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Major study shows people are swapping Google for the likes of ChatGPT — here’s why
For decades, “Google” has been synonymous with searching the web, becoming a default verb for finding information online. From troubleshooting tech issues to finding local businesses, Google has long been the go-to tool for instant answers. But that might be changing. A new study conducted by Future Publishing with 510 participants from the US and 518 participants from the UK…
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AI chatbots outperform doctors in diagnosing patients, study finds
Chatbots quickly surpassed human physicians in diagnostic reasoning — the crucial first step in clinical care — according to a new study published in the journal Nature Medicine. The study suggests physicians who have access to large language models (LLMs), which underpin generative AI (genAI) chatbots, demonstrate improved performance on several patient care tasks compared to colleagues without access to the…
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Looking to use DeepSeek R1 in the EU? This new study shows it’s missing key criteria to comply with the EU AI Act
The popular AI model DeepSeek R1 may contain inherent flaws that make it incompatible with the EU AI Act, according to new research. DeepSeek R1 took the tech industry by storm in early January, offering an open source option for performance comparable to OpenAI’s o1 at a fraction of the cost. But the model’s outputs may contain vulnerabilities that jeopardize…
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This gentle form of exercise reduces your risk of sleep apnea by 10%, study says
Sleep apnea affects over 29 million Americans, with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (characterized by pauses in breathing during sleep) being the most common form. A recent study suggests that taking a daily walk can reduce your risk of sleep apnea – and reduce the severity of your OSA overall if you have already been diagnosed. The research, published in the Journal…
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AI can predict career success from a facial image, study finds – Computerworld
Organizations have been screening job applicants based on personality for years using behavioral assessments such as Pymetrics games, which measure up to 91 personality traits that fit into 9 different categories. In fact, Shue said, “a ton” of companies already heavily use these more obvious estimates of someone’s personality, “they just haven’t been doing that from pictures of a person’s…
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AI PCs not yet understood well enough to deliver full benefits, study suggests
AI PCs aren’t yet living up to their full potential for users owing to inadequate AI education, a new study from Intel has revealed. Intel found that users who own an AI PC, devices containing dedicated AI hardware like a neural processing unit (NPU) spend longer on computer-based chores than those with regular desktop PCs or laptops. These chores were…
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A study found that X’s algorithm now loves two things: Republicans and Elon Musk
Elon Musk’s X may have tweaked its algorithm to boost his account, along with those of other conservative-leaning users, starting around the time he announced his support of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. That’s according to a new study published by the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), which found that Musk’s posts in particular were suddenly much more popular. The study’s…
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Video game preservationists have lost a legal fight to study games remotely
Video games in the form of computer programs embodied in physical or downloaded formats that have been lawfully acquired as complete games, that do not require access to an external computer server for gameplay, and that are no longer reasonably available in the commercial marketplace, solely for the purpose of preservation of the game in a playable form by an…
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A new study suggests standing desks don’t improve your health — here’s why I use one anyway
As a former fitness journalist, I’m wary when brands make claims about the long-term health benefits of their products. Many stretch the truth to get you to invest in some special workout equipment, a pair of shoes, or a nutrition supplement, and the battlefield of research surrounding these claims can make finding the truth incredibly difficult. That’s why I always…
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Use the ‘DiSSS’ Method to Study More Effectively
We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you’ve heard of the DiSSS method, it’s probably been in the context of learning a new skill, like a hobby or new proficiency at work. The process, from productivity and learning guru Tim Ferriss, is all about breaking things down so you can learn them quickly—and it applies well…
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