New AI Method Improves Prediction Accuracy and Reliability – Neuroscience News

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Resume: Researchers have developed a new approach to improve uncertainty estimates in machine learning models, increasing prediction accuracy. Their method, IF-COMP, uses the principle of minimum description length to provide more reliable confidence measures for AI decision-making, critical in high-stakes settings like healthcare. This scalable technique can be applied to large models, allowing non-experts to … Read more

AI Reveals Evolutionary Patterns Predicted by Darwin and Wallace – Neuroscience News

Resume: A new AI-powered study examines evolutionary differences between male and female birdwing butterflies, shedding new light on a historic debate between Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace. Using machine learning to analyze more than 16,000 butterfly specimens, researchers found that both sexes contribute to species diversity. Males tend to show more variation, supporting Darwin’s … Read more

AI Reveals Evolutionary Patterns Predicted by Darwin and Wallace – Neuroscience News

Resume: A new AI-powered study examines evolutionary differences between male and female birdwing butterflies, shedding new light on a historic debate between Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace. Using machine learning to analyze more than 16,000 butterfly specimens, researchers found that both sexes contribute to species diversity. Males tend to show more variation, supporting Darwin’s … Read more

AI Increases Lying Accusations, Changes How We Trust and Detect Deception – Neuroscience News

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Resume: New research finds that people are more likely to accuse others of lying if AI makes the accusation first. This finding highlights the potential social impact of AI in lie detection and suggests caution for policymakers. The study found that the presence of AI increased the number of accusations and influenced behavior, despite people’s … Read more

AI voices fool people, but brain responses differ – Neuroscience News

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Resume: People have difficulty distinguishing between human voices and AI-generated voices, correctly identifying them only about half the time. Despite this, brain scans revealed different neural responses to human and AI voices, with human voices triggering areas related to memory and empathy, while AI voices activated regions for error detection and attention regulation. These findings … Read more

Meta AI Mafia strikes again: EvolutionaryScale secures $142 million in seed funding

In August 2023, as part of Mark Zuckerberg’s “year of efficiency” that led to more than 20,000 layoffs, Meta disbanded a research team of a dozen scientists who had trained a large AI language model for biology. But Alexander Rives, who led the research cohort known as Meta’s “AI protein team,” wasn’t deterred by Meta’s … Read more

Brain-inspired AI learns like humans – Neuroscience News

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Resume: Today’s AI can read, talk, and analyze data, but it still has critical limitations. NeuroAI researchers designed a new AI model inspired by the efficiency of the human brain. This model allows AI neurons to receive feedback and adapt in real time, improving learning and memory processes. The innovation could lead to a new … Read more

Amazon-powered AI cameras used to detect emotions of unwitting British train passengers

Network Rail did not answer questions about the tests sent by WIRED, including questions about the current status of AI use, emotion detection and privacy issues. “We take the safety of the rail network extremely seriously and use a range of advanced technologies at our stations to protect passengers, our colleagues and the rail infrastructure … Read more

AI-trained exoskeletons improve movement and save energy – Neuroscience News

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Resume: A new study describes how AI and computer simulations train robotic exoskeletons to help users conserve energy while walking, running and climbing stairs. This method eliminates the need for lengthy experiments involving humans and can be applied to a variety of devices. The breakthrough offers significant potential for helping people with mobility problems, improving … Read more

How game theory can make AI more reliable

A much bigger challenge for AI researchers has been the game Diplomacy, a favorite of politicians like John F. Kennedy and Henry Kissinger. Instead of just two opponents, the game features seven players whose motives are difficult to read. To win, a player must negotiate and forge cooperative agreements that anyone can break at any … Read more