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Doom Calculator Predicts Your Lifespan
USA TODAY
A groundbreaking AI algorithm, nicknamed the "doom calculator," accurately predicted death within four years for over 75% of cases.
Developed by Danish researchers using the life2vec model, it analyzed data on 6 million people, achieving a 78% accuracy in predicting deaths by 2020.
Privacy concerns limit public access, emphasizing the tool's societal observation role rather than individual predictions.
Experts highlight the ethical complexity of death prediction tools, raising questions about transparency and potential societal impact.
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Boost Your Income: Top 10 AI Tools of 2023
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2023 saw a surge in AI adoption, with ChatGPT leading as the most visited AI tool, totaling 14.6 billion visits.
Writerbuddy.ai's study reveals the top 10 AI tools, ’ functionalities, and popularity.
Despite concerns, AI tools like Character.ai and Quillbot offer diverse applications, from virtual companionship to business improvement.
AI skills can empower freelancers and small businesses, enhancing operations, customer analysis, and marketing.
Susan Gonzales, AIandYou's CEO, emphasizes AI's potential for income generation and suggests exploring online learning opportunities for AI skill development.
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Opera's Aria AI Outshines Google Search
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Opera's Aria, the AI feature in their browser, has become my go-to for efficient searches, reducing reliance on Google.
Aria proves invaluable for specific tasks, such as researching classical composer names for my book series.
Unlike Google searches, Aria avoids potential pitfalls like outdated content, excessive ads, or paywalls.
It streamlines my research, ensuring I get the information I need without distractions.
While I use Aria solely for research, preserving my unique writing voice, it has proven to outperform Google in providing targeted results without drawbacks.
Give Opera's Aria a try for a seamless and distraction-free search experience.
Stanford Students' AI Pinpoints Photo Locations
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Stanford students develop PIGEON, an AI project, to geolocate photos, showcasing its accuracy in identifying locations from personal images.
Trained on Google Street View, PIGEON outperforms even expert geoguessers.
While it offers benefits like biodiversity monitoring, privacy concerns arise regarding potential misuse for surveillance or stalking.
The students, cautious of these risks, haven't publicly released the full model.
Experts see the project's potential, raising awareness about AI's geolocation power and the need for vigilance in sharing online photos.
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