Why Is Computer Security Advice So Confusing?
If you’ve ever felt baffled by the computer security instructions provided at your workplace, you’re not alone. A recent study underscores a fundamental issue in…
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New Study: AI Chatbots Surpass the Average Human in Creativity
A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports suggests that large language model (LLM) AI chatbots might excel beyond the average human in creative…
Scientists Reveal Why Using ChatGPT To Message Your Friends Isn’t a Good Idea
Utilizing AI tools for composing messages to friends might not be the best choice, especially if the friend learns about the AI’s involvement, recent research…
Wonderfully Weird: How Hafnia Is Paving the Way for Neuromorphic Computing
The properties of hafnium dioxide, often referred to as hafina, might seem unremarkable on the surface. However, when this material is rendered into ultrathin layers,…
MIT SoftZoo: Open-Source Platform Simulates Wildlife for Soft Robotics Designers
SoftZoo is a soft robot co-design platform that can test optimal shapes and sizes for robotic performance in different environments. Since the term “soft robotics”…
Turbocharged Python: AI Accelerates Computing Speed by Thousands of Times
Their development Scalene, an open-source tool for dramatically speeding up the programming language Python, circumvents hardware issues limiting computer processing speeds. A team of computer…
Gambling Meets Quantum Physics – New “Bandit” Algorithm Uses Light for Better Bets
Simulated photonic reinforcement learning method learns faster and aims higher. How does a gambler maximize winnings from a row of slot machines? This question inspired…
Billions of Hours, Little Change: New Study Questions Video Game Restrictions
A recent study suggests that the regulations limiting gaming hours for young individuals in China might not be as impactful as initially anticipated. To gauge…
The “Metaverse”: A Powerful Tool for Better Science
A researcher from Notre Dame advises that we should move past the excitement and examine how virtual reality could enhance the efficiency of scientists. However,…
MIT’s AI Learns Molecular Language for Rapid Material Development and Drug Discovery
This AI system only needs a small amount of data to predict molecular properties, which could speed up drug discovery and material development. Discovering new…
MIT’s Cybersecurity Metior: A Secret Weapon Against Side-Channel Attacks
MIT’s new system analyzes the likelihood that an attacker could thwart a certain security scheme to steal secret information. Researchers have created a system to…
Computational Agroecology – The Future of Farming
A computer science study presents a revolutionary new way to think about agriculture and its potential benefits for farming. The world’s population hit a staggering…
AI’s Invisible Foe: Confronting the Challenge of Digital “Dark Matter”
Artificial intelligence has permeated our everyday existence. Initially, it was evident in ChatGPT, and currently, it’s visible in AI-generated pizza and beer advertisements. While AI…
Harnessing the Speed of Light: Artificial “Life” Unlocks Photonic Computing Power
Researchers are exploring photonic computing as an alternative to silicon-based technologies due to the difficulties in manufacturing tiny silicon transistors. The never-ending quest for faster,…
Kirigami Cuts Through Shape Barriers: MIT’s Innovative Method for Material Transformation
A study inspired by the Japanese paper-cutting art provides a blueprint for designing shape-shifting materials and devices. Kirigami takes pop-up books to a whole new…
New Tool Detects ChatGPT-Generated Academic Text With 99% Accuracy
Heather Desaire, a University of Kansas chemist who applies machine learning to biomedical studies, has developed a novel tool capable of identifying scientific text produced…
Top Guns of AI: MIT’s Maverick Approach Toward Safe and Reliable Autopilots for Flying
A new AI-based approach for controlling autonomous robots satisfies the often-conflicting goals of safety and stability. In the film “Top Gun: Maverick,” Maverick, played by…
CausalSim: MIT’s New Tool for Accurately Simulating Complex Systems
The system they developed eliminates a source of bias in simulations, leading to improved algorithms that can boost the performance of applications. MIT researchers have…
