Tweaking Vegetables’ Genes Could Make Them Tastier—And You’ll Get to Try Them Soon

Tweaking Vegetables’ Genes Could Make Them Tastier—And You’ll Get to Try Them Soon

In the late 90s, scientists discovered that glucosinolates caused Brussels sprouts to taste bitter. The researchers began trials to improve the taste of sprouts by growing old seeds. They worked to identify the varieties with low levels of glucosinolates. By crossbreeding the flavorful species with other varieties, they developed a breed that produced delicious sprouts. This turned the unpopular vegetable into a popular side dish.
However, this has not been achieved with other vegetables. This might have something to do with the fact that breeding decisions focus on what is important to growers, not consumers.
Moreover, …

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How AI Knows Things No One Told It

How AI Knows Things No One Told It

Researchers are wondering about the mysterious ways by which AI models like ChatGPT perform complex tasks. They are handling tasks that are beyond their training. These models seem to have internal representations of the real world, just like the human brain. These capabilities have surprised researchers. They are saying AI is already challenging their assumptions.
Some AI models like ChatGPT lack certain computational elements that are generally inherent in computers. They can play games, execute code, and even disrupt relationships.
OpenAI, the company that released GPT, acknowledges that the model is not capable of running…

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