algorithms
algorithms
Copyright Law Makes Artificial Intelligence Bias Worse
But it could be used to help fix the problem too.
Louise Matsakis
10.31.17
"What Do You Do For a Living?"
A Former Clickhole Writer Made a ‘Content Bot’ That Will Probably Become My Boss
It’s already won a comedy competition and is currently applying to be Poet Laureate for the city of Redmond, Washington.
Claire Downs
10.12.17
algorithms
Physicists Designed a Quantum Graph Search Technique That Matches Google
Researchers describe a fast new way of exploring complex data structures.
Michael Byrne
10.12.17
algorithms
How to Harness Data Science for Experimental Creative Writing
NYU professor Allison Parrish describes a new frontier in marrying textual analysis and poetry.
Michael Byrne
10.4.17
Rise of the Machines
Modular Robot Self-Heals and Even Redesigns Itself for New Tasks
The thing before the thing before the thing before the Terminator.
Michael Byrne
9.12.17
computer science
200 Terabyte Proof Demonstrates the Potential of Brute-Force Math
Automated verification finds renewed potential for making algorithms safe.
Michael Byrne
7.30.17
machine learning
MIT Researchers Offer Algorithm for Picking 'Winning' Startups
Their method beats top IRL venture capitalists.
Michael Byrne
6.29.17
The Written Word
This Algorithm Creates Its Own Alien Alphabets
The magic of mathematics makes a mysterious glyph that would make Tolkien or Klingon fans proud.
John Wenz
6.21.17
digital divide
Digital Surveillance Is Class Warfare
The poor are victimized by devices and the companies who profit from them.
Jordan Pearson
5.15.17
algorithms
Machine Learning Will Save India's Cows from Bad Drivers
A road construction explosion in India is pitting heifers against highways.
Michael Byrne
4.8.17
the taking economy
It’s Time to Force Uber to Tell the Government How It Works
Experts say the potential for manipulation is rife in the gig economy.
Jordan Pearson
3.15.17
suicide prevention
Facebook’s New Algorithm Combs Posts to Identify Potentially Suicidal Users
The site needs to strike a delicate balance between privacy and safety, but experts say it’s the right move.
Kaleigh Rogers
3.3.17
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