Making AI models more “self-aware” and “conscious” of their biases and factual errors could potentially prevent them from producing more false information in the future, the Microsoft cofounder wrote on his blog, GatesNotes.
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Trajectoids: Creating a shape that rolls along a desired path
Normally, when we think of a rolling object, we tend to imagine a torus (like a bicycle wheel) or a sphere (like a tennis ball) that will always follow a straight path when rolling. However, the world of mathematics and science is always open to exploring new ideas and concepts. This is why researchers have been studying shapes, like oloids, sphericons and more, which do not roll in straight lines.
All these funky shapes are really interesting to researchers as they can show us new ways to move objects around smoothly and efficiently. For example, imagine reducing the energy required to make a toy robot move, or mixing ingredients more thoroughly with a unique-looking spoon. While these peculiar shapes have been studied before, scientists have now taken it a step further.
Consider a game where you draw a path on a tilted table—similar to tilting a pinball table to make the ball go in a particular direction. Now, try to come up with a 3D object that, when placed at the top of the table, will roll down and exactly follow that path, instead of just going straight down. There are a few other rules of this game: the table needs to be inclined slightly (and not too much), there should be no slipping during rolling, and the initial orientation of the object can be chosen at launch. Plus, the path you draw must never go uphill and must be periodic. It must also consist of identical repeating segments—somewhat like in music rhythm patterns.
How cyber scammers are trying to make AI tools pay
Proponents of artificial intelligence say its potential is limitless. But cyber scammers could also use it to their advantage.
Analysts explained to AFP how the technology could increase the risk from online crime.
Chatbots are the best-known of all AI tools thanks to the rampant success of ChatGPT and many that have come afterwards, not least Google’s Bard.
Can AI Replace Human Curiosity?
Human curiosity remains an irreplaceable element in scientific exploration and discovery. Despite the impressive capabilities of AI, it is human curiosity that drives new ideas, inspires new directions in research and development, and leads to a constant stream of innovation and discovery. We must continue cultivating and nurturing human curiosity to ensure scientific advancement and discovery progress.
Combining AI and human curiosity can lead to even more outstanding results. Although AI may eventually improve and replicate certain aspects of human curiosity, interest is an integral part of being human and is necessary for scientific progress. In the future, AI and human curiosity will work together in a complementary way to achieve even more impressive scientific discoveries.
Some argue that AI still needs to gain common sense, creativity and a deep understanding of the world that humans possess. Human curiosity drives researchers to ask questions, seek new knowledge and explore new ideas, which is essential for advancing AI research. Human expertise and creativity are also critical for developing effective responses to crises like the Covid-19 pandemic. While AI can replace some tasks, it cannot replace human problem-solving skills. Therefore, combining the strengths of AI and human curiosity is necessary to achieve outstanding results in scientific pursuits.
An AI Program Saves the Life of Man in Israel
A patient at the Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya had his life saved thanks to an AI warning of intracranial bleeding. According to Israel Hayom, the resident of the city is a 50-year-old man who came in for a routine CT scan.
The reason for the scan was due to him complaining of strong headaches for a long period. Normally, the results of the CT scan would take several weeks before becoming available. However, due to an alert by the AI-based program in-house, it warned that the patient may have been experiencing intracranial bleeding.
Once alerted by the AI, doctors rushed to call the man to return to the medical center. Thankfully, the man was nearby and came right back. He was then operated on by staff who found the bleeding, saving his life.
Coke’s latest mystery flavor is here. It’s created by AI
For about a year and a half, Coca-Cola has experimented with limited-edition beverages that have mystery tastes — most of them with vague, futuristic concepts and undisclosed flavors.
The latest one, Coca-Cola Y3000, fits the bill. The one distinction: It’s supposed to taste like the future. Fittingly, the soft-drink giant used artificial intelligence to help determine the flavor and packaging.
It’s important for Coca-Cola to keep customers — particularly younger ones — excited about Coke, its more-than-a-century-old signature product. In recent years, health-conscious consumers have shied away from sugary beverages, making it trickier for soda sellers to market their legacy brands. Coca-Cola has used its Creations platform, responsible for limited-edition flavors like Y3000, to try to make the brand resonate with younger consumers.