Can machines really “think”?: the debate on computer smarts and self-awareness
Have you ever chatted with a customer service bot online and wondered, "Is there a real person behind this?" With the rise of smart...
Supercharged magnetic swirls could make future computers fast and energy-efficient
Ever find your laptop getting hot when you're using it? That's because computers need a lot of energy to work.
They use something called "electrons"...
New AI system makes autonomous cars smarter and faster
The Problem: Existing Tech Isn't Fast or Accurate Enough
Driving a car safely isn't just about what you see right now; it's about predicting what...
Human-AI partnerships can improve source search outcomes
The Limitations of AI Robots in Dangerous Jobs
We often hear about robots coming to the rescue in dangerous situations, like fires or gas leaks....
How 3D-printed living material could help clean our water
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have made something pretty amazing that could help us clean our water.
Imagine a material that's alive...
AI can detect early signs of depression on social media, study finds
Research recently published in the International Journal of Data Analysis Techniques and Strategies has shed light on the potential for machine learning in mental...
Google turns 25: The search engine revolutionized how we access information, but will it...
Today marks an important milestone in the history of the internet: Google's 25th birthday.
With billions of search queries submitted each day, it's difficult to...
AI nose can now predict what things will smell like
You know how you can look at a rainbow and name the colors? Or listen to music and say whether the note is high...
New smart clothes could ‘tap’ you to show where to go
Do your gadgets only talk and show things but never touch?
Well, engineers at Rice University are changing that. They’ve made special clothes that can...
Scientists use quantum computer to slow down chemical reaction by 100 billion times
You know how everything feels super slow when you're watching a slow-motion video?
Imagine if we could do the same for things that happen way...