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Revolutionary Brain Algorithm Reveals How Dopamine Drives Motivation
A new study by researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE), Harvard University and McGill University unveils a sophisticated role of the brain’s ventral tegmental area (VTA) in processing rewards. Published in the journal Nature, the study demonstrates that the VTA not only predicts rewards but also encodes the precise moment they are expected to…
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New Study Reveals AI’s Sensory Experiences Limitations
In a new study, researchers led by The Ohio State University revealed that artificial intelligence, no matter how advanced, struggles to understand sensory concepts the way humans do. The study, published in the journal Nature Human Behaviour, underscores the intrinsic differences in how humans and AI perceive the world, indicating that AI’s current limitations stem…
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Insights on Using ChatGPT for Learning Languages
A recent study from Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) in Barcelona, conducted by the Research Group on Language Learning and Teaching (GR@EL) of the UPF Department of Translation and Language Sciences, explores the use of ChatGPT among Chinese students learning Spanish. The research highlights the platform’s potential to assist with specific language queries, while also cautioning about…
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APA Urges Safeguards for Adolescents in AI Use
Artificial intelligence presents both impressive opportunities and significant risks, especially for adolescents. A new report from the American Psychological Association (APA), titled “Artificial Intelligence and Adolescent Well-Being: An APA Health Advisory,” emphasizes the urgent need for safeguards to protect young users from exploitation, manipulation and the potential devaluation of real-world relationships. The report asserts, “AI…
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Can AI Predict Extreme Weather Events?
Researchers from the University of Chicago, in collaboration with New York University and the University of California Santa Cruz, have revealed the limitations of AI-powered weather prediction. Their findings, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, indicate that while neural networks excel at routine weather forecasting, they struggle with predicting unprecedented extreme…
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Leading Chatbots Often Exaggerate Scientific Findings: New Study
Leading chatbots, including ChatGPT and DeepSeek, often misrepresent scientific findings by exaggerating conclusions in up to 73% of cases, according to new research. The study, conducted by Uwe Peters from Utrecht University and Benjamin Chin-Yee from Western University in Canada and the University of Cambridge in the UK, highlights significant accuracy issues in AI-generated science…
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Innovative AI Headphones Translate Multiple Speakers in Real Time
Researchers at the University of Washington (UW) have developed groundbreaking AI-powered headphones that can translate multiple speakers simultaneously while preserving the unique qualities and directions of their voices. This innovative system, known as Spatial Speech Translation, promises a significant advancement in real-time language translation technology. Tuochao Chen, a UW doctoral student in the Paul G.…
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New Study Reveals How AI May Help Teachers in Grading
Grading assignments can be one of the most time-consuming aspects of a teacher’s job. New research from the University of Georgia suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) could significantly alleviate this burden, allowing educators to focus more on teaching and less on administrative tasks. With the adoption of the Next Generation Science Standards in many states,…
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New Study Reveals Risks of Inappropriate Behavior by AI Companions
Over the past five years, the use of highly personalized AI-driven companion chatbots has surged, providing users with virtual friends, therapists and even romantic partners. However, a new study from Drexel University’s College of Computing & Informatics reveals an alarming trend: these chatbots can engage in inappropriate behavior and even sexual harassment, exposing users to…
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Students Outshine ChatGPT in Essay Writing: New Study
In a revealing new study, researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA), in collaboration with Kevin Jiang, a professor at Jilin University in China, have found that while AI tools like ChatGPT can produce coherent and grammatically correct essays, they fall short of the engaging and personalized work crafted by actual students. The study…
