Using a form of artificial intelligence called deep neural networks, researchers can generate new proteins from scratch without having to consult nature.
The Pepper robot in Italy in 2017.
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When it comes to trust, people like their robots to have human expressions – just not too human.
Chatbots could take over the majority of low-level guidance tasks fielded by staff in teaching and learning centres to free them up for where in-person support is most needed.
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The ability to store information is central to learning and the field of artificial intelligence. Researchers have shown how a unique material shows basic learning properties similar to that of slugs.
The world needs to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030. We won’t achieve this goal without using new technology to patrol and preserve marine protected areas.
Humanitarian groups have been calling for a ban on autonomous weapons.
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Sci-fi nightmares of a robot apocalypse aside, autonomous weapons are a very real threat to humanity. An expert on the weapons explains how the emerging arms race could be humanity’s last.
Face scanning technologies are more everyday than we might think.
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Facial recognition technologies have become more popular through increasingly sophisticated devices and popular fads. Casual use of face scanning and analysis features has long-term social impacts.
The ethics of AI are constantly debated. But does anyone ask the AI?
The increasing use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in public decision making is raising critical issues around fairness and human rights.
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The increasing use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in public decision making is raising critical issues around fairness and human rights.
Between driverless cars, autonomous weapons and AI-powered medical diagnostic tools, it seems there will be no shortage of ethically-complex situations involving AI in the future.