Artificial Intelligence
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence. Breakthroughs in medical diagnosis, the detection of social manipulation, and the evolving role of algorithmic assistance in decision-making.
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Humanoid robots are not in our homes because robot bodies still lag far behind AI
Humanoid robots remain rare outside labs and pilot factory trials because their bodies are not yet ready for the messy,…
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videoRobots equipped with AI can now independently perform repairs on other robots
Researchers from Stanford and DeepMind have developed the Aloha Unleashed project, where AI-powered robots are capable of autonomously performing complex…
When two people really talk, their brains start firing in sync
Large Language Models Facilitate Brain-to-Brain Communication in Conversations A study involving intracranial recordings during face-to-face conversations reveals that large language…
An AI trained on brain scans can reliably tell male and female brains apart
A Scientific Reports study used deep learning on diffusion MRI data to classify biological sex in healthy young adults. The signal came from white matter microstructure, but the results do not explain causes, do not rank brains, and are not a diagnostic test.
videoFigure unveils Figure 02, its advanced humanoid robot designed for real-world tasks
Figure, a robotics startup, has introduced a new humanoid robot capable of performing real-world tasks such as lifting and carrying…
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videoUnitree G1 humanoid robot can now run (but autonomy lags)
Unitree G1 humanoid robot shows real running gains; H1 dances in sync. Price $16,000. We explain teleoperated demos, whole body control, and what to watch next.
ChatGPT outperforms doctors in diagnosis, but human collaboration fails
A new study reveals that artificial intelligence can now diagnose complex medical cases better than human doctors, but using the…
videoNew Phase-Change Memory Advances Cut Power Use and Boost Data Storage Speed
New phase-change memory advances reduce energy use and boost speed, offering a powerful alternative to flash storage for AI and industrial devices.
videoMeta AI creates tools to enable robots to touch and feel like humans
Meta’s FAIR team has developed advanced tools to give robots a human-like sense of touch and movement. The new tools…
videoPhysical Intelligence unveils AI-powered generalist robot for complex household tasks
Physical Intelligence introduces the Pi-zero, a generalist AI model enabling robots to autonomously handle a wide range of household chores,…
videoSnap’s Spectacles ’24: €110/month Augmented Reality glasses
Snap is launching its new augmented reality glasses, the Spectacles '24. They are a €110/month high-tech developer kit that shows the future of AR... but isn't ready for the public.