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AI's 70-year journey: from Dartmouth workshop to modern transformation
Artificial intelligence, a field formally established in 1956 at the Dartmouth workshop, is now a transformative technology reshaping many aspects of life. Its roots trace back to early 20th-century cybernetics and neur…
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AI integration: Experts advise framing AI as a workplace ally, not a replacement
Organizations are increasingly looking for ways to integrate AI into the workplace while ensuring employees view it as a supportive tool rather than a threat. Experts suggest that framing AI as a collaborator that enhan…
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GLP-1 weight-loss drugs drive major climate impact by cutting food demand
The widespread adoption of GLP-1 medications for weight loss is having a significant, albeit unintended, impact on the climate by reducing demand for carbon-intensive foods. As more Americans use drugs like semaglutide …
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AI models frequently generate the same character, Elias Thorne, in stories
A recurring character named Elias Thorne, appearing as a clockmaker, lighthouse keeper, or librarian, is frequently generated by various large language models, including ChatGPT, Grok, Deepseek, and Gemini. Researchers …
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AI-generated stories show fixation on 'Elias Thorne' character
A peculiar character named Elias Thorne is appearing in a significant percentage of AI-generated stories across multiple large language models, including ChatGPT and Claude. Researchers from Cornell University found tha…
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AI Search and ChatGPT Vulnerable to Text Manipulation, Study Finds
New research from Cornell University indicates that AI agents powering tools like ChatGPT and Google's AI search can be easily manipulated by short, user-generated text snippets. The study, titled "Deep-research agents …
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Short Reddit comments can manipulate AI search tools, research finds
New research from Cornell University demonstrates that a short, 13-word comment on Reddit can significantly manipulate AI search tools, including ChatGPT and Google AI. The study found that brands can easily influence A…
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Vista Equity CEO: Don't eliminate AI-era internships
Robert Smith, CEO of Vista Equity Partners, urged businesses to preserve their internship programs amidst the rise of AI. He emphasized that new technologies build upon previous ones and that involving younger generatio…
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Research: AI Search Easily Manipulated by Short User-Generated Content Snippets
New research from Cornell University indicates that AI search engines and tools like ChatGPT can be easily manipulated by small snippets of user-generated content. A mere 13 words from platforms such as Reddit, Quora, o…
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New paper explores faster uncertainty quantification for deep neural networks
Researchers have published a paper on arXiv detailing Score-Based Martingale Posteriors (SMPs) for deep neural networks. This method offers a potentially faster alternative to traditional Markov chain Monte Carlo techni…
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Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Dies at 47 After Long Illness
Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, the eldest daughter of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn, has passed away at the age of 47. She had been in a coma since December 2022 following a collapse due to a heart c…
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AI chatbots repeat Elias Thorne stories due to alignment training
A recurring character named Elias Thorne, often depicted as a lighthouse keeper or clockmaker, is appearing in a significant percentage of stories generated by various large language models. Researchers from Cornell Uni…
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Cornell electrode repair tech boosts used battery capacity by 95%
Researchers at Cornell University have developed a novel electrode repair technology capable of restoring up to 95% of the capacity in used lithium-ion batteries. This advancement promises to reduce recycling costs by 5…
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Jane Lynch and tech execs advise against rigid career plans
Jane Lynch, a veteran Hollywood actress, advises young graduates against rigid career planning, emphasizing that unexpected opportunities often lead to greater success. She shared her own experiences of uncertainty and …
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Zhejiang University develops AI for robots to 'think with their eyes'
Researchers from Zhejiang University, in partnership with Cornell University, the National University of Singapore, and Xidian University, have developed a novel visual reasoning system for robots. This system, named Vi…
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AI training data perpetuates new form of colonialism, critics say
AI models trained predominantly on Western data risk perpetuating a new form of colonialism by misrepresenting and erasing cultural nuances of Indigenous groups and people of color. Critics argue that the extensive data…
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Cornell AI Demo Day highlights human-centered solutions; AI's creative impact explored
Cornell University recently hosted an AI Demo Day, highlighting projects focused on human-centered artificial intelligence solutions. Separately, a LinkedIn article discusses the impact of AI on creativity, particularly…
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AI participation tools show bias against non-Western names and accents
AI tools designed to track meeting participation and contribution are showing bias against non-Western names and accents. These systems, used by companies like Amazon and Meta, are trained on data that underrepresents c…
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Study: 26% of daily AI-using students admit to academic dishonesty
A new study indicates that while generative AI use is widespread among college students, direct cheating by submitting AI-generated work is less common than feared. However, among students who use AI daily, 26% admitted…
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ElevenLabs brings voice AI to classrooms with professor program
ElevenLabs has launched initiatives to integrate its voice AI technology into education. The company is offering a free Pro tier access program for professors at institutions like Harvard and NYU, enabling them to use v…