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PNNL Scientists Build Trustworthy AI That Knows Its Limits in Materials Discovery

Researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have developed a method to measure how well AI models, specifically neural network potentials, are trained to predict material properties. The approach quantifies uncertainty to enhance model trust and identifies areas where additional training is required.

25 Apr 2025

AI Predicts Kidney Cancer Drug Response Using Routine Pathology Slides

Researchers at UT Southwestern developed an AI model that uses histopathological slide images to predict which kidney cancer patients will benefit from anti-angiogenic therapy. This deep learning model rivals the accuracy of genetic tests like Angioscore but is more accessible and interpretable.

25 Apr 2025

FairAT Boosts AI Security and Fairness by Targeting Its Weakest Links

Researchers at Wuhan University developed Fair Adversarial Training (FairAT), a technique that enhances the fairness and robustness of AI models by focusing on their most vulnerable data points. FairAT significantly improves both equity and security, outperforming existing state-of-the-art methods.

18 Apr 2025

Physics Reveals How AI Attention Drives Repetition, Hallucination, and Bias—And How to Fix It

Researchers at George Washington University have developed a first-principles physics theory explaining how the attention mechanism in AI models like ChatGPT leads to repetition, hallucination, and bias.

16 Apr 2025

Digital Twin of Mouse Brain Predicts Neuron Activity and Connections With Striking Accuracy

Stanford-led researchers have developed a highly accurate AI-powered digital twin of the mouse visual cortex, trained on neural data from mice watching movies. This model can generalize responses to novel visual stimuli and predict neuron types and connections, revolutionizing brain experimentation.

10 Apr 2025

AI-Powered Brain Implant Restores Real-Time Speech for People With Paralysis

Researchers from UC Berkeley and UCSF have developed a brain-computer interface that decodes brain signals into audible speech in near real time. This AI-driven breakthrough enables more natural, fluent communication for individuals with severe paralysis.

1 Apr 2025

Wireless Networks Need Human-Like AI to Unlock the Next Tech Revolution

A groundbreaking paper argues that the next revolution in wireless technology hinges on AI with human-like common sense. The researchers propose a paradigm shift, integrating advanced AI with wireless networks to create an "AGI-native" system that can think, plan, and imagine like humans.

19 Mar 2025

AI Set to Transform Health Care as Experts Map Out Solutions to Overcome Barriers

AI has the potential to revolutionize health care by streamlining workflows, enhancing diagnostics, and improving patient outcomes, but barriers such as data privacy, high costs, and regulatory challenges slow its adoption. This comprehensive review offers a roadmap to overcome these hurdles and unlock AI's full potential in medicine.

16 Mar 2025

Generative AI Transforms Tunnel Safety With Smart Inspections and Autonomous Drones

Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology has developed generative AI-powered inspection technology that creates synthetic images of tunnel damage to address data scarcity and enhance safety inspections. Integrated with autonomous drones, this innovation enables precise, efficient tunnel inspections without relying on large datasets.

12 Mar 2025

New AI Technique Cuts Hidden Biases Without Knowing What They Are

Researchers have developed a novel AI training technique that eliminates spurious correlations by pruning just a small subset of problematic data—without needing to know what those correlations are. This breakthrough enhances AI model reliability and performance across tasks.

11 Mar 2025

Zero-Shot AI Outperforms GPT-4o in Art Classification, Slashing Annotation Costs

Researchers demonstrate that large language models (LLMs) can classify artwork types with high accuracy using zero-shot learning, reducing the need for costly manual data labeling.

25 Feb 2025

Hollywood’s AI Dilemma: Innovation or Job Destruction?

A University of Washington study explores the anxieties of striking film workers over AI's role in cinema, highlighting concerns about job security, artistic integrity, and the future of filmmaking.

25 Feb 2025

AI Struggles with Abstract Thought: Study Reveals GPT-4’s Limits

A new study reveals that while GPT-4 excels at analogical reasoning in standard tests, it struggles with variations, highlighting its reliance on pattern-matching rather than true understanding.

24 Feb 2025

AI Chatbots Give Basic Endometriosis Info but Lack Medical Accuracy

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center found that AI chatbots provide basic information on endometriosis but lack the depth and accuracy of healthcare professionals. ChatGPT performed best among the three chatbots studied.

20 Feb 2025

AI Reveals Hidden Green Space Gaps in Cities, Driving Smarter Urban Planning

Researchers developed an AI system that improves tracking of urban green spaces using satellite imagery, significantly enhancing accuracy and revealing disparities in vegetation distribution.

20 Feb 2025

AI Copyright Loopholes Threaten UK Creators—Experts Call for Urgent Reform

A new report from Cambridge University warns that allowing AI companies to scrape copyrighted works unless creators actively opt out threatens the UK’s creative industries. Experts urge the government to uphold automatic copyright protections and ensure fair compensation for artists.

20 Feb 2025

AI Can Predict Disease Outbreaks and Revolutionize Pandemic Response

AI can now predict disease outbreaks before they happen, helping governments and healthcare systems act faster. With cutting-edge models, scientists are revolutionizing pandemic response, saving lives, and shaping the future of global health.

19 Feb 2025

Generative AI in Journalism Sparks Fears of Deception and Bias

Audiences and journalists are increasingly concerned about generative AI’s role in journalism, with fears of deception, bias, and job displacement. A new RMIT-led report highlights the urgent need for transparency and systematic AI-vetting processes in newsrooms.

18 Feb 2025

Can AI Really Think? Research Reveals Gaps in Logical Execution

While AI models can break down problems into structured steps, new research reveals they still fail at basic arithmetic and fact-checking—raising questions about their true reasoning abilities.

17 Feb 2025

MIT Scientists Develop More Accurate Weather Prediction Technique

MIT researchers reveal that traditional validation methods for spatial predictions, like weather forecasting, can fail, leading to misleading accuracy assessments. They developed a new evaluation technique that improves prediction reliability in real-world applications.

11 Feb 2025