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Brain-controlled chess is here
The most mental game in existence no longer requires fingers.
Is computer code a language or math? MIT study uses brain scans for answers
How our brains interpret computer code could impact how we teach it.
The incredible physics behind quantum computing
Can computers do calculations in multiple universes? Scientists are working on it. Step into the world of quantum computing.
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Can your smartphone detect how drunk you are?
A small proof-of-concept study shows smartphones could help detect drunkenness based on the way you walk.
Coding is not ‘fun’, it’s technically and ethically complex
It doesn't help that Hollywood has cast the 'coder' as a socially challenged, type-first-think-later hacker, inevitably white and male.
A time capsule of computer code is buried deep in the Arctic
We're safeguarding the world's seeds in the Arctic, why not our most precious data?
Ask Sophia the Robot: What can AI teach humans?
Through experiencing time in a nonlinear way, can artificial intelligence provide us more perspective?
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5 in-demand tech skills, and how you can start learning them today
Break into the lucrative world of tech with training you can do anywhere.
Blockchain: Where does the real potential lie?
Despite the hype, these technologies aren't relevant right now. But they could be in the future.
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The digital economy benefits the 1%. Here’s how to change that.
A pragmatic approach to fixing an imbalanced system.
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Social media makes breakups worse, study says
Is there a way for more human-centered algorithms to prevent potentially triggering interactions on social media?
Why democratizing AI is absolutely crucial
Without regulations, implicit bias could shape artificial intelligence into a nightmare for some.
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How will AI shape the future of storytelling?
Can technology act as a feedback loop for human emotions?
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Researchers build living robots from frog cells
Scientists envision a new type of organism ready to assist humans.
Are passwords obsolete? Thoughts from a famous fraudster.
In the next two to three years we'll see passwords go away in a way that's long overdue.
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The great hack: A famous fraudster explains the Equifax data breach
Hackers look for open doors. If your personal data isn't protected, it's that much easier to compromise your identity.
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If reality is a data structure, can the simulation theory hold up?
Exploring the idea that objects we perceive in everyday life do not reflect objective reality.
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Will coding become a basic life skill? Yes and no, say experts
Almost all experts agree that coding will become nearly as ubiquitous as literacy in the future. But the nature of coding in the future may be very different.
MIT robot solves Rubik’s Cube in world record time: 0.38 seconds
This MIT robot solves it faster than any human ever could. It's a world record.
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Just one thing before you quit your job and become a coder…
IT has been one of the fastest growing and most lucrative industries for a long time. But is that going to be true in the future?
This Elon Musk interview from 1999 explains his success
When he first became a multi-millionaire, Elon Musk shared how his vision led to success.
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‘Deepfake’ technology can now create real-looking human faces
A new study from Nvidia researchers show just how far artificial image-generation technology has come in recent years.
Bitcoin and blockchain jobs are booming — and they pay well
Research shows that employers are working to find more talent in the blockchain space, and they're willing to pay higher rates for it.
Blockchain tech is new hot topic for universities around the world
According to new research carried out by Coinbase, we’re witnessing a significant rise in the number of universities teaching their students about blockchain and cryptocurrencies. It turns out that 42% […]
How correcting for cognitive biases makes life more fair
How much does cognitive bias change people's perception? Well, the history of computing would be a lot different.
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AI Is Evolving in a Way That Could Be Hard to Stop
AI is capable of self-reproduction—should humans be worried?
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