Algorithm could help solve hearing aids’ ‘cocktail party problem’
A brain-inspired algorithm could improve word recognition accuracy in noisy situations by up to 40 percentage points.
People see more of their own biases in algorithms
“Algorithms can codify and amplify human bias, but algorithms also reveal structural biases in our society.”
People see more of their own biases in algorithms
“Algorithms can codify and amplify human bias, but algorithms also reveal structural biases in our society.”
Algorithm could make disaster response faster
“We’re really able to come up with workable, feasible solutions to problems in a much shorter time.”
Prescription watch checks for atrial fibrillation 24/7
A new prescription watch continuously monitors the wearer’s heart rhythm, using an algorithm to accurately detect atrial fibrillation.
Dating platform algorithms skew toward popularity
A study finds that algorithms used by online dating platforms recommend more popular, attractive users over less popular, less attractive users.
Dating platform algorithms skew toward popularity
A study finds that algorithms used by online dating platforms recommend more popular, attractive users over less popular, less attractive users.
Picking this exoskeleton’s settings is a lot like using Pandora music
A lot like picking favorite songs on Pandora, users “teach” a new algorithm the level of exoskeleton assistance they prefer.
Implant turns thoughts into words at high speed
An implant enabled a person with ALS to create words on a computer just by thinking of saying them, researchers report.
Implant turns thoughts into words at high speed
An implant enabled a person with ALS to create words on a computer just by thinking of saying them, researchers report.