Search results for artificial intelligence
New mathematical framework formalizes oddball programming techniques
Two years ago, Martin Rinard's group at MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory proposed a surprisingly simple way to make some computer procedures more efficient: Just skip a bunch of ...
Technology / Computer Sciences
May 23, 2012 |
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Can automated deep natural-language analysis unlock the power of inference?
Much of the operationally-relevant information relied on in support of DoD missions may be implicit rather than explicitly expressed, and in many cases, information is deliberately obfuscated and important ...
Technology / Computer Sciences
May 08, 2012 |
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Excel programming for nonprogrammers
Microsoft’s Visual Basic programming language lets Excel users customize their spreadsheets in all kinds of time-saving ways, but few people take advantage of it. Although designed to be intuitive and ...
Technology / Computer Sciences
May 08, 2012 |
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Insects master abstract concepts
An insect's brain is capable of constructing and handling abstract concepts. It can even use two different concepts simultaneously in order to make a decision when faced with a new situation.
May 03, 2012 |
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Artificial intelligence pioneer wins A.M. Turing Award
Judea Pearl, a pioneer in the field of artificial intelligence, has been awarded the prestigious 2011 A.M. Turing Award.
Technology / Computer Sciences
Mar 15, 2012 |
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Can social media detect the changes in public mood?
New research has analysed the mood of Twitter users in the UK and detected various changes in the mood of the public. In particular, the researchers observed a significant increase in negative mood, anger and fear, coinciding ...
Technology / Computer Sciences
Apr 16, 2012 |
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First the smart phone, now the smart home: Digital technology on verge of tending to household tasks
We have all heard of the smartphone and any day now, most of us will have one. Not far behind: the smart home.
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Mar 29, 2012 |
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Apple sued over iPhone 4S 'assistant' Siri
An iPhone 4S buyer has sued Apple for promising more than it delivered with automated "Siri" voice-activated assistant software built into the coveted smartphones.
Mar 13, 2012 |
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Apple expected to reveal new iPad
Apple is expected to reveal a new version of its coveted iPad on Wednesday in its first major media event since the death of legendary founder and beloved pitchman Steve Jobs.
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Mar 07, 2012 |
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'Shrinkable car' makes parking a breeze at high-tech fair
Scientists at the world's biggest IT fair unveiled on Tuesday what they hope is the car of the future that can shrink to fit tight parking spaces and pick you up at the touch of a button.
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Mar 06, 2012 |
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Apple expected to unveil new iPad
Apple is expected to reveal a new version of its coveted iPad on Wednesday in its first major media event since the death of legendary founder and beloved pitchman Steve Jobs.
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Mar 06, 2012 |
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The robot revolution is just beginning
When industrial robots were first introduced in the early 1960s — initially on automobile assembly lines — computers were still in their infancy, so the robots were designed to perform only the most ...
Apr 25, 2012 |
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Online tool can detect patterns in US election news coverage
The US presidential election dominates the global media every four years, with news articles, which are carefully analysed by commentators and campaign strategists, playing a major role in shaping voter opinion. ...
Technology / Computer Sciences
Apr 24, 2012 |
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Robots in the classroom
Tore Fløan smiles at me: “In the past we competed with European organizations, but now we have the Chinese breathing down our necks,” he says.
Apr 20, 2012 |
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Scientists show how social interaction and teamwork lead to human intelligence
Scientists have discovered proof that the evolution of intelligence and larger brain sizes can be driven by cooperation and teamwork, shedding new light on the origins of what it means to be human. The study appears online ...
Apr 19, 2012 |
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