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Growing bio-inspired polymer brains for artificial neural networks

Developing a technique to create conductive polymer wire connections between electrodes enables artificial neural networks that overcome the limits of traditional computer hardware. The approach allows researchers to control and train the network using small voltage pulses.

An easier way to learn quantum processes

Researchers at EPFL have found a way to teach quantum computers to learn and process information using principles inspired by quantum mechanics. By training quantum neural networks (QNNs) on a few simple examples called 'product states', the computer can effectively grasp complex dynamics of entangled quantum systems.

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The Ising on the cake

A team of researchers from Kyoto University and international institutions has developed a mathematical solution to the temporal asymmetry of nonequilibrium disordered Ising networks. This breakthrough offers insights into the behavior of biological systems, machine learning, and AI tools.

How computers and artificial intelligence evolve together

Researchers summarize existing compiler technologies in deep learning co-design and propose a new framework, the Buddy Compiler, to address performance bottlenecks in current AI applications. The study highlights the importance of hardware-software co-design in achieving optimal efficiency and effectiveness in deep learning systems.

Hybrid AI-powered computer vision combines physics and big data

A new approach to enhance artificial intelligence-powered computer vision technologies has been developed by UCLA researchers, adding physics-based awareness to data-driven techniques. This hybrid methodology aims to improve how AI-based machinery sense, interact, and respond to their environment in real time.

AI helps show how the brain’s fluids flow

A new AI-based technique measures brain fluid flow with unprecedented accuracy, revealing pressures and three-dimensional flow rates. This breakthrough could lead to the development of new treatments for Alzheimer's, small vessel disease, strokes, and traumatic brain injuries.

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NEHO: developing an artificial neuron based on semiconductor technology

The NEHO project aims to create ultrafast and energy-efficient information processing systems using photonics and semiconductor technology. By leveraging nonlinear photon-plasmon interactions, researchers hope to revolutionize information processing with faster, more efficient, and flexible technologies.

New “AI doctor” predicts hospital readmission and other health outcomes

Researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine have developed an AI tool called NYUTron that can accurately estimate patients' risk of death, length of hospital stay, and other factors important to care. The tool achieved impressive results in predicting readmission rates, improving upon standard methods by up to 7%.

Chat-GPT designs tomato picking robot in collaboration with researchers

EPFL researchers used Chat-GPT to design a working robotic tomato harvester, showcasing the AI tool's potential for collaborating with humans in robotic design. The study highlights opportunities and risks of applying artificial intelligence to robotics, emphasizing the need for careful evaluation of LLMs' role in design.

Using AI to predict important measure of heart performance

Researchers developed an AI algorithm called CathEF to estimate left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) from standard angiogram videos, providing real-time information for clinical decision-making. The tool was trained on a large dataset and demonstrated strong correlations with echocardiographic LVEF measurements.

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AI training: A backward cat pic is still a cat pic

Researchers have developed a new method called EvoAug that uses artificial DNA sequences inspired by evolution to train deep neural networks for genome analysis. This approach enables the model to recognize regulatory motifs more accurately, leading to better performance and potential breakthroughs in understanding human health.

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UMD leads new $20M NSF Institute for Trustworthy AI in Law and Society

The UMD-led TRAILS institute will develop AI technologies that promote trust and mitigate risks through broader participation, new technology development, and informed governance. The institute aims to create AI systems that align with values and interests of diverse groups, leading to increased transparency, reliability, and accountab...

Brain activity decoder can reveal stories in people’s minds

Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin developed a semantic decoder that translates brain activity into text, allowing individuals with speech disabilities to communicate. The system has been trained on extensive hours of podcasts and can decode continuous language, capturing the gist of what is being said or thought.

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Speedy and highly accurate prediction of flow phenomena

Researchers developed a high-speed prediction model combining physical simulations and machine learning, achieving high accuracy without compromising computation time. The technology uses correspondence between input physical conditions and abstract data space handled by machine learning algorithms.

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Could AI-powered object recognition technology help solve wheat disease?

A University of Illinois project uses AI-powered object recognition to quantify kernel damage in wheat, enabling faster disease analysis and improved resistance. The technology has shown promising results, with potential for an online portal to automate scoring and support breeders in their efforts to eliminate fusarium head blight.

"Denoising" a noisy ocean

Scripps Oceanography researchers developed a machine learning method to separate fish chorusing sounds from the overall ocean noise, enabling faster analysis and identification. The 'SoundScape Learning' technique can be applied to other soundscapes to learn more about animals like frogs, birds, and bats.

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Providing clinicians with an AI sidekick to help to identify cirrhosis

Researchers developed a deep learning-based AI model to automate cirrhosis identification using large amounts of data from EHRs. The model successfully identified patients with cirrhosis with a precision of 97%, offering potential for early diagnosis and improved management of the disease.

AI can help optimize CT scan X-ray radiation dose

Researchers developed AI models based on UNet and MobileNet architectures to analyze standardized abnormalities in CT images, accurately identifying object presence and confidence. These models achieved an absolute percentage error of less than 5 percent, comparable to human professionals.

AI offers ‘paradigm shift’ in Stanford study of brain injury

Researchers at Stanford University have developed a novel AI-powered approach to analyzing traumatic brain injury, using artificial intelligence to identify the most accurate model of mechanical stress on the brain. This breakthrough could lead to better understanding of when concussions lead to lasting brain damage and inspire new pro...

New UCF project seeks to advance human understanding of AI reasoning

Researchers seek to develop algorithms providing meaningful explanations for AI decision-making, enabling higher human trust and adoption in fields like science. The project focuses on symbolic reasoning and estimating explanation accuracy, addressing the need for transparent AI systems.

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Artificial Intelligence from a psychologist’s point of view

GPT-3 performs nearly on par with humans in decision-making but struggles with causal reasoning and information search. The language model's limitations may be due to its passive information-gathering approach, highlighting the need for active interaction with the world to achieve human-like intelligence.

AI with infrared imaging enables precise colon cancer diagnostics

Researchers at Ruhr University Bochum developed a new digital imaging method using artificial intelligence and infrared imaging to determine microsatellite status in colon cancer. This approach enables fast, label-free, and automated detection of the biomarker, which is crucial for personalized medicine.

Scientific AI’s ‘black box’ is no match for 200-year-old method

A new study uses Fourier analysis to understand how deep neural networks learn complex physics. By analyzing the equation of a fully trained model, researchers were able to identify crucial information about how the network learns and generalizes. This breakthrough could accelerate the use of scientific deep learning in climate science.

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Researchers demonstrate non-invasive method for assessing burn injuries

Researchers developed a neural network model that uses terahertz time-domain spectroscopy data to predict burn healing outcomes with high accuracy. The new approach improves upon existing methods by reducing training data requirements, making it more practical for processing large clinical trials.

RaiBo - a versatile robo-dog runs through the sandy beach at 3 meters/sec

Researchers at KAIST developed a quadrupedal robot control technology that enables robots to walk robustly on deformable terrain like sandy beaches. The technology uses artificial neural networks to simulate ground characteristics and adapt to changing environments, allowing the robot to maintain balance and perform high-speed walking.

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Few Shot Learning AI accurately ‘senses’ home appliances

Researchers from the University of Johannesburg deployed Few Shot Learning (FSL) for NIALM, a non-intrusive appliance load monitoring system. FSL requires only 7 test images to recognize appliances with 97.83% accuracy, making it faster and more cost-effective than traditional Machine Learning.

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Deep learning with light

Researchers at MIT have developed a new method that uses optics to accelerate machine-learning computations on low-power devices. By encoding model components onto light waves, data can be transmitted rapidly and computations performed quickly, leading to over a hundredfold improvement in energy efficiency.

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Neural net computing in water

A team of researchers at Harvard University has developed an ionic circuit that performs analog matrix multiplication, a key operation in neural networks, using ions in liquid. The breakthrough uses a pH-gated ionic transistor and expands to a 16x16 array for more complex computations.

WashU engineer making AI more energy efficient

A recent grant will fund a project developing new hardware for machine learning, aiming to curb unsustainable energy use in AI systems. The new algorithms being developed are made available to the research community and compatible with an openly shared computing platform.

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Being lonely and unhappy accelerates aging more than smoking

A recent study published in Aging-US found that feeling lonely, unhappy, or hopeless increases one's biological age more than smoking. The research used digital models of aging to analyze the effects of various factors on aging rates, revealing a significant correlation between mental health and accelerated aging.