We Don’t Always Know What AI Is Thinking—And That Can Be Scary
IBM’s artificial intelligence chief calls for building a window into the inner workings of algorithms so we understand what AI is up to. (Read more on Fast Company.)
The Wild Technology That Will Make 5G Wireless Work
Companies such as Qualcomm are reimagining networks to let them connect just about everything—from drones to surgical instruments. (Read more about 5G on Fast Company.)
Why Isn’t There A Warby Parker For Hearing Aids?
A billion people have diminished lives due to the cost and stigma of in-ear devices. The solution? Bring prices down and style up. (Read about hearing aids and hearables on Fast Company.)
Robots Are Developing Feelings. Will They Ever Become “People”?
AI systems are beginning to acquire emotions. But whether that means they deserve human-type rights is the subject of a thorny debate. (Read about robot emotions on Fast Company.)
HBO’s Westworld Creators Talk AI, Sentience, And Surveillance
Lisa Joy and Jonah Nolan explore dark sides of AI and humanity in series that reboots the 1973 film about a robotic theme park gone haywire. (Read more about Westworld on Fast Company.)
Your Smartphone Is Becoming An AI Supercomputer
Photographic memory, instant artworks, instantaneous translation, lifelike virtual reality and much more are all coming to your pocket. (Read more on Fast Company.)
Duolingo’s New Flashcard App, Tinycards, Says A Lot About Our Obsessions
The language-learning company’s new app lets users teach and learn anything from biology to Pokémon. A look at the most popular topics. (Read more about Tinycards on Fast Company.)
Have We Uploaded Enough Data To Create Digital Copies Of Ourselves?
An AI scientist is creating personal assistant bots that stand in for human beings by analyzing everything a person has done online. (Read about augmented eternity in Fast Company.)
Can Artificial Intelligence Help The Mentally Ill?
Researchers are testing mobile apps that analyze patients’ activity to measure mental health. (Read more on Fast Company.)
The U.S. Military Offers $2 Million For Wireless Devices That Can Share The Airwaves
The government agency DARPA has launched a contest to develop tech that could boost wireless capacity 1,000-fold. (Read about the spectrum challenge on Fast Company.)