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·April 17, 2018·4 min read

Using AI to Detect Heart Disease

Researchers apply deep learning algorithms to help measure physiological changes linked to heart disease.

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·April 12, 2018·5 min read

Teaching Computers How to Analyze Brain Cells

Researchers used deep learning to analyze brain cells by exposing the algorithm to both stained and unstained images. The program was able to identify where cells were located in culture dishes by learning to spot the cell's nucleus.

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·March 20, 2018·4 min read

Illusory Motion Reproduced by Deep Neural Networks Trained for Perception

Researchers have successfully reproduced illusory motion in deep neural networks that were trained for perception. The DNNs were able to accurately reproduce the direction of illusory rotation humans observe while looking at a popular optical illusion.

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·March 17, 2018·5 min read

How to Build a Computer With Free Will

A new article considers if it will be possible for artificial intelligence to mimic free will.

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·February 12, 2018·6 min read

Artificial Intelligence is Growing Up Fast: What’s Next For Thinking Machines?

Researchers speculate what the future may hold for artificial intelligence technologies, and us.

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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 14, 2017·4 min read

New Robots Can See Into Their Future

Researchers have developed a new robotic learning system, called visual foresight, that allows robots to predict a series of movements they must perform in order to manipulate objects.

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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 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.