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·May 15, 2023·4 min read

AI Breakthrough Detects Alzheimer’s Early With Smartphones

Researchers are developing a machine learning model aimed at early detection of Alzheimer's dementia. This model, potentially accessible via smartphones, can distinguish between Alzheimer's patients and healthy individuals with 70-75% accuracy. By focusing on speech patterns rather than content, the tool could offer invaluable early indicators, potentially initiating earlier treatment and slowing disease progression.

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·May 15, 2023·4 min read

AI in Tetris Game Alters Player Perception and Performance

In a new study, players of a modified two-person Tetris game perceived their partners as less likable when they had fewer turns, irrespective of whether a human or algorithm determined the turn allocation. The researchers aimed to explore how AI-driven decisions can influence human relationships and interactions.

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·May 14, 2023·8 min read

AI Models Misjudge Rule Violations: Human Versus Machine Decisions

Researchers found machine-learning models often fail to accurately replicate human decisions regarding rule violations, tending towards harsher judgments. This is attributed to the type of data these models are trained on; often labeled descriptively rather than normatively, which leads to differing interpretations of rule violations.

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·May 14, 2023·3 min read

Emotionally Aware AI: ChatGPT Outshines Humans in Emotional Tests

ChatGPT has shown a significant ability to understand and articulate emotions, according to a recent study. The study employed the Level of Emotional Awareness Scale (LEAS) to evaluate ChatGPT's responses to various scenarios, comparing its performance to general population norms. The AI chatbot not only outperformed the human average but also showed notable improvement over time.

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·May 13, 2023·6 min read

Google Quantum AI Breaks Ground: Unraveling the Mystery of Non-Abelian Anyons

For the first time, Google Quantum AI has observed the peculiar behavior of non-Abelian anyons, particles with the potential to revolutionize quantum computing by making operations more resistant to noise. Non-Abelian anyons have the unique feature of retaining a sort of memory, allowing us to determine when they have been exchanged, even though they are identical. The team successfully used these anyons to perform quantum computations, opening a new path towards topological quantum computation. This significant discovery could be instrumental in the future of fault-tolerant topological quantum computing.

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·May 12, 2023·4 min read

AI Reveals Distinct Speech Patterns in Parkinson’s Disease Patients

Researchers used artificial intelligence to analyze speech in Parkinson's disease patients, revealing distinct patterns. The AI found Parkinson's patients used more verbs but fewer nouns and fillers in their speech, even before cognitive decline typically associated with PD was evident. The analysis was capable of identifying Parkinson's patients with over 80% precision, offering a potential new tool for early diagnosis. This study underscores the potential of natural language processing, a branch of AI, in enhancing healthcare diagnostics.

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·May 11, 2023·6 min read

AI in Education: Students’ Views on Chatbots and Cheating

A new study reveals student attitudes towards artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education. The majority of the 6,000 students surveyed expressed positive views towards AI tools like ChatGPT, with more than a third using them regularly. They credit these tools for improving academic writing and overall language skills.

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·May 10, 2023·4 min read

Empathy Unleashed: AI’s Personal Disclosures Boost User Acceptance

When artificial intelligence (AI) agents disclose personal information, it can boost users' empathy towards them, thus increasing acceptance of AI technologies.

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·May 9, 2023·5 min read

AI Detects Early Signs of Parkinson’s Disease in Patients’ Blood

Researchers developed an AI tool that can detect signs of Parkinson's disease in patients' blood samples, up to 15 years before the onset of symptoms. The tool uses machine learning to analyze combinations of metabolites in the body, revealing unique markers that may signal the onset of Parkinson's. Although validation studies are needed, the tool was able to predict Parkinson's disease with up to 96% accuracy in the study's limited cohort.

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·May 9, 2023·3 min read

AI Emulates Brain’s Memory Replay, Uncovering How We Learn

Scientists have made strides in uncovering the mechanisms underlying memory formation and consolidation in the brain during rest or sleep. Their research focuses on the role of the hippocampus, a brain region important for memory, and its place cells which "replay" neuronal sequences. A team of scientists built an artificial intelligence model to better understand these processes, discovering that sequences of experiences are prioritized during replay based on familiarity and rewards. The AI agent was found to learn spatial information more effectively when replaying these prioritized sequences, offering valuable insight into the way our brains learn and process information.

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·May 8, 2023·5 min read

AI’s Human-Like Features Impact Trust in Conversations

A new study delves into how advanced AI systems affect our trust in the individuals we interact with. Researchers report a strong design perspective is driving the development of AI with increasingly human-like features.

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Artificial Intelligence

AI Breakthrough Detects Alzheimer’s Early With Smartphones

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