Generative artificial intelligence models are rooted in ideas of mid-20th-century engineers who thought some amount of irrationality was essential for a machine that could think like a human, contends Benjamin Lindquist, an assistant professor in the MIT History Section, who holds an MIT Schwarzman College of Computing shared position with the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) and is a principal investigator in the Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems.Generative artificial intelligence models are rooted in ideas of mid-20th-century engineers who thought some amount of irrationality was essential for a machine that could think like a human, contends Benjamin Lindquist, an assistant professor in the MIT History Section, who holds an MIT Schwarzman College of Computing shared position with the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) and is a principal investigator in the Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems.Computer Sciences[#item_full_content]

New York University computer scientists and students have developed a pair of web-hosted AI systems designed to increase the efficiency and accuracy of the research process—by spotting “hallucinations” in academic citations and by identifying appropriate experimental protocols for scientific studies.New York University computer scientists and students have developed a pair of web-hosted AI systems designed to increase the efficiency and accuracy of the research process—by spotting “hallucinations” in academic citations and by identifying appropriate experimental protocols for scientific studies.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]

Patients require X-rays of their big toes before surgery. Several images are required as the development of hallux valgus needs to be monitored over time.Patients require X-rays of their big toes before surgery. Several images are required as the development of hallux valgus needs to be monitored over time.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]

For two decades, data centers were relatively safe, lucrative real estate investments. They attracted investors because they served as digital infrastructure—the essential plumbing that keeps the internet running.For two decades, data centers were relatively safe, lucrative real estate investments. They attracted investors because they served as digital infrastructure—the essential plumbing that keeps the internet running.Business[#item_full_content]

A blind man points his phone at a pan and asks, “Are the sausages brown yet?” The app he’s using responds out loud that some spots are still slightly pink. So a bit later, he takes another photo and asks again, and then again, about four times in all, until the food is fully cooked.A blind man points his phone at a pan and asks, “Are the sausages brown yet?” The app he’s using responds out loud that some spots are still slightly pink. So a bit later, he takes another photo and asks again, and then again, about four times in all, until the food is fully cooked.Consumer & Gadgets[#item_full_content]

AI chip giant Nvidia’s boss Jensen Huang said on Thursday that warnings artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity were “cheap” attempts to grab headlines.AI chip giant Nvidia’s boss Jensen Huang said on Thursday that warnings artificial intelligence could wipe out humanity were “cheap” attempts to grab headlines.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]

The language that’s known as the backbone of the internet is now subject to what experts describe as one of the most notable vulnerabilities in recent memory.The language that’s known as the backbone of the internet is now subject to what experts describe as one of the most notable vulnerabilities in recent memory.Security[#item_full_content]

Medical laboratory operator Quest Diagnostics said it learned of a cyber breach of one of its systems this week, likely compromising some records for patients.Medical laboratory operator Quest Diagnostics said it learned of a cyber breach of one of its systems this week, likely compromising some records for patients.Security[#item_full_content]

A University of Dayton statistician and an international team of researchers are showing how artificial intelligence can help factories detect flawed parts without the expensive step that keeps the technology out of reach for most manufacturers.A University of Dayton statistician and an international team of researchers are showing how artificial intelligence can help factories detect flawed parts without the expensive step that keeps the technology out of reach for most manufacturers.Business[#item_full_content]

AI agents tend to do things when we give them specific commands, such as analyzing data and answering questions. But what would they do if left to their own devices?AI agents tend to do things when we give them specific commands, such as analyzing data and answering questions. But what would they do if left to their own devices?Computer Sciences[#item_full_content]