October 14, 2024 10:40
Exploring the Future: From Rubik’s Cube to Elderly Health Care

How can a Rubik's Cube, artificial intelligence, and gardening therapy for dementia patients shape our future? From solving AI's learning paradox to harnessing the therapeutic power of nature, the advancements of Hungarian universities demonstrate the profound impact of education and research on all aspects of life. Get inspired and discover their remarkable work!

A recent Corvinus study highlights a new AI Paradox: it learns from us until it replaces us – but that could be its limit

The proliferation of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT is diminishing public knowledge sharing on online Q&A platforms, which could hinder the training of future models, according to a recent study published by Corvinus University of Budapest. The recently published international study by Corvinus University of Budapest provides a gap-filling analysis of the impact of ChatGPT on online communities that contribute to the public knowledge shared on the Internet, which will ultimately shape the future of artificial intelligence. 

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Rubik 80/50 – Fifty Years of Magic

What started as a geometric model became one of the world’s most famous spatial puzzle games. Generations have grown up tackling the Rubik’s Cube, invented by Ernő Rubik at MOME’s predecessor institution, the Academy of Applied Arts. In 2024, this iconic object celebrates its 50th anniversary, coinciding with its inventor’s 80th birthday, marking two important milestones. To commemorate the occasion, a unique travelling installation created by MOME students and alumni pays tribute to both the Cube and its inventor, with Tokyo as its first stop.

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Gardening improves the well-being of elderly people in numerous ways

A new clinical study by Semmelweis University assessed how regular gardening affects the balance and walking speed of elderly people with cognitive impairment (CI) and dementia. With the growth of elderly population, horticultural therapy can be an effective non-pharmacological tool to alleviate the symptoms and addressing the problems associated with this condition, the research points out.

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