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......»»
You Asked: Do perfect LCD panels exist?
In this installment of You Asked: Is there such a thing as a perfect LCD panel? What is frame rate control? And we'll decode Samsung soundbar model numbers......»»
Parrots and songbirds have evolved distinct brain mechanisms, study shows
When humans learn to speak a language, we learn to produce new vocalizations and use them flexibly for communication, but how the brain is able to achieve this is an important but largely unanswered question, according to Zhilei Zhao, Klarman Fellow.....»»
When research study materials don"t speak their participants" language, data can get lost in translation
Imagine your mother has cancer. You just heard about a promising new experimental treatment and want to enroll her in the study. However, your mother immigrated to the U.S. as an adult and speaks limited English. When you reach out to the research te.....»»
Researchers automated jailbreaking of LLMs with other LLMs
AI security researchers from Robust Intelligence and Yale University have designed a machine learning technique that can speedily jailbreak large language models (LLMs) in an automated fashion. “The method, known as the Tree of Attacks with Pru.....»»
Google might finally have an answer to Chat GPT-4
Gemini, Google's newest expansive language model, initially previewed at the I/O developer conference in June, is now being introduced to the general public......»»
Study reveals genes that set humans apart from other primates in cognitive ability
An international team led by researchers at the University of Toronto has uncovered over 100 genes that are common to primate brains but have undergone evolutionary divergence only in humans—and which could be a source of our unique cognitive abili.....»»
lifetime Babbel language learning subscription for $149.97 this week only
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.....»»
Brains of newborns aren"t underdeveloped compared to other primates, finds new study
Contrary to current understanding, the brains of human newborns aren't significantly less developed compared to other primate species, but appear so because so much brain development happens after birth, finds a new study led by University College Lo.....»»
Foxconn"s expansion into India isn"t going as well as hoped
Apple supplier Foxconn is struggling to get its factories in India to operate efficiently, with employees citing language barriers, culture clashes, and difficulty adapting to strenuous schedules.FoxconnFoxconn began production of iPhone in India sta.....»»
Here’s why people are saying GPT-4 is getting ‘lazy’
The GPT-4 language model is struggling to complete queries to users' satisfaction and many have taken to social media to complain......»»
Vigil: Open-source LLM security scanner
Vigil is an open-source security scanner that detects prompt injections, jailbreaks, and other potential threats to Large Language Models (LLMs). Prompt injection arises when an attacker successfully influences an LLM using specially designed inputs......»»
Researchers reveal the "Viral Language" of the pandemic
Remember "COVIDiots" and the first protests by "anti-vaxxers"?.....»»
May the "Star Wars" vocabulary be with us
These days, "Star Wars" is everywhere. There are numerous films and all kinds of merchandise. But is "Star Wars" also an integral part of the English language? That is the question Prof Dr. Christina Sanchez-Stockhammer, chair of English and Digital.....»»
5,200 years of migrations from Mexico to California may be the origin of a mystery language
Research led by Nathan Nakatsuka of the Department of Genetics at Harvard Medical School, Boston, has found evidence supporting migrations into California from Mexico and the presence of Mexican-related ancestry in Central and Southern California sta.....»»
Lifetime Babbel subscription plunges to $139.97, ends Cyber Monday
The lifetime Babbel language learning subscription is $460 off with this holiday deal, dropping the cost to $139.97 now through Cyber Monday.Enjoy learning a new language without breaking the bank with this Babbel deal that cuts the price of a lifeti.....»»
How certain media talk about AI may have everything to do with political ideology
Even as artificial intelligence (AI) becomes embedded into every fabric our daily lives—from language translation to virtual personal assistants—it continues to be a divisive issue. As its reach expands, Virginia Tech researchers are seeking to u.....»»
Why student experiments with generative AI matter for our collective learning
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools like ChatGPT based on Large Language Models (LLMs) are revolutionizing the ways we think, learn and work......»»
Examining gender stereotypes embedded in natural language
Gender stereotypes harm people of both genders—and society more broadly—by steering and sometimes limiting people to behaviors, roles, and activities linked with their gender. Widely shared stereotypes include the assumption that men are more cen.....»»
"Your United States was normal": Has translation tech really made language learning redundant?
Every day, millions of people start the day by posting a greeting on social media. None of them expect to be arrested for their friendly morning ritual......»»
The bilingual brain may be better at ignoring irrelevant information
People who speak two languages may be better at shifting their attention from one thing to another compared to those who speak one, according to a study published this month in the journal Bilingualism: Language and Cognition......»»