Study highlights how AI models take potentially dangerous 'shortcuts' in solving complex recognition tasks
Deep convolutional neural networks (DCNNs) don't see objects the way humans do—using configural shape perception—and that could be dangerous in real-world AI applications, says Professor James Elder, co-author of a York University study published today.
Why humanity is needed to propel conversational AI
Conversational AI still has some way to go before all users feel accurately represented. Accounting for subtleties of dialect, the time taken for speakers to think, as well as the active nature of a conversation, will be pivotal to propelling this technology forward.
Users trust AI as much as humans for flagging problematic content
Social media users may trust artificial intelligence (AI) as much as human editors to flag hate speech and harmful content, according to researchers at Penn State.
Midjourney founder says ‘the world needs more imagination’
David Holz, founder of the AI text-to-image generator, MidJourney has big plans for the technology's future, including text-to-3D capabilities.
Even smartest AI models don't match human visual processing
Deep convolutional neural networks (DCNNs) don't see objects the way humans do -- using configural shape perception -- and that could be dangerous in real-world AI applications. The study employed novel visual stimuli called 'Frankensteins' to explore how the human brain and DCNNs process holistic, configural object properties.
Into the metaverse: How conversational AI will build its experiential foundation
Innovations like the metaverse would not be achievable without conversational AI, and open source platforms are making it possible.
AI Act: What does general purpose AI (GPAI) even mean?
In a discussion about the EU's AI Act this week, panelists discussed the difficulty of defining GPAI and other new AI technologies.
A molecular optimization framework to identify promising organic radicals for aqueous redox flow batteries
Recent advancements in the development of machine learning and optimization techniques have opened new and exciting possibilities for identifying suitable molecular designs, compounds, and chemical candidates for different applications. Optimization techniques, some of which are based on machine learning algorithms, are powerful tools that can be used to select optimal solutions for a given problem among a typically large set of possibilities.
Sharing a laugh: Scientists teach a robot when to have a sense of humor
Since at least the time of inquiring minds like Plato, philosophers and scientists have puzzled over the question "What's so funny?" The Greeks attributed the source of humor to feeling superior at the expense of others. German psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud believed humor was a way to release pent-up energy.
Scientists try to teach robot to laugh at the right time
Research team hopes system could improve natural conversations between humans and AI systems
The potential risks of reward hacking in advanced AI
New research published in AI Magazine explores how advanced AI could hack reward systems to dangerous effect.
What to look out for at AI & Big Data Expo EU and NA: JPMorgan, Danone, and more
The road to maturity for any technology in the enterprise is long and arduous. Take data and analytics platforms as an example. Data from 451 Research’s Voice of the Enterprise series in March found a third of companies surveyed were still yet to fully embrace a data-driven approach to strategic decision making.
A university professor wants to expose the hidden bias in AI, and then use it for good
Lauren Rhue researches the fast-paced world of artificial intelligence and machine learning technology. But she wants everyone in it to slow down.
Intelligent cooperation to provide surveillance and epidemic services in smart cities
There has been a lot of interest in mobile robots and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in recent times, primarily because these technologies have the potential to provide us with immense benefits. With the rise of 5G technology, it is expected that UAVs or drones and mobile robots will efficiently and safely provide a wide range of services in smart cities, including surveillance and epidemic prevention.
Zendesk integrates AI with intelligent triage to speed up CX responses
Customer experience vendor Zendesk is making good use of AI technology it gained via the acquisition of Cleverly AI in 2021.
Ronan Kirby, Starmind: On using AI to surface business knowledge
There’s a good chance the answer that an employee needs to do their job effectively is available within the company, but it can often be difficult to surface.
Researchers develop a new way to see how people feel about artificial intelligence
People in Japan, the U.S. and Germany show different concerns regarding artificial intelligence (AI) being used in entertainment, shopping services, or to help find criminals, reports a new study in AI and Ethics.
What are data scientists’ biggest concerns? The 2022 State of Data Science report has the answers
The 2022 State of Data Science report from Anaconda identifies key trends and concerns for data scientists.