Listen "03 - The AI That Predicted Dreams"
Episode Synopsis
What if artificial intelligence could tap into your subconscious and anticipate your dreams before you even fell asleep? In this episode of AI Freaky Facts, host Steve explores a groundbreaking experiment that blurs the line between science fiction and reality. Tune in for a surreal journey into the strange intersection of sleep, neuroscience, and machine learning.References:1. Amano & Nakayama Lab – University of Tokyo Brain Decoding Researchhttps://www.brain.ipc.i.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/Explore their cutting-edge work on fMRI-based decoding and neural representation of visual imagery.2. Nature Neuroscience – Decoding the Visual and Subjective Contents of the Human Brainhttps://www.nature.com/articles/nn1444.pdfThis foundational study by Yukiyasu Kamitani and Frank Tong explores how fMRI data can be used to decode visual perception and subjective mental imagery — a key concept behind dream prediction AI.3. MIT Technology Review – AI and Dream Interpretationhttps://www.technologyreview.com (search “dream decoding”)Articles exploring how AI is being used to interpret dreams and emotions.4. Stanford University – NeuroAI Researchhttps://neuroscience.stanford.eduIncludes studies on emotional pattern recognition and brain-computer interfaces.5. Neuralink – Brain-Machine Interface Projectshttps://neuralink.comRelevant to real-time dream prediction and brain interfaces.7. IEEE Spectrum – Ethics of Brain Data and AIhttps://spectrum.ieee.org (search “brain data ethics”)Explores the risks and responsibilities of using neural data in AI systems.8. Frontiers in Neuroscience – Dream Research & fMRI Studieshttps://www.frontiersin.org/journals/neurosciencePeer-reviewed articles on sleep, dreams, and brain imaging.9. YouTube – DreamNet Visual Reconstructions (if available) (Search “DreamNet AI dream decoding”). Some research teams have posted visual recreations of dreams using generative AI.Additional References:10. Neuroba – Using AI to Decode Dreams: A Look Into the Futurehttps://www.neuroba.com/post/using-ai-to-decode-dreams-a-look-into-the-future-neuroba11. AI-Driven “Smart Dreams”: Can AI Influence What We Dream About?https://www.oxaam.com/articles/ai-driven-smart-dreams-influence/Music Credits:1. Tension Rising by Aylex | https://freetouse.com/music/aylex2. 'Meanwhile' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au3. Tech Live Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/This podcast is narrated by the host's own voice, powered by AI.
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