The release of the advanced chatbot ChatGPT in 2022 got everyone talking about artificial intelligence (AI). Its sophisticated capabilities amplified concerns about AI becoming so advanced that soon we would not be able to control it. This even led some experts and industry leaders to warn that the technology could lead to human extinction. Other […]
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More than half a century after he materialized on far-flung planets as Captain James T. Kirk of the Starship Enterprise, William Shatner has beamed into a distant land in a demonstration of hologram technology. The “Star Trek” actor was a guest speaker at an advertising conference in Sydney, Australia, where his lifelike image appeared in […]
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A ‘neuroshield’ could protect citizens from artificial intelligence, argues neuroscience expert
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There’s an urgent need to support citizens with a system of digital self-defense, argues a neuroscience expert from Rice University’s Baker Institute of Public Policy. Steps to regulate advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-enhanced social media are needed to protect people from AI “hacking” our interpersonal relationships and collective intelligence, says Harris Eyre, fellow in […]
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The violins reverberate in the ribcage, while cello and bass are felt a little further down, with horns in the shoulders and, more often than not, soloists in the wrists. That’s one way audio expert Patrick Hanlon programs haptic suits, designed to enable concertgoers who are deaf or hard of hearing to experience orchestral music, […]
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Are you considering purchasing life insurance? If so, you’re not alone. Many people understand the importance of life insurance but are unsure where to start. In this article, we will discuss the top five reasons why you need life insurance today. Reason #1: Protect Your Loved Ones Life insurance is designed to protect your loved […]
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Auto insurance is a type of coverage that helps protect you financially in case of an accident involving your vehicle. While it may seem like an extra expense, there are many benefits to purchasing auto insurance. In this article, we will explore the advantages of buying auto insurance, including financial protection, legal compliance, and peace […]
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Having a rare genetic disease is actually pretty common. Rare diseases affect approximately 1 in 10 individuals, and more than 30 million people in the U.S. have a rare disease diagnosis. What makes them rare is that these 1 in 10 people affected have an estimated 7,000 different conditions, with treatments available for only about […]
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Research led by Sichuan University and Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China, has revealed genetic mechanisms that could prolong healthy aging. In the paper, titled “Partial inhibition of class III PI3K VPS-34 ameliorates motor aging and prolongs health span,” published in PLOS Biology, the team details the methods they used to narrow down the […]
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Black residents living in highly segregated neighborhoods have significantly shortened life expectancies, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study published July 14 in JAMA Health Forum. Compared to residents living in less segregated predominantly white neighborhoods, life expectancies of people in highly segregated areas are four years shorter on average, the study found. By pinpointing significant […]
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A benchmark for assessing how well large language models (LLMs) can answer medical questions is presented in a paper published in Nature. The study, from Google Research, also introduces Med-PaLM, an LLM specialized for the medical domain. The authors note, however, that many limitations must be overcome before LLMs can become viable for clinical applications. […]