AI tools are surprisingly vulnerable to targeted attacks
AI tools, such as those that diagnose medical conditions or drive autonomous vehicles, are vulnerable to targeted attacks, say researchers.
AI image generator serves up racial, gender stereotypes
What does a person look like? If you use the popular AI image generator Stable Diffusion to get answers, too frequently you’ll see images of light-skinned men.
AI Jesus? Experts question wisdom of godbots
Researchers raise concerns about giving moral authority to artificial intelligence, specifically “godbots.”
Algorithm predicts 70% of earthquakes in trial
A new algorithm correctly predicted 70% of earthquakes a week before they happened during a seven-month trial in China.
Tablet app flags different behavioral signs of autism
A new app can accurately screen for autism in children by automatically detecting a wide range of behavioral characteristics, researchers say.
Should a federal agency govern artificial intelligence?
A majority of computer science experts at top US research universities want a new federal agency or global organization to govern AI.
Algorithm reveals how cells in embryo get organized
A machine learning algorithm uses computational topology to study how cells in the embryo organize themselves into tissue-like architectures.
Algorithm reveals how cells in embryo get organized
A machine learning algorithm uses computational topology to study how cells in the embryo organize themselves into tissue-like architectures.
AI tool checks Parkinson’s severity remotely via finger taps
A new AI tool that can assess the severity of Parkinson’s disease relies on 10 taps of the finger. It produces results in minutes.
AI platform could improve hospital triage in future viral outbreaks
A new AI-powered triage platform can predict patient disease severity and length of hospitalization during a viral outbreak, researchers say.