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A new tool to better model future wildfire impacts in the United States

Researchers at Ohio State University are testing the use of Synthetic Aperture Radar to help with wildfire detection and improve first responders' ability to predict and respond to deadly forest fires. The new tool has potential for tracking wildfires from start to finish, monitoring soil moisture, and discerning flame-prone areas.

Accurate snow measurement thanks to AI and satellites

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a new technology using satellite images and artificial intelligence to determine snow depth with high accuracy. The system can provide detailed snow distribution patterns, even for areas without existing measurements, and offers an indication of uncertainty.

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Machine learning sees into the future to prevent sight loss in humans

Researchers developed a machine-learning model to predict the risk of visual impairment in people with severe shortsightedness. The study used a dataset of 967 Japanese patients and found that the logistic regression-based model performed well at predicting visual impairment at 5 years.

Highly resolved precipitation maps based on AI

The researchers developed an AI-based generative neural network called GAN that can generate highly resolved radar precipitation films from coarsely resolved maps. This higher resolution is required to better forecast heavy local precipitation and the resulting natural disasters in future.

Can AI be too good to use?

A new paper examines the challenges of adopting AI in the food industry, citing liability risks and potential costs, and proposes a temporary on-ramp to allow companies to trial AI technology while exploring benefits and mitigation strategies.

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AI chatbot shows potential as diagnostic partner, researchers find

Researchers found that a large language model chatbot demonstrated more accuracy in making diagnoses than human clinicians, especially when test results were negative. This suggests the potential for AI to serve as a useful diagnostic partner for physicians, reducing overtreatment and improving decision-making.

Portable, non-invasive, mind-reading AI turns thoughts into text

Researchers from the University of Technology Sydney have developed a portable, non-invasive system that can decode silent thoughts and turn them into text. The technology has been shown to achieve state-of-the-art performance in EEG translation, with an accuracy score of around 40% on BLEU-1.

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Battle of the AIs in medical research: ChatGPT vs Elicit

Researchers from Osaka Metropolitan University investigated the credibility and efficiency of generative AI tools in collecting medical literature. The study found that Elicit outperformed ChatGPT, suggesting multiple references with high accuracy within minutes.

Biases in large image-text AI model favor wealthier, Western perspectives

A study by University of Michigan researchers found that CLIP performs poorly on images from low-income and non-Western households, potentially exacerbating digital technology inequality. The model's bias can propagate into downstream applications and tools, excluding diverse representations and perpetuating socioeconomic disparities.

Artificial intelligence for aging research in cancer drug development

Researchers leverage AI to analyze healthcare data and identify new targets for effective therapies and accelerate drug development in aging research. AI can tailor cancer treatment more precisely to individual patients' unique aging profiles, optimizing treatment outcomes and minimizing risks.

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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.

AI opens a path to a better understanding of changes in the brain

Researchers use AI to develop dynamic modeling of brain graphs, capturing dynamics in continuous time for more accurate predictions and personalized treatment of brain diseases. The project aims to track disease development in individual patients and identify biomarkers associated with brain disorders.

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Enhanced AI tracks neurons in moving animals

Scientists developed an AI method to track neurons in moving and deforming animals using convolutional neural networks with targeted augmentation. This breakthrough reduces manual annotation efforts by three times, enabling faster analysis of brain activity in model organisms like Caenorhabditis elegans.

AI accelerates problem-solving in complex scenarios

Researchers from MIT and ETH Zurich developed a filtering technique to simplify a key intermediate step in MILP solvers, speeding up the process by 30-70% without compromising accuracy. A machine-learning model is then used to pick the best combination of algorithms for a specific optimization problem.

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Underwater vehicle AI model could be used in other adaptive control systems

A novel bio-inspired computing approach using Biologically-Inspired Experience Replay (BIER) has improved the reliability of Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) and other adaptive control systems. The method leverages recent experiences to stabilize UUVs in challenging conditions, outperforming conventional methods.

Researchers have taught an algorithm to 'taste'

Researchers have developed an AI algorithm that uses people's flavor impressions to make accurate predictions of individual wine preferences. The algorithm combines data from wine labels, user reviews, and sensory tastings to provide personalized recommendations.

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Brainstorming with a bot

A researcher has developed a chatbot with expertise in nanomaterials, leveraging document-retrieval method to provide accurate context. The bot uses embedding to categorize and link information quickly, generating factual responses sourced from trusted documents.

ORNL supports executive order for safe, secure and trustworthy AI

The executive order promotes safe, secure and trustworthy AI by establishing standards, tools and tests to regulate the field. ORNL's AI Initiative connects subject matter experts with resources to develop secure, trustworthy and energy-efficient AI for scientific discovery and national security applications.

2D material reshapes 3D electronics for AI hardware

Researchers developed a novel approach to integrate multiple functions into a single chip using monolithic 3D integration of layered 2D materials. This technology offers unprecedented efficiency and performance in AI computing tasks, enabling faster processing, less energy consumption, and enhanced security.

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Artificial intelligence paves way for new medicines

Researchers developed an AI model to predict borylation positions in drug molecules, improving chemical synthesis efficiency. The method enables late-stage drug diversification by high-throughput experimentation with geometric deep learning.

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Algorithm appreciation overcomes algorithm aversion

Researchers found that AI-generated content is perceived as higher quality than human-created content, but reveals the source of production can reduce the gap. Human oversight is still necessary to ensure AI-generated content is appropriate in sensitive contexts.

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Defending your voice against deepfakes

Dr. Ning Zhang's AntiFake tool uses adversarial techniques to make it difficult for AI tools to read voice recordings, preventing synthesis of deceptive speech. The tool has achieved over 95% protection rate against state-of-the-art speech synthesizers and is accessible to diverse populations.

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KAIST-UCSD researchers build an enzyme discovering AI​

Researchers used AI to discover 464 types of enzymes in E. coli and verified their predictions through in vitro enzyme assay. The developed AI can predict a total of 5360 enzyme EC numbers, enabling accurate analysis of metabolic processes and development of eco-friendly microbial factories.

AI recognizes the tempo and stages of embryonic development

Researchers at the University of Konstanz developed an AI-powered method to objectively characterize embryonic development tempo and stages. The Twin Network trained on over 3 million zebrafish embryo images accurately identified developmental stages, temperature dependence, and malformations.

Artificial intelligence finds ways to develop new drugs

Scientists at ETH Zurich used AI to analyze data from 1,380 borylation reactions and predict optimal synthesis methods for new drugs. The model was tested on six known drug molecules and showed a success rate of five out of six cases.

AI identifies non-smokers at high risk for lung cancer

Researchers developed an AI tool that can identify never-smokers at high risk for lung cancer based on their chest X-ray images. The study found that 28% of non-smokers were deemed high risk by the model, and these patients had a 2.1 times greater risk of developing lung cancer compared to low-risk individuals.

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AI for perovskite solar cells: Key to better manufacturing

Researchers develop AI methods to analyze photoluminescence data and identify factors influencing coating quality. The findings provide a blueprint for improving production processes and boosting the efficiency of highly efficient solar cells.

Artificial intelligence: Stemming the tide of fake facts

Artificial intelligence tools can generate convincing texts, images, voices, and videos, making it difficult to distinguish misinformation from genuine content. To combat this, experts suggest being more alert when consuming online content and relying on trusted sources.

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Medical AI tool from UF, NVIDIA gets human thumbs-up in first study

A new AI program created by researchers at UF and NVIDIA can generate medical records so well that human physicians couldn't tell the difference. The GatorTronGPT model uses a large language model to mimic natural human language, overcoming hurdles such as protecting patients' privacy and being highly technical.

AI finds formula on how to predict monster waves

Scientists at the University of Copenhagen and University of Victoria have developed an AI formula to predict rogue waves, which can split apart ships and damage oil rigs. The new knowledge can make shipping safer by identifying the likelihood of being struck by a monster wave at sea.

AI outperforms expert plastic surgeon in rhinoplasty consultations

A study published in Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine found that ChatGPT outperformed expert plastic surgeons in answering preoperative and postoperative patient questions. The AI tool received significantly higher ratings for completeness and overall quality.

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Want better AI? Get input from a real (human) expert

Scientists at PNNL introduced a new way to evaluate AI system recommendations by incorporating human experts' insights. Human expertise improved the accuracy of predictions and boosted confidence scores, indicating better decision-making capabilities for machine learning systems.

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AI can 'lie and BS' like its maker, but still not intelligent like humans

A paper by Anthony Chemero explains how AI thinking differs from human thinking, highlighting the limitations of large language models trained on biased data. Despite generating impressive text, these models can make up facts and produce biased outputs due to their lack of embodiment and understanding of context.