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Why Google Just Tightened Its Grip On DeepMind

A competitor say the AI company became so fixated on a grand vision to solve intelligence that it lost its way in building anything useful.

BT Is Harnessing The Power Of Quantum Mechanics To Root Out Fiber-Optic Hacks

The telco hopes to use of quantum mechanics in the next few years to keep its fiber-optic cables ultra secure.

A Two-Minute Guide To Quantum Computing

Quantum is widely expected to be the next frontier of computing. Here's how it works and when we might see it hit the mainstream.

How Facebook Failed To Build A Better Alexa (Or Siri)

Facebook failed to build an alternative to Amazon’s Alexa because of a chaotic rotation of staff and confused priorities, sources close to the company have told Forbes.

This StartupBuilt A Treasure Trove Of Crop Data By Putting A.I. In The Hands Of Indian Farmers

Berlin startup Peatsells its disease-matching software to some of the world’s biggest agricultural firms. Its secret sauce: photos from hundreds of thousands of smallholding farms in India.

Facebook's Workplace Takes On Slack With AI, Newsfeeds—And Zero Ads

Facebook is betting on a business that for once, doesn't rely on targeted advertising. Its roster of early customers looks promising.

The Warcraft Method: Why Google’s DeepMind Is Training AI In Virtual Worlds

Money-losing DeepMind is running massive simulations on a popular gaming engine. It's a critical step towards solving real-world problems - and maybe even generating revenue.

When AI Steers Tractors: How FarmersAre Using Drones And Data To Cut Costs

Hummingbird Technologies turns pictures of fields into instructions for tractors, and says it can cut farming costs by as much as 10%.

When Drones Talk To Tractors: How FarmersAre Using AI To Cut Costs

Hummingbird Technologies turns pictures of fields into instructions for tractors, and says it can cut farming costs by as much as 10%.

Meet The 21-Year-Old Prodigy Building 'Empathic' AI For Telefonica

The telco’s cutting-edge, R&D lab in Barcelona is working on machine-learning software that will nudge you to be healthier.