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AI models are far more susceptible to misleading nudges than humans, study shows
12+ hour, 18+ min ago (1075+ words) People increasingly expect language models to do more than just chat. Software programs powered by large language models, commonly known as LLMs, are being designed to browse the web, operate tools, and make financial or shopping decisions for users. In…...
Scientists demonstrate that AI can predict if you are reading a taboo word just by looking at your brain waves
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (525+ words) To answer their research questions, the scientists recruited forty native Italian speakers. All participants were right-handed and reported no history of neurological or psychiatric disabilities. Before the main experiment, the researchers removed data from five participants due to technical issues…...
Modern AI is often judged to be more human than actual humans in Turing test experiments
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1152+ words) To fully understand this research, it helps to know a bit about large language models (LLMs). These are highly complex computer programs trained on vast amounts of text data scraped from the internet. They power the popular AI chatbots that…...
Real-world evidence shows generative AI is making human creative output more uniform
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (975+ words) Generative artificial intelligence refers to computer programs capable of creating new text, images, or other media based on user instructions. The most common of these tools rely on large language models. Developers build these models by feeding them billions of…...
General intelligence explains the link between math and music skills
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (193+ words) A study of young adults with backgrounds in mathematics or music found that individuals with better mathematical abilities tended to have better musical abilities as well, and vice versa. However, this association was most likely caused by intelligence being an…...
Teenage brains process mechanical and academic skills differently across the sexes
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (400+ words) Thomas Coyle, a researcher at the University of Texas at San Antonio, conducted the study to expand upon earlier investigations of cognitive ability. Coyle wanted to track how mechanical and spatial forms of tilt evolve over the teenage years. He…...
Knowing an AI is involved ruins human trust in social games
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (1127+ words) As these conversational algorithms take a more active role in mediating communication, it raises a question about how people respond to a machine acting on behalf of another human. Interactions online are increasingly text-based, meaning algorithms will likely play a…...
Correlation vs causation: what they mean and why the difference matters
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (1679+ words) The phrase “correlation does not imply causation” is a fundamental rule in science, statistics, and logic. While the two concepts are often confused, they mean very different things. Understanding this distinction is essential for interpreting scientific news, making medical decisions,…...
Artificial intelligence struggles to consistently evaluate scientific facts
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (927+ words) Mesut Cicek, an associate professor in the Department of Marketing and International Business at Washington State University, led the investigation. His co-authors included Sevincgul Ulu of Southern Illinois University, Can Uslay of Rutgers University, and Kate Karniouchina of Northeastern University....
Parental math anxiety linked to lower quantitative skills in young children
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (1276+ words) Scientists sought to determine if the timing of this conceptual insight matters for future academic success. They investigated whether acquiring this knowledge early in preschool provides an advantage over acquiring it just prior to kindergarten. The researchers also aimed to…...