Health

 AI Scores a Coup Against Deadly Bacteria!

This is positively definitely absolutely a good outcome from the utilization of AI technology.   MIT showing the world how it’s done!!

As artificial intelligence helps in the fight against a microscopic foe.
As artificial intelligence helps in the fight against certain bacteria.
 As artificial intelligence is used to fight to save lives

Researchers at MIT, using the power of AI, have cracked the code of a particularly nasty bacterium responsible for an estimated 10,000 deaths in the US annually. This should  pave the way for faster diagnosis and targeted treatments, potentially saving countless lives in the future.

The culprit in question is Acinetobacter baumannii, (who can pronounce that) a multi-drug-resistant nightmare often found in hospitals. Its resistance to commonly used antibiotics makes it incredibly difficult to treat, especially in immunocompromised patients. But by analyzing vast datasets of genetic information, the MIT team trained their AI to pinpoint vulnerabilities in the bacteria's armor. The result? A potential Achilles' heel – a specific protein essential for A. baumannii's survival.

This discovery not only opens doors for developing new antibiotics that target this protein but also helps in rapid diagnosis. Early identification of patients infected with this specific strain will allow for quicker and more effective treatment while preventing further spread.

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Elections and Open-AI

Open-AI taking steps to control transparency around AI-content. 
personally, it is worrisome that the people in control of the information are the ones that will monitor the information.

In the midst of an election year, the tug-of-war between left and right ideologies is becoming increasingly significant in our daily lives. One might argue that knowledge is the foundation of power. If so, where does our knowledge originate? As AI takes center stage, it's vital to recognize the influence AI-driven systems have on our society. It's not just schools, but also lawyers, judges, and other professionals who rely on AI for information.

Open-AI asserts that they are taking steps to ensure accurate information about the election and voting process. This echoes the past, when social media companies and mainstream media vowed to combat misinformation. But who decides what is true and what isn't?

As we discovered a few years ago, social media wielded significant political power, possibly more than many people realized at the time. The question remains: are we paying attention? Where does political power truly stem from, and how can we ensure that it remains in the hands of the people rather than being controlled by a select few? Controlled by the tech elites? Controlled by those that control the flow of information?

Main Course: Hold onto your tinfoil hats,

Hold onto your tinfoil hats!! Meta, the tech behemoth formerly known as Facebook, just pulled off a feat straight out of science fiction: they've created AI capable of reading your mind. Well, not exactly reading, but reconstructing visual images from brain activity in real-time. Using magnetoencephalography (MEG), which measures the magnetic fields generated by brain activity, their system can accurately visualize what you're seeing, thought by thought. A picture book of your thoughts. You look worried!

So, does this mean your grocery list or hidden crush is fair game for Meta's AI vultures? Not quite. The technology is still in its early stages, focusing on capturing basic visual representations within controlled lab settings. Think simple shapes and static images, not your darkest childhood memories flashing across the screen (not yet). But the implications... This breakthrough could revolutionize communication for those with disabilities, enhance brain-computer interfaces, and even open up new avenues for artistic expression. However, privacy concerns need to be addressed. Who controls our mental privacy in this crazy new world? How long before Meta is able to decode images of dreams, nightmares, or random thoughts from our brain? And do we want that? you know what thoughts!!!!! don’t dieni it.

If you are at all concerned about Meta (FB) knowing too much about you, are you prepared for them or anyone else to read your mind? Science fiction is becoming reality in front of us and your thoughts may not be private any more.  

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AI is questioning long-held beliefs about finger-printing. 

finger printing not finger painting, though I am sure that will be next.

In the realm of forensic science, the dynamic duo of artificial intelligence (AI) and fingerprint analysis is shaking things up like never before. Move over traditional beliefs, because AI has arrived to challenge the notion that every fingerprint is one-of-a-kind. With the help of some seriously smart deep learning algorithms, a groundbreaking study has unveiled that even the most innocent-looking fingers might share some sneaky similarities. This AI-driven approach is all about the twists and turns of ridges, rather than those tiny minutiae details we used to obsess over. Ultimately, as AI keeps improving, making fingerprinting more accurate, there's a possibility the criminal justice system will be more accurate in arresting the right person.

Can AI help detect skin cancer? The FDA must think so as they have authorized the use of a device to help doctors identify moles. (read more)

Google says they are protecting kids mental health on YouTub (read more)

The 2024 Neuralink Update Is Here!

The 2024 Neuralink update reveals that the company will start implanting microcomputers into human brains, with approval for human trials already obtained. These trials aim to test the safety and functionality of the brain-computer interface in allowing people with paralysis to control external devices using their thoughts. Neuralink plans to perform 11 human implants in 2024, with exponential growth and annual revenue projected to reach $100 million within five years. Concerns have been raised about the treatment of animal subjects and allegations of deaths during trials. Neuralink's main objective is to cure brain diseases, spinal cord injuries, and disabilities using a brain-computer interface. They have innovated the industry with a mesh of ultra-thin and flexible wires, a safer surgical procedure using an autonomous robot, and a smaller and inconspicuous device. Other companies in the field include Black Rock Neurotech and Synchron for invasive BCIs, Kernel for non-invasive BCIs, and Open BCI offering open-source hardware and software for building biosensing headsets. The potential misuse of this technology is acknowledged, but the speaker emphasizes the importance of this advancement for humanity.

do you want your clothes folded?

You have to watch this short vid. it is crazy how far robots have come.