Guide dogs are powerful allies, leading the visually impaired safely to their destinations, but they can’t talk with their owners—until now. Using large language models, a team of researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York has created a talking robot guide dog system that determines an ideal route and safely guides users to their destination, offering real-time feedback along the way.Guide dogs are powerful allies, leading the visually impaired safely to their destinations, but they can’t talk with their owners—until now. Using large language models, a team of researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York has created a talking robot guide dog system that determines an ideal route and safely guides users to their destination, offering real-time feedback along the way.Robotics[#item_full_content]
Researchers at Skoltech have proposed a new approach to training neural networks for wave propagation in absorbing media. The method significantly improves the accuracy and stability of solutions and accelerates model training in the design of laser fusion systems, high-power laser facilities, and optical schemes with plasma elements, where the calculation of wave propagation and laser-plasma interaction consumes a significant portion of computational resources.Researchers at Skoltech have proposed a new approach to training neural networks for wave propagation in absorbing media. The method significantly improves the accuracy and stability of solutions and accelerates model training in the design of laser fusion systems, high-power laser facilities, and optical schemes with plasma elements, where the calculation of wave propagation and laser-plasma interaction consumes a significant portion of computational resources.Computer Sciences[#item_full_content]
Anthropic on Tuesday said its yet-to-be-released artificial intelligence model called Claude Mythos has proven keenly adept at exposing software weaknesses.Anthropic on Tuesday said its yet-to-be-released artificial intelligence model called Claude Mythos has proven keenly adept at exposing software weaknesses.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]
When movie and TV directors want to tinker with their footage in post-production, they have an array of tools at their disposal to perfect a scene if it wasn’t shot exactly how they liked. That includes removing objects like stray equipment or unwanted background actors. But the tech has its limits when it comes to more complex physical interactions.When movie and TV directors want to tinker with their footage in post-production, they have an array of tools at their disposal to perfect a scene if it wasn’t shot exactly how they liked. That includes removing objects like stray equipment or unwanted background actors. But the tech has its limits when it comes to more complex physical interactions.Software[#item_full_content]
Intelligent monitoring pipe detects and predicts 3D soil settlement
Researchers have developed an intelligent monitoring pipe that combines optical sensing with machine learning algorithms to monitor and predict 3D soil settlement. With more development, the system could help provide early warnings of risks from soil settlement, helping prevent pipeline displacement, accidents from building cracks, and even structure collapse.Researchers have developed an intelligent monitoring pipe that combines optical sensing with machine learning algorithms to monitor and predict 3D soil settlement. With more development, the system could help provide early warnings of risks from soil settlement, helping prevent pipeline displacement, accidents from building cracks, and even structure collapse.Engineering[#item_full_content]
Google adds Gemini crisis features amid lawsuit over user’s suicide
Google on Tuesday announced updates to the mental health safeguards on its Gemini artificial intelligence chatbot, as the company faces a wrongful death lawsuit alleging the chatbot aided a user in his suicide.Google on Tuesday announced updates to the mental health safeguards on its Gemini artificial intelligence chatbot, as the company faces a wrongful death lawsuit alleging the chatbot aided a user in his suicide.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]
Voice-activated, conversational artificial intelligence (AI) agents must provide clear explanations for their suggestions, or older adults aren’t likely to trust them. That’s one of the main findings from a study by AI Caring on what older adults expect from explainable AI (XAI).Voice-activated, conversational artificial intelligence (AI) agents must provide clear explanations for their suggestions, or older adults aren’t likely to trust them. That’s one of the main findings from a study by AI Caring on what older adults expect from explainable AI (XAI).Consumer & Gadgets[#item_full_content]
A Pentagon AI program called Project Maven is at the center of the US strikes against Iran and potentially one of the most consequential transformations of modern warfare.A Pentagon AI program called Project Maven is at the center of the US strikes against Iran and potentially one of the most consequential transformations of modern warfare.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]
AI companions can comfort lonely users but may deepen distress over time
AI companions are always available, never judge, never tire and never demand anything in return. If someone is struggling with loneliness, this frictionlessness can seem profoundly appealing. However, new research shows that in the long term, seeking emotional support from an AI companion can pull users away from important human relationships.AI companions are always available, never judge, never tire and never demand anything in return. If someone is struggling with loneliness, this frictionlessness can seem profoundly appealing. However, new research shows that in the long term, seeking emotional support from an AI companion can pull users away from important human relationships.Consumer & Gadgets[#item_full_content]
One of the most influential scientific and philosophical viewpoints is “More is Different,” introduced in 1972 by Nobel Prize–winning physicist Philip W. Anderson, highlighting the limitations of the reductionist approach. The emergent properties cannot be derived from the fundamental laws that govern their elementary particles. The generalization of this approach suggests a hierarchical structure of science, where explainable properties of small-scale systems cannot necessarily predict the emerging phenomena on larger scales of similar systems. Its interdisciplinary perspective covers chemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, and social sciences besides physics.One of the most influential scientific and philosophical viewpoints is “More is Different,” introduced in 1972 by Nobel Prize–winning physicist Philip W. Anderson, highlighting the limitations of the reductionist approach. The emergent properties cannot be derived from the fundamental laws that govern their elementary particles. The generalization of this approach suggests a hierarchical structure of science, where explainable properties of small-scale systems cannot necessarily predict the emerging phenomena on larger scales of similar systems. Its interdisciplinary perspective covers chemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, and social sciences besides physics.Computer Sciences[#item_full_content]
