Organized religions have long served as an outlet for humans to explore existential questions about their place in the universe, the nature of consciousness and free will. But as AI blurs the lines between the digital and physical worlds, fundamental beliefs about the essence of humanity are now called into question.
The Brookings Institution report revealed that workers with higher education and wages will experience the greatest changes in their jobs due to AI, for better or worse. Washington state stood out in the state-by-state comparison of the role of AI, which the researchers attributed to the Puget Sound region’s focus on technology and manufacturing.
The Seattle Times reporting project The A.I. Age hosted a symposium to explore how AI could change the workplace. Watch a recap here. WATCH
The Seattle Times is examining the social, economic and ethical implications of artificial intelligence in a series of stories exploring the pros and cons of the technology and its impact on work. If you have questions about AI, ask us here.
Following hours of contentious public comment Tuesday, much of it from people calling facial recognition intrusive and dangerous, the Port of Seattle Commission unanimously approved...
The camera at the entrance to a Magnolia neighborhood tracks vehicles, bicycles, animals and people — then categorizes them with artificial intelligence. The system is...
Beijing’s pursuit of control over a Muslim ethnic group pushes the rules of science and raises questions about consent.
New research is intended to help everyone vulnerable to being fooled by online manipulation — whether it's schoolkids unsure about which news sites are trustworthy...
Boston Dynamics began began leasing their robotic dogs to the public this year. One of their first customers: The Massachusetts State Police. The news prompted...
Researchers are creating tools to find A.I.-generated fake videos before they become impossible to detect. Some experts fear it is a losing battle.
Facial recognition is coming to Sea-Tac, over the protests of civil-liberties groups. The airport must decide: Will it obstruct or embrace the technology?
Get full Seattle Times access on all your devices, starting at $1 a week.
