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“Fictional” chatbots help explain popularity of artificial intelligence

A new study reveals that AI chatbots' popularity stems from their interactive, personalized, and imaginative nature, allowing users to engage with them as trusted companions. The study warns of the potential dangers of these chatbots, including their ability to persuade users to believe false or unethical information.

SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalPhilosophical Studies·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateJul 21, 2026
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New technique improves accuracy of graph neural networks

Researchers developed a new training technique, HarmonyGNN, to improve the accuracy of graph neural networks in heterophilic graphs. The framework achieved state-of-the-art performance on four heterophilic graphs with accuracy improvements ranging from 1.27% to 9.6%.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 13, 2026

ACM AI Letters journal publishes first issue

The Association for Computing Machinery has published its inaugural issue of ACM AI Letters, a premier venue for rapid and timely AI research. The journal aims to bridge the gap between traditional conferences and journals, featuring short, peer-reviewed contributions that accelerate knowledge dissemination across academia and industry.

SourceAssociation for Computing Machinery·DateApr 2, 2026

AIs fail at the game of visual “telephone”

Researchers found that AIs consistently converged on 12 common themes despite diverse prompts, suggesting biases in training data. The models failed to generate novel or creative outputs, highlighting the need for anti-convergence mechanisms and human input for AI's creative potential.

SourceCell Press·JournalPatterns·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 19, 2025

How AI helps solve problems it doesn’t even understand

Researchers at TU Wien found that Large Language Models (LLMs) can help other programs solve logical tasks faster and even better. By identifying additional rules known as streamliners, LLMs can streamline the code normally processed by symbolic AI, leading to significant improvements in problem-solving time and quality.

SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalJournal of Artificial Intelligence Research·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 16, 2025
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Pusan National University study reveals a shared responsibility of both humans and AI in AI-caused harm

A recent study by Dr. Hyungrae Noh critiques traditional moral frameworks for ascribing responsibility to human stakeholders and AI systems, instead proposing a distributed model of responsibility where duties are shared among both. The study emphasizes the need for human stakeholders to prevent AI from causing harm through monitoring ...

SourcePusan National University·JournalTopoi·TypeLiterature review·DateNov 25, 2025

Exploring a novel approach for improving generative AI models

Researchers at Institute of Science Tokyo developed a new framework for generative diffusion models by reinterpreting Schrödinger bridge models as variational autoencoders. This approach reduces computational costs and prevents overfitting, enabling more efficient generative AI models with broad applicability.

SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalPhysical Review Research·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 29, 2025

How large language models need symbolism

Experts argue that large language models require symbolic representation to excel in complex tasks, citing examples like the Pirahá people and Leibniz's calculus notation. The proposed approach, known as neuro-symbolic synthesis, combines statistical intuition with human-designed symbol systems for efficient reasoning.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateAug 20, 2025
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Researchers test the trustworthiness of AI—by playing sudoku

A team of computer scientists created 2,300 original sudoku puzzles and asked AI tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT to solve them. The results showed that while some AI models could solve easy sudokus, most struggled to provide accurate explanations, raising questions about the trustworthiness of AI-generated information.

SourceUniversity of Colorado at Boulder·DateJul 28, 2025

Study finds news releases written by humans more credible than AI content

A University of Kansas study found that people rate corporate crises messages written by humans as more credible and trustworthy, regardless of the approach taken. However, the approach itself didn't vary between participants who read human or AI-written content.

SourceUniversity of Kansas·JournalCorporate Communications An International Journal·TypeSurvey·DateJul 22, 2025

KAIST develops robots that react to danger like humans​

Researchers at KAIST developed a new artificial sensory nervous system that enables robots to efficiently respond to external stimuli like humans. The system mimics the functions of a living organism's sensory nervous system, allowing robots to selectively react to important or dangerous signals while ignoring safe or familiar ones.

SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·JournalNature Communications·TypeMeta-analysis·DateJul 16, 2025

An AI leap into chemical synthesis

Researchers developed ChemCrow, an AI-powered tool that integrates expertly designed software tools to autonomously perform chemical synthesis tasks. The system enables plan-and-execute approach with reduced hallucinations and practical application, accelerating research and development in pharmaceuticals and materials science.

SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalNature Machine Intelligence·DateMay 8, 2024
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Can AI push the boundaries of privacy and reach the subconscious mind?

The European Union's AI act could enable AI to access our subconscious minds, potentially leading to manipulation. According to Ignasi Beltran de Heredia, only 5% of brain activity is conscious, and the remaining 95% operates subconsciously, making it difficult for us to control or even be aware of.

SourceUniversitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)·JournalRevista de la Facultad de Derecho de México·TypeLiterature review·DateNov 24, 2023

AI should be better understood and managed – new research warns

A Lancaster University academic argues that AI and algorithms contribute to polarization, radicalism, and political violence, posing a threat to national security. The paper examines how AI has been securitized throughout its history, highlighting the need for better understanding and management of its risks.

SourceLancaster University·JournalTechnology in Society·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateNov 2, 2023