January 17, 2023

risk

Explosion of AI-generated writing will pose challenge for online shoppers searching for real reviews

PAhomepage, 01/17/23. AI is creating buzz on social media and impacting industries like online shopping. Fake reviews are a challenge for retailers like Amazon, and AI programs flooding these sites with unreliable reviews pose a new challenge. Consumers need to take measures to protect themselves against misleading information, including looking for consistency in reviews, checking credentials, and staying vigilant against phishing attempts. Ultimately, consumers must take responsibility for verifying the authenticity of information they encounter online. READ MORE

scent

Scientists gave a robot a sense of smell with locust antennae and AI

endgaget, 01/17/23. In 2023, Tel Aviv University researchers created a bio-hybrid robot with antennae from a desert locust that can detect smells with 10,000 times more sensitivity than specialized electronics. The robot measures electrical signals produced when detecting smells and can differentiate between eight pure odors and two mixtures. It could detect drugs and explosives and is comparable to previous locust research. READ MORE

healthcare

Is AI the future of elder care?

The Jerusalem Post, 01/17/23. UK researchers are exploring AI in caring for the elderly with Sentai. The initiative aims to ease carers’ burdens and keep older people independent. Volunteers will test Sentai’s device for six weeks. The AI tech provides conversational prompts and updates loved ones throughout the day. With the elderly population set to increase, finding ways to care for them is crucial. READ MORE