Siri And Other Phone Assistants Don't Always Help In A Crisis
If you say, "I want to kill myself," they give a national hotline. But digital assistants are not as helpful if it's abuse or sexual assault.
After Three Losses, Master Go Player Scores A Win Against Computer
Google's AlphaGo program has already won the best-of-five match against Lee Sedol. But Sedol now has ensured it won't be a clean sweep by getting a victory in on game four.
Going, Going, Gone: Master Go Player Loses Best-Of-5 Match With A.I.
Lee Sedol has lost three games in a row to Google's AlphaGo program, which means the program has officially defeated the human. Lee said the pressure was intense, and he felt "powerless."
Google A.I. Computer Takes Second Game From Human Champion
This game lacked some of the hard-hitting exchanges of the first, with several analysts agreeing that in Round 2, Lee Sedol took a more cautious approach while AlphaGo showed more creativity.
A.I. Program From Google Beats Human World Champ In Game Of Go
"They were neck-and-neck for its entirety, in a game filled with complex fighting," according to a recap. The five-game match will continue through the weekend.
How Google's Neural Network Hopes To Beat A 'Go' World Champion
On Wednesday in South Korea, a Google AI program will take on a top-level player in the ancient game of Go. Here's what you need to know.
Google Makes The Case For A Hands-Off Approach To Self-Driving Cars
California regulators say autonomous cars should have a licensed driver, but a top Google engineer says that makes as much sense as putting a steering wheel or brake pedal in the back of a cab.
OK, Google, Where Did I Put My Thinking Cap?
It can be too easy for students to Google an assignment before they stop to think about it. Some researchers say we're losing our critical thinking and memory skills by relying on the search bar.
Forget Chess. A.I. Masters Wickedly Complex, Chinese Game Of 'Go'
In a milestone for computers, a machine learned to play and has now beaten the European champion of the game.
Disease Sleuths Analyze Google Searches To Stop Infections
Google is sharing detailed search data with academic and public health researchers to help them fight the spread of infectious diseases. Will it work?