The Future Brain

Artificial Intelligence

Brain-Inspired Nanowire Network May Revolutionize AI

Cami Rosso on November 16, 2023

A new brain-inspired nanowire network AI computing system can identify handwritten numbers with high accuracy.

A new brain-inspired nanowire network AI computing system can identify handwritten numbers with high accuracy.

Artificial Intelligence

New AI Model Could Disrupt Neuroscience and Disease Research

Cami Rosso on October 30, 2023

An AI deep learning model spots brain areas susceptible to age-related changes and provides greater insights into the underlying mechanism of neurodegenerative diseases.

An AI deep learning model spots brain areas susceptible to age-related changes and provides greater insights into the underlying mechanism of neurodegenerative diseases.

Artificial Intelligence

Novel AI Method Shows More Human-Like Cognition

Cami Rosso on October 27, 2023

A new AI technique endows neural networks with more human-like language generalization ability—a milestone achievement in pursuing artificial general intelligence.

A new AI technique endows neural networks with more human-like language generalization ability—a milestone achievement in pursuing artificial general intelligence.

Artificial Intelligence

AI Could Help Detect Schizophrenia From People's Speech

Cami Rosso on October 26, 2023

AI language models find speech signatures in individuals with schizophrenia.

AI language models find speech signatures in individuals with schizophrenia.

Artificial Intelligence

Has AI Surpassed Human Creativity?

Cami Rosso on September 19, 2023

A new study compares the creativity of humans versus artificial intelligence (AI) large language models (LLMs) with surprising results.

A new study compares the creativity of humans versus artificial intelligence (AI) large language models (LLMs) with surprising results.

Artificial Intelligence

Tech Interface and AI Enable Stroke Survivor to Communicate

Cami Rosso on September 12, 2023

In a major AI breakthrough, a stroke survivor is able to communicate more naturally with facial expressions through a digital avatar, using brain-computer interface technology.

In a major AI breakthrough, a stroke survivor is able to communicate more naturally with facial expressions through a digital avatar, using brain-computer interface technology.

Artificial Intelligence

AI Decodes Brain Activity Into Speech With High Accuracy

Cami Rosso on September 4, 2023

Brain-computer interface (BCI) uses artificial intelligence (AI) deep learning to translate brain activity to speech with up to 100% accuracy.

Brain-computer interface (BCI) uses artificial intelligence (AI) deep learning to translate brain activity to speech with up to 100% accuracy.

Artificial Intelligence

Do AI Models like GPT Really Get the Joke?

Cami Rosso on August 21, 2023

A recent “Best Paper Award” winner takes a scientific approach to probing the ability of artificial intelligence (AI) to comprehend humor.

A recent “Best Paper Award” winner takes a scientific approach to probing the ability of artificial intelligence (AI) to comprehend humor.

Artificial Intelligence

A Hitch in Accurate Detection of AI-Written Content

Cami Rosso on July 15, 2023

Stanford study shows AI GPT detectors are unreliable, particularly when evaluating content by non-native English authors.

Stanford study shows AI GPT detectors are unreliable, particularly when evaluating content by non-native English authors.

Artificial Intelligence

AI Robotic Glove May Help Stroke Victims Play Piano Again

Cami Rosso on July 5, 2023

AI-powered soft robotic glove can help patients with neuromuscular disorders relearn how to play the piano.

AI-powered soft robotic glove can help patients with neuromuscular disorders relearn how to play the piano.

Brain Computer Interface

Brain-Computer Interface with Sense of Touch Helps Paralyzed

Cami Rosso on June 28, 2023

Brain-computer interface endowed with both vision and touch, coupled with an AI decoder improved the ability of a paralyzed person.

Brain-computer interface endowed with both vision and touch, coupled with an AI decoder improved the ability of a paralyzed person.

Artificial Intelligence

Wireless Technology Can Help Paralyzed People Walk Naturally

Cami Rosso on June 27, 2023

AI machine learning helped to restore communication between the brain and spinal cord to enable a quadriplegic person to stand and have natural control of walking.

AI machine learning helped to restore communication between the brain and spinal cord to enable a quadriplegic person to stand and have natural control of walking.

Artificial Intelligence

An AI Robot Learns Recipes by Watching Human Chefs

Cami Rosso on June 8, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) computer vision empowered a robotic chef to identify and learn new recipes by watching videos of human chefs.

Artificial intelligence (AI) computer vision empowered a robotic chef to identify and learn new recipes by watching videos of human chefs.

Brain Computer Interface

AI Deep Learning Decodes Hand Gestures from Brain Images

Cami Rosso on May 21, 2023

Machine learning decodes hand gestures from noninvasive brain images, giving hope to a new type of brain-computer interface to help the paralyzed.

Machine learning decodes hand gestures from noninvasive brain images, giving hope to a new type of brain-computer interface to help the paralyzed.

Education

AI and Edge Computing Detect Disease for Real-Time Diagnosis

Cami Rosso on May 19, 2023

AI deep learning running on a Google edge-computing device can identify diseases in real time with a high degree of accuracy of 99.8 percent.

AI deep learning running on a Google edge-computing device can identify diseases in real time with a high degree of accuracy of 99.8 percent.

Artificial Intelligence

AI Decodes Brain Activity to Predict What Mice See

Cami Rosso on May 18, 2023

EPFL researchers create an AI machine-learning algorithm that can decode the brain activity of mice in order to predict what they see.

EPFL researchers create an AI machine-learning algorithm that can decode the brain activity of mice in order to predict what they see.

Neuroscience

Brain-Inspired AI Liquid Neural Networks Power Drones

Cami Rosso on April 21, 2023

MIT CSAIL researchers open the door to the possibility of certifying machine learning solutions for safety-critical systems.

MIT CSAIL researchers open the door to the possibility of certifying machine learning solutions for safety-critical systems.

Artificial Intelligence

AI Identifies Depression as Highest Risk Factor for Insomnia

Cami Rosso on April 14, 2023

AI machine learning can identify individual risk factors for insomnia based on health record data and found depression to be the strongest predictor.

AI machine learning can identify individual risk factors for insomnia based on health record data and found depression to be the strongest predictor.

Artificial Intelligence

AI Spots Genetic Mutations in Brain Tumors Within 90 Seconds

Cami Rosso on April 7, 2023

AI diagnostic tool DeepGlioma uses rapid imaging to identify genetic mutations from brain tumor samples in less than 90 seconds with high precision.

AI diagnostic tool DeepGlioma uses rapid imaging to identify genetic mutations from brain tumor samples in less than 90 seconds with high precision.

Artificial Intelligence

AI Machine Learning Predicts Alzheimer’s Disease Risk

Cami Rosso on April 6, 2023

A person’s genetics outperforms age as a predictor for individuals who are 65 years of age and older.

A person’s genetics outperforms age as a predictor for individuals who are 65 years of age and older.