How AI Used Knee X-Rays To Accurately Predict Beer Drinking and Bean Eating Habits and Why it’s Concerning
By shortcutting the system, AI could accurately predict if someone drank beer or ate refried beans based on a knee x-ray.
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Readers More Likely to Distrust News Reporting Aided by Artificial Intelligence, New Study Finds
Readers are less likely to trust news writing aided by artificial intelligence (AI), according to new findings from the University of Kansas.
Google DeepMind’s Breakthrough “AlphaQubit” Closing in on the Holy Grail of Quantum Computing
Google DeepMind's AI-based decoder, AlphaQubit, brings us one step closer to achieving the "Holy Grail" of quantum computing.
AI is Aiding the Effort To Neutralize Hazardous Pollutants Escaping Forgotten Oil and Gas Wells
Thousands of lost and forgotten oil and gas wells that may be leaking hazardous pollutants are finally being identified with the help of AI.
AI Milestone Allows Artificial Neural Networks to ‘Evolve’ by Taking a Cue from Nature
AI researchers in New York have achieved another milestone by allowing artificial neural networks to learn and evolve in a manner that mirrors the processes of living creatures.
AI’s Puzzle-Solving Limitations: Vision-Language Models Struggle with Human-Like Pattern Recognition
A new study shows that even today's most advanced AI vision-language models can't compare with human comprehension capabilities.
New “Death Clock” AI Longevity App Claims It Can Predict When You’ll Die
A new AI longevity app called Death Clock says it can predict when you'll die. Here's how it can also potentially help people live longer.
AI Sexbots Are On The Rise. Should We Regulate Them?
As AI sexbots are becoming more prevalent, researchers are concerned over how they will impact the future and the ethics of human sexuality.
Political Bias in AI: Research Reveals Large Language Models Are Consistently Left-Leaning, Raising Ethical Questions
Research shows that many large language models (LLMs) exhibit a consistent left-leaning political bias, raising ethical questions about AI.
Breakthrough Study Uncovers Source of Mysterious Sci-Fi-like “Biotwang” Sounds Emerging From the Depths of the Pacific Ocean
Scientists have finally confirmed the source of the mysterious "Biotwang" sounds recorded in the deepest regions of the Pacific Ocean.
43% of FDA-Approved AI-based Medical Devices Are Trained Using Fake Patient Data
Close to half of the AI devices authorized for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are trained without using clinical data from actual patients, according to new findings by an international team of researchers.
Google’s DeepMind Has Developed an AI-Driven Robot That Can Beat Humans at Table Tennis
Google's DeepMind has developed an AI-driven robot that can beat human players in table tennis, marking a significant advancement in robotics
These 500 Million-Year-Old Fossils May Hold The Secrets of Ancient Life on Earth, But There’s a Problem
Researchers are turning to AI for help categorizing ancient fossils called palynomorphs that hold the secrets to Earth's ancient past.
Cutting-Edge AI Program “CosmoAgent” Simulates First Contact With Alien Civilizations
Researchers develop "CosmoAgent," a groundbreaking AI framework to simulate human-alien interactions and interstellar coexistence.
Music in the AI Era: Run-DMC’s Darryl McDaniels and Industry Professionals Weigh In
Artists are expressing mixed opinions about the rising prevalence of AI music production, from its potential benefits to its misuse and legal ramifications.
Artificial Superintelligence Could Doom Humanity and Explain We Haven’t Found Alien Civilizations, Proposes New Research
A recent study suggests artificial superintelligence could be the reason we haven't detected alien civilizations, warning of AI's existential risks to humanity.
Future Humans Could be Haunted by Digital “Ghosts” of Their Dead Loved Ones, Researchers Warn
Researchers warn that people could become unintended targets of emotional distress from AI "deadbots" that emulate their deceased loved ones.
New “Iontronic Memristor” Could Revolutionize Brain-Like Computing Using Only Salt and Water
The iontronic memristor, a breakthrough device mimicking human brain synapses with salt and water is advancing neuromorphic computing.
IDF Reportedly Using AI system, “Lavender,” to target militants in Gaza, Sparking Debates on the Future of AI Warfare.
Israel's AI program, Lavender, targets militants in Gaza, sparking debates on ethics, legality, and the future of AI in warfare.
Navigating Humanity’s Greatest Challenge Yet: Experts Debate the Existential Risks of AI
Will it revolutionize the world, or become an existential threat to humanity? Experts still aren't sure about our future with AI.
AI Superintelligence Alert: Expert Warns of Uncontrollable Risks, Calling It a Potential ‘An Existential Catastrophe’
AI safety expert highlights the uncontrollable risks of AI superintelligence, warning it poses an existential threat.
Revolutionary AI Tool, “Deep-DRAM,” Opens Door to Discovering Unprecedented Metamaterials with “Unusual Properties”
Deep-DRAM, an groundbreaking AI tool allows for the crafting of durable, customizable metamaterials with unprecedented functions.
Global Conflict From AI? The Startling Decisions AI Makes in Wargame Simulations
This week, we look at the question of whether AI might be able to provoke a global conflict based on recent wargame simulations.
Organized Crime is Leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Cryptocurrencies, Concerning New UN Report Says
New UN report says organized crime has turned to AI and cryptocurrencies to stay ahead of the curve, and the law.
Misinformation and Disinformation the Biggest Short-Term Threat to Global Stability, Warns Latest Davos Report
WEF's 2024 Global Threats Report identifies misinformation and disinformation as the top global risk, highlighting urgent need for action.
Data Solutions Provider TELUS International is Paying $50 for Images of Kids to Train Google’s AI
Google and TELUS International have collaborated to collect biometric data from children for age verification purposes to train their facial recognition software.
AI Researchers Developed a New “Jailbreak” Method to Test ChatGPT’s Defenses. Here’s What They Found.
A study pitted a specialized AI against common LLM chatbots like ChatGPT and Bard in an attempt to break down their defense mechanisms.
On the Eve of An A.I. ‘Extinction Risk’? In 2023, Advancements in A.I. Signaled Promise, and Prompted Warnings from Global Leaders
In 2023, the advancement of AI has prompted concerns among government officials worldwide, who increasingly warn about potential threats to humanity.
Generative AI Chatbots Can Already Match Our Capabilities in This Key Area of Human Intelligence, Studies Reveal
New studies show Generative Artificial Intelligence, like ChatGPT-4, achieving human-level creativity, challenging traditional views
Scientists Develop AI That Mirrors Human Neural Functions, Paving Way for Artificially Intelligent Brain-like Systems
New research suggests AI that mirrors human neural networks could pave the way toward an artificially intelligent brain-like system.
AI-Powered Robot Chemist Unlocks Oxygen from Martian Water, Potentially Pioneering a New Era of Sustainable Space Exploration
Discover how an AI-powered robot chemist could transform Mars missions by synthesizing oxygen from Martian water.
The AI Arms Race Will Be The Next Geopolitical Kingmaker, Experts Warn
Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as the board on which future conflicts will be strategized and future societies shaped, experts warn.
AI Systems Like ChatGPT Have a ‘Dark’ Side, and Researchers are Sounding the Alarm on Their Cyberattack Potential
New research into potential risks in Text-to-SQL AI models is revealing cybersecurity concerns with AI systems like ChatGPT.
Breakthrough AI-Driven Brain Aging Insights are Helping Unlock the Mysteries of the Mind, New Research Says
AI-driven brain aging insights are revolutionizing our understanding of neurodegenerative disorders and the aging mind.
Amidst Controversy, Google Has a New Secret Project to Help it Dominate the AI Landscape
Google is reportedly working on a new secret AI project amidst turmoil in the tech industry's race toward AI dominance.
A Comedy Writer and A Cartoon Voice Actor Respond to Recent AI Comedy Fail
A writer/producer for Family Guy and the voice of Looney Tunes' Yosemite Sam react to the recent failure of AI to write and understand comedy.
U.S. General’s Claim of Divine Ethics in American Defense Technology Misfires
A U.S. Air Force General has recently argued that American AI is "more ethical" than that of its adversaries.
Journey to the Serengeti or Walk with Dinosaurs at The World’s First “Hologram Zoo”
In a futuristic innovation blending technology and wildlife, an Australian-based technology company, Axiom Holographics, has unveiled the world’s...
Can You Tell the Difference? Unsettling Study Reveals AI’s Aptitude For Producing Disinformation
New study explores how AI text generators impact information perception and whether people can tell AI-generated truth from disinformation.
Meet the Artist Pushing the Canadian Government to Adopt an AI “Bill of Rights”
Canada's new AI laws are aimed to regulate artificial intelligence, but AI artist and author Tim Boucher says they don't go far enough.
AI Companion Robots A Potential Solution to the Loneliness Epidemic, Says New Report
New report highlights the potential of companion robots enhanced with artificial intelligence in tackling the loneliness epidemic.
Elon Musk Unveils xAI: Taking On AI Giants in the Quest to Unravel the Universe’s Secrets
Elon Musk announces the launch of new AI venture, xAI, aimed at using artificial intelligence to "understand the true nature of the universe."
An Ethical Dilemma: Study Explores People’s Views on the Morality of AI Decisions
A recent study sheds light on the nuanced way people view the morality of decisions made by artificial intelligence (AI).
Artists Beware: “Game Changer” Test Results Show AI is More Creative Than 99% of Humans
AI tool ChatGPT has been shown to be more creative than 99% of humans who underwent the same standardized test for creativity.
“Risk of Extinction” From Artificial Intelligence Prompts Concerning New Warning From AI Experts
A new warning about the potential dangers artificial intelligence (AI) may represent for humankind in the years ahead was voiced on Tuesday by leading scientists and tech industry experts.
Breakthrough in Teaching Hard Physics to Neural Networks Reported by Los Alamos Physicists
Scientists with the Department of Energy’s Los Alamos National Laboratory say they have produced a new method that allows them to introduce hard physics constraints to the structure of neural networks.
A Warning From The Godfather of Artificial Intelligence
The "Godfather of A.I." has taken a big step back to warn us about the potential perils such technology might ensure in the years ahead.
Will Future AI Systems be Legally Liable?
Future risks from AI systems may include controlling WMDs and the forgery of scientific results. Who should be held liable for such actions?
Superintelligence: An A.I. Takeover Scenario
This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we look at several potential future scenarios involving the creation of an A.I. superintelligence and whether they could spell problems for us in the future.
HyperCycle is on the Threshold of Enabling a New Route Towards Artificial General Intelligence
A new company called HyperCycle is enabling the development of global artificial intelligence by allowing localized AI systems to communicate and compete in an entirely new way.