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AI predicts beer and bean preference from knee X-rays

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Researchers developed an AI model capable of predicting a person's fondness for refried beans and beer consumption based solely on knee X-rays. The study, published in Scientific Reports, aimed to explore the potential of AI in medical imaging for non-medical predictions. While the model showed some correlation, the findings highlight the limitations and potential misapplications of AI in interpreting medical data for unrelated purposes. AI

IMPACT Demonstrates novel, albeit unconventional, applications of AI in data interpretation, raising questions about AI's role in non-medical predictions from medical data.

RANK_REASON Research paper detailing an AI model's unusual prediction capabilities. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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AI predicts beer and bean preference from knee X-rays

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    "In this case study, we present a model that can accurately predict a person’s affection for eating refried beans solely from a radiograph of the knee. We repea

    "In this case study, we present a model that can accurately predict a person’s affection for eating refried beans solely from a radiograph of the knee. We repeat this parlor trick by training a model to predict beer consumption from knee radiographs." It didn't work it out from t…

    LINKS nature.com/…/s41598-024-79838-6 popsci.com/…/ai-xray-beer nature.com/…/s41598-024

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