Opioid overdoses could be prevented by an app that listens to breathing

Many overdoses don’t have to be fatal if they’re caught in time. A new app can identify when you might be in trouble and call for help. Read more »

The state of artificial intelligence

AI technologies are coming into mainstream business usage—but a host of challenges remains. An interactive infographic illustrates the opportunities and the hurdles. Read more »

Cheaper AI for everyone is the promise with Intel and Facebook’s new chip

Companies hoping to use artificial intelligence should benefit from more efficient chip designs. Read more »

The US and China are in a quantum arms race that will transform warfare

Radar that can spot stealth aircraft and other quantum innovations could give their militaries a strategic edge. Read more »

Never mind killer robots—here are six real AI dangers to watch out for in 2019

Last year a string of controversies revealed a darker (and dumber) side to artificial intelligence. Read more »

Deep learning turns mono recordings into immersive sound

We’ve had 3D images for decades, but effectively imitating 3D sound has always eluded researchers. Now a machine-learning algorithm can produce “2.5D” sound by watching a video. Read more »

Breaking the marketing mold with machine learning

Leading marketers say ML will help them identify high-value customers, predict intent, and discover new business opportunities. Read more »

With machine learning, conservative financial industry shows its progressive side

Marketers in banking are relying on ML to better understand their customers, create compelling campaigns—and drive business. Read more »

Asia’s AI agenda: The ecosystem

The region is poised to become a frontrunner in the development and adoption of artificial intelligence, a new study finds. Read more »

We tried teaching an AI to write Christmas movie plots. Hilarity ensued. Eventually.

Using a neural network to create ridiculous plot lines takes a lot of work—and reveals the challenges of generating human language. Read more »