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Lack of Sleep Could Be a Problem for AIs
Some types of artificial intelligence could start to hallucinate if they don’t get enough rest, just as humans do
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Will Artificial Intelligence Ever Live Up to Its Hype?
Replication problems plague the field of AI, and the goal of general intelligence remains as elusive as ever
Engineering
This Robot Can Rap—Really
Deep-learning robot Shimon writes and rhymes in real time
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DeepMind’s AI Makes Gigantic Leap in Solving Protein Structures
Google’s deep-learning program for determining the 3-D shapes of proteins stands to transform biology, scientists say
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Misinformation Has Created a New World Disorder
Our willingness to share content without thinking is exploited to spread disinformation
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Quantum Sensors Could Let Autonomous Cars ‘See’ around Corners
High-precision metrology based on the peculiarities of the subatomic world
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Spatial Computing Could Be the Next Big Thing
Beyond virtual and augmented reality
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Virtual Patients Could Revolutionize Medicine
Replacing humans with digital simulations could make clinical trials faster and safer
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Facial-Recognition Technology Needs More Regulation
Algorithms that can recognize people are too often biased or inaccurate—and they can easily invade our privacy
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How to Preserve the Privacy of Your Genomic Data
A technology called “fully homomorphic encryption” is so secure that even future quantum computers won’t be able to crack it
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An Expert on Voting Machines Explains How They Work
Election officials also rely on high-speed scanners, envelope openers and good old-fashioned paper
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Social Media Restrictions Cannot Keep Up with Hidden Codes and Symbols
Much like spoken language, Internet memes take on shifting political meanings according to context
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A Sustainable Alternative to Blanket Lockdowns
Instead of shutting down whole cities, we can use big data to take a more targeted approach
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How Speech-Recognition Software Discriminates against Minority Voices
Until programmers recognize their own internal biases, the software they create will be problematic
Behavior
Trolling for Truth on Social Media
What 1990s Internet protest movements share with today’s disinformation campaigns
Technology
Can an Algorithm Help Solve Political Paralysis?
As faith in government hits historic lows, organizers in the U.K. are trying a new math-based approach to democracy. Would it work in the bitterly divided U.S?
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Fruit Flies Plug into the Matrix
A new budget-friendly virtual-reality system helps researchers study the brains of small animals
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Watch a Robot AI Beat World-Class Curling Competitors
Artificial intelligence still needs to bridge the “sim-to-real” gap. Deep-learning techniques that are all the rage in AI log superlative performances in mastering cerebral games, including chess and Go, both of which can be played on a computer...
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The Most Vulnerable Ransomware Targets Are the Institutions We Rely On Most
Many vital public institutions such as hospitals and fire stations lack cybersecurity to ward off popular malware
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The Quantum Butterfly Noneffect
A familiar concept from chaos theory turns out to work differently in the quantum world
