Elon Musk says we’re probably living in a computer simulation – here’s the science
Sounds scary … so should we be worried?
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AI will soon become impossible for humans to comprehend – the story of neural networks tells us why
Many of the pioneers who began developing artificial neural networks weren’t sure how they actually worked - and we’re no more certain today.
How I used AI to transform myself from a female dance artist to an all‑male post‑punk band – and what that means for other musicians
I had reservations about these tools and how they might affect me as a musician, but I was also intrigued by the possibilities.
Why schools need to introduce computing in all subjects
President Obama wants every student to learn computer science. Are separate computing classes the only way to do this?
Spreadsheet errors can have disastrous consequences – yet we keep making the same mistakes
Spreadsheet-related errors can have serious consequences in the private and public sector. But what can we do to overcome them?
A biologist queries whether AI ‘borrowed’ his work to make major discovery – an expert explains the rules
Are there risks for scientists who share unpublished work with AI chatbots?
Looking at buildings can actually give people headaches – here’s how
Repetitive patterns from windows, blinds and stairs are really uncomfortable to look at.
On computer science: a turbo in the algorithm
Interview with the scientist Claude Berrou, inventor of the turbocodes that protect the data of the connected objects. Today, he is exploring the neurosciences.
Google and IBM are at odds over ‘quantum supremacy’ – an expert explains what it really means
Quantum computers aren’t about to take over, but this is an important milestone.
Anthill 17: Science by the seaside
From the man who gave away his genome under open consent, to the 'Mathematikado', this episode of the podcast features highlights from the British Science Festival in Brighton.
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