Can we decode the language of our primate cousins?
A UNIGE team shows that the human brain is capable of identifying the vocalizations of certain primate species, if they are close to us and if the frequencies used are also close to our own......»»
Survival of the fittest: Words like "sex" and "fight" are most likely to stand the test of time
New research from the University of Warwick reveals that words like "sex" endure in our language in a "survival of the fittest" way, similar to natural selection......»»
Language-related misunderstanding at work: What it is, why it occurs and what organizations can do about it
Language is the foundation of human interaction. It plays a central role in facilitating effective communication by allowing people to express their thoughts, share essential information and establish connections with one another......»»
Save $440 on a lifetime Babbel subscription with this year-end flash deal
A special year-end $440 discount has just been announced on a lifetime subscription to Babbel, significantly reducing the cost of the language-learning tool to an impressive $159.97 through Dec. 31.Originally priced at $599, the lifetime subscription.....»»
Got an iPad for Christmas? Here are the first 7 apps you should download
Must-download apps for photographers, sketchers, note takers and language learners......»»
Robots vs. humans: Which do children trust more when learning new information?
In this digital age, children are exposed to overwhelming amounts of information online, some of it unverified and increasingly generated by non-human sources, such as AI-driven language models. As children grow older, the ability to assess a source'.....»»
Apple wants AI to run directly on its hardware instead of in the cloud
iPhone maker wants to catch up to its rivals when it comes to AI. Enlarge / The iPhone 15 Pro. (credit: Apple) Apple’s latest research about running large language models on smartphones offers the clearest signal yet t.....»»
Apple isn"t behind on AI, it"s looking ahead to the future of smartphones
A new research paper shows that Apple has practical solutions to technical AI issues that other firms appear to be ignoring, specifically how to use massive large language modules on lower-memory devices like iPhone.Despite claims that Apple is behin.....»»
The impact of prompt injection in LLM agents
Prompt injection is, thus far, an unresolved challenge that poses a significant threat to Language Model (LLM) integrity. This risk is particularly alarming when LLMs are turned into agents that interact directly with the external world, utilizing to.....»»
Here’s why people are claiming GPT-4 is good again
ChatGPT enthusiasts are certain they are using a leaked GPT 4.5 update after seeing vast improvements to the language model following months of complaints......»»
Can we decode the language of our primate cousins?
A UNIGE team shows that the human brain is capable of identifying the vocalizations of certain primate species, if they are close to us and if the frequencies used are also close to our own......»»
Study provides insights into diets of early primates
Turns out our love of sweet food goes back—way back—to our early primate ancestors, a University of Otago-led study has found......»»
A new mathematical language for biological networks
A team of researchers around Berlin mathematics professor Michael Joswig is presenting a novel concept for the mathematical modeling of genetic interactions in biological systems. Collaborating with biologists from ETH Zurich and Carnegy Science (U.S.....»»
lifetime Babbel language learning subscription for $149.97 this weekend
In a special limited-time offer, Babbel, a popular language learning platform, is available at a steep $450 discount for a lifetime subscription. This holiday deal delivers easy-to-use language learning tools without straining your wallet.The $149.97.....»»
How "benevolent sexism" undermines Asian women with foreign accents in the workplace
Immigrants are critical to the Canadian economy, but their talents are under-utilized due to language and accent discrimination, as immigrants often come from non-English or French speaking countries......»»
Let’s attempt to decode Google’s confusing new location data settings
The new Google Maps Timeline plays a game of three-card monte with your location data. Enlarge Google announced big changes to its most legally fraught set of user settings: your location data. Google's misleading Locat.....»»
Turing test on steroids: Chatbot Arena crowdsources ratings for 45 AI models
Over 130K blind ratings show ChatGPT-4 Turbo outclassing the competition. Enlarge / A Rock'em Sock'em AI model battle. (credit: CSA Images) As the AI landscape has expanded to include dozens of distinct large language mo.....»»
Crystal language empowers AI to design novel materials with desired properties
Over the past decade, generative deep learning models have been applied successfully to the design of novel drug molecules, organic synthesis routes, and functional molecules tailored for electronic/optoelectronic devices. This is largely enabled by.....»»
Samsung’s next Galaxy Buds could rival the Pixel Buds with this handy feature
A report out of Korea claims that the next-gen Samsung Galaxy Buds could introduce real-time, on-device language translation using AI. The post Samsung’s next Galaxy Buds could rival the Pixel Buds with this handy feature appeared first on Phandroi.....»»
Lazarus exploit Log4Shell vulnerability to deliver novel RAT malware
North Korea-backed group Lazarus has been spotted exploiting the Log4Shell vulnerability (CVE-2021-44228) and novel malware written in DLang (i.e., the memory-safe D programming language). “This campaign consists of continued opportunistic targ.....»»
Elon Musk’s new AI bot, Grok, causes stir by citing OpenAI usage policy
Some experts think xAI used OpenAI model outputs to fine-tune Grok. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Grok, the AI language model created by Elon Musk's xAI, went into wide release last week, and people have begun spotting.....»»