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New AI-Powered Brain Stimulation System for Home Use Could Improve Concentration
A cutting-edge brain stimulation system powered by artificial intelligence and designed for home use has been developed by researchers from the University of Surrey, working in collaboration with the University of Oxford and Cognitive Neurotechnology Ltd. This innovative technology promises to improve concentration and cognitive performance, offering significant potential for educational and professional settings. Published…
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Scientists Use AI to Help Plants Recognize Bacterial Invaders
Researchers from the University of California, Davis, have utilized artificial intelligence to enhance the immune systems of plants, allowing them to detect a broader spectrum of bacterial threats. This breakthrough may significantly bolster the defense mechanisms of staple crops such as tomatoes and potatoes against debilitating diseases. The study, published in the journal Nature Plants,…
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UC Riverside Unveils AI Tool to Combat Fake Videos
Researchers at the University of California Riverside have unveiled an innovative artificial intelligence model designed to expose fake videos. Amit Roy-Chowdhury, a professor of electrical and computer engineering, and doctoral candidate Rohit Kundu, both from UC Riverside’s Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering, collaborated with Google scientists to develop an AI model that detects…
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In a First, AI Platform Designs Molecular ‘Missiles’ to Eliminate Cancer Cells
Researchers have developed an innovative AI-based platform that could transform precision cancer treatment, significantly reducing the time required to develop new therapeutic proteins. The method, published in the journal Science, showcases the ability of artificial intelligence to design molecular “missiles” that arm T cells — a critical component of the immune system — to effectively…
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New AI Model Enhances 5-Day Regional Weather Forecasting
A team of researchers at Northwestern Polytechnical University in China has introduced a groundbreaking deep learning-based framework that is set to revolutionize medium-range regional weather forecasting, particularly in areas with sparse meteorological data. Traditionally, weather forecasts for the coming one to five days have relied on numerical models, which often struggle with accuracy in data-limited…
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New Study Reveals Deepfakes Can Overcome AI Watermarking
Researchers at the University of Waterloo’s Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute have made a startling discovery that exposes vulnerabilities in the methods used to detect AI-generated content. Their study reveals that artificial intelligence image watermarks, promoted as a solution to combat deepfakes, can be effectively removed without knowing the watermark’s design or the existence of the…
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AI Chatbots Overestimate Abilities and Lack Self-Awareness, Study Reveals
Artificial intelligence chatbots have swiftly integrated into various aspects of digital life, from customer service interactions to online searches. However, new research from Carnegie Mellon University highlights a critical flaw: these AI systems tend to be overly confident in their abilities, even when they’re wrong. The study, published in the journal Memory & Cognition, delved…
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Breakthrough AI Simulates Billions of Atoms to Create Carbon-Neutral Concrete
In an era where climate change poses an immense threat to our planet, scientists at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering have unveiled a promising solution. They’ve developed an artificial intelligence model — Allegro-FM — that can simulate the behavior of billions of atoms simultaneously, potentially revolutionizing the design and production of materials like concrete.…
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New Study Uses AI for Faster Identification of Emerging Viruses
A team of researchers led by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) has made significant strides in early virus detection by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with wastewater surveillance. This innovative approach, published in the journal Nature Communications, could revolutionize public health responses to emerging virus outbreaks. During the COVID-19 pandemic, wastewater surveillance emerged as…
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AI Tool EchoNext Detects Hidden Heart Disease
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing heart disease screening, thanks to a new tool developed by researchers at Columbia University and NewYork-Presbyterian. Structural heart disease, including conditions such as valve disease and congenital defects, often remain hidden until reaching advanced stages. To address this, a research team led by Pierre Elias, an assistant professor of medicine and…
