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New Study Calls for Urgent Need to Tackle AI Bias
In a new study published in the journal Information & Management, researchers call attention to the urgent need to combat inherent biases within generative AI models by developing and implementing ethical, explainable AI. The research points out that as large language models (LLMs) become more affordable and widely used, their built-in biases could have far-reaching…
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New AI Model Identifies Genetic Risk Factors for Parkinson’s Disease
In a new study, researchers led by the Cleveland Clinic Genome Center have successfully used advanced artificial intelligence (AI) genetics models to identify genetic factors associated with Parkinson’s disease and pinpoint FDA-approved drugs that could be repurposed for treatment. The research, published in the journal npj Parkinson’s Disease, employs a systems biology approach. This methodology…
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AI Outperforms Human Crisis Responders in Empathy: New Study
Artificial intelligence might be better at displaying empathy than humans, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Toronto Scarborough. The research, published in Communications Psychology, suggests that AI tools like ChatGPT can provide empathetic responses that are rated higher in compassion than those given by both ordinary people and trained…
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Why Most Companies Fail to Reap the Benefits of AI
Researchers from Aalto University have uncovered a compelling reason why most companies aren’t reaping the expected benefits from artificial intelligence: it’s not the technology itself, but the emotional and behavioral reactions of employees that pose the real challenges. Although AI has the potential to revolutionize decision-making processes, ignite innovation and significantly enhance employee productivity, many…
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AI Accurately Simulates Glacier Modeling in the Alps
In an extraordinary scientific breakthrough, researchers led by the University of Lausanne (UNIL) have harnessed artificial intelligence to significantly accelerate computational modeling of glacier dynamics. By applying cutting-edge AI techniques, the team successfully simulated the ice cover in the Alps during the last glaciation, revealing that previous models had overestimated ice thickness by 35-50%. Their…
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Is AI Capable of Passing Ph.D.-Level History Tests?
Artificial intelligence chatbots have revolutionized fields from customer service to legal research, but new findings suggest that these systems still struggle with complex historical knowledge. A team of complexity scientists and AI experts recently evaluated the performance of advanced language models, including ChatGPT-4, on Ph.D.-level history questions. The results, presented at the NeurIPS conference in…
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New Training Method for AI Energy Efficiency
Researchers at the University of Bonn have announced a new advancement in artificial intelligence that could significantly reduce the energy consumption of AI systems. Their new method for training spiking neural networks holds the promise of making AI applications like ChatGPT much more energy-efficient. The findings are published in the journal Physical Review Letters. Imitating…
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New Mathematical Model to Enhance Privacy and Safety in AI
In an era where artificial intelligence is omnipresent, from online banking to law enforcement, a groundbreaking discovery by researchers from the Oxford Internet Institute, Imperial College London and UCLouvain offers a compelling solution for mitigating privacy risks. Their innovative mathematical model, published in Nature Communications, promises to enhance the understanding and regulation of AI-driven identification…
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Breakthrough Study Reveals Sociolinguistics as Crucial for Tackling AI Bias
New research from the University of Birmingham is shedding light on a critical pathway to improving large language models (LLMs) by integrating sociolinguistic principles. This innovative approach could significantly enhance the fairness and reliability of artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT, addressing prevalent issues of misinformation and societal biases. The study, published in Frontiers in Artificial…
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Using AI to Enhance Detection of Common Sleep Disorder
Millions of people worldwide can now potentially receive quicker and more accurate diagnoses for a common but challenging sleep disorder, thanks to a groundbreaking advancement by a team of researchers led by Mount Sinai. This pioneering effort has enhanced an AI-powered algorithm capable of analyzing video recordings of clinical sleep tests. The development, published in…
