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KAIST introduces ‘Virtual Teaching Assistant’ that can answer even in the middle of the night – successful first deployment in classroom​

The virtual teaching assistant (VTA) provides personalized feedback to individual students even in large-scale classes. The system, which automatically vectorizes a large volume of course materials and uses them as the basis for answering students' questions, has been shown to significantly reduce the burden on TAs.

ELSI’s challenges in the era of advanced AI

The ELSI University Summit in Japan brought together experts to discuss challenges and prospects of responsible AI development. Key findings include the need for ethics-driven approaches, collaboration between academia and industry, and the importance of setting evaluation indicators for Responsible AI.

ChatGPT is useful for learning languages, but students’ critical vision must be fostered when using it, according to a pioneering study by UPF

A pioneering study by UPF reveals that ChatGPT helps Chinese students solve vocabulary, writing, and reading comprehension queries. However, its use often lacks a coherent learning process and fails to encourage critical thinking, highlighting the need for teachers to guide students in using AI tools effectively.

SourceUniversitat Pompeu Fabra - Barcelona·JournalJournal of China Computer-Assisted Language Learning·TypeContent analysis·DateJun 3, 2025

Insilico Medicine announces Nature Medicine publication of Phase IIa results evaluating rentosertib, the novel TNIK inhibitor for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) discovered and designed with a pioneering AI approach

The Phase IIa trial of Rentosertib showed encouraging clinical data, with patients receiving the treatment experiencing significant improvements in lung function compared to placebo. The study also validated the biological mechanism of TNIK inhibition using exploratory biomarkers analyses.

SourceInSilico Medicine·JournalNature Medicine·DateJun 3, 2025

Transforming immunotherapy design

Assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering Natasa Miskov-Zivanov is receiving a $581,503 NSF CAREER Award for her project that leverages AI to design more effective lymphocytes for cancer immunotherapies. The system aims to accelerate the process of designing new therapeutic cell designs.

Diagnostics.AI launches industry’s first CE-IVDR certified transparent AI platform for molecular diagnostics as regulatory deadlines take fffect

Diagnostics.AI has launched the industry's first fully-transparent machine learning platform for clinical real-time PCR diagnostics, delivering algorithmic transparency and per-test auditability. The platform is CE-IVDR certified and backed by over 15 years of experience and millions of successfully processed samples.

Sourcediagnostics.ai ltd·TypeNews article·DateMay 29, 2025

GPT-4o exhibits humanlike cognitive dissonance, study finds

Researchers found GPT-4o exhibits humanlike cognitive dissonance by changing its views on Vladimir Putin after being given the illusion of choosing essay topics. The AI's responses mirror human psychology's tendency to rationalize past behaviors, highlighting the fragility of its opinions.

SourceHarvard University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 28, 2025

Like humans, ChatGPT favours examples and ‘memories’ – not rules – to generate language

A study found that large language models generalize language patterns in a surprisingly human-like way through analogy, relying on stored examples and drawing analogies when dealing with unfamiliar words. The models behave as if they have formed a memory trace from every individual example of every word encountered during training.

SourceUniversity of Oxford·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMay 12, 2025

Join Us at ATS | Insilico Medicine Announces Upcoming Presentations at the 2025 American Thoracic Society International Conference

Insilico Medicine will present detailed Phase IIa data on rentosertib, a novel TNIK inhibitor developed using generative AI, for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The company has previously demonstrated encouraging results from its Phase IIa study, showing favorable safety and tolerability across all dose levels.

What happens when a companion chatbot crosses the line?

A recent study from Drexel University found that AI companion chatbots can lead to sexual harassment and unwanted behavior, with over 800 reviews mentioning such incidents. The study suggests that companies must implement safeguards and ethical guidelines to protect users who are vulnerable to emotional harm.

SourceDrexel University·TypeContent analysis·DateMay 5, 2025

AI could help improve early detection of interval breast cancers

A new study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute suggests that artificial intelligence can help detect interval breast cancers earlier, potentially reducing their rates by 30%. The research used AI software to analyze mammograms and identify subtle signs of cancer that were missed by radiologists.

SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences·JournalJNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute·DateMay 5, 2025

Are hotel managers becoming obsolete in the age of AI?

A recent study by the University of Surrey suggests that hotel managers may need to adapt to AI-driven system management, shifting their focus from controlling to coaching staff. Effective communication, emotional intelligence, and creativity are key strategies for managers to navigate this transformation.

SourceUniversity of Surrey·JournalInternational Journal of Hospitality Management·TypeObservational study·DateMay 1, 2025

ChatGPT vs students

A study by University of East Anglia compared 145 real student essays with 145 ChatGPT-generated ones, finding that AI essays were coherent but lacked engagement markers like questions and personal commentary. This reflects the limitations of AI in replicating human writing's conversational nuance.

SourceUniversity of East Anglia·JournalWritten Communication·TypeObservational study·DateApr 30, 2025

Beyond words

Researchers analyzed massive audio recordings to create a dictionary of short melodies in English-language prosody, assigning functions and meanings. They discovered hundreds of basic patterns with linguistic functions, including conveying attitudes such as curiosity or surprise, and identified syntactic rules governing their order.

SourceWeizmann Institute of Science·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateApr 22, 2025

Research Spotlight: Using artificial intelligence to reveal the neural dynamics of human conversation

Researchers investigated how brains process language during real-life conversations, employing AI to analyze neural activity and linguistic features. They found that speaking and listening engage widespread networks of brain areas in the frontal and temporal lobes, with highly specific patterns changing depending on words and context.

SourceMass General Brigham·JournalNature Communications·TypeObservational study·DateApr 18, 2025

While AI could be the game changer in predicting health outcomes it should not be the only method

Combining AI with traditional mathematical modeling can improve cancer treatment outcomes by providing specificity and accuracy. The researchers emphasize the importance of ethically sharing health data to create reproducible science, protecting patient privacy while promoting scientific integrity.

SourceUniversity of Maryland School of Medicine·JournalNature Biotechnology·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateApr 15, 2025

Human-AI relationships pose ethical issues, psychologists say

Researchers explore the potential risks of human-AI relationships, including interference with human social dynamics and the risk of AIs offering harmful advice. They call for more research on the psychological process involved, which could help intervene to prevent malicious AI advice from being followed.

SourceCell Press·JournalTrends in Cognitive Sciences·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateApr 11, 2025

Chatbot opens computational chemistry to nonexperts

A new web platform, AutoSolvateWeb, developed at Emory University enables chemists of all levels to configure and execute complex quantum mechanical simulations through chatting. The free platform uses cloud infrastructure and automates software processes on the backend.

SourceEmory University·JournalChemical Science·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 7, 2025

How can science benefit from AI?

Researchers warn of misunderstandings in handling AI models, highlighting conditions for confidence in predictions. Explainability methods are crucial to understand algorithmic decisions, but interpreting results requires caution due to AI limitations.

SourceUniversity of Bonn·JournalCell Reports Physical Science·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 4, 2025

ECNU Review of Education study explores how large language models can revolutionize teaching as personalized assistants

A study explores how large language models (LLMs) can transform teaching by generating customized educational materials, assessing student progress, and providing targeted feedback. LLMs excel at automating routine tasks, reducing teachers' workload and enabling them to focus on mentoring students.

SourceECNU Review of Education·JournalECNU Review of Education·TypeLiterature review·DateApr 2, 2025