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AI Uncovers Gene Sets Underlying Complex Diseases
In a promising development for the future of medical research, biophysicists at Northwestern University have created an innovative computational tool that uncovers gene combinations responsible for complex diseases such as diabetes, cancer and asthma. This breakthrough, made possible by a generative artificial intelligence (AI) model known as the Transcriptome-Wide conditional Variational auto-Encoder (TWAVE), could lead…
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New AI Model Revolutionizes Infectious Disease Forecasting
Researchers at Johns Hopkins and Duke universities have developed a cutting-edge AI tool that significantly outperforms current models in predicting the spread of infectious diseases, a breakthrough that could transform how public health officials manage outbreaks. The tool, named PandemicLLM, leverages advanced generative AI techniques, similar to those used in ChatGPT, to enhance prediction accuracy.…
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How AI Tools Like ChatGPT Boost Creativity
A landmark study led by Tulane University researchers demonstrates that generative AI tools — such as ChatGPT — can significantly amplify employees’ creativity, contingent upon their ability to critically engage with their own work. The research, set for publication in the Journal of Applied Psychology, is among the first field experiments to explore how large…
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New AI Transforms Radiology With Unprecedented Speed and Accuracy
Northwestern Medicine has unveiled a first-of-its-kind generative AI system that promises to revolutionize the field of radiology by significantly boosting productivity, rapidly identifying life-threatening conditions and offering a potential solution to the global radiologist shortage. This breakthrough, detailed in a study published in JAMA Network Open, has far-reaching implications for the health care industry. “This…
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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…
