AI

New neural-network algorithm learns directly from human instructions instead of examples

Posted in Software on 28th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller

Humans conventionally teach neural networks by providing labelled data and asking the network to make decisions based on the samples.

Intel aims to deliver 100X increase in deep learning training

Posted in Hardware on 27th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller

Last week at SC16, Intel revealed its product roadmap for embedding its processors with key capabilities and attributes needed to take artificial intelligence (AI) to the next level.

Chinese Convict-spotting AI algorithm criticised

Posted in Software on 26th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller

An experiment to see whether computers can identify criminals based on their faces has been conducted in China.

Intelligence May Stem From a Basic Algorithm in the Human Brain

Posted in Science on 26th Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller

Since artificial neural networks operate much like the brain, applying this formula may be the key to true versatile intelligence.

Light-based neural network could lead to super-fast AI

Posted in Science on 21st Nov, 2016
by Alex Muller

Computers could not only act like brains, but respond as quickly.