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Finding the Needle in a Digital Haystack
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Finding the Needle in a Digital Haystack

Researchers are studying how to teach computers to define "normal" data, and then have them detect anomalies.

Paul Allen Wants to Teach Machines Common Sense
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Paul Allen Wants to Teach Machines Common Sense

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen will pour another $125 million into the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence to fund a project to teach computers common...

New Algorithm Can Create Movies From Just a Few Snippets of Text
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New Algorithm Can Create Movies From Just a Few Snippets of Text

A new algorithm creates videos from text snippets.

Teaching Quantum Physics to a Computer
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Teaching Quantum Physics to a Computer

Researchers  have used machine learning to teach a computer to predict the outcomes of quantum experiments.

Purdue Prof: Future AI Advances Pose Problems for Police, Courts
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Purdue Prof: Future AI Advances Pose Problems for Police, Courts

A Purdue Polytechnic Institute professor says pursuing artificial intelligence advancements without considering their criminal implications is foolhardy.

Can Neuroevolution Change Machine Learning?
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Can Neuroevolution Change Machine Learning?

Neuroevolution borrows techniques from natural evolution to push the boundaries of machine learning.

Machine Learning With Limited Data
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Machine Learning With Limited Data

Researchers have developed a neural network system that requires fewer parameters and training images when working toward image-recognition technology.

AI Trained to Spot Heart Disease Risks ­sing Retina Scan
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AI Trained to Spot Heart Disease Risks ­sing Retina Scan

The idea behind using a neural network for image recognition is that you don't have to tell it what to look for in an image.

How ProPublica Became Big Tech’s Scariest Watchdog
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How ProPublica Became Big Tech’s Scariest Watchdog

The nonprofit is fighting fire with fire, developing algorithms and bots that hold Facebook and Amazon accountable.

Noise Warfare
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Noise Warfare

Researchers at Harvard University have developed noise-robust classifiers against the worst case of added additional data that disrupts or skews information an...

Robo-Picker Grasps and Grabs
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Robo-Picker Grasps and Grabs

A new "pick-and-place" robot features a standard industrial robotic arm equipped with a custom gripper and suction cup.

Scientists Pave the Way for Resilient Robot Swarms
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Scientists Pave the Way for Resilient Robot Swarms

Researchers at the University of Southampton in the U.K. say they are developing fault-tolerant robotic swarms using bio-inspired algorithms and machine learning...

Deep Learning for Biology
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Deep Learning for Biology

Four years ago, scientists from Google showed up on neuroscientist Steve Finkbeiner's doorstep.

New Algorithm Can Pinpoint Mutations Favored by Natural Selection in Large Sections of the Human Genome
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New Algorithm Can Pinpoint Mutations Favored by Natural Selection in Large Sections of the Human Genome

A new algorithm can identify mutations in the human genome favored by natural selection.

In Pursuit of Virtual Life
From Communications of the ACM

In Pursuit of Virtual Life

Scientists are simulating biological organisms and replicating evolution in the lab. How far can they expand the boundaries of virtual life?

The Car of the Future Will Sell Your Data
From ACM News

The Car of the Future Will Sell Your Data

Picture this: You're driving home from work, contemplating what to make for dinner, and as you idle at a red light near your neighborhood pizzeria, an ad offering...

Copycatch
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Copycatch

Researchers in India have created a deep-learning algorithm to help people identify doctored images by focusing on specific areas of the human face.

Good News: A.I. Is Getting Cheaper. That’s Also Bad News.
From ACM News

Good News: A.I. Is Getting Cheaper. That’s Also Bad News.

A.I. experts and pundits have discussed the threats created by the technology for years, but this is among the first efforts to tackle the issue head-on.

Can a Cockroach Teach a Robot How to Scurry Across Rugged Terrain?
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Can a Cockroach Teach a Robot How to Scurry Across Rugged Terrain?

Researchers aim to build robots with cockroach-inspired behavior.

Do Computers Really Think?
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Do Computers Really Think?

Do smart assistants exhibit actual intelligence?
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