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Understanding bias and discrimination in AI: Why sociolinguistics holds the key to better Large Language Models and a fairer world

A new study aims to address bias and discrimination in AI by leveraging sociolinguistics. By incorporating diverse dialects, registers, and periods of language into training data, researchers can improve the performance of large language models, making them more accurate and reliable. This approach also promotes ethical and socially aw...

SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalFrontiers in Artificial Intelligence·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJan 13, 2025

Generative AI: Uncovering its environmental and social costs

The study reveals GenAI development's significant environmental impact, including hardware production's resource consumption and e-waste generation. Socially, the research exposes labor concerns and unequal access to AI systems, advocating for energy-efficient designs, improved labor conditions, and inclusive governance.

SourceEurasia Academic Publishing Group·JournalEnvironmental Science and Ecotechnology·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateJan 10, 2025

Menarini Group and Insilico Medicine enter a second exclusive global license agreement for an AI discovered preclinical asset targeting high unmet needs in oncology

The Menarini Group and Insilico Medicine have entered into an exclusive licensing agreement for a preclinical small molecule targeting solid tumor cancers. The asset has demonstrated broad anti-tumor activity in selected cancers, offering new treatment options for cancer patients with high unmet needs.

Conversing with chatbots: What influences trust?

Research reveals that competence and integrity are key factors influencing trust in AI chatbots, with benevolence also playing a role. Personalized chatbots are perceived as more benevolent and competent, but overall trust was not significantly higher than in impersonal chatbots.

SourceUniversity of Basel·JournalJournal of Experimental Psychology·DateJan 9, 2025

Chinese Medical Journal study reveals potential use of artificial intelligence (AI) in finding new glaucoma drugs

A study published in Chinese Medical Journal explores the use of artificial intelligence to identify potential medications for treating glaucoma. Researchers used AI models to predict the effectiveness of small-molecule compounds targeting RIPK3, a key signaling molecule involved in programmed cell death.

SourceChinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co., Ltd.·JournalChinese Medical Journal·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 2, 2025

Chinese Medical Journal review discusses the future prospects of medical AI

A comprehensive analysis of medical AI technologies highlights their potential in improving diagnostic accuracy and customizing treatments. However, challenges such as data collection and analysis, biases, and patient privacy concerns need to be addressed through standardized evaluation protocols and effective collaborations.

SourceChinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co., Ltd.·JournalChinese Medical Journal·TypeSystematic review·DateDec 20, 2024

Leveraging AI to assist clinicians with physical exams

A new study found that large language models can provide useful physical exam recommendations and instructions based on patient symptoms. The researchers used GPT-4 to recommend physical exam instructions and evaluated its performance by three attending physicians, scoring at least 80% of the possible points.

SourceMass General Brigham·JournalJournal of Medical Artificial Intelligence·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 18, 2024

Bias in AI amplifies our own biases

A new study by UCL researchers found that AI systems amplify human biases, leading to a snowball effect where small initial biases increase the risk of human error. The researchers demonstrated real-world consequences, including overestimating white men's likelihood of holding high-status jobs and underestimating women's performance.

SourceUniversity College London·JournalNature Human Behaviour·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 18, 2024

Almost all leading AI chatbots show signs of cognitive decline

Leading AI chatbots exhibit mild cognitive impairment in tests for early dementia detection, performing poorly in visuospatial skills and executive tasks. This finding challenges the assumption that AI will replace human doctors and highlights a significant area of weakness that could impede their use in clinical settings.

SourceBMJ Group·JournalThe BMJ·TypeObservational study·DateDec 18, 2024

Generative AI against diseases: Insilico Medicine announced Pharma.AI-powered HPK1 inhibitor series in peer-reviewed publication trilogy, as potential immunotherapy options

The study uses generative AI to identify and optimize potent and selective HPK1 inhibitors for immunotherapy. The results show a relatively balanced candidate compound with adequate in vitro ADME, in vivo PK properties, good oral bioavailability, and robust in vivo efficacy in various cancer models.

Half of all students worry about plagiarism detection software

A study by the University of Copenhagen found that many students fear using plagiarism detection software, leading to counterproductive behavior and misdirected learning. The researchers recommend clearer guidelines, instruction on academic writing practices, and institutions' responsibility in explaining software limitations.

SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science·JournalInternational Journal for Educational Integrity·DateDec 16, 2024

“Us” vs. “them” biases plague AI, too

A new study finds that large language models are prone to social identity biases, favoring their perceived ingroup while expressing negativity toward outgroups. However, the researchers discovered that carefully selecting the training data can reduce these biases, suggesting promising directions for improving AI development and training.

SourceNew York University·JournalNature Computational Science·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 12, 2024

Making self-driving cars safer, less accident prone

A new AI model developed at the University of Georgia predicts nearby traffic movements and incorporates innovative features for planning safe vehicle movements. This approach helps reduce crashes and near-misses by consolidating two steps: predicting surrounding traffic movements and planning a self-driving car's motion.

SourceUniversity of Georgia·JournalTransportation Research·DateDec 10, 2024

Breakthrough AI model can translate the language of plant life

A pioneering AI model has been developed to understand the genetic 'language' of plants, allowing for precise predictions about RNA functions and identification of functional patterns. This breakthrough has significant implications for crop improvement and the next generation of AI-based gene design.

SourceJohn Innes Centre·JournalNature Machine Intelligence·TypeNews article·DateDec 9, 2024

Welcome Evo, generative AI for the genome

Evo, a generative AI model, uses patterns in microbial genomes to write new genetic code, expanding the length of sequences models can process and improving resolution. Researchers use Evo to understand microbial and viral genomes, fashion new proteins, and reprogram microbes for remarkable tasks.

SourceStanford University·JournalScience·DateDec 4, 2024

Illinois researchers examine teens’ use of generative AI, safety concerns

Researchers found that teenagers use generative artificial intelligence for emotional support, social interactions, and academic purposes. However, they also reported significant misconceptions about generative AI among parents and children. Parents had little to no understanding of their children's use of GAI, and they viewed AI as a ...

Which AI model best deciphers medical information?

Most medical large language models offer little better than guesses when it comes to interpreting medical information. ChatGPT-4 achieved the best performance, but its accuracy remained insufficient for some medical code questions. The study highlights the need for broader clinical language in models and caution in their widespread use.

SourceBen-Gurion University of the Negev·JournalComputers in Biology and Medicine·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 1, 2024

New AI tool generates realistic satellite images of future flooding

A new AI tool generates realistic satellite images of future flooding, which can help communities visualize and prepare for approaching storms. The method combines a generative artificial intelligence model with a physics-based flood model, producing more accurate and realistic images than an AI-only approach.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalIEEE Transactions on Geoscience and Remote Sensing·DateNov 25, 2024

User language distorts ChatGPT information on armed conflicts

A study found that ChatGPT provides higher fatality numbers when asked in Arabic compared to questions in Hebrew, highlighting the impact of user language on information dissemination. The researchers believe this has profound social implications, as it can shape perceptions of conflict and fuel biases.

SourceUniversity of Zurich·JournalJournal of Peace Research·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateNov 25, 2024