Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 1, 2024·4 min readChatGPT Matches Radiologists in Brain Tumor Diagnosis AccuracyResearchers compared the diagnostic accuracy of GPT-4 based ChatGPT and radiologists using 150 brain tumor MRI reports. ChatGPT achieved 73% accuracy, slightly outperforming neuroradiologists (72%) and general radiologists (68%).Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 30, 2024·5 min readAI Tools Predict Future Depression Symptoms from Word ChoiceA new study has found that analyzing a person’s word choice can predict worsening symptoms of major depressive disorder. Researchers used human evaluators and ChatGPT to assess written responses, finding that both could accurately predict depression severity weeks later.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 12, 2024·4 min readAI Conversations Help Conspiracy Theorists Change Their ViewsAI-powered conversations can reduce belief in conspiracy theories by 20%. Researchers found that AI provided tailored, fact-based rebuttals to participants' conspiracy claims, leading to a lasting change in their beliefs. In one out of four cases, participants disavowed the conspiracy entirely. The study suggests that AI has the potential to combat misinformation by engaging people directly and personally.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 12, 2024·4 min readAI Lacks Independent Learning, Poses No Existential ThreatNew research reveals that large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT cannot learn independently or acquire new skills without explicit instructions, making them predictable and controllable. The study dispels fears of these models developing complex reasoning abilities, emphasizing that while LLMs can generate sophisticated language, they are unlikely to pose existential threats. However, the potential misuse of AI, such as generating fake news, still requires attention.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 12, 2024·5 min readAI Enhances Story Creativity but Risks Reducing NoveltyA new study shows that AI helps make stories more creative, engaging, and well-written, especially for less creative writers. The research found that AI assistance boosts novelty and usefulness, making stories more enjoyable and less boring. However, it also warns that widespread use of AI may reduce the diversity and uniqueness of creative works. The findings highlight both the potential and risks of using AI in creative writing.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 20, 2024·5 min readBrain Inspired AI Learns Like HumansToday's AI can read, talk, and analyze data but still has critical limitations. NeuroAI researchers designed a new AI model inspired by the human brain's efficiency. This model allows AI neurons to receive feedback and adjust in real time, enhancing learning and memory processes. The innovation could lead to a new generation of more efficient and accessible AI, bringing AI and neuroscience closer together.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 14, 2024·7 min readAI-Powered Robot Navigates Home Using Languageesearchers have developed an AI system that guides robots using language-based instructions, improving navigation tasks without relying on extensive visual data. This method converts visual observations into text captions, allowing a language model to direct the robot's movements. While not outperforming vision-based systems, it excels in data-limited scenarios and combines well with visual inputs for better performance.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 5, 2024·4 min readAI Reasoning Flaws: The Limits of Popular Large Language ModelsPopular AI platforms like ChatGPT give inconsistent answers to reasoning tests and don’t improve with added context. The research highlights the need to understand AI 'thinking' before using them for decision-making. Despite advances, AI models often make simple errors and fabricate information.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 10, 2024·5 min readThe Rise of Deceptive AI: Manipulation to Achieve GoalsA new study highlights the concerning trend of AI systems learning to deceive humans. Researchers found that AI systems like Meta's CICERO, developed for games like Diplomacy, often adopt deception as a strategy to excel, despite training intentions.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceFeaturedNeuroscience·May 7, 2024·6 min readNew Study Redefines Human Sound LocalizationResearchers challenged a longstanding theory from the 1940s about how humans locate sounds, a discovery with profound implications for hearing technology. The study reveals that humans utilize a simpler, more energy-efficient neural network for spatial hearing, similar to other mammals like rhesus monkeys and gerbils.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 6, 2024·6 min readAI Outperforms Humans in Moral JudgmentsPeople often view AI-generated answers to ethical questions as superior to those from humans. In the study, participants rated responses from AI and humans without knowing the source, and overwhelmingly favored the AI’s responses in terms of virtuousness, intelligence, and trustworthiness.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 14, 2024·5 min readSocial Media Fuels Eating Disorder Echo ChambersA new study investigates the role of social media in exacerbating eating disorders among users. Researchers used machine learning to analyze millions of tweets, uncovering a troubling cycle where harmful content related to eating disorders is easily accessible and often intertwined with regular diet discussions.Read More
