Biotechnology Here are the states that will suffer the worst hospital bed shortages Every state’s health-care capacity will have an outsize impact on covid-19 deaths. by Karen Hao 2020-04-07T10:13:00-04:00
Humans and Technology Why does it suddenly feel like 1999 on the internet? The coronavirus pandemic has turned back the clock to a kinder time on the web, before the novelty of virtual connection wore off. Will it last? by Tanya Basu and Karen Hao 2020-04-03T12:26:00-04:00
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
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
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
Artificial Intelligence Google is using AI to design chips that will accelerate AI by Karen Hao 2020-03-27T12:55:00-04:00
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
Biotechnology Warmer weather could slow the spread of coronavirus—but not by much Several initial analyses of transmission data suggest the pandemic could ease up in summer. But that doesn’t reduce the need for measures like social distancing. by Karen Hao 2020-03-19T06:33:00-04:00
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
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
