Robots are getting more social, but are humans ready to accept them?
Ambitious robot-makers are launching lifelike robots into the market, but hopes for social robots keep outpacing reality.
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Microsoft calls on Congress to regulate controversial facial recognition technology
Facial recognition technology has risen quickly into the public consciousness to become a top digital-privacy concern. Microsoft President Brad Smith adddressed the need to manage...
Inside China’s dystopian dreams: AI, shame and lots of cameras
With millions of cameras and billions of lines of code, China is building a high-tech authoritarian future. Beijing is embracing technologies like facial recognition and...
For tech firms, facial recognition means big markets and ‘Orwellian’ fears
As sophisticated “eyes” driven by artificial intelligence find new applications in store checkout lines, police body cameras and war zones, the companies developing them are...
Robot with artificial intelligence about to invade space
During its open-ended stay on the space station, the AI robot Cimon should grow smarter and more knowledgeable, its system updated via IBM's Cloud.
Is there a smarter path to artificial intelligence? Some experts hope so
Deep-learning technology is the hottest thing in AI. But the Seattle-based Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence and other research groups, startups and computer scientists are...
IBM’s robot debater is ready to convince you that you’re wrong
International Business Machines’ Project Debater robot held its own during two short debates with humans, showing more than a little flair and convincing people in...
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