Summary: A new study shows that humans use social information to guide their decisions, even when others’ preferences differ from their own. Researchers found that people treat social cues as…
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New tool makes songs unlearnable to generative AI
llustration of the threat model where the attacker scrapes music posted online by victim musicians to train their music generative models. Credit: Jian Liu et al Nearly 200 years after…
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…
