Machine Learning 581 Stories

Machine learning (ML) is the subfield of AI that looks for patterns in massive amounts of data. ML algorithms have many applications, from powering Netflix recommendations to predicting disease risks.

An image of a child on a video call

Artificial Intelligence

Google’s auto-complete for speech can cover up glitches in video calls

by Will Douglas Heaven
2020-04-06T13:11:08-04:00

Artificial Intelligence

Google taught this robotic dog to learn new tricks by imitating a real one

by Karen Hao
2020-04-03T11:49:06-04:00

A single mother holding her baby.

Artificial Intelligence

AI can’t predict how a child’s life will turn out even with a ton of data

Hundreds of researchers attempted to predict children’s and families’ outcomes, using 15 years of data. None were able to do so with meaningful accuracy.

by Karen Hao
2020-04-02T12:52:27-04:00

Atari game cartridges

Artificial Intelligence

DeepMind’s AI can now play all 57 Atari games—but it’s still not versatile enough

by Will Douglas Heaven
2020-04-01T07:27:32-04:00

Gary Marcus and Danny Lange

Artificial Intelligence

A debate between AI experts shows a battle over the technology’s future

The field is in disagreement about where it should go and why.

by Karen Hao
2020-03-27T13:11:17-04:00

Server racks with TPUs used in the AlphaGo matches with Lee Sedol.

Artificial Intelligence

Google is using AI to design chips that will accelerate AI

by Karen Hao
2020-03-27T12:55:00-04:00

Artificial Intelligence

A neural network can help spot Covid-19 in chest x-rays

COVID-Net could help scientists develop an AI tool that can pick up telltale signs.

by Will Douglas Heaven
2020-03-24T12:29:00-04:00

Two people wearing masks walk on the streets of Italy during the coronavirus pandemic.

Tech Policy

Coronavirus is forcing a trade-off between privacy and public health

The crisis has governments and companies scrambling to decide when it’s appropriate to lift data privacy protections and AI ethics guidelines.

by Karen Hao
2020-03-24T11:40:00-04:00

A scientist conducting research.

Artificial Intelligence

Over 24,000 coronavirus research papers are now available in one place

The data set aims to accelerate scientific research that could fight the Covid-19 pandemic.

by Karen Hao
2020-03-16T15:15:01-04:00

Nabil Imam with Intel's Loihi chip.

Computing

A new computer chip mimics the neurocircuitry of our noses to smell

It draws inspiration from the structure and electrical activity of the brain to distinguish between odors.

by Karen Hao
2020-03-16T12:00:45-04:00

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