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Audio Edition: Researchers Uncover Hidden Ingredients Behind AI Creativity

Image generators are designed to mimic their training data, so where does their apparent creativity come from? A recent study suggests that it’s an inevitable by-product of their architecture.The story Researchers Uncover Hidden Ingredients Behind AI Creativity first appeared on ...  Show more

Astrocytes Might Be in Charge of the Brain

We tend to think of neurons as the sole engine of our thoughts, emotions, and everything in between. For decades, a group of large brain cells called astrocytes have been thought of as mere packing peanuts for the brain. But new research suggests otherwise. On this episode of The ...  Show more

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