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Turing Test ‘Pass’ Doesn’t Convince All

Turing Test ‘Pass’ Doesn’t Convince All

A Russian computer program is said to have become the first to pass the "Turing Test" for artificial intelligence. Whether…

10 years ago

Ten Tid-bits as Tetris Turns Thirty

Tetris is 30 years old today. Here are ten things you might not know about the game: The game was…

10 years ago

Self-driving Cars Get Test City

The University of Michigan is building a 32-acre model city for testing self-driving cars. The Mobile Transformation Facility will include…

10 years ago

Secret Service Stumped By Sarcasm

If you want to fool the Secret Service, it appears sarcasm might be the way to go. The agency is…

10 years ago

A CALL TO ACTION: John Oliver Explains Net Neutrality [VIDEO]

Confused about Net Neutrality? Watch this. Know someone confused by Net Neutrality? Watch this. (Contains some language.) [via HBO's Last…

10 years ago

Government Could Change Broadband Definition

The Federal Communications Commission is said to be mulling over a change in the threshold for an Internet service to…

10 years ago

Find My iPhone Turned Into Ransom Tool

Several iPhone users say their phones have been hijacked by extortionists who've managed to 'hack' the Find My iPhone security…

10 years ago

Pirate Parties Take A Hit In European Elections

It was a mixed set of results for Pirate Parties in the European Parliament elections. The parties, which campaign for…

10 years ago

Google’s Nest Alarm Recalled In Safety Scare

Nest has recalled its high-tech smoke alarm thanks to a design flaw that could stop it sounding quickly enough to…

10 years ago

FCC Confirms Net Neutrality Plans: Now Have Your Say

The Federal Communication Commission has formally published its plans on revisions to the way the Internet is regulated and begun…

10 years ago