ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Apr 13 2025SCIENCE

Nail Polish and Crime: The Spectroscopy and AI Connection

Nail polish is a common clue in crime investigations. It can connect suspects or victims to a crime scene. However, telling different brands and types apart is tricky. Traditional methods aren't always reliable. This is where spectroscopy and AI come in. Spectroscopy is a tool that helps identify what something is made of. There are two types used here: ATR-IR and R...

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Apr 13 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smart Tech for Elderly Fitness Fun

The world is getting older, and that means finding fun and healthy activities for seniors is more important than ever. A recent project aimed to use artificial intelligence (AI) to make exercise and leisure time more enjoyable for older adults. The goal was to create a system that combines AI with motion-sensing technology to help seniors stay active and engaged. To...

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Apr 11 2025HEALTH

How AI Can Save Lives in Big Emergencies

In big emergencies, AI could be a game-changer. It can help with sorting patients, making decisions, and using resources wisely. But there's a big problem. AI needs lots of good data to work well. In mass casualty incidents, this data is often missing or incomplete. This is especially true before patients reach the hospital. The NIGHTINGALE project is trying to fix ...

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Apr 10 2025HEALTH

AI: The New Research Buddy in Health Economics

AI is changing the game in health economics. It is making research faster and more accurate. Research is important in health economics. It helps people understand how to manage money in healthcare. It also helps to improve healthcare services. AI can help with this research. It can quickly look through lots of information. This saves researchers time. They can then f...

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Apr 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's AI Data Center Plans Hit the Brakes

Microsoft has decided to slow down or even halt some of its data center projects. This includes a massive $1 billion project in Ohio. The reason? The tech giant might have overestimated the need for powerful computers to support artificial intelligence technology. This shift comes after a period of rapid expansion driven by the surge in demand for cloud and AI servic...

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Apr 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft's Smart Move: Why Lagging in AI Can Be an Advantage

Microsoft is making waves in the AI world with a strategy that might seem counterintuitive at first glance. The tech giant is choosing to develop AI models that are a few months behind the latest cutting-edge technology. This approach, led by Microsoft's AI chief, offers some surprising benefits. First off, let's talk about cost. Developing state-of-the-art AI model...

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Apr 06 2025BUSINESS

French Logistics Tycoon's Strategy in Turbulent Times

In the world of logistics, Eric Hémar stands out. He's the mastermind behind ID Logistics, a company that's become a giant in the industry. Hémar's journey began with a bold move into contract logistics two decades ago, and now his company is poised to benefit from the current economic turmoil. ID Logistics is a major player, managing the flow of goods for big names...

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Apr 03 2025HEALTH

Smart AI for Plastic Surgery: Boosting Accuracy with Retrieval-Augmented Generation

Plastic surgery is a field that demands precision and up-to-date knowledge. Artificial intelligence (AI) has shown promise in supporting clinical decisions, but it's not without its flaws. Large language models (LLMs) often struggle with outdated information, unreliable references, and even making things up. This is where Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) models c...

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Mar 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

Can AI Outsmart Dental Students in Diagnosing Tooth Issues?

Dental students and AI are both learning to spot tooth problems. ChatGPT-4o is the newest AI tool that can handle text, images, audio, and video. It is a big step up from earlier versions that only worked with text. This AI has the potential to change how dentists are trained and how patients are treated. In 2024, ChatGPT-4o was launched. It can process various type...

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Mar 29 2025HEALTH

AI vs. Traditional Methods: A Closer Look at Baby Head Shape Fixes

The way doctors handle baby head shape problems has been under the microscope. There is a clear issue: too many X-rays and not enough simple, non-invasive treatments. This is a big problem in the world of pediatric craniofacial healthcare. The question is: can artificial intelligence (AI) change this? A recent study looked into this question. The study wanted to...

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