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·November 21, 2023·3 min read

Why AI is Not Like Human Intelligence

A new study argues that the perception of AI intelligence is marred by linguistic confusion. While AI, such as ChatGPT, generates impressive text, it lacks true understanding and consciousness.

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·September 20, 2023·6 min read

Prenatal Phthalate Exposure Linked to Brain Size and Child IQ Reduction

A new study linked higher prenatal exposure to certain phthalates with reduced gray matter in children's brains by age 10. This exposure was also correlated with decreased IQ levels in the offspring at age 14.

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·June 8, 2023·4 min read

Childhood IQ and Wealth: Uncovering Diverse Financial Paths in Adulthood

Cognitive ability in childhood correlates differently with various aspects of financial wellbeing in adulthood. Researchers analyzed data from 5,858 individuals, considering their cognitive skills at age 10 and their financial status later in life.

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·June 1, 2023·6 min read

Intelligence and Decision-Making: Do Smarter People Really Think Faster?

Researchers made a startling discovery about intelligence and decision-making speed. Their findings indicate that those with higher IQs are quicker when solving simple tasks, but take more time to resolve complex problems compared to those with lower IQs.

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·April 4, 2023·4 min read

How Genes, Brain Characteristics and Intelligence Are Connected

Using a combination of intelligence tests, genetic analysis, and neuroimaging data, researchers found there are only a few areas of the frontal, parietal, and visual cortices where gene variations influence brain characteristics which simultaneously influence intelligence.

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·March 20, 2023·4 min read

Americans’ IQ Scores Are Lower in Some Areas, Higher in One

While scores for verbal reasoning and matrix reasoning have decreased, scores for spatial reasoning have improved, researchers report.

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·March 6, 2023·5 min read

AI Chatbot ChatGPT Mirrors Its Users to Appear Intelligent

According to researchers, language model AIs like ChatGPT reflect the intelligence and diversity of the user. Such language models adopt the persona of the user and mirror that persona back.

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·December 28, 2022·6 min read

Model Provides Insight Into How Autism Arises

A new model of autism development gives insights into how various risk factors give rise to ASD symptoms and why there is such great variability between individuals.

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·December 28, 2022·5 min read

Brain Area Necessary for Fluid Intelligence Identified

Researchers have identified and mapped regions of the brain associated with fluid memory, or the human ability to solve problems without prior experience.

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·December 20, 2022·4 min read

Network Neuroscience Theory Best Predictor of Intelligence

Study reveals how various brain regions and neural networks contribute to a person's problem-solving abilities and general intelligence.

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·November 4, 2022·4 min read

The Early Bird May Just Get the Worm: Superior Verbal Intelligence in Early Risers

Contrary to previous findings, a new study reports those who rise early tend to have superior verbal skills compared to night owls.

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·October 27, 2022·4 min read

Omega-3 Fatty Acid Could Boost IQ for Preterm Babies

Providing DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid, to children born prematurely boosted their IQ by 3.5 points compared to preterm infants who did not receive DHA supplementation.

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intelligence

Why AI is Not Like Human Intelligence

Prenatal Phthalate Exposure Linked to Brain Size and Child IQ Reduction

Childhood IQ and Wealth: Uncovering Diverse Financial Paths in Adulthood

Intelligence and Decision-Making: Do Smarter People Really Think Faster?

How Genes, Brain Characteristics and Intelligence Are Connected

Americans’ IQ Scores Are Lower in Some Areas, Higher in One

AI Chatbot ChatGPT Mirrors Its Users to Appear Intelligent

Model Provides Insight Into How Autism Arises

Brain Area Necessary for Fluid Intelligence Identified

Network Neuroscience Theory Best Predictor of Intelligence

The Early Bird May Just Get the Worm: Superior Verbal Intelligence in Early Risers

Omega-3 Fatty Acid Could Boost IQ for Preterm Babies

Personality Traits: A Surprising Factor in Dementia Risk

Siri and Alexa Reimagined: Personality Match Enhances User Trust

Personality and Attachment: Shaping the Pet-Owner Well-being Bond

Protein Key to Lifespan and Healthy Aging Identified

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