Forefront of Innovation - Page 7

July 12, 2019

Facebook’s ‘superhuman’ AI becomes first to defeat pros in six-player poker

An artificial intelligence bot developed by Facebook defeated professionals in six-player Hold'em, marking the first time AI has beaten human experts in a complex game with more than two players or teams.

July 10, 2019

Humans will eventually merge with machines, professor says

In the not so distant future, humans will merge with machines.

June 25, 2019

Toronto officials question Alphabet unit's ambitions for 'smart city'

A unit of Alphabet Inc. said its proposed “smart city” in a Toronto neighborhood would create thousands of jobs and cut greenhouse-gas emissions, but met some resistance from the project’s government sponsor over the scope.

June 19, 2019

Real life bulletproof Iron Man flies using mini jet engines

A tech whizz has built a real-life Iron Man suit that can actually fly.

June 18, 2019

Can this electric shock bracelet zap you out of bad habits?

Dog trainers, prepare for a taste of your own medicine.

June 17, 2019

Scientists develop new laser that can find and destroy cancer cells in the blood

Cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body through the blood.

June 16, 2019

$4 AirPods, robocalls ending, delete car data, and more: Tech Q&A

End annoying robocalls, delete car data and get some real talk on cord-cutting.

June 13, 2019

San Francisco to harness AI to reduce racial bias when charging people with crimes

San Francisco prosecutors will use artificial intelligence to reduce racial bias in the courts, becoming the first city to conduct this type of experiment using a "bias mitigation tool."

June 12, 2019

Researchers have discovered how to make concrete from recycled glass - by turning it back into sand

Researchers have discovered how to make concrete from recycled glass - by turning it back into sand.

June 11, 2019

Creepy deepfake AI lets you put words into someone else's mouth

Researchers are showing off a creepy new software that uses machine learning to allow people to add, delete or change the words coming out of someone's mouth.