Data mining reveals the hidden laws of evolution behind classical music

Musicologists are beginning to uncover statistical patterns that govern how trends in musical composition have spread. Read more »

A Chinese search and AI giant says it could help Google make a comeback

The CEO of Sogou says his company could help Google navigate China’s regulations and censorship. Read more »

The bot that loved me: How intelligent automation will improve our jobs and our companies

Machine learning technology is the key to reducing expenses, improving productivity and making workers happier. Read more »

Why Alibaba is betting big on AI chips and quantum computing

Meet the man behind Alibaba’s gamble on emerging tech. Read more »

Stretchy stick-on patch can take blood pressure readings from deep inside your body

The flexible stamp can measure blood pressure deep inside you, something that usually requires bulky, invasive equipment. Read more »

Meet the winner of robotics’ World Cup

Designers of the top adult-size robot in RoboCup’s humanoid soccer league share their work. Read more »

Algorithms can turn any scene into a comic

Making your own Picasso isn’t the only thing neural style transfer can do. Read more »

China’s leaders are softening their stance on AI

A year after announcing an aggressive plan to dominate artificial intelligence, China’s vice premier has called for international collaboration. Read more »

Artificial intelligence is often overhyped—and here’s why that’s dangerous

AI has huge potential to transform our lives, but the term itself is being abused in very worrying ways, says Zachary Lipton, an assistant professor at Carnegie Mellon University. Read more »

US takes first step toward a quantum computing workforce

The pioneer behind a new national plan says it could help the US compete—and address a looming shortage of quantum engineers. Read more »