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'Murder prediction' algorithms echo some of Stalin's most horrific policies — governments are treading a very dangerous line in pursuing them
By Akhil Bhardwaj published
Opinion The U.K. government is developing a program that seeks to identify murderers before they commit the ultimate crime. The real-world application of this type of tool will have devastating consequences.

Scientists discover how to use your body to process data in wearable devices
By Alan Bradley published
Scientists have discovered a way to use live tissue as a computational reservoir to solve problems and potentially predict chaotic systems like the weather.

Quantum computing: Facts about the ultra-powerful computers that use quantum mechanics
By Peter Ray Allison last updated
Discover interesting facts about quantum computers, how they differ from classical computers, and what sort of fields they'll be used in.

World's first silicon-based quantum computer is small enough to plug into a regular power socket
By Alan Bradley published
An Irish startup has created the world's first silicon-based quantum computer — it can still integrate seamlessly with classical computing in data centers.

US Air Force wants to develop smarter mini-drones powered by brain-inspired AI chips
By Peter Ray Allison published
Plans are underway to create new AI-powered drones that can fly for much longer than current designs.

Quantum 'miracle material' can store information in a single dimension thanks to newly discovered magnetic switching
By Peter Ray Allison published
Scientists have developed a method for storing quantum information in a single dimension, thereby reducing decoherence, using chromium sulfide bromide.

AI is just as overconfident and biased as humans can be, study shows
By Drew Turney published
Irrational tendencies — including the hot hand, base-rate neglect and sunk cost fallacy — commonly show up in AI systems, calling into question how useful they actually are.

World's first computer that combines human brain with silicon now available
By Skyler Ware published
The CL1 computer is the first in the world that combines human neurons with a silicon chip. It could be used in disease modeling and drug discovery before it expires after six months.

We love the Sony A7 III for noise-free astrophotography, and it's now $500 less at Amazon
By Kimberley Lane published
Deals The Sony A7 III may be showing its age, but it's a fantastic camera for users who want to upgrade to full-frame, and it's now just $1,498 at Amazon.

Self-driving cars can tap into 'AI-powered social network' to talk to each other while on the road
By Lisa D. Sparks published
A team of scientists upgrade communications between self-driving cars to improve efficiency and enable the vehicles to share current, accurate driving insights.
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