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Exciting Opportunity for AI Researchers: Agora Compute Grants We are thrilled to announce the launch of Agora Compute Grants, an initiative designed to empower AI researchers with the computational resources they need to push the boundaries of multi-modal research. https://buff.ly/4clNtQF What is Agora Compute Grants? Agora Compute Grants is an open-source AI research lab initiative aimed at providing AI researchers with access to powerful GPU clusters. These resources are essential for conducting advanced multi-modal research, which integrates diverse data types such as text, images, and audio to create more sophisticated and capable AI models. Why Focus on Multi-Modal Research? Multi-modal research represents the future of AI. By combining various data types, researchers can develop more robust and versatile models, leading to innovations that can revolutionize industries and improve lives. At Agora, we are committed to supporting this cutting-edge research and helping you achieve breakthroughs. How to Get Started: -> Join our Discord community: https://buff.ly/4clNtQF -> Sign up and introduce yourself to the community. -> Share your project in the Creator Showcase to be considered for the compute grants. We invite all passionate AI researchers to take advantage of this incredible opportunity. By joining Agora Compute Grants, you'll gain access to the computational power needed to drive your research forward and make significant contributions to the field of AI. Let's shape the future of AI together. Join our Discord today and start your journey with Agora Compute Grants. For more details and to sign up, visit our Discord community: https://buff.ly/4clNtQF We look forward to seeing the innovative projects you bring to life!

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Going back to our published papers can be an impressive exercise, especially when we realize how we anticipated trends that developed years later. In one of our studies, we mapped word embedding to explicit and neurobiologically motivated semantic features to increase their interpretable power and get away from the “black box” nature of these representations. Our exploration included different types of embeddings, such as factorized count vectors and predict models, as well as contextualized representations. We evaluated the quality of the mapping in a retrieval task and shed light on the semantic features that are better encoded in each embedding type. We also set a large number of probing tasks to assess how the original and the mapped embeddings perform in discriminating semantic categories. Our study is a step forward in understanding which aspects of meaning are captured by vector spaces by proposing a new and simple method to carve human-interpretable semantic representations from distributional vectors. Check out our paper to learn more: Decoding Word Embeddings with Brain-Based Semantic Features

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“I think they [brain-computer interfaces] are a kinda neat idea.” – Geoffrey Hinton. Thought-provoking episode on neurotech and brain-computer interfaces by Bloomberg Originals. Alongside insights from neurotech pioneers like Jacob Robinson, Thomas Oxley, and Conor Russomanno, a highlight was hearing Geoffrey Hinton, Nobel laureate and “Godfather of AI,” share his perspective on implantable chips. Interviewer: “Would you put a chip in your brain if you knew it could enhance your neurological functions?” Geoffrey Hinton: “If I knew it could enhance my neurological function and it wouldn’t have any nasty side effects, and there was a very high probability it wouldn’t kill me… yes, I would!” The key challenge? Building capable, less invasive, and safe chips. That’s exactly why MintNeuro exists. – Dorian #neurotech #braincomputerinterfaces #bci #neuralimplants #brainimplants #chips #brainchips #semiconductors

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Did You Know Your Eyes React to What You See? Our latest study, titled "Microsaccade Selectivity as Discriminative Feature for Object Decoding," is available on bioRxiv! In our research, we studied the dynamic world of microsaccades to explore their potential to decode object categories. 🔍 By analyzing microsaccade characteristics in both monkeys and human subjects during a passive viewing task, we discovered specific patterns. These patterns varied across different stimulus categories, such as humans, animals, natural scenes, and man-made objects. 📊 What's even more exciting is that we successfully decoded the stimulus category based on the post-stimulus microsaccade rate distribution with accuracy and recall rate of up to 85%! Checkout the details: https://lnkd.in/ePtqDxdd Thanks to my incredible coauthors for their dedication and expertise in making this research possible: Salar Nouri, Amirali Soltani Tehrani, Niloufar Faridani, and Mohammad-Reza Abolghasemi-Dehaqani #Neuroscience #Microsaccade #ObjectRecognition #Research #BioRxiv #VisualProcessing #paper

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Groundbreaking work by Dr. Tomlinson and team! What excites me most about Foresight-SDE is its potential to democratize predictive healthcare through a unified model. The ability to simulate personalised "what-if" scenarios could be a game-changer for preventive medicine, especially in resource-limited settings. This intersection of LLMs and population health data is exactly where healthcare needs to go. Looking forward to seeing the real-world impact, particularly in preventive care decisions. Must-attend for anyone interested in the future of AI-enabled healthcare. See you there! 🏥🔮 #AIinHealthcare #FutureOfMedicine #HealthTech #Innovation

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This XR Today article covers one of the most promising and proven use cases for spatial computing: Spatial Learning. A significant fraction of skills and concepts that we wish to master are spatial in nature. To unlock the opportunity described in this article, spatial learning is squarely what IQXR is initially focused on, by addressing the missing capabilities that prevent crossing the chasm from a proven immersive learning pilot to an enterprise-hardened, compliant, secure, globally deployable production solution, all paired with significantly lower experience & curriculum creation costs. https://lnkd.in/gb6m4hzn #Hoff

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I recently chatted with Dan Mapes, founder and president of VERSES, about the new IEEE P2874 draft standard for Spatial Web Protocol, Architecture and Governance. It promises to unify different world representations across the industrial metaverse, digital twins, and enterprise apps. It could also reduce hallucinations and improve the performance of new embodied AI approaches. It's an exciting vision for the future of Embodied AI that seems to add additional value to the many specifications, protocols, and standards in this space that I elaborate on in this article for diginomica: https://lnkd.in/eQPHfZgC

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The world needs more science-savvy innovators!! And this is more than a “nice-to-have” for our children, who must be equipped not just with technical skills but also with curiosity and courage to drive responsible innovation.   In my latest blog, I highlight impactful programs — including New York Hall of Science’s hands-on learning, the Regeneron Science Talent Search, and the new course I'm teaching at Yale School of Engineering & Applied Science on disruptive technology and responsible innovation.   These initiatives (and more!) inspire young minds to become the innovators our world needs. Read more about how we can all empower the future! Do you agree? I’d love to hear your perspective below. And highlight other programs that inspire the next generation!   #STEMeducation #Innovation #FutureLeaders #ScienceAndTech #Pipeline #MotherOfInvention #Tech #Science Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering Gilda Barabino AnitaB.org https://lnkd.in/e5kfb2SF

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An Open Architecture for Health Data Interoperability report by LF Research analyzes how open source can help solve healthcare’s biggest barriers: data exchange and portability. The report emphasizes the need for a neutral foundation to create a place where open source health solutions can work together, share, and create standards. Learn more by reading the full report. Read it here: https://hubs.la/Q02Xwx510 #OpenSource #HealthData

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Andrew Huberman, a distinguished professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine, delves into the fascinating world of improving focus and attention. Let’s explore the key takeaways from his discussion. #Brain #Focus #Neurodegenerative #Scitke

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GraphRAG - do sign up and join this great upcoming webinar. If the term is new to you, consider it this: how to use connected data as an anti-psychotic in your Generative AI project!

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🚨 Join me this Wednesday for an insightful IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) virtual meet-up: Demystifying GenAI for Telehealth! 🚨 Hosted by the IEEE Standards Association | IEEE SA Healthcare and Life Science Global Practice, in collaboration with the IEEE SA Transforming the Telehealth Paradigm Industry Connections Program, this event will feature multidisciplinary experts discussing the role of Generative AI (GenAI) in telehealth tools and platforms. 📅 Date: 20 November 2024 ⏰ Time: 12 – 1 PM ET A balanced perspective on Generative AI’s benefits, limitations, and risks is crucial for creating responsible regulations that drive innovation, support healthcare professionals, and protect patient safety. We'll tackle important questions, including: 🔹 What safeguards or strategies are essential to ensure Generative AI promotes equity in healthcare? 🔹 What solutions could address the challenges posed by Generative AI adoption in healthcare? Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in shaping the future of AI in telehealth. 🔗 Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dJj8_typ #GenerativeAI #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalHealth #Healthcare #InnovationInHealthcare #Telehealth #IEEESA #Event

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🚀 The Global Digi-Health Monitor: Stay tuned and stay informed! https://lnkd.in/emKW_zCn 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: • 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲:  Ethan Sanekane,Jill Speece, Mohamed Awwad, Xuan wang, and Sara Moghtadernejad note limited technology access despite potentials • 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀: Surgical Robots Market Size to Surpass US$ 8.79 Billion by 2032 • #Minecraft-𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲:  Liheng Cai received research award for groundbreaking research • Amazon 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗔𝗜: Revolutionising Healthcare with AI Automation and Privacy Focus • 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀: Mahammad Shaid proposes new identity management framework ✨ Combining state-of-the-art AI with human oversight, we cut through the noise of information, delivering tailored, engaging, and relevant news from across the globe.  🔍 Expect highly curated news on everything digital in the global healthcare economy, sourced from over 1,000 articles each week. The AI-driven personalized content engine from NewsButler gathers, prioritizes, and synthesizes the most important news based on our keyword parameters. Our team then reviews and further curates these results to bring you the most relevant and exciting updates each week. Follow us for the latest updates and breakthroughs in the digital healthcare economy! 🌟 #DigitalHealth #AI #HealthcareInnovation #GlobalHealth #HealthTech #AIInHealthcare #Telehealth #MedicalTech #HealthNews

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🚀 Exciting Breakthrough in Scientific Research! 🚀 Stanford University is revolutionizing the way we approach complex research challenges with the introduction of the Virtual Lab, an AI-powered platform that pairs human scientists with specialized AI agents. This innovative system is already making waves by successfully designing new treatments for COVID-19 variants. 🌟 Imagine a research team where AI agents take on roles like Principal Investigator, specialized scientists, and even a dedicated critic to ensure scientific rigor. In its first major test, the Virtual Lab designed 92 nanobody candidates targeting recent SARS-CoV-2 variants, with over 90% showing promising results in lab tests. 🧬Here are some key highlights: 🔹 Tasks that typically take human teams hours or days were completed in minutes. 🔹 AI agents contributed a staggering 98.7% of the project's technical content with minimal human input. 🔹 The system effectively balanced creative exploration with scientific rigor. This development is not just a leap forward for COVID-19 research; it has the potential to accelerate scientific discovery across various fields. The Stanford team envisions the Virtual Lab as a powerful framework for interdisciplinary research, making it a game-changer for teams lacking extensive scientific expertise. 🌐The Virtual Lab is a testament to the power of AI in enhancing human capabilities and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in scientific research. https://lnkd.in/gnjtjZEt

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Marlene Cimons' recent The Philadelphia Inquirer article, also shared in The Washington Post, “How AI Could Help Monitor Brain Health,” does an excellent job of illustrating the exciting potential of AI in detecting early signs of cognitive impairment. At Cogwear, we are already bringing this vision to life. Our AI-driven technology analyzes brain wave patterns to provide early indicators of conditions like Alzheimer’s disease using a comfortable, non-invasive wearable device. We would like to build upon this article by highlighting the groundbreaking work happening right here in Philadelphia. Cogwear, in collaboration with Penn and The Penn AI and Tech Collaboratory for Healthy Aging, is pushing the boundaries of what AI and wearable technology can achieve in the early detection of cognitive impairments. And our approach is not just theoretical—we’ve just wrapped up our first human pilot study with our wearable platform. This study is focused on detecting early physiological changes associated with Alzheimer’s, and the preliminary results look very promising. This work is especially urgent as the prevalence of Alzheimer’s is projected to nearly triple by 2060. Early detection can empower individuals and families to make informed decisions about care and treatment, changing the trajectory of how we approach cognitive health. We’re proud to be at the forefront of these advancements, contributing to tools that could redefine brain health for clinicians, researchers, and communities. Let’s shine a spotlight on the innovations taking place in our own backyard and show what’s truly on the horizon for brain health, peace, and performance. https://lnkd.in/gipTHUy4

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