Summary: A new study shows that X’s verification system, which gives verified users priority in algorithms, can increase polarization and trigger the formation of echo chambers. Researchers used computational modeling…
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Robots learn to perceive objects using acoustic vibrations
Credit: Duke University Imagine sitting in a dark movie theater wondering just how much soda is left in your oversized cup. Rather than prying off the cap and looking, you…
AI video generation expert discusses the technology’s rapid advances—and its current limitations
Credit: AI-generated image This presidential cycle has already seen several high-profile examples of people using deepfakes to try to influence voters. Deepfakes are images, audio recordings, or videos generated or…
Happy Partners Help Reduce Stress in Older Adults
Summary: Having a happy intimate partner can lower stress levels in older adults by reducing the production of cortisol, a stress hormone. Couples with higher relationship satisfaction experience an even…
Dangers of the metaverse and VR for US youth revealed in new research
32.6% of U.S. youth own a virtual reality (VR) headset (41% of boys vs. 25.1% of girls). Credit: Florida Atlantic University The metaverse, a space where the lines between physical…
Emotional Blindness Drives Empathy Deficits in Psychopathy
Summary: A new study links psychopathy with alexithymia, or emotional blindness, which may explain the emotional deficits seen in people with psychopathic traits. Individuals with strong psychopathic traits struggle to…
Mental Fatigue Increases Temptation for Rewards
Summary: New research reveals that mental fatigue makes rewards like unhealthy snacks more tempting. Both rats and humans who exerted cognitive effort sought out more rewards, with rats self-administering more…
Wall Street Journal sues Perplexity AI for copyright infringement
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The Wall Street Journal and the New York Post filed a lawsuit in a US court on Monday against AI company Perplexity AI, alleging massive copyright…
Microsoft introduces autonomous AI agents
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Microsoft on Monday said it was enhancing its AI offerings with new autonomous agent capabilities as the tech titan aims to accelerate business adoption of artificial…
Using a multilingual dataset to enhance hateful video detection on YouTube and Bilibili
Credit: Zero Crossing Rate of English YouTube videos. Y-axis: Zero Crossing Indicator, X-axis: Time(sec.) Social media has revolutionized the way information is shared throughout communities, but it can also be…
