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In the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), researchers and tech giants continue to push boundaries, developing innovative systems that could revolutionise various aspects of our lives.
A significant breakthrough has been made in the medical field, with a machine-learning algorithm showing promising results in predicting patient rehospitalization and mortality following a percutaneous coronary intervention. The algorithm, developed by unnamed researchers, boasts a 90 percent probability of correctly predicting 30-day readmissions and an 88 percent probability of correctly predicting death within 180 days.
Meanwhile, DeepMind, a leading AI research company, has developed an AI system capable of generating coherent and novel 256 x 256-pixel videos. After just 12 hours of training, this system can produce videos that are reminiscent of real-world scenes, opening up possibilities for various applications in entertainment and beyond.
UK police are also leveraging AI technology in their efforts to combat child abuse. Their AI system, trained using images labeled by the type of offense from previous police investigations, can match faces and locations across a database of 13 million images. This system processes up to 200 images per minute, a significant increase from the previous rate of 18 images per minute.
Google is collaborating with The Trevor Project, a non-profit organisation focused on suicide prevention among LGBTQ+ youth, to develop an AI system that predicts suicide risk in teenagers based on their conversations with counselors. The AI system, trained using data from the beginning of a teenager's conversation with counselors and the risk assessment completed after each conversation, aims to provide early intervention and support to those in need.
Intel, a leading tech company, has developed AI chips that are designed to mimic the functioning of neurons and synapses in the brain. These chips are improving the performance of prosthetic limbs and the accuracy of digital maps for autonomous vehicles. Intel's AI chips can process certain types of data up to 1,000 times faster than general-purpose chips like graphical processing units.
Despite these advancements, some areas remain shrouded in mystery. For instance, the developers of the AI systems used in 2019 for detecting water conflicts and online child abuse have yet to be identified.
As AI continues to evolve, it's clear that its potential to transform our world is vast. From predicting patient outcomes to generating videos and detecting child abuse, these advancements underscore the importance of responsible AI development and deployment.
