**SPOILERS AHEAD**!!!!!! As the fictional Freud writes of his own approaching death, he foresees the death of his sister Dolfi (who will die three years later in historical time, on the way to the camps). To put it mildly, death is everywhere. “Pain will be with me until I take my final leave,” Freud/Miéville/Reeves writes. …
Summary: Robotics experts argue that AI technology could help alleviate loneliness. New research suggests that AI companionship can offer social interaction and help people practice social skills, breaking the cycle of loneliness. However, they warn that regulation may be needed to prevent excessive dependence on AI. AI’s potential in this area could lead to significant …
Summary: Researchers developed a method using wearable headcams and AI to analyze teenagers’ facial expressions, revealing subtle emotional nuances. This technology has shown potential in identifying emotions such as worry and happiness, even when they are masked. The findings suggest that this approach could significantly enhance understanding and communication between teens and their parents, potentially …
“Rich people love to Venmo request you $4.72 for like half a bagel because they have no concept of money and don’t understand that working class people operate under an economy of buying someone a beer,” one X user mused. “Friend making $450k as a software engineer: ‘Can you Venmo me $3.62 for your share …
Summary: AI-generated messages can make recipients feel more “heard” compared to responses from untrained humans. The research demonstrates AI’s superior ability to detect and respond to human emotions, potentially providing better emotional support. However, the study also found that knowing a message is from AI can make recipients feel less heard, highlighting a bias against …
Summary: Our personalities can significantly influence gene expression, providing new insights into the mind-body connection. Using data from the long-term Young Finns Study, researchers discovered a network of 4,000 genes that adapt their expression based on individuals’ personality traits, impacting health and well-being. The study identified two crucial findings: a modular gene network expressed in …
Summary: A new study examines the potential of artificial intelligence to shift chronic pain treatment from opioids to mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR). Utilizing machine learning to analyze extensive patient data, the study aims to predict which patients will benefit most from MBSR, a critical step towards personalized medicine. By focusing on chronic lower back pain …
The socio-demographic characteristics of young adults are presented in Table 1. Out of the 331 young adults who participated in this study, the majority were females (n = 186, 56.2%), aged between 25 and 30 (n = 236, 71.3%), Malay (n = 189, 57.1%), with a single marital status (n = 237, 71.6%), tertiary educated (n = 294, 88.8%) and earned less than RM 5000 …
Summary: Researchers developed an AI algorithm that, by analyzing brain scans and clinical information, can predict within a week whether an antidepressant will work for patients with major depression disorder. This method could potentially avoid unnecessary prescriptions of sertraline, a commonly used antidepressant, by identifying non-responders early, thus offering better patient care and reducing side …
Summary: A new study reveals limitations in the current use of mathematical models for personalized medicine, particularly in schizophrenia treatment. Although these models can predict patient outcomes in specific clinical trials, they fail when applied to different trials, challenging the reliability of AI-driven algorithms in diverse settings. This study underscores the need for algorithms to …