Scientists map the mysteries of the brain in more detail than ever before
Google researchers revealed a wonderfully precise map of a portion of the human brain, marking a significant step forward in neuroscience. This astonishing feat, published in the journal Science and available online, provides unique insights into the complex architecture of brain cells, Read More...
Europe raises the bar: MEPs approve the world's first comprehensive AI legislation
In a historic move, the European Parliament approved the world's first comprehensive framework for regulating artificial intelligence (AI). Driven by concerns about prejudice, privacy violations, and societal hazards, the AI Act represents a crucial step toward managing the rapidly increasing AI Read More...
Why culturally diverse datasets are critical for training AI
In the constantly evolving field of artificial intelligence, the demand to embrace cultural diversity in training datasets is more than a suggestion; it is a global need. A new study by the University of Copenhagen and AI start-up Anthropic revealed a startling reality: Large Language Models (LLMs) Read More...
This “Smart Tampon” uses AI to screen for cervical cancer
Using cutting-edge technology, recent Johns Hopkins University graduates have made a significant advancement that could safeguard more women against cervical cancer. Cervical Cancer Awareness Month is observed every January. In the United States, the disease kills 4,000 people with cervixes each Read More...
Advancements in AI improve prognosis and treatment of heart attacks
A new study conducted by the University of Oxford finds that artificial intelligence (AI) has the capacity to predict an individual's risk of having a heart attack up to a decade in advance. This innovation not only has the potential to save thousands of lives, but it also has the potential to Read More...
Project Green Light by Google: transforming urban traffic for a cleaner commute
Google's Maps app tapped into a rich mine of everyday traffic data, which holds the key to changing urban mobility. This information, gathered from a wide network of Android devices and in-car navigation systems, offers cities a game-changing possibility to optimize traffic signal timings. Google's Read More...
AI allows rapid identification of disorders and syndromes by scanning children's faces
A massive leap in medical technology has ushered in a new era in the diagnosis of developmental diseases and syndromes. Researchers at Radboud University Medical Center are using artificial intelligence to revolutionize the way children throughout the world are diagnosed with illnesses and Read More...
AI makes wind farms safer for birds— a win for green energy expansion
For years, concerns over the potential harm wind turbines might cause to birds have been an obstacle to the expansion of wind energy. However, studies using artificial intelligence (AI) have shown that such worries are unfounded. The study analyzed vast amounts of data collected from bird Read More...
Avatar's motion AI tech helps researchers detect rare diseases
Researchers are using motion capture artificial intelligence technology that brings characters to life in films like Avatar to track the onset of diseases that affect movement, according to a recent BBC article. The new system uses artificial intelligence to analyze body movements and diagnose Read More...
These AI glasses tell blind users what they’re looking at
Back in 2014, Google put a wearable device called Google Glass on the commercial market. Google Glass was meant to give users a hands-free way to view content, make calls, and access social media platforms, all while carrying on with whatever tasks they had on hand. The Google Glass technology was Read More...