Henry Yuen is developing a new mathematical language to describe problems whose inputs and outputs aren’t ordinary numbers.

We’ve all seen polished AI demonstrations with clean data, simple relationships and predictable answers. They’re impressive because they work perfectly in controlled environments with tidy datasets ...

President Trump delivered a prime-time address to the nation live from the White House on Wednesday evening, focusing on his economic policies and immigration as the year comes to a close. Follow ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

Complexity: a trait that attracts some and deters others. In the classroom, it can feel intimidating or unnecessary. In conversation, however, it makes for surprises that add interest to your day, ...

Does artificial intelligence (AI) make working life easier or complicated? Experts suggest the answer depends on the context. In a recent IDC-hosted interview, SIAC CEO Toni Townes-Whitley described ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. In 1950 the Italian physicist Enrico Fermi was discussing the possibility of intelligent alien life with his colleagues. If alien ...

What if you could cut your coding time in half without sacrificing quality—or better yet, improve it? Imagine an AI assistant that not only generates boilerplate code in seconds but also helps debug, ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. They say a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, but for computer scientists, two birds in a hole are better still. That’s because ...

Simplicity has a unique, almost rebellious kind of power. It is what sets apart true brilliance from noise, yet it’s often undervalued. The reason is simple: complexity sells. It signals effort, ...