The Contest for the Soul of Technology
How the future of technology, humanity, and the planet depends on rewriting the code within the code.
Synthetic Intelligence
Crowdsourcing Data Labeling for Artificial Intelligence in China
A new industry of crowdsourced data labeling is fueling the expansion of artificial intelligence in China.
Putting Humanity at the Heart of Synthetic Intelligence
A merger between humans and machines is coming, and it’s not what you might think.
New Research Hints at How Your Smiles Could One Day Teach Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft Research shows how Artificial Intelligence can piggyback on our emotions in order to learn tasks.
Automation's Ancient Roots and How It's Reshaping the World
Automation is ancient technology that, when fused with artificial intelligence, will utterly transform the economy and our place in the world.
When Automation Fuses with Machine Learning, What Should We Call It?
What do we call the fusion of automation and machine learning?
The Nature of Sensors
As sensors and machine learning fuse, they form a critical layer in the synthesis of machine and human intelligence.
Artificial Numerosity: When Machines ‘Get’ Numbers
Machine learning researchers show that the ability to conceptualize numbers (numerosity) is shared by humans, animals—and now machines.
New Carrots for Your Health Data
Insurance companies are experimenting with two strategies for motivating you to share your health information with them.
Who Will Win the Battle for the Smart Home?
In the end, the smart home wars will be decided by business models, and Amazon is best positioned to win.