Researchers warn that generative AI models, trained on their own synthetic content, may collapse and produce nonsensical responses. This could exacerbate bias and lead to a loss of nuance in AI-generated text. Experts suggest that using a combination of human-generated and AI-generated data for training can help prevent this collapse. Forecast for 6 months: In…
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David Bessis, a mathematician, has published a book titled Mathematica: A Secret World of Intuition and Curiosity, which challenges the conventional way of thinking about mathematics. He argues that math is not just about logic and problem-solving, but also about intuition and creativity. Bessis claims that people are constantly doing math, even if they don’t…
Researchers at the University of Glasgow have made a groundbreaking discovery about aphantasia, a condition where people are unable to visualize objects, people, and scenes in their minds. A recent study found that people with aphantasia have a weaker connection between their auditory and visual senses, highlighting the range of brain organizations and the interconnectedness…
A team of researchers in England has launched a contest to create a magical experience based solely on sound, challenging the conventional notion that magic tricks rely on visual elements. The project aims to explore the human mind’s perception and understanding of reality, making magic more inclusive for people with visual impairments. The contest has…
In a groundbreaking episode of “The Joy of Why” podcast, mathematician and statistician Emmanuel Candès discusses the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on prediction science. Candès explains how AI models, often referred to as “black boxes,” can make successful predictions without fully understanding the underlying mechanisms. He also highlights the importance of quantifying uncertainty in…
The tech industry is experiencing a significant wave of layoffs, with over 130,000 job cuts across 457 companies in 2024. Major players like Tesla, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft have all conducted sizable layoffs, while smaller startups have also seen significant cuts. The impact of AI and automation on jobs is a major concern, and the…
The notion of a midlife crisis is being reevaluated by scientists, who are now focusing on the growing mental health crisis among adolescents. Researchers are questioning the validity of the U-curve theory, which suggests that happiness plummets in midlife before rebounding. Instead, they are finding that happiness trends vary across different cultures and age groups,…
Teenagers are increasingly becoming a significant threat to cybersecurity, with skilled hackers using tactics like phishing and social engineering to breach corporate networks and steal sensitive information. Experts warn that this trend may continue, and companies need to adapt to this new threat. Forecast for 6 months: We expect to see a significant increase in…
Apple has confirmed the general availability of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, which include the first batch of Apple Intelligence features. These features, such as integrated writing tools, image cleanup, and article summaries, are available on select Apple devices and will be expanded in future updates. In the next 6 months, we…
Historians have used AI to analyze 359 astronomy textbooks from the 15th to 17th centuries, revealing a widespread understanding of astronomical knowledge across Europe. This challenges the idea that scientific breakthroughs are made by individual geniuses and highlights the importance of social, political, and cultural contexts in shaping scientific discoveries. In the next 6 months,…
