Category: AI

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • AI Uncovers Long COVID Care Needs in Hospitals

    Researchers led by the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have unveiled a pioneering technique using artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize care for long COVID patients by tailoring treatment plans to the specific needs of diverse patient groups. Published in the journal Cell Patterns, this study marks a significant step towards personalized…

  • Scientists Harness AI to Cut Methane Emissions in Animal Agriculture

    In a new study, published in the journal Animal Frontiers, researchers from the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Iowa State University (ISU) have demonstrated the potential of generative artificial intelligence to speed up the identification of solutions to reduce enteric methane emissions from cattle — a significant contributor to both agricultural and overall U.S.…

  • How AI Technology Can Enhance IVF Success

    In a significant breakthrough, researchers have identified how artificial intelligence can enhance the success rates of in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments. The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, was conducted by Imperial College London, the University of Glasgow and the University of St Andrews, with collaboration from clinicians at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.…

  • New AI Tool Tackles Global Antimicrobial Resistance

    An AI breakthrough is set to revolutionize the global fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR). An international team of researchers — co-led by Yong-Guan Zhu, a professor of environmental biology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), and David Graham, a research professor in the Department of Biosciences at Durham University — has developed a cutting-edge…

  • AI Boosts Breast Cancer Detection Rates in Germany by Nearly 18%

    A new study conducted in Germany has revealed that artificial intelligence can enhance breast cancer detection rates by nearly 18% within Germany’s Mammography Screening Program (MSP). This improvement comes without an increase in false positives or unnecessary follow-up examinations, marking a significant milestone in medical technology. The study, published in the journal Nature Medicine, emphasize…

  • AI System Helps Doctors Detect Suicide Risk Among Patients

    An innovative study from Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) indicates that artificial intelligence can play a critical role in identifying patients at risk for suicide, thereby enhancing prevention strategies during regular medical visits. The research, spearheaded by Colin Walsh, an associate professor of biomedical informatics, medicine and psychiatry, tested the efficacy of the Vanderbilt Suicide…