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Larger language models better align with neural representations of natural language.

Hong Z; Wang H; Zada Z; Gazula H; Turner D; Aubrey B; Niekerken L; Doyle W; Devore S; Dugan P; Friedman D; Devinsky O; Flinker A; Hasson U; Nastase S; Goldstein AY

Researchers used advanced language models to study how the human brain understands language. They found that bigger models are better at predicting brain activity and understanding language structure. The study also showed that different brain areas have different patterns for processing language.

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Modulating task-outcome value to mitigate real-world procrastination via noninvasive brain stimulation.

Chen Z; Ren Z; Li W; Huo Z; Wang Z; Liu Y; Hu B; Chen W; Xu T; Artemiy L; Zhang C; Hommel B; Feng T

Researchers studied how to help people stop procrastinating using a brain treatment called HD-tDCS. They found that this treatment helped people focus more on the good things about getting tasks done, and it helped them procrastinate less even after six months.

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