Understanding the animal brain could help robots wash your dishes
A biological neural network which is sculpted by evolution provides a scaffolding to facilitate quick and easy learning.... Read More...
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Are Siri and Alexa making us ruder?
In a world of digital assistants, are we forgetting our manners? Not yet, researchers say. Using Siri and Alexas is not making adults rude. However, this may not be the case for children. Fortunately, digital assistant service provides are taking steps to reward children for general politeness.... Read More...
Machine learning decodes genetic influence over behavior
Machine learning is helping researchers uncover the genetic influence on foraging behaviors in mice.... Read More...
AI tool characterizes a song’s genre & provides insights regarding perception music
The record-breaking single 'Old Town Road' is a little bit country, a little bit rock 'n roll, according to an artificial intelligence tool. The deep learning technology also provides a broader understanding of how we perceive and process music.... Read More...
Happy? Sad? Study Uses AI to Examine What Affects Our Emotions
Using a smartwatch and new app, participants will track their emotional changes for 45 days. The app, called Mindcurrent, uses artificial intelligence to analyze emotional states and provides recommendations on how the user can elevate their mood.... Read More...
Machine learning classifies word type based on brain activity
A new machine learning algorithm can accurately determine whether a person heard a real or made-up word based on neuroimaging data. ... Read More...
Model predicts cognitive decline due to Alzheimer’s, up to two years out
A new deep learning model can accurately predict if those at risk for Alzheimer's disease will experience significant cognitive decline up to two years into the future.... Read More...
How can you reliably spot a fake smile? Ask a computer
New computer software can accurately detect whether a smile is real or faked. Genuine smiles generate 10% more movement around eye muscles.... Read More...
Team IDs Spoken Words and Phrases in Real Time from Brain’s Speech Signals
Using ECoG and machine learning, researchers decoded spoken words and phrases in real-time from brain signals that control speech. The technology could eventually be used to help those who have lost vocal control to regain their voice.... Read More...
A computer that understands how you feel
EmoNet, a new convolutional neural network, can accurately decode images into eleven distinct emotional categories. Training the AI on over 25,000 images, researchers demonstrate image content is sufficient to predict the category and valence of human emotions. ... Read More...
Pupil dilation and heart rate, analyzed by AI, may help spot autism early
A machine learning algorithm can accurately detect abnormalities in pupil dilation, which are predictive of ASD, in mouse models. The AI can also detect if a female has Rett syndrome with 80% accuracy. The system could be used to detect autism in infants and toddlers.... Read More...
Electronic chip mimics the brain to make memories in a flash
A newly created electronic chip that uses optogenetics can mimic the way neurons work and modify memories.... Read More...