A new machine learning model, TweetyBERT, automatically segments and classifies canary vocalizations with expert-level accuracy, offering a scalable platform for neuroscience, providing insights into the neural basis of how the brain learns and produces language, and offering potential applications for understanding animal vocalization more broadly. The study by University of Oregon researchers appears in the journal Patterns.A new machine learning model, TweetyBERT, automatically segments and classifies canary vocalizations with expert-level accuracy, offering a scalable platform for neuroscience, providing insights into the neural basis of how the brain learns and produces language, and offering potential applications for understanding animal vocalization more broadly. The study by University of Oregon researchers appears in the journal Patterns.Hi Tech & Innovation[#item_full_content]

The rolling robots that deliver groceries and hot meals across Los Angeles are getting an upgrade. Coco Robotics, a UCLA-born startup that’s deployed more than 1,000 bots across the country, unveiled its next-generation machines on Thursday.The rolling robots that deliver groceries and hot meals across Los Angeles are getting an upgrade. Coco Robotics, a UCLA-born startup that’s deployed more than 1,000 bots across the country, unveiled its next-generation machines on Thursday.Robotics[#item_full_content]

Low-resolution online videos are less likely to influence opinion and also more likely to dissuade viewers from engaging with future content, research by Oregon State University scientists shows. The study carries major implications for the design and delivery of video content and suggests that deviations from high-quality presentations can create repercussions regarding the video’s content, according to Christopher Sanchez of the OSU College of Liberal Arts.Low-resolution online videos are less likely to influence opinion and also more likely to dissuade viewers from engaging with future content, research by Oregon State University scientists shows. The study carries major implications for the design and delivery of video content and suggests that deviations from high-quality presentations can create repercussions regarding the video’s content, according to Christopher Sanchez of the OSU College of Liberal Arts.Consumer & Gadgets[#item_full_content]

Throughout her first pregnancy, Wang Yifan had lots of questions, which she usually put to renowned obstetrician Duan Tao—or rather, an AI clone of the top Shanghai-based doctor.Throughout her first pregnancy, Wang Yifan had lots of questions, which she usually put to renowned obstetrician Duan Tao—or rather, an AI clone of the top Shanghai-based doctor.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]

A new study from Abertay University reveals that the most effective way to protect people from AI voice scams is not through traditional warning messages, but by educating them about how advanced and authentic AI voices have become. Published in the Journal of Cybersecurity, the study provides one of the first psychological countermeasures against AI voices, offering a proactive approach to fraud prevention.A new study from Abertay University reveals that the most effective way to protect people from AI voice scams is not through traditional warning messages, but by educating them about how advanced and authentic AI voices have become. Published in the Journal of Cybersecurity, the study provides one of the first psychological countermeasures against AI voices, offering a proactive approach to fraud prevention.Security[#item_full_content]

Artificial intelligence (AI) systems power everything from chatbots to security cameras, yet many of the most advanced models operate as “black boxes.” Companies can use them, but outsiders can’t see how they were built, where they came from, or whether they contain hidden flaws.Artificial intelligence (AI) systems power everything from chatbots to security cameras, yet many of the most advanced models operate as “black boxes.” Companies can use them, but outsiders can’t see how they were built, where they came from, or whether they contain hidden flaws.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]

There are some things perhaps we might not want artificial intelligence to handle, at least for the time being. When leading chatbots were put through war-game simulations, they opted for nuclear signaling or escalation in 95% of cases.There are some things perhaps we might not want artificial intelligence to handle, at least for the time being. When leading chatbots were put through war-game simulations, they opted for nuclear signaling or escalation in 95% of cases.Security[#item_full_content]

Researchers at the University of Bath have developed the first artificial intelligence (AI) tool that predicts the carbon footprint of buildings from simple text descriptions, giving architects real-time feedback on sustainability at the earliest design stage. From a conversational description of a proposed building, the tool uses machine learning and natural language processing to predict the embodied carbon, the carbon emissions associated with materials and construction throughout the building’s life cycle. It provides architects with instant feedback on the sustainability of their plans right at the start of the design process, where the potential for carbon saving is greatest.Researchers at the University of Bath have developed the first artificial intelligence (AI) tool that predicts the carbon footprint of buildings from simple text descriptions, giving architects real-time feedback on sustainability at the earliest design stage. From a conversational description of a proposed building, the tool uses machine learning and natural language processing to predict the embodied carbon, the carbon emissions associated with materials and construction throughout the building’s life cycle. It provides architects with instant feedback on the sustainability of their plans right at the start of the design process, where the potential for carbon saving is greatest.Energy & Green Tech[#item_full_content]

With hundreds of millions of people turning to chatbots for advice, it was only a matter of time before tech companies began offering programs specifically designed to answer health questions.With hundreds of millions of people turning to chatbots for advice, it was only a matter of time before tech companies began offering programs specifically designed to answer health questions.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]

Artificial intelligence (AI) is at a very Chinese time in its life. Recent moves from Chinese AI labs are throwing the dominance of American “frontier labs” such as Google and OpenAI into question.Artificial intelligence (AI) is at a very Chinese time in its life. Recent moves from Chinese AI labs are throwing the dominance of American “frontier labs” such as Google and OpenAI into question.Business[#item_full_content]