Computing

Google’s new chip, Willow, has achieved the exponential suppression of errors. The advance is substantial, but Willow remains far from delivering on any practical applications

From spotless giraffes to secret squirrels, Janelle Shane probes the absurdity (and dangers) of generative AI

Until AI algorithms understand what words mean, they won’t be reliable for important decisions—especially those with money on the line

In the search for less energy-hungry artificial intelligence, some scientists are exploring living computers

An antitrust expert explains Monday’s landmark legal decision that Google illegally cemented its dominance in Internet search

Companies and governments alike need to step up cybersecurity practices in the wake of massive technology failures associated with a CrowdStrike update

Large language models may enable real-time communication with extraterrestrial civilizations despite the vast distances between stars. We need to start thinking about what to tell them about us

An issue with a commonly used security software called Crowdstrike shuttered large technology systems around the globe, including airlines, transit systems and stock exchanges

It’s important that we use accurate terminology when discussing how AI chatbots make up information

Lynn Conway, a trans woman and advocate for LGBTQ rights, was underappreciated and often underrecognized for her work in chip design

Ada Lovelace’s wisdom about the first general-purpose computer can be found buried in the appendix of another paper

We shouldn’t be afraid of AI taking over humanity; we should fear the fact that our humanity hasn’t kept up with our technology