In the world of technology, visual-language models (VLMs) are getting really good at understanding both pictures and words. But when these models are used in a federated setting, where different users contribute data, two big problems come up. First, the data from each user is not the same, which ca
People often judge others based on first impressions, and one of the first things they notice is how you walk. A recent study found that the way you move can make a big difference in how others perceive you. It turns out that a confident stride can make a person appear more dominant, even if they ar
In the digital age, patient portals have become a go-to tool for managing health care, offering everything from test results to virtual doctor visits. Yet, for over 25 million Americans who speak little English, these portals can be a roadblock rather than a resource. A recent study from the Univers
People with psychosis often struggle to organize their thoughts and words. This can make it hard for them to communicate clearly. Traditionally, doctors have used interviews and questionnaires to measure this. But now, there's a new way to look at it: using computers to analyze language. Researcher
Kids today are obsessed with saying "6-7" for no clear reason. It's become a big trend in schools, much to the annoyance of some teachers. The phrase doesn't mean anything, but that's part of the fun for kids. They use it to feel like they belong to a group. It's like a secret code that only they un
People are starting to sound like AI. This is what some experts are saying. Sam Altman, a big name in tech, noticed it first. He saw that many online discussions seemed too perfect. Almost like they were written by a machine. He thinks this is because of a few things. First, real people are picking
Keeping trains running smoothly is a big job. It involves lots of data and maintenance records. But, old-school ways of handling this data are slow and expensive. They also struggle with messy data and small amounts of information. Enter AI, specifically large language models (LLMs). These AI tools
Korea has been dealing with tuberculosis (TB) for a long time. To understand how people feel about TB treatment, researchers looked at online questions asked from 2002 to 2024. They used a special kind of computer program called a large language model (LLM) to sort through all the data. People ofte
Language is always changing, and the internet is a big part of that. Cambridge Dictionary has added a bunch of new words that come from social media and celebrities. These words are used a lot by younger people, like Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Some of them are even used by famous people and politicians.
The bilingual brain is a fascinating thing. It's like it has a superpower for remembering events, but it's not always reliable. This isn't a new idea. Researchers have known for a while that bilingual people store and recall memories differently. But why does this happen? And why does it seem to wor
