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NYU to join NSF-Backed AI-Based Climate Modeling Center

The NYU-led Learning the Earth with Artificial Intelligence and Physics (LEAP) center will combine artificial intelligence and climate modeling to better predict climate change impacts. The center aims to provide more accurate climate predictions by analyzing satellite images, large-scale observational data, and developing new algorithms.

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AI can make better clinical decisions than humans: Study

Researchers developed a machine learning model that produced fewer decision-making errors than human behavior analysts. The AI system showed improved consistency and predictability in treatment decisions, with potential applications in diagnosing and treating autism, ADHD, anxiety, and depression.

RIT launches workshop series on sustainable computing

The RIT workshop series on sustainable computing aims to create computers with environmental consciousness from raw materials to recycling. Keynote speakers will discuss trends in computing and its environmental footprint.

Opportunities and limits of AI in climate modelling

The article explores the potential of AI in improving climate modeling by proposing a hybrid approach combining classical and machine learning methods. Researchers found that AI can help improve forecasts, but limitations include computational resource requirements and uncertainties in predictions.

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X-ray street vision

A team of researchers at Osaka University created a custom dataset to train an AI algorithm to digitally remove unwanted objects from building façade images. The algorithm achieved high accuracy in inpainting occluded regions with digital inpainting.

Neurons are much smarter than we thought

Researchers at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed a new deep learning artificial infrastructure inspired by individual neurons. Their approach uses complex mathematical modeling to replicate the brain's electrical processes and create more intelligent AI systems.

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Electronic nose can sniff out when a lung transplant is failing

A new electronic 'nose' has been developed to detect when a lung transplant is beginning to fail, with 86% accuracy. The device uses machine learning algorithms to analyze exhaled breath patterns and identify lung diseases, offering new hope for patients diagnosed with chronic allograft dysfunction.

Using machine learning to understand complex auctions

Researchers at Technical University of Munich have developed a new machine learning algorithm that can analyze complex markets and their equilibrium strategies. This breakthrough has potential applications in auction theory, wireless spectrum auctions, and more.

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro) powers local ML workloads, large datasets, and multi-display analysis for field and lab teams.

Paint the town

A team of scientists from Osaka University developed a machine learning method for classifying the type of building and its primary façade color using deep learning models applied to street-level images. This work may assist in fostering neighborhood cohesion and support urban renewal by providing tailored street-view datasets.

Imaginary numbers protect AI from very real threats

Using complex-valued layers can improve performance against adversarial attacks without sacrificing efficiency. This technique, combined with gradient regularization, allows neural networks to resist small perturbations and maintain accuracy.

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm)

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm) tracks health metrics and safety alerts during long observing sessions, fieldwork, and remote expeditions.

AI algorithm solves structural biology challenges

Researchers have developed an approach that predicts accurate structures computationally, overcoming the problem of determining molecular shapes. The algorithm succeeds even when learning from only a few known structures, making it applicable to difficult-to-determine molecules.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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Eye in the sky

The team used machine learning technique generative adversarial networks to digitally remove clouds from aerial images, generating accurate datasets of building image masks. This work may help automate computer vision jobs critical to civil engineering, enabling the detection of buildings in areas without labeled training data.

‘Likes’ and ‘shares’ teach people to express more outrage online

A new Yale University study reveals that social media platforms like Twitter amplify expressions of moral outrage over time, encouraging users to express more outrage with increased likes and shares. This finding has significant implications for leaders and policymakers who use these platforms.

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AI knows where your proteins go

Researchers from Nara Institute of Science and Technology developed a machine learning program that accurately predicts the location of proteins related to actin in cells. The program achieved a high degree of similarity with actual images, showing promise for future applications in cell analysis and artificial cell staining.

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Can AI make democracy fairer?

A team of computer scientists has developed an assembly selection process that balances representation and fairness in citizens' assemblies. By using a machine learning-based algorithm, the researchers ensure that all volunteers have an equal chance of being chosen, regardless of demographic quotas or education level.

Connective issue: AI learns by doing more with less

A new study from Washington University in St. Louis shows that guided by sparsity, silicon neurons learn to pick the most energy-efficient perturbations and wave patterns, enabling an emergent phenomenon of efficient communication between neurons. This research has significant implications for designing neuromorphic AI systems.

New research infuses equity principles into the algorithm development process

Researchers at NYU Tandon School of Engineering develop a holistic view for machine learning in healthcare, incorporating data about communities and environments. They introduce a novel approach to understanding fairness relationships using causal inference, synthesizing a means to assess effects of sensitive macro attributes.

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Using AI to predict suicidal behaviours in students

A study from McGill University and France uses AI to identify factors predicting suicidal behavior in students, finding self-esteem as a major predictor. Approximately 17% of students exhibited suicidal behaviors, highlighting the need for large-scale screening tools.

Machine learning and lidar: New tools for the tackle box

Researchers applied supervised machine learning to lidar data from fishery surveys, automating the identification process in regions with a strong possibility of harboring fish. The technique decreased manual inspection in datasets from Yellowstone Lake and Gulf of Mexico studies by 61.14% and 26.8%, respectively.

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A new mathematical model assesses ICU patients' mortality risk

A new machine learning-based model predicts ICU patients' mortality risk based on characteristics such as demographics, comorbidities, and APACHE II score. The model overcomes traditional approaches' weak points, offering a better alternative for personalized medical predictions.

Training an AI eye on the moon

Researchers have created an AI-powered method to automate the identification of promising lunar landing and exploration areas. The technique uses machine learning and deep learning frameworks to accurately detect craters and rilles with precision rates as high as 83.7%, outperforming existing state-of-the-art methods.

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Researchers explore how children learn language

A team of researchers developed a method to study how parents adjust their language to match their child's speech development. They found that caregivers have an incredibly precise knowledge of their child's language and use this information to fine-tune the linguistic input they provide.

Seeking a faster pathway to synthetic data

The 'SynRap' project aims to accelerate the production of large amounts of synthetic data by a factor of one thousand using machine learning algorithms. The project will assess the quality of generated data sets in high energy density physics and high energy physics research areas.

AI-driven soldier technology wins praise from engineering society

Researchers developed resource-efficient federated learning to train analytic models on local data, enabling coalition partners to learn similar tasks without sharing sensitive data. The new technology provides cutting-edge capability over adversaries and is crucial for defense applications.

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) runs demanding GIS, imaging, and annotation workflows on the go for surveys, briefings, and lab notebooks.

Machine learning speeds up simulations in material science

Researchers from KIT and universities in Göttingen and Toronto develop machine learning methods to simulate material behavior, achieving high accuracy and speed. Hybrid methods combining machine learning and molecular mechanics are also suggested to accelerate simulations of large biomolecules.

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How AI could alert firefighters of imminent danger

Researchers developed P-Flash, an AI-powered tool predicting flashover in burning buildings. It uses temperature data from heat detectors and shows promise in anticipating simulated flashovers, identifying unmodeled physical phenomena that can improve forecasting in real fires.

UTSA researchers among collaborative improving computer vision for AI

Researchers from UTSA, UCF, AFRL, and SRI International have developed a new method that improves how artificial intelligence learns to see. By adding noise to multiple layers of a neural network, the team creates more robust representations of images recognized by AI, leading to better explanations for AI decisions.

Transforming our understanding of deep learning

A team of UK scientists aims to improve understanding of Deep Learning algorithms' decision-making process, making them more trustworthy. The project will combine theory, modeling, data, and computation to unlock the next generation of deep learning.

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AI with swarm intelligence

Researchers have developed a novel AI technology, Swarm Learning, to analyze big data in decentralized fashion, enabling private and collaborative analysis of scientific data. The approach combines machine learning with blockchain technology, allowing for secure information exchange and optimized parameters.

The path to more human-like robot object manipulation skills

According to a review article in Science Robotics, researchers are making progress in learned robot manipulation, which enables robots to adapt to changing stimuli. The authors propose nine promising areas for future exploration, including representation learning, modular design, and task/skill customization.

Machine learning (AI) accurately predicts cardiac arrest risk

Researchers developed a machine learning model that accurately predicted cardiac arrest risk by combining timing and weather data. The results showed that Sundays, Mondays, public holidays, winter, and low temperatures were associated with higher risks of cardiac arrest.

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