AI could predict Alzheimer’s disease risk

A new AI program can say with a high degree of accuracy whether someone will develop Alzheimer's-linked dementia within six years.

Andrew Thurston-Boston U. • futurity
June 26, 2024 ~9 min

ChatGPT shows hiring bias against people with disabilities

According to new research, ChatGPT shows bias against resumes with credentials that imply a disability—but it can improve.

Stefan Milne-U. Washington • futurity
June 25, 2024 ~8 min


AI-trained exoskeleton saves user’s energy

"This work is essentially making science fiction reality—allowing people to burn less energy while conducting a variety of tasks."

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
June 13, 2024 ~6 min

AI better predicts back surgery outcomes

A new method can more accurately gauge how patients may recover from lower back surgery, according to new research.

Leah Shaffer - Washington University in St. Louis • futurity
June 10, 2024 ~7 min

ChatGPT may give bad workplace advice to people with autism

Some people with autism prefer workplace advice that comes from ChatGPT more than a person. But how good is the advice? New research digs in.

Byron Spice-Carnegie Mellon • futurity
June 10, 2024 ~8 min

How will artificial intelligence affect elections in 2024?

An expert digs into how election experts are thinking about artificial intelligence and its impact on the 2024 elections.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
June 7, 2024 ~4 min

Can AI tell you what your dog’s bark means?

Researchers are using AI models used for human speech to train new systems that can tell you if your dog's bark is playful or aggressive.

Kate McAlpine-Michigan • futurity
June 7, 2024 ~6 min

Eye-like cameras and AI could make driving safer

AI combined with a new bio-inspired camera detects pedestrians and obstacles 100 times faster than current car cameras.

U. Zurich • futurity
June 4, 2024 ~6 min


AI headphones let users listen to 1 voice in a crowd

"With our devices you can now hear a single speaker clearly even if you are in a noisy environment with lots of other people talking."

U. Washington • futurity
May 30, 2024 ~5 min

Artificial intelligence decodes whale ‘alphabet’

On this podcast episode, a scientist explains how artificial intelligence is helping scientists decipher whale sounds.

U. Chicago • futurity
May 30, 2024 ~2 min

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