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·December 22, 2017·5 min read

How Machine Learning May Change Jobs

Despite a lot of public worry that the AI revolution is going to impact the workforce, researchers report this is likely not to be the case. However, they note, the introduction to machine learning in the workforce could transform the economy as much as the introduction of the steam engine and other technologies did in the past.

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·December 11, 2017·6 min read

Reading a Neural Network’s “Mind”

MIT researchers investigate the inner workings of machine learning systems that process language.

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·December 4, 2017·4 min read

How Can Humans Keep the Upper Hand on Artificial Intelligence?

Researchers report they have discovered a way for humans to maintain control over artificial intelligent robots.

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·December 4, 2017·3 min read

Neurons Have the Right Shape For Deep Learning

A new study reveals a new algorithm that simulates how deep learning could occur in the human brain. Researchers report certain neurons have the shape and electrical properties that are well suited for deep learning.

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·November 21, 2017·3 min read

New Way to Write Magnetic Information May Pave Way For Hardware Neural Networks

Writing magnetic patterns onto nanowires could help computers better mimic how the brain processes information, a new study reports.

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·November 10, 2017·5 min read

Fruit Fly Brains Inform Search Engines of the Future

The way in which fruit flies approach and compute smell similarities could help pave the way for computer search algorithms of the future.

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·November 1, 2017·4 min read

How the Brain Beats Distraction to Retain Memories

A new study reveals a mechanism that may explain how the brain is able to retain memories when faced with distraction. The findings could help with the development of new artificial neural networks and AI technology.

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·October 30, 2017·5 min read

300 Neurons Traced in Extensive Brain Wiring Map

A new brain wiring map reconstructs the entire shape and position of more than 300 neurons in the mouse brain.

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·October 27, 2017·4 min read

Artificial Intelligence to Evaluate Brain Maturity in Preterm Infants

A new deep learning algorithm can interpret EEG data from preterm babies and estimate the child's brain functional maturity, researchers report.

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·September 26, 2017·5 min read

In Plain Sight: Study Compares Performance of Humans Versus Neural Networks in Visual Searches

Researchers report humans often miss objects in plain sight, especially if the size is inconsistent with the rest of the scene.

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·August 18, 2017·4 min read

Smart Computers

Researchers report a convolutional neural network has been used to decode brain signals from EEG data. Scientists believe deep learning systems could be important tools for neuroscience analysis and could help revolutionize brain research.