AI will soon become impossible for humans to comprehend – the story of neural networks tells us why.
The mystery of consciousness shows there may be a limit to what science alone can achieve...
Have you ever chatted with an AI program and left wondering if it was actually a real person?
Human behaviour is an enigma that fascinates many scientists. Could quantum physics be the key that unlocks the secrets of human behaviour?
Future historians may well regard 2023 as a landmark in the advent of artificial intelligence (AI). But whether that future will prove utopian, apocalyptic or somewhere in between is anyone’s guess.
Why OpenAI developing an artificial intelligence that’s good at maths is such a big deal
Internet of Things: tech firms have become our digital landlords – but people are starting to fight back.
AI is closer than ever to passing the Turing test for ‘intelligence’. What happens when it does?
Dumbing down or wising up: how will generative AI change the way we think?
Should you charge your phone overnight? Will ‘overcharging’ make it explode? Common battery myths debunked
Spam might not have brought an end to the internet or email, as some dire predictions in the early 2000s claimed it could – but it’s still a massive pain.
Hotter summers, drier forests, rising waters: climate change is not just a threat to our future, it’s hurting our world right now.
Of all the forms of human intellect that one might expect artificial intelligence to emulate, few people would likely place creativity at the top of their list. Creativity
I am a composer who has used creative AI in my music and sound practice for almost two decades. My creative practice and research has focused upon the potential for a collaborative relationship between artists and AI.
The word swarm often carries negative connotations – think biblical plagues of locusts or high streets full of last-minute shoppers during the Christmas rush.
The prospect of AIs making decisions – exerting executive control – is another matter. And it’s one that is now being seriously entertained
Given that the reward structure on social media platforms relies on popularity, as indicated by the number of responses – likes, and comments – a post receives from other users. Black-box algorithms then further amplify the spread of posts that have attracted attention.
AI chatbots are becoming more powerful, but how do you know if they’re working in your best interest?
The rise of ChatGPT and similar artificial intelligence systems has been accompanied by a sharp increase in anxiety about AI.