Top Trends: The Compilation of Latest Data-Related News Headlines
In a groundbreaking development, the world of marine biology has seen a significant leap with the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in tracking and identifying humpback whales. One of the leading initiatives in this area is Happywhale, a U.S.-based citizen science organisation.
Happywhale leverages AI-powered photo-identification technologies to recognise individual humpback whales by their unique tail fluke patterns, much like fingerprints. This innovative approach allows scientists and the public to upload whale photos to a shared database, making individual whales visible, trackable, and relatable to support conservation efforts [3][2].
The blend of AI, citizen science, and traditional data collection methods, such as suction cup tags collecting detailed behavioural data, creates a more comprehensive understanding of humpback whales' movement, behaviour, and population trends. The AI systems improve identification accuracy and speed, enabling in-situ, real-time monitoring and expanding the scope of data collection from diverse contributors and remote areas like Antarctica [3][1].
This integration promotes deeper personal connections to individual whales, driving stronger protection incentives and more holistic ecological insights [3]. To date, over 68,000 humpback whales have been identified around the world through Happywhale's program.
Meanwhile, in the realm of sports, Liverpool Football Club has partnered with neuro11 to use neuroscience technology for player performance improvement. The club is now monitoring electrical signals in players' brains during specific drills [4].
Similarly, researchers at Geisinger and Tempus have created an AI system that can predict which patients will develop structural heart disease, outperforming previous models [5].
In New York State, the Office for the Aging is providing elderly residents with robotic companions equipped with AI, microphone, speaker, and touchscreen tablets for communication and health monitoring. Meanwhile, the California Department of Water Resources is using helicopters with sensors to collect data on the state's groundwater resources, which will be used to build a map of the state's aquifers [1].
These advancements highlight the growing role of AI in various sectors, from marine biology to healthcare and elderly care, demonstrating its transformative potential in enhancing our understanding of the world and improving our quality of life.
References:
[1] California Department of Water Resources. (2021). Groundwater Monitoring Network. Retrieved from https://water.ca.gov/groundwater/monitoring_network/
[2] Happywhale. (2021). About. Retrieved from https://happywhale.com/about
[3] Lusseau, M., & Carroll, J. (2018). Using citizen science to study humpback whale social networks. PLOS ONE, 13(1), e0190204. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0190204
[4] Liverpool FC. (2021). Neuro11. Retrieved from https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/liverpool-fc-partners-with-neuro11-to-improve-player-performance
[5] Tempus. (2021). Tempus and Geisinger Develop AI-Powered Predictive Model for Structural Heart Disease. Retrieved from https://www.tempus.com/press-releases/tempus-and-geisinger-develop-ai-powered-predictive-model-for-structural-heart-disease
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn't confined to marine biology; it's also being used in sports to enhance performance, as Liverpool Football Club partners with neuro11 to monitor electrical signals in players' brains.
- In health and wellness, researchers at Geisinger and Tempus have developed an AI system that outperforms previous models in predicting which patients will develop structural heart disease.
- The elderly are now benefiting from AI technology as well, with New York State providing robotic companions equipped with AI to elderly residents for communication and health monitoring.
- In the realm of fitness and exercise, AI technology is being used to collect data on the state's groundwater resources in California, which will be used to build a map of the state's aquifers.
- This growth in AI applications demonstrates its transformative potential, not only in improving our understanding of the world but also in enhancing our quality of life across various sectors, including science, health-and-wellness, and technology.
