Image Credits: PixabayCan artificial intelligence (AI) recommend suitable actions in emotionally intense situations? Researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and the University of Bern (UniBE) evaluated six generative AIs—including ChatGPT—using emotional intelligence (EI) tests normally intended for humans.The results showed that these AIs not only exceeded average human performance but also created new...
Credit: DepositphotosAccording to a study published in Nature Human Behaviour, large language models (LLMs) like GPT-4 were judged to be more persuasive than humans in 64% of online debates when they tailored their arguments using personalized information about their opponents.The results underscore GPT-4's capacity to craft persuasive, personalized arguments, raising important questions about the...
Credit: Yo Kobayashi, 2025.Most computers rely on microchips, but what if the most powerful computational tool has been within us all along? As surprising as it may seem, a future where human tissue plays a direct role in computing could be closer than we think.In a study published in IEEE Access, Yo Kobayashi from...
At the intersection of robotics and social science, researchers explore how heterogeneity, influence, and uncertainty drive smarter collective decisions—whether in human groups, robot swarms, or biological collectives. Credit: SCIoIWhen groups make decisions—whether humans, robots, or animals—not all members contribute equally. Some have more reliable information, while others hold greater social influence. A new study...
Scientists have discovered why humans no longer have tails© iStockAbout 25 million years ago, an evolutionary divergence happened between our ancestors—the early humans and apes—and monkeys, leading to the loss of tails in our lineage. The specific genetic mutation behind this change, however, has been unknown until recently.In a recent study published in Nature, scientists...
Google DeepMind's table tennis robot takes on a human competitor in a trial of the systemAtil IscenGoogle used extensive data to train a table-tennis-playing robot to compete against humans and improve over time. The results are impressive, showcasing significant advancements in robotic speed and dexterity, and the robot's performance looks quite entertaining."Reaching human-level speed...
Credit: PixabayResearchers at Colorado State University have found that elephants respond to being called by name, using name-like calls to address each other. This behavior, observed in wild African elephants, represents a unique ability among nonhuman animals, according to a new study in Nature Ecology and Evolution.Researchers from CSU, Save the Elephants, and ElephantVoices...
Credit: DepositphotosFor a vaccine to be effective, it must stimulate the production of antibodies in those immunized, which are ready to neutralize future infections. To be considered safe, it should achieve this in most individuals without causing significant side effects or adverse reactions.A new HIV vaccine candidate is navigating familiar challenges in early-stage clinical...
AIs are learning to track human emotional responses in real-time, by watching our faces and listening to the tone in our voicesHume AINew research indicates that GPT-4 surpasses the average human in influencing opinions, especially as it acquires more information about us. With the ability to observe us in real-time, AI appears poised to...
Wake up, human, the world has changed againOpenAI SoraLess than a year ago, AI-generated video was considered a joke; now, look at the advancements. OpenAI's latest model, Sora, transforms descriptive text into video, marking a significant leap forward that is nothing short of astonishing.Sora generates "realistic and creative scenes" from textual prompts. Users can...
