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Babies use ‘helpless’ infant period to learn powerful foundation models, just like ChatGPT

Babies’ brains are not as immature as previously thought, rather they are using the period of postnatal ‘helplessness’ to learn powerful foundation models similar to those underpinning generative Artificial Intelligence, according to a new study led by a researcher at the School of Psychology.

5 Jun 2024

Research|Science

Consumers struggle to identify ‘Greenwashing’ in advertisements

Consumers struggle to distinguish between genuine environmental claims made in advertisements and ‘greenwashed’ ones that mislead on how environmentally friendly a product or business is, according to new research from the School of Psychology and the ESRI.

4 Jun 2024

Research|Society

Trinity Hosts Debate on the Future of The Philippines-Ireland Relations

The Honorable Maria Elena P. Algabre, Assistant Secretary for European Affairs, The Philippines visited Trinity College Dublin today.

30 May 2024

Business|Community|Research|Society

A wise and gentle spirit – Trinity pays tribute to Gerald Dawe

It is with deep sadness that the College community has learned of the death of distinguished poet, writer and colleague Professor Gerald Dawe.

30 May 2024

Arts|Culture|Research

Blood test to track immune response could be first step in developing better MS treatments

Dr Hugh Kearney, School of Medicine writes in The Conversation on his team's recently developed test and its potential clinical impacts for MS patients.

29 May 2024

Health|Research