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·April 13, 2016·6 min read

Blurring the Boundary Between Man and Machines: Are Humans the New Supercomputer?

When it comes to the battle between man and machines, human skills are still superior in some areas, a new study reports.

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·April 12, 2016·3 min read

How the Brain Repurposes Itself to Learn Scientific Concepts

A new study reveals how the brain repurposes existing neural systems to learn scientific concepts.

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·February 3, 2016·5 min read

New Chip Could Enable Mobile Devices to Implement Neural Networks Modeled on Human Brain

Researchers have designed a new, energy efficient chip that can implement neural networks into mobile devices.

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·December 31, 2015·3 min read

Human-Machine Superintelligence Can Solve the World’s Most Dire Problems

A combination of computer and human intelligence may be what we need to help solve the world's most pressing problems, from climate change to geopolitical conflict, a new study reports.

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·December 29, 2015·5 min read

A New Method for Analyzing Synaptic Density

Researchers have developed a machine learning tool that could help further understanding of synaptic activity in learning and neurodevelopment.

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·December 24, 2015·6 min read

Machines That Learn Like Humans

Researchers report AI could learn to recognize objects in from just a few examples and may better model human cognition.

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·December 11, 2015·5 min read

Computer System Passes Visual Turing Test

Researchers have developed a computer system with the ability to produce a variation of characters in an unfamiliar writing system. The symbols are indistinguishable from those created by humans.

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·December 1, 2015·6 min read

Robots Able to Learn Like Babies

Researchers demonstrate that robots are able to learn much like young children.

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·October 10, 2015·2 min read

Deep Learning Method Can Predict Daily Activities

Researchers have developed a new deep learning method that teaches computers to 'see' and understand the activities humans perform in a typical day.

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·October 6, 2015·3 min read

Uncovering Clues About Abnormal Embryo Development with Artificial Intelligence

Researchers utilize artificial intelligence to help understand why some groups of cells deviate from normal development during embryogenesis.

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·October 6, 2015·4 min read

Predicting How Alzheimer’s Disease Will Affect the Brain

Researchers report they are developing a new computer system which uses demographic, genetic and clinical data to help predict how Alzheimer's disease will affect the patient's brain.

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·October 1, 2015·5 min read

More Flexible Approach to Machine Learning Improves Image Classification

According to researchers, machine learning systems have improved ability to classify images if 'partial credit' is given during training as reinforcement.