What Makes a Mind? Kurzweil and Google May be Surprised
One AI researcher suggests that an ambitious plan to build a more intelligent machine may be flawed.
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Will Knight's Stories
Ray Kurzweil Plans to Create a Mind at Google—and Have it Serve You
The technologist speaks about an ambitious plan to build a powerful artificial intelligence.
Why Aaron Swartz’s Ideas Matter
The world lost a brilliant activist and a leading proponent of information freedom last week.
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A Display That Makes Interactive 3-D Seem Mind-Bogglingly Real
The Z Space display could be revolutionary for designers and animators, but might also inspire innovation in computer gaming and augmented reality.
CyPhy Works’ Micro Drones Will Follow You Indoors
Toaster-sized UAVs could fly into buildings ahead of soldiers and emergency workers.
Buckle Up, Siri—Meet Your Sassy New Backseat Driver
There’s nothing like having a competent navigator, DJ, and conversationalist on a long drive. Or just an iPhone.
Data Visualization Reveals a Less Divided States of America
Forget red or blue states. Here's a better picture of election night.
How Hurricane Sandy Knocked Out East Coast Internet Connectivity
A video shows hurricane taking out communications as it makes landfall.
EmTech: Program a Revolutionary Robot to Do Your Bidding
It’ll soon be possible to hack Baxter—a new kind of industrial robot—to do just about anything. Let the mayhem commence.
