Human coaches make a big difference in AI-powered weight-loss apps
A new study has found that combining human coaches with artificial intelligence (AI) in weight-loss programs greatly improves success.
The research used data from about...
AI chatbots in health care: helpful or harmful?
If you've been to a medical appointment recently, you may have already interacted with AI.
Some doctors now use "AI scribes" to turn your spoken...
low-cost AI blood test could revolutionize Alzheimer’s detection
Scientists at the University of Liverpool have created a new low-cost blood test that could help doctors detect Alzheimer’s disease earlier.
This means patients might...
How safe is your face? The pros and cons of having facial recognition everywhere
Walk into a shop, board a plane, log into your bank, or scroll through your social media feed, and chances are you might be...
Quantum computer chips pass key manufacturing test
Quantum computers promise to solve problems far beyond the reach of today’s most powerful supercomputers, but making them practical has been a challenge.
Now, a...
AI may help people safely stop depression drugs
Antidepressants are some of the most commonly prescribed medicines in the world.
For many people, they provide vital relief from depression and anxiety, helping them...
AI and light technology can improve Parkinson’s diagnosis and treatment
Parkinson’s disease is a serious brain condition that affects movement.
Famous people like Muhammad Ali and Michael J. Fox have lived with it. It causes...
Scientists uncover hidden atomic patterns that could revolutionize quantum computing
The microchips that power our phones, computers, and countless other devices look perfectly uniform on the outside, but on the atomic scale, they may...
AI voices are getting too real — what this means for us
For years, people could easily tell the difference between a computer-generated voice and a real human one.
Think of Siri or Alexa — useful, yes,...
Scientists 3D print micro ion traps for next-generation quantum computers
Scientists have taken an important step toward building the powerful quantum computers of the future by shrinking a key piece of technology with the...