Artificial Intelligence

Torque Clustering: Autonomous AI algorithm optimizing unsupervised learning and pattern detection

Truly autonomous AI is on the horizon

A new algorithm significantly improves how AI can independently learn and uncover patterns in data Researchers have developed a new AI algorithm, called Torque Clustering, that is much closer to natural intelligence than current methods. It significantly improves how AI systems learn and uncover patterns in data independently, without human guidance. Torque Clustering can efficiently…
What do we know about the economics of AI?

What do we know about the economics of AI?

Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu has long studied technology-driven growth. Here’s how he’s thinking about AI’s effect on the economy For all the talk about artificial intelligence upending the world, its economic effects remain uncertain. There is massive investment in AI but little clarity about what it will produce. Examining AI has become a significant part…
Pioneering new mathematical model could help protect privacy and ensure safer use of AI

Pioneering new mathematical model could help protect privacy and ensure safer use of AI

AI tools are increasingly being used to track and monitor us both online and in person, yet their effectiveness comes with big risks.  Computer scientists at the University of Oxford have led a study to develop a new mathematical model that could help people better understand the risks posed by AI and assist regulators in…
Even Bill Gates thinks AI is a little scary

Even Bill Gates thinks AI is a little scary

Tech pioneer visits Harvard campus with his new memoir to discuss beauty of math, dropping out of College, founding Microsoft, value of curiosity Bill Gates remembers being “a tough kid.” “Some teachers wanted to put me ahead in school; some wanted to put me behind,” said the tech pioneer, who has noted in the past…
Crear una defensa contra la futura amenaza cuántica

Building a bulwark against the future quantum threat

The PQ-REACT project launches its first open call, inviting cryptography enthusiasts to showcase their solutions for a faster and smoother transition to post-quantum cryptography In our connected world, communicating securely is key, but quantum technology threatens to render ineffective the encryption methods we use today. While the threat quantum computers pose to classical cryptography is…
Study: When allocating scarce resources with AI, randomization can improve fairness

Study: When allocating scarce resources with AI, randomization can improve fairness

Introducing structured randomization into decisions based on machine-learning model predictions can address inherent uncertainties while maintaining efficiency Organizations are increasingly utilizing machine-learning models to allocate scarce resources or opportunities. For instance, such models can help companies screen resumes to choose job interview candidates or aid hospitals in ranking kidney transplant patients based on their likelihood…
Does AI help humans make better decisions?

Does AI help humans make better decisions?

One judge’s track record — with and without algorithm — surprises researchers While several sectors, including criminal justice, medicine, and even business, use AI recommendations, humans are typically the final decision-makers. The researchers took this into account by comparing criminal bail decisions made by a single judge with recommendations generated by an AI system. Specifically…
New open-source platform allows users to evaluate performance of AI-powered chatbots

New open-source platform allows users to evaluate performance of AI-powered chatbots

Researchers have developed a platform for the interactive evaluation of AI-powered chatbots such as ChatGPT A team of computer scientists, engineers, mathematicians and cognitive scientists, led by the University of Cambridge, developed an open-source evaluation platform called CheckMate, which allows human users to interact with and evaluate the performance of large language models (LLMs). The…
¿La inteligencia artificial tiene los días contados?

Is the clock ticking on AI?

Renowned AI experts call on world governments and tech giants to take action now on AI risks “Probably none of us will have a job,” Elon Musk stated about AI when speaking remotely at a leading tech conference in Paris on 23 May. The billionaire hasn’t been shy about referring to AI as his biggest…
NEC Develops High-speed Generative AI Large Language Models (LLM) with World-class Performance

NEC Develops High-speed Generative AI Large Language Models (LLM) with World-class Performance

“NEC cotomi Pro” and “NEC cotomi Light” achieve the same quality as global models at more than 10 times the speed NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has expanded its “NEC cotomi” generative AI services with the development of "NEC cotomi Pro" and "NEC cotomi Light," two new high-speed generative AI Large Language Models (LLM) featuring…