I’ve probably spent more time playing 4X games than sleeping – I’m a bit of a fan. But I must admit that my enthusiasm for the genre has reached a plateau because it has become a tiny bit too conformist. Surprises are few and far between, with modern 4Xs struggling to escape the rules and … Read more
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — U.S. intelligence agencies are scrambling to embrace the AI revolution, believing they will otherwise be smothered in data as sensor-generated surveillance technology continues to blanket the planet. They also need to keep up with competitors, who are already using AI to power social media platforms with deepfakes. But the technology is … Read more
Credit – Getty Images/Science Photo Library WWhen Lawrence Gasman was looking for a PhD topic in the 1970s, computer labs were already buzzing with smart people proposing smart studies in artificial intelligence. “But the problem was we had nothing to run them on,” he says. “The necessary processors simply did not exist.” It took half … Read more
Illustration by Elizabeth Brockway/The Daily Beast If you have painful memories of learning Spanish in high school, or having to order a meal during a trip abroad, you are not alone. Although more Americans than ever report speaking a second language at home, many Americans remain monolingual. Language learning apps have been trying to change … Read more
It’s January and that means the entire tech world, with the notable exception of Apple (AAPL), will soon descend on Las Vegas for CES 2024. The annual consumer electronics trade show, which runs from January 9 to 12, serves as a showcase for the biggest technology trends that are likely to make their way into … Read more