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LunaBot: the AI trained with the eyes of a 21-month-old girl
Un progetto innovativo usa i video della piccola Luna per creare LunaBot, un’AI addestrata con gli stessi input sensoriali di una bimba, per studiare l’apprendimento.
Future notes
Just think about it: animals have a conscience. Everyone. Insects included.
An important new declaration signed by one hundred leading scientists extends consciousness to a wide range of animals. And now?
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Artificial intelligence
LunaBot: the AI trained with the eyes of a 21-month-old girl
Un progetto innovativo usa i video della piccola Luna per creare LunaBot, un’AI addestrata con gli stessi input sensoriali di una bimba, per studiare l’apprendimento.
Mysterious Super Powerful AI Appears and Immediately Disappears: Is this a GPT-5 Test?
An unknown AI called gpt2-chatbot showed abilities superior to GPT-4 and disappeared into thin air. A possible preview of GPT-5?
Medical Research
Diet, metabolism and cancer: the hidden link revealed
Study reveals the link between metabolism and cancer: MGO generated from glucose can deactivate the BRCA2 gene, promoting the development of tumors. Very important implications.
From body scan to relaxation: RO, the robotic vest that calms your nerves
RO, anti-nerve vest with custom-made inflatable pods, uses 3D body scanning to identify each user's acupressure points.
Italy Next
Organizations and people who shape the future.
Your thoughts beyond life: Goodbyememo delivers the digital goodbye
Goodbyememo challenges the fear of dying and leaving things unsaid. Founded by two Italians, the service sends messages after death, giving serenity to those who fear the afterlife.
MEAPLANT: the Italian invention for growing on walls and roofs
The system created by two Italian researchers triumphs in Geneva. Now growing everywhere, even green walls and roofs, will be easier for everyone.
