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Artificial Intelligence

·June 4, 2024·5 min read

AI Decodes Dog Barks: Playful or Aggressive?

Researchers are using AI to interpret dog barks, distinguishing between playful and aggressive sounds. By adapting human speech models, they also identify dogs' age, breed, and sex. This approach could revolutionize understanding animal communication and improve animal care.

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·June 3, 2024·3 min read

AI Detects Lewy-Body Dementia Via Emotional Vocalization Changes

Researchers identified disease-specific reductions in emotional expressivity in Lewy body dementia through deep neural network analysis. This reduced vocal expression is linked to cognitive impairment and brain region atrophy, distinguishing it from Alzheimer's disease. Their study suggests vocal emotion analysis could aid in early detection and proper care.

Neuroscience

·May 31, 2024·5 min read

Training AI Like Babies Boosts Performance

Researchers developed a human-inspired AI training method that improves object recognition by incorporating spatial data, leading to a 14.99% performance boost. This novel approach mimics how infants learn from their environment, training AI systems more efficiently. The findings could advance AI for extreme environments or space exploration.

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·May 31, 2024·6 min read

AI-Enhanced VR May Alleviate Public Speaking Anxiety

A new study explores using VR and AI to improve public speaking skills and reduce anxiety. PresentationPro simulates realistic presentation settings with AI-driven audience avatars that provide real-time feedback. This approach offers a safe, repeatable environment for practice, potentially benefiting a wide range of users beyond students.

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·May 30, 2024·3 min read

OpenAI Introduces ChatGPT Edu, Revolutionizing Higher Education

ChatGPT Edu, powered by GPT-4o, is designed for universities to responsibly integrate AI into academic and campus operations.

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·May 30, 2024·6 min read

AI Tool Matches Patients to Effective Antidepressants Faster

Researchers developed an AI-based tool, MeAgainMeds.com, to help match patients with the most effective antidepressants based on their medical history. This free website aims to reduce the trial-and-error process in finding the right medication, improving patient outcomes.

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·May 27, 2024·3 min read

AI Companions Combat Loneliness

AI technology could help alleviate loneliness, argue robotics experts. New research suggests that AI companionship can offer social interaction and help people practice social skills, breaking the cycle of loneliness.

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·May 26, 2024·3 min read

Why Are Some Images Are More Memorable Than Others?

A new study reveals that the brain prioritizes remembering images that are harder to explain. Researchers used a computational model and behavioral experiments to show that scenes difficult for the model to reconstruct were more memorable to participants.

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·May 23, 2024·4 min read

AI Decodes Fruit Fly Vision, Paving Way for Human Insight

Researchers developed an AI model of the fruit fly brain to understand how vision guides behavior. By genetically silencing specific visual neurons and observing changes in behavior, they trained the AI to predict neural activity and behavior accurately. Their findings reveal that multiple neuron combinations, rather than single types, process visual data in a complex "population code." This breakthrough paves the way for future research into the human visual system and related disorders.

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·May 22, 2024·4 min read

Mind-Blowing Head Transplant System with Robotic Surgeons and AI Precision

BrainBridge, a neuroscience and biomedical engineering start-up, has unveiled a revolutionary concept for a robotic head transplant system. This ambitious project aims to offer a new lease on life for patients suffering from terminal illnesses and neurodegenerative diseases by transferring their heads onto healthy donor bodies.

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·May 17, 2024·3 min read

AI Tool Speeds Up Brain Tumor Classification

Researchers developed DEPLOY, an AI tool that can classify brain tumors into 10 major subtypes with 95% accuracy. The tool analyzes microscopic images of tumor tissue, providing a faster and more accessible alternative to DNA methylation-based profiling. DEPLOY could potentially be used to classify other cancers as well.

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·May 15, 2024·8 min read

Neuromorphic AI Powers Efficient, Autonomous Drone Flight

Researchers developed a drone that flies autonomously using neuromorphic image processing, mimicking animal brains. This method significantly improves data processing speed and energy efficiency compared to traditional GPUs. The study highlights the potential for tiny, agile drones for various applications.