgical technique for patients with submucosal tumors. The traditional regression approach was found to outperform ML algorithms, with morphology ranking as the highest contributor to prediction accuracy.

SourceKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.·JournalGastroenterology & Endoscopy·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 27, 2024

Demystifying “black box” audio models

Explainable AI methods have been developed to make audio models more interpretable and transparent. Researchers categorize existing audio XAI methods into two groups: general methods and audio-specific methods, offering new possibilities for improving the trustworthiness of AI decision-making in audio tasks.

SourceIntelligent Computing·JournalIntelligent Computing·DateFeb 26, 2024

New study: Defining the progeria phenome

Researchers have defined what a premature aging disease is and developed tools to diagnose progeria patients, allowing them to identify new syndromes. The study also identified correlations between progeroid syndromes and other conditions, providing a significant step forward in understanding premature aging.

SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalAging-US·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 20, 2024

Science fiction meets reality: USF researchers develop technique to overcome obstructed views

Researchers at the University of South Florida have created an algorithm that can reconstruct a hidden scene in 3D using an ordinary digital camera, enabling users to see around obstacles. The technology has broad applications in various fields, including car safety, law enforcement, and military efforts.

SourceUniversity of South Florida·JournalNature Communications·TypeImaging analysis·DateFeb 20, 2024

The YouTube algorithm isn’t radicalizing people

A new study from the Computational Social Science Lab at the University of Pennsylvania found that YouTube's recommendation system has a moderating effect on user behavior. Contrary to popular narratives, users' own political interests and preferences play the primary role in what they choose to watch.

SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 19, 2024

Do AI-driven chemistry labs actually work? New metrics promise answers

Researchers at North Carolina State University are developing a suite of performance metrics to standardize the evaluation of self-driving labs in chemistry and materials science. These metrics aim to compare different lab technologies and identify areas for improvement, ultimately advancing the field and accelerating discovery.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalNature Communications·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateFeb 15, 2024

Widespread machine learning methods behind ‘link prediction’ are performing very poorly

Researchers at UC Santa Cruz find that popular link prediction metrics are flawed and do not accurately measure algorithm performance. They recommend using a new metric, VCMPR, to benchmark link prediction tasks and highlight the importance of accurate metrics in machine learning decision-making.

SourceUniversity of California - Santa Cruz·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateFeb 12, 2024

Doctors have more difficulty diagnosing disease when looking at images of darker skin

A new study from MIT researchers found that doctors are less accurate in diagnosing skin diseases based on images of patients with darker skin. The researchers also discovered that an artificial intelligence algorithm can assist doctors in improving their diagnosis, although the improvements were more pronounced for lighter skin tones.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Medicine·DateFeb 6, 2024

Programming light propagation creates highly efficient neural networks

Researchers have developed a novel optical neural network architecture that achieves nonlinear optical computation by precisely controlling ultrashort pulse propagation in multimode fibers. This approach streamlines the need for energy-intensive digital processes, achieving comparable accuracy with significantly reduced parameters.

Study: New deepfake detector designed to be less biased

Researchers at UB have developed a new deepfake detection algorithm that reduces biases in facial recognition, with one method classifying videos based on demographics and the other relying on features not visible to the human eye. The algorithms improved fairness metrics and reduced disparities in accuracy across races and genders.

SourceUniversity at Buffalo·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJan 16, 2024

How can the brain compete with AI?

Researchers from Bar-Ilan University discover a possible mechanism underlying the brain's efficient shallow learning, enabling it to perform complex classification tasks with similar accuracy as deep learning. The study proposes a wider and higher architecture as a complementary mechanism to deep architectures.

SourceBar-Ilan University·JournalPhysica A Statistical Mechanics and its Applications·DateJan 11, 2024

Rensselaer researcher helps scientists make sense of vast amounts of molecular data

Boleslaw Szymanski and his team developed a clustering method called SpeakEasy2: Champagne to group molecular data, which showed consistent performance across diverse applications. The method was tested on bulk gene expression, single-cell data, protein interaction networks, and large-scale human networks data, revealing its effectiven...

SourceRensselaer Polytechnic Institute·JournalGenome Biology·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 8, 2024

A system designed at the UMA estimates the speed of vehicles driving on the same road

A computer vision system developed by University of Malaga engineers estimates vehicle speeds in real time using a single camera, reducing complexity and costs. The algorithm, published in Neurocomputing, aims to improve vehicle safety and has potential applications in autonomous driving and driver assistance.

SourceUniversity of Malaga·JournalNeurocomputing·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 20, 2023

Custom software speeds up, stabilizes high-profile ocean model

Researchers developed a new solver algorithm for the MPAS-Ocean ocean circulation model, reducing run time by 45% and enabling semi-implicit stability. This allows for faster climate predictions and energy efficiency, as well as reduced computational power consumption.

SourceDOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory·JournalThe International Journal of High Performance Computing Applications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 14, 2023

Inclusive content, peer support, media information literacy can combat health misinformation spread to adolescents on social media

A new commentary in JAMA Pediatrics recommends improving adolescents' media information literacy skills and promoting inclusive content to combat health misinformation spread on social media. This approach aims to harness the potential of social media as a tool for positive connections and mental well-being.

SourceBoston University School of Public Health·JournalJAMA Pediatrics·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateDec 11, 2023

Training algorithm breaks barriers to deep physical neural networks

Researchers have developed an algorithm to train an analog neural network just as accurately as a digital one, decreasing energy consumption and eliminating the need for a digital twin. This approach is more biologically plausible and shows improved speed, robustness, and reduced power consumption compared to other methods.

SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 7, 2023

Giant doubts about giant exomoons

New research from the Max Planck Institute challenges previous claims of giant exomoons around Kepler-1625b and Kepler-1708b. The study uses a computer algorithm to analyze observations, finding that 'planet-only' interpretations are more conclusive than initially thought.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalNature Astronomy·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateDec 7, 2023

Using machine learning to monitor driver ‘workload’ could help improve road safety

Researchers developed an adaptable machine learning algorithm to measure driver 'workload' using driving performance signals, enabling real-time adjustments to in-vehicle systems for enhanced safety and user experience. The system can respond to changes in the driver's behavior, status, road conditions, or characteristics.

SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalIEEE Transactions on Intelligent Vehicles·DateDec 7, 2023