Computers possess two remarkable capabilities with respect to images: They can both identify them and generate them anew. Historically, these functions have stood separate, akin to the disparate acts of a chef who is good at creating dishes (generation), and a connoisseur who is good at tasting dishes (recognition).Computers possess two remarkable capabilities with respect to images: They can both identify them and generate them anew. Historically, these functions have stood separate, akin to the disparate acts of a chef who is good at creating dishes (generation), and a connoisseur who is good at tasting dishes (recognition).Computer Sciences[#item_full_content]
Why is it that artificial intelligence systems can outperform humans on some visual tasks, like facial recognition, but make egregious errors on others—such as classifying an image of an astronaut as a shovel?Why is it that artificial intelligence systems can outperform humans on some visual tasks, like facial recognition, but make egregious errors on others—such as classifying an image of an astronaut as a shovel?Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]
Imagine strapping on a virtual reality headset and “walking” through a long-gone neighborhood in your city—seeing the streets and buildings as they appeared decades ago.Imagine strapping on a virtual reality headset and “walking” through a long-gone neighborhood in your city—seeing the streets and buildings as they appeared decades ago.Hi Tech & Innovation[#item_full_content]
Language models like ChatGPT are making headlines for their impressive ability to “think” and communicate like humans do. Their feat of achievements so far includes answering questions, summarizing text, and even engaging in emotionally intelligent conversation.Language models like ChatGPT are making headlines for their impressive ability to “think” and communicate like humans do. Their feat of achievements so far includes answering questions, summarizing text, and even engaging in emotionally intelligent conversation.Computer Sciences[#item_full_content]
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]