Artificial Intelligence
Can computers think? Since the 1950s we have been trying to make computers that mimic the brain's complex neural networks. There has been success with specific challenges, such as when Deep Blue beat chess champion Garry Kasparov in 1997, but consciousness and general intelligence remain long term goals. More recent developments such as IBM's question answering system Watson, and Apple's intelligent personal assistant Siri have focused on answering user's closed questions.
Facebook is still experimenting on you in really strange ways, research claims
Few people fully understand how social algorithms work – and it's having major consequences
We may be getting a key sign of autism all wrong
It's less about social skills than you might think
How we're about to solve the world’s greatest archaeological puzzle
Artificial intelligence is helping archaeologists unlock Earth’s oldest secrets.
Dementia breakthrough: Science can now measure your brain’s true ‘biological age’
Combining MRI scans and AI could reveal how old your brain is and how fast it’s ageing.
The 10 best (and weirdest) tech trends of 2024
2024 was a big year for tech. While we bettered humanity through tools, gadgets and high-tech advancement, just as many innovations left us fretting for the future.
It’s time we rethink how to solve loneliness
Rates of loneliness are increasing worldwide. But big-tech companies think they have the solution.
Your GP could be using ChatGPT to diagnose you, a study finds
With the rise in artificial intelligence tools, GPs are turning to the likes of ChatGPT and Google Bard.
How much will AI change the film industry?
Written, directed and starring... artificial intelligence. Coming to a cinema near you.
Here's how strange 2050 will be, according to the world’s leading AI expert
Ray Kurzweil has built a reputation for his accurate predictions around AI – and he sees some big events in the near future.
Why talking to animals could soon become a reality
Snuffles will be taking over the world before you know it.
If AI is meant to be so intelligent, why can’t it identify a set of traffic lights?
The "I'm not a robot" box might not be so robot-proof after all.
Prostate cancer is not just one disease, reveals new study
Prostate cancer affects one in eight men. Now, AI has helped scientists make a discovery that could revolutionise future treatment.
What is Sora AI? Everything to know about OpenAI’s text-to-video tool
Artificial intelligence can now create videos from your prompts, but how does it work?
What is ImageFX? All you need to know about Google's new AI image generator
Like OpenAI’s Dall-E, ImageFX can create full images from just your prompts but is it any good and can you use it now?
Google Gemini: Everything you need to know about new ChatGPT’s AI rival
Google Gemini is here to take on OpenAI's GPT-4, but how does it work and is this the future of AI?
The Best AI chatbots in January 2024
From ChatGPT, to Google Bard andHuggingChat, a selection of AI chatbots are currently available for use.
Physics, AI and music all share a common thread. You just have to look closely enough
Studying science can lead you in many directions and open many doors.
The subtle (but simple) ways to spot a deepfake image
Deepfake technology is getting better and better. But it's not perfect.
NASA’s new AI map tool can forecast exactly how climate change will transform your street
A new tool could help you make important life decisions in the face of climate change.
Behind the bold mission to upload every immune system in the world - including yours
The Humane Immunome Project could solve the next pandemic and make healthcare equal for all – but it has a long way to go.
This AI robot is billed as the footballer of the future. It's hilariously bad
ARTEMIS is not so great at the great game.
The best AI tools to streamline your life in 2024
Artificial intelligence is having its moment, backed by an array of smart tools to improve your life and workload. Here are our picks for the best AI tools right now.
Here's how a war between AI and humanity would actually end
There’s no need to worry about a robot uprising. We can always just pull the plug, right…? RIGHT?
ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about OpenAI's GPT-4 tool
An advanced version of ChatGPT, called GPT-4 s now available. But how does it work and can you use it?