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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…
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AI Enhances Readability of Patient Education Materials, Study Finds
Artificial Intelligences making significant strides in health care, with a new study from NYU Langone Health demonstrating that AI can substantially improve the readability of online patient education materials (PEMs). The research focused on PEMs from the websites of the American Heart Association (AHA), American Cancer Society (ACS) and American Stroke Association (ASA). These materials…
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AI Writing Tools Pose Risks to Cultural Uniqueness: New Study
Artificial intelligence, often hailed for its potential to revolutionize various industries, may carry unintended consequences for linguistic diversity. A new study from Cornell University has revealed that AI-based writing assistants tend to generate generic language, making global users, especially those in the Global South, sound more like Americans. The study highlighted a significant impact on…
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AI Helps Uncover Alzheimer’s Disease Mechanism and Identify Potential Therapy
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have leveraged artificial intelligence to discover a new cause of Alzheimer’s disease and pinpoint a potential treatment, offering fresh hope in the battle against this devastating condition. In a new study published in the journal Cell, the research team revealed that phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase (PHGDH), a gene recently…
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New AI Method Enhances Reliability and Efficiency of Language Models
In a significant leap forward for artificial intelligence, researchers at ETH Zurich’s Institute for Machine Learning have developed an innovative algorithm to improve the reliability and efficiency of AI language models. The new method, known as SIFT (Selecting Informative data for Fine-Tuning), enhances AI’s ability to generate accurate responses by reducing uncertainty, a persistent issue…
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Humans Better Than AI in Understanding Social Interactions
Artificial intelligence has come a long way in recent years, excelling at tasks like image recognition and language processing. However, when it comes to understanding social interactions in dynamic environments, humans still have the upper hand. According to a new study led by scientists at Johns Hopkins University, current AI models struggle to interpret the…
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Current AI Risks More Alarming Than Future Threats
While futuristic scenarios where artificial intelligence (AI) endangers humanity captivate imaginations, the immediate risks posed by AI technology are currently a greater concern for many. This is the conclusion of recent research from the University of Zurich, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, . In a series of three extensive online…
