Category: AI

  • AI Model Predicts Soil Liquefaction Risks, Enhancing Earthquake Resilience in Smart Cities

    The journey toward building smart cities has taken a significant leap forward with the development of an innovative AI-driven model designed to predict soil liquefaction risks. This breakthrough, achieved by researchers at the Shibaura Institute of Technology and published in the journal Smart Cities, promises to enhance urban resilience and emergency preparedness in seismic zones.…

  • Can ChatGPT Help Stop Deepfakes? Study Explores AI’s Potential in Detecting Fake Images

    In a world increasingly dominated by artificial intelligence, both in the form of text and images, the anxiety over the spread of deepfakes is substantial. However, a new study led by a research team from the University at Buffalo offers a promising avenue for turning AI against itself. This pioneering work explored whether text-generating models…

  • AI Breakthrough Identifies High-Risk Endometrial Cancer With Potential to Save Lives

    Groundbreaking research from the University of British Columbia (UBC) could revolutionize care for patients with endometrial cancer, the most common type of gynecologic malignancy. Leveraging the capabilities of artificial intelligence, scientists have uncovered a high-risk subset of this cancer that conventional pathology often misses. AI Unmasks Hidden Risks This study, published in Nature Communications, revealed…

  • Chinese Researchers Achieve Breakthrough in Optical AI Imaging With All-Optical Neural Network

    Researchers from the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST) have made a groundbreaking advancement by integrating convolutional neural networks (CNNs) into optical systems, resulting in the development of a convolutional all-optical neural network. This innovation promises to significantly enhance the capabilities of artificial intelligence imaging technology. CNNs, recognized for their superior image recognition…

  • Innovative AI Model Revolutionizes Protein Interaction Prediction

    A groundbreaking study from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) promises to transform our understanding of protein interactions, potentially propelling advancements in drug development and disease treatment. The innovative study, led by Anne-Florence Bitbol and her team, introduces DiffPALM (Differentiable Pairing using Alignment-based Language Models), a cutting-edge AI model that significantly enhances the…

  • Innovative Neuron Model Could Usher in a New Era for Artificial Intelligence

    Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) could see a significant leap forward thanks to a groundbreaking neuron model developed by researchers at the Flatiron Institute’s Center for Computational Neuroscience (CCN). The new model presents a more nuanced understanding of how neurons operate, potentially overcoming the limitations of the 1960s-era models that currently underpin AI technologies like…

  • Revolutionary ‘SuperAnimal’ AI Tool to Transform Animal Behavior Analysis

    A groundbreaking advancement in animal behavior analysis has been achieved by Mackenzie Mathis’ laboratory at EPFL, a public research university in Lausanne, Switzerland, with the development of “SuperAnimal,” a cutting-edge AI tool. This new open-source technology can automatically detect the positions of keypoints in animals without any human input, dramatically reducing the time and labor…

  • MIT Researchers Introduce Technique That Boosts Reasoning Skills of AI Language Models

    Large language models, like the ones powering ChatGPT, have demonstrated impressive capabilities such as drafting legal briefs, analyzing customer sentiment and translating documents. Yet, these models often stumble when tackling tasks that require intricate numerical or symbolic reasoning. Enter Natural Language Embedded Programs (NLEPs), a revolutionary technique proposed by researchers from MIT and other institutions.…

  • AI-Powered Simulation Training Enhances Human Mobility in Robotic Exoskeletons

    Imagine walking, running or climbing stairs using significantly less energy. This vision has become a reality thanks to innovative research at North Carolina State University (NC State). Using artificial intelligence (AI) and computer simulations, researchers have developed a new method to train robotic exoskeletons, assisting users in substantially reducing their metabolic energy usage. “This work…