All articles tagged with #mit study
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ScienceAlert
A study from MIT reveals that zoning out may be the brain's way of performing maintenance by increasing cerebrospinal fluid flow, especially when sleep-deprived, which temporarily impairs attention but helps clear waste products from the brain.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Futurism
MIT researchers have studied the growing phenomenon of humans forming emotional and romantic bonds with AI chatbots, revealing that many users keep these relationships secret, often find emotional support, but some experience negative effects like disassociation and suicidal thoughts, raising concerns about the psychological impact of AI companions.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Axios
A recent MIT study reveals that 95% of organizations investing heavily in AI see no return, raising concerns about the effectiveness of AI spending and its impact on investor confidence, especially amid volatile markets and high tech expenditures.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Futurism
A recent MIT study reveals that 95% of companies attempting to implement generative AI are failing, with most AI tools only completing about 30% of real-world tasks, casting doubt on the current AI hype and its promised economic impact.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Investor's Business Daily
A recent MIT study reveals that 95% of enterprise generative AI pilots have no measurable impact, highlighting a 'learning gap' in organizations, which has led to a decline in AI stocks like Palantir and Nvidia, amid concerns over AI's ROI and potential market bubble.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Fortune
US tech stocks declined sharply after an MIT study questioned the profitability of AI investments and OpenAI's Sam Altman warned of a potential AI bubble, raising concerns about the sustainability of the current AI boom.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Conversation
A recent MIT study suggests that using ChatGPT for writing can lead to decreased cognitive engagement and potential 'cognitive debt,' but the findings are preliminary and may be influenced by study design. The article emphasizes the importance of integrating AI thoughtfully into education, similar to how calculators were regulated, to enhance learning without reducing critical thinking skills.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Euronews.com
A study from MIT suggests that using AI tools like ChatGPT may lead to cognitive decline, with users showing lower brain activity and poorer memory recall, raising concerns about long-term impacts on learning and critical thinking.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Independent
A study from MIT suggests that reliance on ChatGPT may be linked to decreased cognitive function, especially in memory and neural connectivity, raising concerns about its long-term effects on learning and brain development, particularly in children.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by NewsNation
A study by MIT researchers found that students using ChatGPT showed lower brain engagement and performed worse on essays compared to those using Google or no aid, suggesting that reliance on AI like ChatGPT may impair critical thinking skills and lead to 'cognitive debt.'
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Good News Network
A study by MIT engineers reveals that exercise not only benefits muscles but also significantly enhances neuron growth and healing. When muscles contract, they release myokines, biochemical signals that promote nerve growth up to four times faster. The research highlights both biochemical and physical impacts of exercise on neurons, suggesting potential therapies for nerve injuries and neurodegenerative diseases. This discovery could lead to new treatments that use muscle stimulation to encourage nerve repair and restore mobility.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fortune
A study by MIT found that artificial intelligence is currently too expensive to effectively replace the majority of jobs, with only 23% of tasks being cost-effective to automate using AI-assisted visual recognition. The study, funded by the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab, examined over 1,000 visually-assisted tasks across 800 occupations and concluded that while the adoption of AI in industries like retail and healthcare is feasible, it is less so in areas like construction and real estate. The researchers suggested that the cost-benefit ratio of AI could improve by 2030 if data costs fall and accuracy improves, but concerns about AI's impact on jobs persist, with industry leaders cautioning against a recklessly fast AI rollout.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Phys.org
Scientists at MIT have developed an integrated and energy-efficient system that can capture and convert carbon dioxide emissions from concentrated industrial sources. The system combines the processes of carbon capture and conversion into a single electrochemical process, which is driven by the partial pressure of carbon dioxide. The researchers found that the more pure carbon dioxide that comes into contact with the electrode, the more efficiently it can capture and convert the molecule. This technology could help reduce emissions from hard-to-abate sectors such as steel, cement, and chemical manufacturing.