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Artificial intelligence: Google's AlphaGo beats Go master Lee Sedol

Posted in Software on 12th Mar, 2016
by Alex Muller

A computer program has beaten a master Go player 3-0 in a best-of-five competition, in what is seen as a landmark for AI.

AI 'should be used to give children one-on-one tutoring'

Posted in Software on 11th Mar, 2016
by Alex Muller

Academics argue AI could radically transform our education system for the better, but is being held back by funding.

In 2016, Virtual Reality's Moment of Truth Is Finally Here

Posted in Software on 11th Mar, 2016
by Alex Muller

2016 is going to be an incredible year for VR. For those in the VR industry, this is the day they have been dreaming about for years if not decades.

Deep learning helps robots perfect complex tasks and skills

Posted in Software on 9th Mar, 2016
by Alex Muller

The new use of deep-reinforcement learning strategy opens the way for training robots to carry out increasingly complex tasks, such as housework.

Google AI takes on the world's Go champion

Posted in Software on 8th Mar, 2016
by Alex Muller

AlphaGo has already beaten the European champion but, experts say, this is easy-peasy compared to taking on the masters in Asia.