Tag: Artificial intelligence
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New robot ‘on the path to self-awareness’
Scientists at Colombia University have built a robot that learns about itself in the same way as a baby. It could be a major step towards machines that are fully self-aware.
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Driverless cars ponder who should die first
Are some lives worth more than others? The rapid development of self-driving technology is raising questions about who should be saved in car crashes, and bringing up old ethical dilemmas.
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AI is bigger threat than terror, says scientist
Is artificial intelligence the greatest threat to humanity? The incoming president of the British Science Association believes that AI is more dangerous than climate change or terrorism.
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Get ready for a fourth industrial revolution
Should we embrace or fear the robot revolution? The Bank of England’s chief economist has warned of the need to take drastic measures to stop millions of people falling victim to AI.
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Siri-ous business: Apple learns new dad jokes
Are corny jokes the best form of wit? Apple’s AI assistant, Siri, has been updated with new groan-worthy jokes. Some say they are “hilarious”, others “stupid” — a debate with a long history…
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Amazon promises to fix Alexa’s ‘creepy’ laugh
Would you want Alexa in your home? The AI assistant can answer questions, play music and switch off your lights. But recently it has begun “randomly” laughing at users for no reason…
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How Frankenstein could save the modern world
What can Frankenstein teach modern scientists? For 200 years, the tale has gripped readers. As humans gain greater powers to control life, many...
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2017 in review: the year the robots got smart
Should we be excited or afraid of advances in AI and robotics? This year, systems gained the ability to teach themselves skills and anticipate the future — one robot even gained citizenship.
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Google takes giant leap in self-driving cars
Will self-driving cars change the world for the better? The first completely self-driving taxis are about to hit the road. Some say they will revolutionise our lives sooner than we think.
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How machines will revolutionise the workplace
Will technology ruin or improve our careers? Machines are transforming a whole host of industries — from accountancy to the priesthood. Here are five innovations the world of work is facing …
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How robots will run the schools of the future
Will technology change education for the better? Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and robots could revolutionise schools. Here are five ways learning could be transformed…
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Robots can tell if you’re gay, say scientists
But is this technology harmful? Some argue that it is impossible for a machine to determine sexuality. And campaigners have condemned the researchers for putting gay people at risk.
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Facebook robots spark new panic over AI
In the past year Amazon started testing drone deliveries, a robot passed a university entrance exam, and Facebook’s AI started talking to itself. Are robots poised to take over the world?
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The friendly chatbot that mimics your voice
Artificial intelligence often inspires talk of the end of the world. But a new app has a far friendlier goal: to be a “lifetime companion” that imitates your personality. Is it a good idea?
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Google unveils next steps in AI technology
At its annual developer conference, Google showed off new products that make use of artificial intelligence. A handful of firms are using AI to reshape our world. Is this a good thing?