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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Scientists built a living computer out of engineered bacteria
Researchers developed a novel multicellular artificial neural network architecture using engineered bacterial cells. These artificial networks can solve computational problems…
videoHestia’s robot chefs can cook, serve, and clean on their own
Hestia Technology Limited, a Hong Kong company founded in 2018, has built a fully automated kitchen that can handle every…
videoGoogle DeepMind trains robots to autonomously tie shoes and repair other robots
Google DeepMind has developed a robotic system capable of performing complex tasks such as tying shoes and repairing other robots.…
ChatGPT helped this person through trauma and life changes better than human therapists
After struggling with human therapists, Crystal turned to ChatGPT for therapy. The AI helped her address trauma, navigate relationships, and…
Google’s AI to assist in deciding unemployment benefit claims in Nevada
Google’s AI to assist in deciding Nevada’s unemployment appeals Nevada is launching a new AI system powered by Google to…
videoGoogle DeepMind uses AI to teach robots complex hand tasks like tying shoelaces
Google DeepMind presents two research systems that make robots more dexterous in the real world. The first, ALOHA Unleashed, shows…