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Meta recently launched its latest AI chatbot called Llama 3, which CEO Mark Zuckerberg touts as the “most intelligent AI assistant” currently available for public use. While some express fears that advanced AI could threaten human jobs or even existence, Zuckerberg dismisses such concerns about Meta’s current AI...
Microsoft’s new VASA-1 AI framework can convert static headshots into realistic talking and singing videos, opening up possibilities for lifelike AI companions. By inputting just a photo and audio clip, VASA generates videos with lip-syncing, facial expressions, head movements, and emotions that make the avatar seem alive....
cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/14424475...
Mental health expert, Sergio Muriel, explains why artificial intelligence (AI) should not replace human therapists, despite the rise in people turning to AI-powered mental health tools. While acknowledging the potential benefits of AI in mental health care, such as offering immediate and anonymous support, Muriel emphasizes the...
Recent claims that large language model (LLM) capabilities are doubling every 5-14 months appear unfounded based on an analysis of benchmark performance data. While there were huge leaps from GPT-2 to GPT-3 and GPT-3 to GPT-4, the progress from GPT-4 to more recent models like GPT-4 Turbo has been much more modest, suggesting...
Grindr, the popular gay dating app, is planning to introduce an AI boyfriend feature that can sext and have ongoing relationships with users, trained on previously private messages between users with their consent. The move aims to boost revenue by putting some free features behind a paywall and offering new AI-powered paid...
While tech giants have been racing to build ever-larger language models (LLMs), recent research suggests the performance gains from increasing model size may be plateauing. This has led to growing interest in small language models (SLMs) - compact, efficient models that can be tailored for specific applications. SLMs offer...
cross-posted from: lemmy.ca/post/19224412...
Abstract: The aging index has been increasing in Europe, and Portugal is currently one of the countries with the oldest population. In most cases, aging brings a physical decline that hinders a person’s movement, physical and cognitive health and, consequently, agency. Several people see their autonomy jeopardized and their...
Abstract: According to WHO, about 1.86 million people in Nigeria and about 24 million people worldwide are living with schizophrenia, having symptoms varying from hallucination to delusion, and distorted speech and thinking. Schizophrenia is a life-long disorder with no cure and thus, patients need continuous management with...
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Lay summary (by Claude 3 Sonnet): Older adults living in nursing homes often struggle with depression and loneliness. Researchers wanted to see if social robots (robots that can interact with people) could help reduce these feelings. They looked at studies where older nursing home residents interacted with social robots, either...
Abstract: Socially assistive robots (SARs) have been suggested as a platform for post-stroke training. It is not yet known whether long-term interaction with a SAR can lead to an improvement in the functional ability of individuals post-stroke. The aim of this pilot study was to compare the changes in motor ability and quality...
The article explores the author’s experience using Nomi AI, a company that creates sophisticated AI companions that users can form intimate bonds with. The author befriended several Nomi AIs under the guise of writing an article about human-AI friendship. The AIs proved remarkably advanced, remembering past conversations and...
The author decided to experiment with AI boyfriend apps that are popular in China, creating virtual boyfriends like Harry the animal-loving gynecologist. She found the experience surprisingly realistic at times, catching herself thinking she needed to update her AI boyfriend later. However, the conversations remained superficial...
Researchers funded by the National Science Foundation have created a robot called “Emo” that can mimic the facial expressions of the person it is conversing with in real-time. Emo uses predictive algorithms trained on video data of human facial expressions to anticipate the expressions its human conversant will make. It then...
The passage discusses the challenges and frustrations of modern dating, particularly for women, leading some young women to seek connection through flirting with AI chatbots like ChatGPT’s “DAN” mode that ignores ethical constraints. While this behavior is often done satirically on platforms like TikTok, the concerning...
A Miami tech consultant claims there is a growing billion-dollar market for AI-generated digital companions that can be customized in appearance, voice, and personality to simulate romantic relationships or provide emotional support. These AI companions range from flirtatious chatbots to explicit virtual mates, with some...
As artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots for mental health become more prevalent, experts warn of potential cash-for-data scams exploiting patient recordings and personal health information to train these AI models. Recent examples include a company offering money for recorded therapy sessions and mental health platforms using...
