An international research team has designed a deep learning system able to detect natural disasters using images posted on social media. The researchers applied computer vision tools that, once trained using 1.7 million photographs, proved capable of analyzing, filtering and detecting real disasters. The paper is published in the journal IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence.An international research team has designed a deep learning system able to detect natural disasters using images posted on social media. The researchers applied computer vision tools that, once trained using 1.7 million photographs, proved capable of analyzing, filtering and detecting real disasters. The paper is published in the journal IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence.Computer Sciences[#item_full_content]
Rapid progress in artificial intelligence (AI) has spurred some leading voices in the field to call for a research pause, raise the possibility of AI-driven human extinction, and even ask for government regulation. At the heart of their concern is the idea AI might become so powerful we lose control of it.Rapid progress in artificial intelligence (AI) has spurred some leading voices in the field to call for a research pause, raise the possibility of AI-driven human extinction, and even ask for government regulation. At the heart of their concern is the idea AI might become so powerful we lose control of it.Robotics[#item_full_content]
Months after the spectacular launch of ChatGPT, the AI revolution is well underway but hints of caution are emerging, especially over letting one or two companies reign supreme.Months after the spectacular launch of ChatGPT, the AI revolution is well underway but hints of caution are emerging, especially over letting one or two companies reign supreme.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]
Software systems are all around us—from the operating systems of our computers to search engines to automation used in industrial applications. At the center of all of this is data, which is used in machine learning (ML) components that are available in a wide variety of applications, including self-driving cars and large language models (LLM). Because many systems rely on ML components, it is important to guarantee their security and reliability.Software systems are all around us—from the operating systems of our computers to search engines to automation used in industrial applications. At the center of all of this is data, which is used in machine learning (ML) components that are available in a wide variety of applications, including self-driving cars and large language models (LLM). Because many systems rely on ML components, it is important to guarantee their security and reliability.Security[#item_full_content]
Visualization and artificial intelligence (AI) are well-applied approaches to data analysis. In complex data analysis scenarios, like epidemic traceability and city planning, humans need to understand large-scale data and make decisions, which requires complementing the strengths of both visualization and AI. However, integrating these into data analysis processes has yet to be accomplished.Visualization and artificial intelligence (AI) are well-applied approaches to data analysis. In complex data analysis scenarios, like epidemic traceability and city planning, humans need to understand large-scale data and make decisions, which requires complementing the strengths of both visualization and AI. However, integrating these into data analysis processes has yet to be accomplished.Computer Sciences[#item_full_content]
Recent advancements using artificial intelligence to extract meaningful thoughts from brain waves have concerned human rights and privacy advocates, who say technology is developing at a rate faster than the law. It is the first paper that considers whether Australia is prepared for the potential applications of neurotechnologies.Recent advancements using artificial intelligence to extract meaningful thoughts from brain waves have concerned human rights and privacy advocates, who say technology is developing at a rate faster than the law. It is the first paper that considers whether Australia is prepared for the potential applications of neurotechnologies.Other[#item_full_content]
Vision depends on light entering the eyes through the transparent tissues of the cornea, pupil and lens. When the light reaches the retina, photoreceptors produce signals and transmit them via the optical nerve to the brain, where an image is formed. Some of that light entering the eye is reflected back into the world by a highly reflective thin film of fluid covering the cornea.Vision depends on light entering the eyes through the transparent tissues of the cornea, pupil and lens. When the light reaches the retina, photoreceptors produce signals and transmit them via the optical nerve to the brain, where an image is formed. Some of that light entering the eye is reflected back into the world by a highly reflective thin film of fluid covering the cornea.Hi Tech & Innovation[#item_full_content]
The warnings are coming from all angles: artificial intelligence poses an existential risk to humanity and must be shackled before it is too late.The warnings are coming from all angles: artificial intelligence poses an existential risk to humanity and must be shackled before it is too late.Other[#item_full_content]
An unknown admirer of felines once remarked, “Cats and computers both have one thing in common—they both rule the Internet.”An unknown admirer of felines once remarked, “Cats and computers both have one thing in common—they both rule the Internet.”Robotics[#item_full_content]
Artificial intelligence has entered the public sphere. The term AI is everywhere, and millions of Europeans use the technology every day, often without even realizing it.Artificial intelligence has entered the public sphere. The term AI is everywhere, and millions of Europeans use the technology every day, often without even realizing it.Business[#item_full_content]
