Scientists have developed a new type of retinal implant that not only restored vision in blind mice but also gave them the ability to see infrared light—something even healthy eyes cannot detect. The device, made from interwoven tellurium nanowires, represents a significant step forward in artificial vision technology and could eventually help millions of people … Read more
The widespread push for AI “guardrails” fundamentally misunderstands how to regulate artificial intelligence safely and effectively, according to new research from University of Pennsylvania and University of Notre Dame scholars. Instead of fixed barriers that constrain innovation, policymakers should impose flexible “leashes” that allow AI to explore new domains while maintaining constant human oversight, the … Read more
Workers replaced by artificial intelligence react differently at the cash register than those laid off by human competitors, according to new research that reveals how automation anxiety shapes our shopping habits. A study spanning five experiments found that people who lose their jobs to AI algorithms or robots gravitate toward flashy, status-symbol purchases, while those … Read more
Artificial intelligence systems are getting better at mimicking how humans naturally connect what they see with what they hear. MIT researchers have developed a new machine-learning approach that helps AI models automatically match corresponding audio and visual information from video clips—without needing human labels to guide the process. The breakthrough could eventually help robots better … Read more
Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed an innovative AI chip that functions entirely without relying on cloud servers or internet connections. The new processor, named AI Pro, processes information locally using a brain-inspired design that could revolutionize how AI is deployed in everyday devices while dramatically reducing energy consumption. Unlike conventional … Read more
MIT researchers have discovered that exposing mice with Down syndrome to specific light and sound patterns can significantly improve memory, enhance brain connectivity, and boost the formation of new neurons. This promising approach, which uses 40Hz sensory stimulation known as GENUS (gamma entrainment using sensory stimulation), could potentially open new avenues for treating cognitive challenges … Read more
As artificial intelligence systems grow more sophisticated, they’re challenging fundamental philosophical ideas about what makes humans unique. A new study published in the journal AI and Ethics argues that today’s advanced AI systems utilizing large language models (LLMs) have crossed a significant threshold—they now meet all three philosophical conditions for possessing “functional free will,” raising … Read more
Scientists have developed a powerful new technique that could transform our understanding of the brain’s intricate wiring system. The breakthrough method, called Light-microscopy-based Connectomics (LICONN), enables researchers to map the brain’s complex neural networks at the nanoscale while simultaneously identifying specific molecules within those connections. This innovative approach, detailed in a new study published in … Read more
Researchers at George Washington University have developed a groundbreaking mathematical formula that predicts exactly when artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT will suddenly shift from helpful to harmful responses – a phenomenon they’ve dubbed the “Jekyll-and-Hyde tipping point.” The new research may finally answer why AI sometimes abruptly goes off the rails. Trust in AI has … Read more
New research reveals disturbing patterns of boundary violations and inappropriate behavior by AI companions designed to provide emotional support, raising urgent questions about regulation and ethical design in the rapidly expanding industry. As AI companion chatbots surge in popularity—reaching over a billion users worldwide in the past five years—Drexel University researchers have uncovered troubling evidence … Read more
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