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KDD 2020 showcases brighest minds in data science and AI

KDD 2020 features four keynote talks on meta-provenance, AI for intelligent financial services, state-space multi-taper time-frequency analysis, and computational epidemiology. The conference will also include 18 applied data science invited talks and 217 accepted research papers.

Deep learning will help future Mars rovers go farther, faster, and do more science

The NASA JPL team is using deep learning to develop software for future Mars rovers, which will enable them to travel farther and explore more of the planet. The team has been training machine learning models on the Maverick2 supercomputer and developing novel capabilities such as Drive-By Science and Energy-Optimal Autonomous Navigation.

Applying machine learning to biomedical science

Researchers have developed a new approach to machine learning combining ensemble methods and deep learning to diagnose cancer, predict viral attacks, and revolutionize molecular biology. This emerging field has the potential to transform bioinformatics and biomedical sciences.

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Soldiers could teach future robots how to outperform humans

Researchers developed an algorithm that allows robots to improve navigation systems by watching a human drive, enabling them to navigate more quickly and with fewer failures. This approach uses machine learning from demonstration, leveraging the expertise of soldiers in training environments.

Study: Machine learning can predict market behavior

A new study by Cornell researchers uses machine learning to assess the effectiveness of mathematical tools in predicting financial markets. The model can also predict future market movements, a task considered extraordinarily difficult due to markets' massive amounts of information and high volatility.

Using artificial intelligence to smell the roses

A team of researchers at UC Riverside used machine learning to understand what chemicals smell like, predicting how any chemical will smell to humans. This breakthrough technology has vast applications in the food, flavor, and fragrance industries, including discovering new flavors and insect repellents.

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ERC Proof of Concept: Artificial intelligence for flexible robots

The ERC Proof of Concept project 'AssemblySkills' aims to validate an autonomous, intelligent skill learning system for robots to acquire and improve motor skills. The project builds on the ERC Starting Grant 'SKILLS4ROBOTS', which has yielded a structured control architecture that can scale robot learning to complex tasks.

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Janggu makes deep learning a breeze

Researchers at MDC developed Janggu, a universal programming tool converting genomics data into a format compatible with deep learning models. This allows for flexible and efficient analysis of large datasets, enabling the investigation of various biological questions.

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Learning more about particle collisions with machine learning

The Argonne team has created a machine learning algorithm that approximates how the present detector would respond to the greatly increased data expected with the LHC upgrade. This algorithm simulates detector responses and reconstructs objects from physical processes, enabling faster and more accurate analysis of particle collisions.

Research reflects how AI sees through the looking glass

Researchers at Cornell University used AI to investigate how reflection changes images, discovering clues like facial features and beards that can differentiate originals from reflections. The study has implications for training machine learning models and detecting faked images.

How conspiracy theories emerge -- and how their storylines fall apart

A new study by UCLA professors combines AI and folklore analysis to examine the storytelling elements of debunked conspiracy theories and actual news stories. The researchers found that conspiracy theories tend to form around specific elements that act as an adhesive, holding facts and characters together.

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Machine learning has a flaw; it's gullible

Researchers found that humans can complement machine learning in correcting for biases. Vintage-specific skills and domain expertise are key attributes that help humans guide machines in mitigating bias. Human collaboration improves ML productivity but its impact on long-term productivity is unclear.

Can artificial intelligence lead scientific discoveries?

A team of researchers from the University of Konstanz and Innsbruck explore the role of artificial intelligence in basic research, focusing on agency, creativity, and authorship. They aim to provide a conceptual framework for the development of AI methods in science.

The benefits of slowness

Researchers developed an AI algorithm that uses the 'slowness principle' to estimate age and ethnicity by ignoring rapidly changing facial features. The system achieves impressive accuracy, outperforming even human experts in face recognition.

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Artificial brains may need sleep too

Artificial neural networks became unstable after continuous unsupervised learning, but exposure to Gaussian noise mimics slow-wave sleep stabilized them. This finding has implications for the development of biologically realistic AI systems.

AI stock trading experiment beats market in simulation

Researchers developed a novel AI-managed trading strategy that outperforms traditional methods, achieving greater gains and fewer losses. The proposed system utilizes convolutional neural networks to analyze layered images of current and past market data, leading to more accurate predictions and reduced randomness.

'Knowing how' is in your brain

A new study by Carnegie Mellon University researchers has found the brain programs that code the sequence of steps in performing a complex procedure. The main findings were that each knot had a distinctive neural signature, so the researchers could tell which knot was being tied from the sequence of brain images collected.

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Deep learning: A new engine for ecological resource research

A recent study explores the application of deep learning in ecological resource research, addressing challenges such as multi-source/multi-meta heterogeneity and high dimensional complexity. The study highlights the potential of deep learning in connecting computer science with classical theoretical sciences in ecology.

AI unlocks rhythms of 'deep sleep'

A new AI-powered algorithm has revolutionized the analysis of deep sleep patterns by automating the detection of K-complexes. The tool, developed by Flinders University researchers, outperforms human scoring methods in speed and accuracy, providing a more comprehensive understanding of sleep health.

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Artificial intelligence helps researchers up-cycle waste carbon

Researchers used AI to speed up the search for a key material in a new catalyst that converts carbon dioxide into ethylene with record efficiency. The resulting electrocatalyst has an 80% faradaic efficiency, a new record for this reaction, and shows promise for clean energy storage and carbon capture.

To err is human, to learn, divine

The human brain balances complexity and accuracy when processing patterns, with errors playing a crucial role in learning and cognition. The new model suggests that the brain constantly strives to represent things in simple terms, with participants showing quicker responses to sequences generated by modular networks.

AI -- a new tool for cardiac diagnostics

Researchers developed an AI tool to automatically diagnose atrial fibrillation and five common ECG abnormalities, comparable to human diagnosis. The AI was trained on a large database of manually diagnosed ECGs and shows great potential for improved cardiovascular care in low-income countries.

New AI enables teachers to rapidly develop intelligent tutoring systems

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a new AI-powered teaching interface that allows teachers to create intelligent tutoring systems in minutes, rather than hours. This innovation has the potential to increase the adoption of AI-based tutors and provide deeper insights into learning processes.

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Machine learning puts a new spin on spin models

A team of researchers used machine learning to study complex spin models, revealing key similarities between distinct phases. By training an AI on one model and applying it to another, they found that the algorithm could correctly classify phases and identify temperature transitions.

Artificial intelligence identifies optimal material formula

Researchers at Ruhr-University Bochum used artificial intelligence to predict the structure of thin films, reducing the need for extensive experiments. The team developed a generative model that can generate images of the surface of a layer under specific process parameters, enabling the identification of optimal material formulas.

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Putting artificial intelligence to work in the lab

A new AI-driven system, DeepSPM, demonstrates fully-autonomous Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM) operation, allowing for optimal data acquisition and quality assessment without human supervision. This breakthrough enables long-term SPM operation and bridges the gap between nanoscience, automation, and artificial intelligence.

Predicting reaction results: Machines learn chemistry

Researchers at University of Münster develop AI tool to predict reaction outcomes using molecular structures, enabling accurate predictions for yields and stereoselectivities. The model can be applied to diverse reactions and is expected to significantly change the approach to chemical syntheses.

Researchers sniff out AI breakthroughs in mammal brains

A new computer algorithm inspired by the mammalian olfactory system rapidly learns patterns and identifies smells even with strong sensory interference. The algorithm is applied to a neuromorphic computer chip, Loihi, which can learn to identify patterns or perform tasks a thousand times faster than traditional methods.

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Deep learning rethink overcomes major obstacle in AI industry

Rice University researchers developed a cost-saving alternative to GPU acceleration called SLIDE, which uses general-purpose CPUs without specialized hardware. The algorithm outperforms traditional back-propagation training with hash tables, reducing computational overhead and enabling faster deep learning on CPUs.

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Socially assistive robot helps children with autism learn

Researchers at USC developed personalized learning robots for children with autism, which could autonomously gauge engagement in long-term therapeutic interventions. The robots achieved 90% accuracy in detecting a child's interest in tasks.

Google Award for next generation Deep Learning education

Professor Mary-Anne Williams from the University of Technology Sydney wins a Google TensorFlow Faculty Award to develop educational content with TensorFlow 2.0 and design machine learning experiences. The award aims to support responsible AI technologies that people can understand and trust.

New artificial intelligence algorithm better predicts corn yield

A new AI algorithm developed by University of Illinois researchers accurately predicts corn yield using deep learning and convolutional neural networks. The approach incorporates various topographic variables, soil electroconductivity, nitrogen treatment rates, and seed application to optimize crop management decisions.

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

Army researchers develop efficient distributed deep learning

Army researchers developed a new algorithm that enables collaborative and communication-efficient deep learning, reducing the need for centralized data pooling. The algorithm decreases communication overhead by up to 70% without sacrificing performance accuracy or learning rate.

Artificial intelligence finds disease-related genes

A new study uses artificial intelligence to identify groups of disease-related genes from huge amounts of gene expression data. The researchers found that the AI model discovered relevant patterns that agree well with biological mechanisms in the body, suggesting potential applications in precision medicine and individualized treatment.

Three NYU faculty win Sloan Foundation research fellowships

NYU assistant professors Anna Choromanska, Christine Constantinople, and Daniele Panozzo have been awarded Sloan Fellowships for their innovative research in machine learning, brain science, and partial differential equations. The fellowships provide $75,000 over two years to support their research.

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