AI can help correct medical misinformation — when it uses the right tone
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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 3-Nov-2026 06:16 ET (3-Nov-2026 11:16 GMT/UTC)
At a time of rampant medical misinformation online, artificial intelligence can do a good job of correcting falsehoods, but the tone of the correction is key, according to new research led by Washington State University. For people who view AI strictly as a technical tool, corrections to social media posts offered in a neutral, just-the-facts tone are most persuasive. For those who believe AI can be humanlike, an empathetic, understanding tone is best.
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A new review traces more than 70 years of microecology research in China, from early ideas about microbial balance to today’s work in precision medicine, sustainable agriculture and environmental restoration. The authors argue that combining artificial intelligence, synthetic biology and international collaboration could help turn microbiome science into practical solutions for human, animal and environmental health.
IterFlow uses camera images and vehicle motion data during training to help 4D radar estimate how objects move, reducing reliance on costly LiDAR supervision.
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