A computing device that uses tiny magnetic swirls to process data has been trained to recognize handwritten numbers. Developed by RIKEN researchers, the device shows that miniature magnetic whirlpools could be useful for realizing low-energy computing systems inspired by the brain.

Our brains contain complex networks of neurons that transmit and process electrical signals. Artificial neural networks mimic this behavior, and are particularly adept at tasks such as pattern recognition.

But artificial neural networks consume a lot of power when run on conventional silicon chips. So researchers are developing alternative platforms that are specially designed for brain-inspired computing, an approach known as neuromorphic computing.

“I never painted dreams. I painted my own reality,” said Frida Kahlo, Mexico’s woman painter known for her many portraits, self-portraits, and works inspired by the nature.

The same cannot be said for the new artist-in-residence FRIDA at Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute, whose name is inspired by the Mexican artist. FRIDA is not an artist but a robotic arm equipped with a paintbrush that uses artificial intelligence to collaborate with humans on works of art. Just ask FRIDA to paint a picture, and it gets to work putting brush to canvas.

FRIDA stands for Framework and Robotics Initiative for Developing Arts. The project is led by Schaldenbrand with RI faculty members Jean Oh and Jim McCann and has attracted students and researchers across CMU.

A complete guide to conversational AI in 2023 that help machines understand, process, and respond to human language.

Shares of Alphabet slid during the event, suggesting that investors were hoping for more in light of growing competition from Microsoft.

Google’s event took place just one day after Microsoft hosted its own AI event at its headquarters in Redmond, Washington. Microsoft’s event centered around new AI-powered updates to the company’s Bing search engine and Edge browser. Bing, which is a distant second to Google in search, will now allow users get more conversational responses to questions.

Jefferies sees Microsoft stock climbing to $310 a share as the tech titan adds AI features to its Bing and Edge search browsers.

In a recent study published in the Radiology, researchers performed a single-center, open-label randomized controlled trial (RCT) to investigate whether commercial artificial intelligence (AI)-debased computer-aided design (CAD) system could improve the detection rate of actionable lung nodules on chest radiographs.

Actionable nodules are Lung Imaging Reporting and Data System (Lung-RADS), Category 4 nodules. These might be solid nodules larger than eight mm or subsolid nodules with a solid area spanning over six mm.

Studies have not prospectively explored the impact of AI–based CAD software in real-world settings.

The bar seems to be pretty high. But it’s not like ChatGPT is perfect.

Artificial intelligence technology has drawn massive fanfare from investors this year amid the growing popularity of ChatGPT, which launched in November and has helped its maker, OpenAI, nab a staggering $29 billion valuation. Alphabet’s Bard announcement came one day before Microsoft held a press conference to tout an investment in OpenAI that has helped shares of the Silicon Valley staple surge nearly 20% over the past month. “This is just the first step on the AI front,” Ives told clients in a note after the event, reiterating an outperform rating for shares.

Despite the apparent flub, Bank of America analysts have said they’re bullish on Google’s AI strategy, writing in a note to clients that Google is “well prepared with years of investment” in the technology to capture a significant part of the market, particularly since its search engine has a large distribution advantage, as compared to Microsoft. Nevertheless, the analysts warn safety issues including result inaccuracy or bias, disinformation and the potential use of models for harm are key risks.

“AI is the most profound technology we are working on today,” Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai said as he announced the new chatbot this week.