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entertainment29 days ago•2 min saved

Shrinking Season 3 Opens With a Heart-Wrenching Parkinson's Hallucination

In Shrinking season 3 episode 1, Paul’s Parkinson’s progresses to the point where he hallucinates Gerry (Michael J. Fox) at the wedding cake, a scene that echoes an earlier clinic moment and signals the disease’s encroachment on more aspects of his life. The episode leaves viewers questioning whether Paul has been hallucinating all along, highlighting the painful, non-motor toll of Parkinson's as his world—and his marriage—are affected.

via Mashable|

#apple-tv #entertainment #hallucinations

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

New Paper Questions AI Agents’ Capacity for Complex Tasks

A non-peer-reviewed paper argues that large language model–based AI agents cannot reliably perform complex computational or agentic tasks and are prone to hallucinations, though experts say guardrails and modular components can mitigate these limits.

via Futurism|

#ai #ai-agents #hallucinations

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Two Years of Research Vanish After Turning Off ChatGPT Data Sharing

A University of Cologne plant-science professor recounts losing two years of structured work after disabling ChatGPT’s data-sharing option, with chats disappearing instantly and no undo, prompting warnings about AI reliability in serious research, while OpenAI says chats can't be recovered and recommends backups; the incident adds to concerns about AI-generated content in science and underscores the need for caution and local backups.

via Futurism|

#ai #chatgpt #data-backups

technology1 month ago•7 min saved

Alaska's Court AI Chatbot Launch Faces Challenges

Alaska's court system faced significant challenges in developing an AI chatbot, AVA, intended to assist with probate procedures, due to issues like inaccuracies, hallucinations, and reliability concerns, highlighting broader difficulties in applying AI for high-stakes government services.

via NBC News|

#ai-chatbot #ai-reliability #alaska-court-system

science2 months ago•68 min saved

Experts Discover Mushroom Inducing Fairytale Hallucinations

Researchers are studying a new mushroom species that induces fairytale-like hallucinations, raising questions about the evolution of psychoactive compounds in fungi and their ecological roles, which may include attracting animals or deterring predators, rather than serving as a defense mechanism.

via Hacker News|

#evolution #hallucinations #mushrooms

technology2 months ago•3 min saved

Elon Musk's Vision: AI, Robotics, and the Future Economy

Elon Musk emphasizes that for AI to have a positive future, it must prioritize truth, beauty, and curiosity, warning against the dangers of misinformation and hallucinations, and advocating for AI that understands reality to ensure humanity's prosperity.

via CNBC|

#ai-risks #ai-safety #elon-musk

technology3 months ago•1 min saved

Google Withdraws AI Model Amid Misconduct and Misinformation Controversies

Google removed its AI model Gemma from a developer platform after US Senator Marsha Blackburn accused it of fabricating criminal allegations against her, highlighting concerns over bias and misinformation in AI tools. Google acknowledged hallucinations as a known issue and clarified that Gemma is intended for developers and researchers, not general consumer use.

via The Independent|

#ai-model #gemma #google

technology4 months ago•1 min saved

AI News Assistants Fail Frequently, Highlighting the Need for Solutions

A study by the BBC and European Broadcasting Union highlights that while many rely on large language models (LLMs) for news summaries, these AI tools often produce errors, with 20% of cases containing major issues, suggesting humans should still be trusted for accurate news reporting.

via Hackaday|

#ai-errors #hallucinations #llm

health4 months ago•2 min saved

Recent Study Confirms 50-Year-Old Theory on Schizophrenia's 'Voices'

A recent study confirms a 50-year-old theory that auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia are caused by misattributed inner speech, with brain activity patterns showing that affected individuals' brains react as if their internal voices are external, potentially aiding early diagnosis and intervention.

via ScienceAlert|

#brainwaves #hallucinations #health

technology4 months ago•2 min saved

Researchers' Trust in AI Declines Despite Increased Adoption

Scientists are increasingly distrustful of AI, with concerns about hallucinations, security, ethics, and overhyped capabilities rising despite increased AI usage in research, reflecting a growing skepticism about the technology's reliability and impact.

via Futurism|

#ai #hallucinations #research

health4 months ago•0 min saved

Brain Cells Behind the Experience of Hallucinations

Jo Kavaliauskas experiences vivid hallucinations due to schizoaffective disorder, revealing insights into how specialized brain cells may be involved in the origins of hallucinations, and highlighting their desire for a life free from these symptoms.

via The Washington Post|

#brain-cells #hallucinations #health

health5 months ago•10 min saved

Valuing 'Hearing Voices': When It's Seen as a Positive Experience

The article explores how different cultures perceive and treat hearing voices, with some viewing it as a spiritual or positive experience, contrasting with Western psychiatry's view of it as a symptom of psychosis, highlighting cultural influences on mental health perceptions and outcomes.

via BBC|

#culture #hallucinations #health

health6 months ago•5 min saved

Woman Sees Dragons Instead of People Due to Rare Condition

A woman from the Netherlands with a rare neurological condition called prosopometamorphopsia (PMO) perceives human faces as dragon-like creatures due to brain lesions near the lentiform nucleus, which affect face and color processing. Her symptoms, present since childhood, worsened over time and were managed with medication, highlighting the disorder's underreporting and frequent misdiagnosis as schizophrenia or psychosis.

via Bored Panda|

#brain-lesions #face-distortion #hallucinations

health6 months ago•4 min saved

Rare Condition Causes Woman to See People as Dragons

A 52-year-old woman experienced rare visual hallucinations of people as dragons due to brain lesions affecting face perception, diagnosed with prosopometamorphopsia, and her symptoms improved with medication.

via Live Science|

#brain-lesions #hallucinations #health

health6 months ago•2 min saved

Man Hospitalized with Hallucinations After Asking ChatGPT About Salt-Free Diet

A 60-year-old man was hospitalized after replacing table salt with sodium bromide following advice from ChatGPT, leading to bromide poisoning and hallucinations. The case highlights the risks of using AI for medical advice without professional guidance.

via yahoo.com|

#bromide-toxicity #chatgpt #hallucinations