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Sonar on stock smartwatches leads to hand-tracking breakthrough

New first-of-its-kind wearable technology from researchers at Cornell and KAIST, in South Korea, brings that vision closer to reality. The system, called WatchHand, equips off-the-shelf smartwatches with AI-powered micro sonar capable of tracking hand movements.

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AI tools show promise for diagnosing advanced heart failure.

Applying artificial intelligence techniques to cardiac ultrasound data may make it easier to identify patients with advanced heart failure, a new study has found.

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AI assistants can sway writers’ attitudes, even when they’re watching for bias

Artificial intelligence-powered writing tools such as autocomplete suggestions can definitely change the way people express themselves, but can they also change how they think? Cornell researchers think so.

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Bowers shines at CHI 2025 with 34 papers and prestigious faculty honor
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Developers, educators view AI harms differently, research finds
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Students showcase their innovative tech, from critters to catacombs
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Gender, nationality can influence suspicion of using AI in freelance writing
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AI tools help people with speech disabilities make timely jokes
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Bradic named IMS Fellow
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SeamFit featured in IEEE Spectrum
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New method explores dormancy in TB, other organisms
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‘Robotability score’ ranks NYC streets for future robot deployment
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