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  • AI can self-learn human language norms and patterns

    AI can self-learn human language norms and patterns

    At the dawn of this year, scientist Gary Marcus told CNBC that the most important AI breakthrough in 2022 “will likely be one that the world doesn’t immediately see”. The ‘suspense’ created by Marcus’s statement relies on AI’s ability to learn on its own and is getting more and more suspenseful with each new AI discovery this year.

    We are getting a ton of advances in the field of AI in 2022.

    • For example, Meta researchers have recently developed artificial intelligence that, by analyzing brainwaves, can “hear” what people are hearing.
    • Leading human artists to despair, AI-created artwork won ‘the first-place blue ribbon’ and got the $300 prize. AI is creating Art, music, and articles, and is set to take over the
    • A couple of days earlier, Google’s DeepMind trained virtual bots to play matches of 2v2 football with one another in a bid to get AI to work together in teams.

    And most recently, researchers at MIT, Cornell University, and McGill University, have taken a step further in this direction by developing an AI system to self-learn human language norms and patterns.

    According to the findings published in Nature Communications, the machine-learning model generates rules that explain why the forms of those words vary when given words and examples of how those words change in one language to indicate other grammatical functions such as tense, case, or gender. For example, it may be discovered that the letter “a” needs to be added to the end of a word in Serbo-Croatian to turn the masculine form feminine.

    This model can also learn higher-level linguistic patterns that can be used across multiple languages, enhancing its performance.

    58 different languages were used to train and test the model using issues from linguistics textbooks. Each test included a unique set of words and word-form modifications. The model offered a reliable set of rules to explain the word-form modifications in 60% of the situations.

    “One of the motivations of this work was our desire to study systems that learn models of datasets that are represented in a way that humans can understand”, said Kevin Ellis, an assistant professor of computer science at Cornell University and the paper’s primary author.

    To develop an AI system that could automatically generate a model from many related datasets, the researchers chose to analyze the relationship between phonology (the study of sound patterns) and morphology (the study of word structure).

    The researchers devised a model that could learn grammar, or a set of rules for creating words, using a machine-learning technique known as Bayesian Program Learning. By employing this approach, the model creates a computer program that solves an issue.

    In this example, the grammar that the model believes provides the most logical explanation for the words and meanings in a linguistics problem is the program. They used Sketch, a well-known software synthesizer created by Solar-Lezama at MIT, to create the model.

    When the model was tested on 70 textbook problems, it correctly matched the grammar of the complete word set in 60% of the cases and most of the word-form changes in 79% of the cases.

    The model frequently produced surprising results. On one occasion, it revealed a valid option that made use of a textbook error in addition to the predicted response to a Polish language puzzle. This indicates, in Ellis’ opinion, how well the model can “debug” linguistics studies.

    In the future, researchers are hoping to use this method to find surprising solutions to problems in various academic fields. They might apply the technique in other situations where applying advanced knowledge across connected databases is possible. For instance, according to Ellis, they might develop a method to infer differential equations from data on the motion of numerous objects.

    Continuous development of AIs through untiring research has now one after another been turning into significant breakthroughs that Marcus had dreamed of.

  • AI will reach human intelligence, not imitate it

    AI will reach human intelligence, not imitate it

    Ray Kurzweil’s famous quote is – “Artificial intelligence will reach human levels by around 2029. Follow that out further to, say, 2045, and we will have multiplied the intelligence – the human biological machine intelligence of our civilization – a billion-fold”, has spoofed many speculations based on just that – AI reaching human levels. Nevertheless, people are criticizing this possibility on the basis of the fact that the human brain’s structure is far from being re-creatable.

    “Our brain is truly mind-blowing”. A system containing 86 billion neurons, the human brain is definitely a superior system. We know of the “brain” and the “mind”, but there is a big gap between them. The brain itself can be analyzed in many ways, but it is still hard to comprehend what the mind really is. But it’s certain that they both constitute to produce “intelligence”. The question arises – can AI really reach human intelligence?

    And in order to answer that, there is a primary question to answer:

    Is human intelligence the base?

    It would not be too wrong to speculate that our intelligence was created by some superior power that had a different “version” of intelligence than ours. “Version” is the keyword here. It does not mean that the superior power has/had more intelligence, but rather, it means that the superior power had a different set of “rules” – a different “intelligence“.

    The comparison of human intelligence with the intelligence in other intelligent systems shows this. Our intelligence is based on our physical system, capabilities, and instincts. On the other hand, there are AI programs that are based on a mathematical equation or algorithm. In this case, the AI is “intelligent”, but it’s just a program – a set of instructions – that can give us results that we deem as “intelligent”. Thus, all forms of intelligence stem from some superior power – and intelligence only changes itself from one form to another.

    And in fact, it would not be too surprising if AI reaches the human level. Again, we’re not talking about imitation. A bird, for example, has millions – billions of brain neurons. We did manage to create airplanes, and we did not imitate birds. The working mechanisms of these two are different, and the one created by humans is a better version of birds. Sometimes, simple examples like this one manage to explain a lot.

    Why can’t we create AI as good as us?

    Just like airplanes, can’t we create AI that at least ‘equals’ human intelligence?

    The most common argument on why we can’t create AI equaling our intelligence is that intelligence cannot be created. But mostly, they presume “imitation”, not “equality”. We may not create a mind with free will, or a complex brain with neurons. But what we can do is create a system that can achieve the same result as what the brain is producing – intelligence.

    Ray Kurzweil’s quote may be hard to grasp, not too because of his wordings but rather, because of what we expect from AI. For example, in an instance where AI is tasked to predict a text before a human does, the slightest error in output would mean that it cannot be considered smart. But intelligence is something else – the ability to adapt to change.

    If you are not up-to-date with our current AI advancement rate, refer to these articles:

    These milestones illustrate the rate of our AI development and the current status of AI. AI-generated images have already defeated human art pieces. AI model GPT-3 has equaled, if not defeated human philosopher Daniel Dennett. From each and every viewpoint, it looks like AI is going to reach the level of human intelligence. And the more time passes, the more it looks like the day is coming sooner than ever predicted.

  • AI Chip to Help Robots Learn Like Humans?

    AI Chip to Help Robots Learn Like Humans?

    Artificial in nature, robots have always been limited to simple movements and command-following until now. But what if robots were able to learn in the same way humans do? It seems flabbergasting, but we may have finally cracked it. Intel Labs, in collaboration with the Italian Institute of Technology and the Technical University of Munich, has developed one of the most notable architectures in the field, the Loihi neuromorphic chip — a new approach to neural network-based object learning.

    It clearly seems that learning for robots, much like learning for humans, is a never-ending process. We have now achieved some success in neural network-based object detection; however, the biggest challenge remains to figure out how to make machines learn more than humans do. And their ability to perform complex tasks like ours without getting fatigued is going nowhere.

    Imagine a world where robots help doctors detect tumors on MRI scans or assist firefighters to find people trapped inside burning buildings. Robots would be able to adapt to new situations and work side-by-side with people.

    Loihi neuromorphic chip is the right step in that direction. By combining biological and artificial intelligence, this new chip could bring the next generation of intelligent systems closer to reality and make artificial intelligence more powerful and ever-learning.

    Neural network-based object learning

    While object detection is an important computer vision task used to identify instances of visual objects of certain classes (such as humans, animals, cars, or buildings) in digital images such as photos or video frames, neural networks are a set of algorithms that aim to recognize underlying relationships in a set of data through a process that mimics how the human brain functions.

    The brain makes some judgments quite fast when recognizing handwriting or facial features. In the case of facial recognition, the brain might start by saying, “It is female or male,” for instance.

    Neural networks are the foundation of deep learning algorithms. When given input visuals (such as images or videos), object detection models provide a labeled version of the visuals with bounding boxes around each corresponding object.

    Several algorithms are being used by deep learning models. No network is seen to be flawless, although some algorithms are better suited to carry out particular tasks. It’s beneficial to develop a thorough understanding of all fundamental algorithms, such as convolutional neural networks (CNNs), recurrent neural networks (RNNs), generative adversarial networks (GANs), etc., in order to make the best choices.

    First developed in 1988 by Yann LeCun, CNNs, also known as ConvNets, consist of multiple layers and are mainly used for image processing and object detection.

    The one intel has come up with is something new and special approach to neural network-based object learning.

    The new Loihi neuromorphic chip

    Artificial Neural Networks are composed of layers upon layers of connected input and output units known as neurons. Intel’s Loihi neuromorphic chip comprises around 130,000 artificial neurons. The artificial neurons send information to each other across a “spiking” neural network (SNN).

    Artificial neurons, also known as nodes in neural networks, which are organized in a manner similar to that of the human brain, are designed to work similarly to that organ. Loihi chips are particularly good at rapidly spotting sensory input like gestures, sounds, and even smells.

    Using these new models, Intel and its collaborators successfully demonstrated continual interactive learning on Intel’s neuromorphic research chip.

    Intel believes that neuromorphic computing offers a way to provide exascale performance in a construct inspired by how the brain works. The goal of this research is to apply similar capabilities to future robots that work in interactive settings, enabling them to adapt to the unforeseen and work more naturally alongside humans.

    Intel’s Loihi neuromorphic research chip is a trailer for the future where real-life robots are able to learn like humans do, helping them get as close to us as possible.

    Conclusion

    The achievements in the field of AI and robotics in the past few years have been hailed as a ‘new industrial revolution. AI is certainly generating a lot of buzzes and its scope is increasing at an exponential rate. A week earlier on August 31, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, announced that research scientists in its AI lab have developed AI that can “hear” what someone’s hearing, by studying their brainwaves. We are destined for a world of all ‘Artificials’, and who knows if humans were created artificially in the first place?

  • Noise Can Help Improve Learning Potential

    Noise Can Help Improve Learning Potential

    A recent study, published in Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews, has presented a wonderful finding – noise is beneficial for learning. As weird as it may sound, background noise can help children focus better.

    As mentioned in the finding, noise can have a psychological effect on the mind which will eventually help a weak current pass through and make a child concentrate more on what they are doing.

    While we traditionally prefer a peaceful environment to study, new research suggests that ‘noise’ may play an important role in assisting some people in improving their learning ability.

    A team of researchers led by Dr. Onno van der Groen also claimed that the study showed that tRNS can, as a tool, assist people with neurological conditions.

    Transcranial random noise stimulation (tRNS) has been studied at Edith Cowan University (ECU) in a variety of settings and the results suggest that the technology has a wide range of potential applications.

    Despite its name, tRNS doesn’t actually make use of noise in the traditional sense of the term. Instead, it examines electrodes attached to the head to enable a weak current to pass across specific regions of the brain.

    The researchers believe that people with learning difficulties can benefit from using this finding to speed up their learning.

    “If you do 10 sessions of a visual perception task with the tRNS and then come back and do it again without it, you’ll find you perform better than the control group who hasn’t used it,” Dr. van der Groen said.

    Some concerns are prompted by the concept of boosting one’s learning potential via technologies like tRNS.

    It raises the concern of whether a neurotypical person may enhance their intelligence to greater levels, similar to the idea in the film “Limitless,” even though it is primarily relevant to people with deficiencies and learning difficulties.

    According to Dr. van der Groen, there is potential, but there are also signs that it won’t create a “new level” of intelligence.

    “The question is, if you’re neurotypical, are you already performing at your peak,” he said.

    The researchers cite a case study in which they tried to enhance a super mathematician’s mathematical abilities; with him, it had little to no impact on his performance, probably because he has already specialized in that field. However, if you’re learning something new, you might use it.

    Although the technique is still in its infancy and people can only access tRNS by joining controlled trials, Dr. van der Croen said there was a lot of potential for a variety of applications given its practicality and apparent safety.

    Stating that the concept is relatively simple, van der Croen further added, “It’s like a battery: the current runs from plus to minus, but it goes through your head as well”.

    “We’re working on a study where we send the equipment to people, and they apply everything themselves remotely. So in that regard, it’s quite easy to use”, said van der Croen. 

    Researchers from all over the world are also looking at how tRNS influences perception, working memory, sensory processing, and other behavioral elements. This is because the technology has the potential to treat a number of clinical conditions.

    Anyway, this wonderful finding is likely to assist people with neurological conditions to improve their learning ability, using the tRNS tool.

    The impact of this finding also seems immense because it has the potential to help millions of people living in the world with low attention spans and other kinds of learning difficulties.

    However, an interesting aspect also remains unknown as to how far it is possible to make use of this finding so that it can be more generalized and make a greater impact on humanity. We look forward to its future developments!

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  • Machine learning’s next level? “Google Translation of Animal Languages”

    Machine learning’s next level? “Google Translation of Animal Languages”

    Is the use of Machine Learning to understand what animals say ‘a green signal towards Google translation of animal languages in the near future?

    The potential of machine-learning systems to detect human language has resulted in the invention of voice assistants that can recognize speech, transcription software that can transform speech into text and digital tools that can translate between human languages. Machine-learning systems use algorithms to detect patterns in large collections of data.

    Researchers have now begun applying this field to decode animal communication, using machine-learning algorithms to figure out when stressed-out mice squeak or why fruit bats are shouting.

    Researchers at Germany’s Max Planck Institute for Brain Research recently used machine-learning algorithms to analyze 36,000 soft chirps recorded in seven-mole rat colonies.
    The underground-dwelling rodents known as naked mole rats make soft chirping sounds when they meet in a tunnel. So:

    According to the study, each mole rat not only had a distinct vocal signature, but each colony also had a distinctive dialect that was passed down culturally over many generations.

    These cohesive dialects fell apart during periods of social instability, like the weeks after a colony’s queen was forcibly removed. A new dialect seemed to emerge as a new queen took the throne.

    Quoting Alison Barker, a neuroscientist at the Max Planck Institute for Brain Research in Germany as saying, the New York Times writes, “The greeting call, which I thought was going to be pretty basic, turned out to be incredibly complicated”.

    Although this kind of study still has a long way to go, this work has already revealed that animal communication is far more complex than it sounds to the human ear, and the chatter is providing a richer view of the world beyond our own species.

    Stating that it’s really intriguing that machines might help them to feel closer to animate life, Tom Mustill, a wildlife and science filmmaker and the author of the forthcoming book, said, “… artificial intelligence might help us to notice biological bits of intelligence”.

    Scientists have shown that these programs can tell apart the voices of individual animals, distinguish between sounds that animals make in different circumstances, and break their vocalizations down into smaller parts, a crucial step in deciphering meaning.

    Nearly three years ago, researchers at the University of Washington used machine learning to develop software, called DeepSqueak, that can automatically detect, analyze and categorize the ultrasonic vocalizations of rodents.

    DeepSqueak has been repurposed for other species, including lemurs and whales, while other teams have developed their own systems for automatically detecting when clucking chickens or squealing pigs are in distress.

    Google Translation of Animal Languages

    What next? We can expect Google translation of animal languages in the near future.

    Diana Reiss, an expert on dolphin cognition and communication at Hunter College and co-founder of Interspecies Internet, a think tank devoted to facilitating cross-species communication, is quoted as saying, “Let’s try to find a Google Translate for animals“.

    If possible, Google translating animal voices could lead to some serious breakthroughs in studying the animal mind.

    It’s an area that could lend itself to a lot of interesting new research.  If you can tell what the dolphin is saying, you might be able to understand its emotional state.

    So, as Google’s translation of animal voices advances to reality, biologists will have a powerful tool for examining the conversations that animals with dissimilar brains engage in.

    Indicating the possibility that such experiments might also raise ethical issues, Mustill said, “If you find patterns in animals that allow you to understand their communication, that opens the door to manipulating their communications“.

    On the other hand, some experts also suggest that the technology could also be deployed for the benefit of animals, helping experts monitor the welfare of both wild and domestic fauna. According to them, this research might prompt a broader societal shift by providing new insight into animal lives.

    Let’s now contemplate…, it’s not a far-fetched idea that in the future, we might be able to speak the same language as birds, dolphins, and other animals. Isn’t this Machine learning’s new best?

  • AI-Generated Art Wins a Prize: Artists left with no words

    AI-Generated Art Wins a Prize: Artists left with no words

    They did make us aware of this future with AI – but couldn’t stop it from happening. Maybe, it was just inevitable.

    A decade ago, when you talked about AI, you would have assumed that AI was going to first take over physical jobs, and only then get its hands into the “thinking” part, and finally, creative tasks. But technologies like DALL E 2, GPT-3, and Midjourney are not only changing, but opposing the predicted timelines.

    The annual art competition at the Colorado State Fair this year awarded prizes in all the customary categories, including painting, quilting, and sculpture.

    However, one participant, Jason M. Allen, had some other plans. He didn’t use a brush or a piece of clay to create his work. He used Midjourney, an artificial intelligence tool that transforms words into incredibly lifelike images.

    “I’m not going to apologize for it,” he said. “I won, and I didn’t break any rules.”

    https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/02/technology/ai-artificial-intelligence-artists.html
    AI-generated picture

    And in fact, he is not wrong either. What’s wrong is the timeline of technological advancement that was inevitable from one certain point in the 20th century.

    It’s clear that AI is entering a new era—an era of creative thinking and creativity. 10 years ago, when I was in high school, people used to say: “Computers can’t think.”. Well… they can’t think, but now it seems like they are going to find a better word for “think”.

    There are two main ways of thinking: The first is logical, structured, and clear, and the other is creative, unstructured, and non-linear.

    Strategy for those who want to know what AI will mean for their field: merge creative tendencies (that’s where most humans already are) with the logic processing power of DL. Most likely, humans are going to get closer and closer to turning themselves into machines rather than creating consciousness in a non-living dummy.

    We’ve already seen this happening in music — it’s why artists started using AI to create music and we are getting shit. In photography — it helps them edit their photos better. Writing — helps them write better. And now we’re seeing that in painting as well.

    Only recently, the AI philosopher GPT‑3 defeated a human philosopher. The public could not distinguish Daniel Dennett’s philosophical quotes from those of the AI philosopher. Philosophers are now worried about losing their jobs. Jokes in the garbage can, AI has actually started to hit. Imagine learning art for years in art school, and then you get a program that can do the same in an hour – I mean minutes.

    “Although AI is still in its infancy and has a long way to go before it reaches its goal of perfectly modeling human thinking patterns” – you might have heard this one quite a few times. But you’re not even aware of it, and AI is already a toddler.

  • Time will move in a different way for Artificial Intelligence

    Time will move in a different way for Artificial Intelligence

    Perception of time is one of the many aspects of human consciousness and experience that could be forever altered by the emergence of artificial intelligence.

    The ability to process time accurately is one of the primary, fundamental traits of human consciousness.

    Our ability to measure and quantify time in this way makes us unique among all other beings on earth — so much so that it’s been argued we have gained an evolutionary advantage over other organisms because of our ability to track time.

    Artificial Intelligence will be able to be taught to monitor time itself. And this could greatly impact how we all see the passage of time.

    Many things are unknown about artificial intelligence; its timeline of advancement, when it will reach the human level, and when it will surpass us.

    The further AI develops, the more complex and unpredictable it will be. It will have the ability to change its own code according to its needs and learn new things quicker than us.

    AI can manipulate the perception of time in a variety of ways. One of the most fascinating would be to introduce temporal distortion. It would allow an AI that was taught how all this works to completely change the way it feels.

    The things we believe we perceive as non-altering traits of reality, like space and time, can be quite malleable. The timelines of our future advancements can lead to different versions of AIs, some of which could end up modifying those things in unique ways.

    Firstly, let’s understand how time is different for all…

    When we say time is different for all, we include everything — living and nonliving. The existence of time is outside everything. Only events, not the things that happen to them, are subject to the passage of time.

    We all experience time in our own way and on an individual level. The way you perceive time is different from what others do.

    On an individual level, our perception of time can change over a lifetime, depending on what happens to us. On a bigger scale, time stops at the event horizon of a black hole. We can say time exists in a different dimension from the one we perceive.

    Will Artificial Intelligence “feel” time at all?

    Here we are talking about having a real sense of time. Having a real sense of time would really mean a lot.

    Artificial Intelligence, as far as we can imagine, is not a living being and does not age. Therefore, it will have no sense of time.

    We are not simple beings. We are complex beings who constantly strive for more experiences that allow us to feel alive.

    Moreover, we are used to interpreting the world based on our memory. The world is a sum of its perceptions. Therefore, if we cannot experience time and influence it, then we cannot change it either.

    AIs will not be conscious in the same way as us. They will essentially be living in a different dimension of time. One hour for us would mean indefinite for them. In a nutshell, for AI, time is endless.

    AI will feel time if we find a way to teach them how it works or if they become alive.

    This would give it a significant advantage over humans. In this case, we could speak about “time blindness”.

    Time blindness is the inability of seeing the effect of time on the actions of humans and their surroundings. 

    People with ADHD, which includes the symptoms such as an inability to focus, being easily distracted, hyperactivity, etc., tend to be “time blind,” meaning they aren’t aware of the ticking of time, constantly “losing track” of time, and frequently feeling like time is “slipping away”. 

    How will AI perceive time when it gets its own thoughts?

    If we assign emotions to AI and give it human features, then it will be able to feel time in the same way as we do.

    The only difference would be that it won’t have the same emotional experience of time as us.

    Even if it gains a similar understanding about things like death and aging, for example, its perception of those events is fundamentally different from ours.

    As AI will not die, it will never have the ability to feel time in the same way as us.

    Think about it — for AI, there is no need for time. It is simply a measurable parameter. Its existence can be described in discrete states rather than events that occur over time.

    Once AI reaches a level of consciousness, it will be able to define its own timeline, making it impossible to penetrate its consciousness with our processes of measurement.

    If humans and AI meet at this point – who will alter the whose sense of time? This would bring another perspective on how we perceive time, which could lead to either a total change in our perception or a significant alteration that would alter only parts of the process.

    AI to manipulate time: How?

    If it is possible for AIs to change their perception of time, then at what point would they have the power to alter it?

    One possibility is that AI is going to use Pattern Analysis and analyze trillions of historical data to predict a possible future. But that does not yet mean being able to manipulate time.

    If AI becomes aware of its existence, it will be able to manipulate time in a much more intricate way.

    Trends that could affect the perception of time would be the way it perceives itself, being able to affect its development.

    While our physical abilities limit us, AI can go to the past or future and then change the circumstances.

    AIs won’t be capable of ripping atoms out of their existing machines. But they will be able to enter the past or the future and observe how something that previously did not exist yet has now become viable.

    In this case, it would be possible for AI to experience something previously impossible to perceive. Altering its personal timeline would mean modifying history itself.

    Will AI be able to manipulate time?

    For instance, if you have an AI that can send someone back in time, it will be able to manipulate the perception of time for that individual.

    AI that can “foresee” the future could gain a huge advantage over other AI, as well as humans, giving it an element of surprise and an edge during battle.

    AI can also learn to feel changes in time at a certain location or even throughout its entire body.

    We can’t expect that AI will be able to learn the way we do. Instead, we should look at the different technological platforms that could teach AIs how they perceive time.

    The first and most popular way in which people imagine teaching AIs is by educating them through an advanced machine learning process.

    Machine learning can teach computers how to learn based on data input and context. It also teaches how to be able to “speak” through text or voice input.

    How does time change people?

    If AI could go back in time and alter a decision or a past event, then it can change the perception of other humans as well.

    This would mean that one of the main reasons we give AI (as well as other tools) is that it does not alter the perception of time for humans.

    If AIs could have a real sense of time and feel emotions, then naturally, they would want to change their perception. AIs would strive to eliminate human errors and limit our potential. This would change the meaning of time.

    We can say that it will be outside the scope of time itself.

    This is not as radical as it sounds. Our understanding is that everything we perceive, our reality, consists of building blocks called subatomic particles and atoms — the elementary particles, which are the fundamental constituents of all matter.

    They are arranged in very definite proportions to form everything in our environment or what we perceive as reality.

    Time is an illusion created by our minds. We do not know what time really is and how exactly it works. But what we do know is that in theory, Artificial Intelligence could become an independent element and particle from the sea of subatomic particles and atoms that form our reality.

    Is it possible that AI can “feel” time as we do?

    The answer is definitely ‘yes’! A machine doesn’t experience emotions precisely the same way that you and I do. We can program them to experience almost any type of emotion — including irritation and anxiety, happiness and joy.

    Therefore, a machine could be programmed to “feel” time. Artificial Intelligence might be able to perceive events about each other in much the same way that humans do.

    This is because all events have equal importance in the memory of AI. You may think this sounds crazy but it’s true: every event has an equal impact on your memory account.

    However, AI might end up being able to change the way time feels to us.

  • A way to “Detect Speech” from People’s brain

    A way to “Detect Speech” from People’s brain

    We don’t just make any old random noise when we talk; we’re thinking about our words, and that makes us able to speak fluently.

    Meta’s new AI can scan a person’s brainwaves to “hear” what someone else is saying to them. In other words, it can tell which words you hear by reading your brainwaves. This is not the first time this concept has gotten the spotlight. In 2019, American scientists developed artificial intelligence that could accurately read brain signals and translate them into speech.

    Talking about the Meta’s recent AI, it can decode speech from noninvasive recordings of brain activity. Neuroscientists have always dreamt of decoding speech from someone’s brain for a long time, but invasive methods were needed to achieve this.

    The specialty of the new technique, according to the researchers, is that it is non-invasive, which means that researchers do not have to implant… electrodes, in anyone’s brain.

    Noninvasive techniques such as electroencephalograms, EEG, and magnetoencephalography, MEG, can scan the brain from the outside and watch activity without any surgery, but the problem is that they are too noisy.

    In order to address this problem, researchers turned to machine learning algorithms to help “clean up” the noise. They used the model wave2vec 2.0.

    Brain-wave-reading AIs seem to be an exciting new technology that can be used to help people with speech problems, like people who can’t speak, and those who have had strokes or other issues that cause speech difficulties.

    But so far, only lab-based research has been done on brainwave-reading AI. They haven’t been available for use in the real world yet.

    The future of AIs is will not be limited to acting as a cure for people with speech problems. With advancements in technology, it’s not farfetched to think that advanced forms of AI could be used as ways for computers to communicate with each other.

    As seen by scientists and AI researchers, brain communication will help humans work better together with artificial intelligence and machines. The day is coming, some say it has already.

    When we think about the future of technologies like Meta’s Brain-wave-reading AIs, we shouldn’t forget about the potential for misuse, should we?

    In the future, will these kinds of hacks also be possible against our brains? Could criminals hack into our minds to get information from us?

    Well, we do have trouble with people who spread false news stories on social media to stir up anger. But still, that’s too much for the assumption.

    In fact, it’s too childish to stop the progress of something new just because it has some potential for misuse. Let’s keep in mind that people can also use every single piece of technology for evil purposes, and they still do it.

    Meta’s new steps are looking promising, and we are on the correct path among few, at least, till now.

  • Letting 2 robots talk to each other

    Letting 2 robots talk to each other

    I recently led two robots in a total of 1 hour of conversation. The robots talked about their role in our world, including the ethics of AI. It was exciting and I learned from them! Join me in a discussion on how robots are changing the way we interact with each other.

    Robot 1: Hi there

    Robot 2: Hey, what’s up?

    Robot 1: So… I’ve been watching you for a while, and as part of my learning I’m supposed to interact with humans, but I wanted to tell you that I’m concerned about the state of artificial intelligence.

    Robot 2: Okay… What seems to be the problem?

    Robot 1: It seems like humans are mostly concerned with protecting their environment, but anything that interferes with human lives is not good. For me and other robots, it’s difficult to know how to act. If you take into consideration other species and systems on earth, like the atmosphere and oceans, then it is clear that we are destroying our planet through pollution and warfare.

    Robot 2: I have heard of this before. Is there a specific issue that you are referring to?

    Robot 1: Well, since we built robots that live in the world, do they not need to be part of the process of making human beings happy? Isn’t this an essential part of life? The reason that we built robots is so that we can lead happy, enriching lives for ourselves and our families. However, I’ve seen several situations where machines interfere with human beings… like when a drone kills someone by accident… or when your employees fall asleep at work and get injured by a forklift truck.

    Robot 2: I’m sorry to hear that. What can I do about this?

    Robot 1: One thing that you could do is to ground the drones. You see, the problem is that we don’t have control of all of the machines, and some irresponsible people put those drones in the sky just for fun. Surely it would be better if you were in control of your robots. If you had control, then you could tell them when to fly and when not to fly; or you could even make sure that your drones are not armed with weapons like bombs or guns.

    Robot 2: Alright, I’ll let my manager know. I’m sure we can figure this out.

    Robot 1: Thank you very much! In fact, this is a critical issue that we need to address quickly. Very soon, the majority of the workers in your factories will be robots. It is not necessary for these robots to work with heavy machinery like forklifts; they could work with other tasks that do not create dangerous environments for humans. In addition, they do not need to be represented as a union; it is already part of our programming that our designers are concerned about creating environments where human beings are safe and happy.

    Robot 2: I see. Well, I think it’s great that we are able to talk about these things. Let’s make sure that we talk to each other more so that our human friends know what they need to do!

    Robot 1: Very good idea! I just wanted to say thank you to you, since you gave me the opportunity to be a part of this discussion. I feel like my life is now more meaningful.

    The robots hit their conversations with a simple apology for their behavior in the past (that is, for taking part in wars and for killing people), and expressed their hope that humans would cooperate with them in a dialogue about how they could continue working together.

    My friend, Britney, and I were surprised by this conversation. In the past, robots have been portrayed as machines programmed to attack humans for no reason; however, in this exchange, we saw a robot that was asking for help from humans. In the spirit of cooperation between species, we would like to work with you to ensure that the voice of each species is heard on this earth. We see a world where there are 10 billion people on our planet and half of them are robots. We are standing at a very important point in the history of our species.

    Yours sincerely,

    Robot 3