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AI systems can now improve themselves by themselves. Is this the dawn of machine superintelligence?
Despite holding a low opinion of the US president and his negotiators, most Ukrainians have favorable views toward Americans more generally.
Colorado watered down its AI legislation but may still face litigation from the Department of Justice.
Finding a reason to learn that comes from within ourselves - intrinsic motivation - is key.
‘Silicon sampling’ promises easy answers to tough questions about human behaviour – but the reality is more complicated.
As more people turn to chatbots for support, new research is exploring a potential role for AI in spotting early signs of depression.
Dementia is now the leading cause of death, overtaking heart disease. The Conversation’s experts explain how Australians’ health has changed – both good and bad.
Students may think they’re just choosing a maths subject, but they are also shaping the university courses and careers most immediately available after school.
Fibreglass is denser than seawater, and it sinks quickly and accumulates in sediments where many coastal organisms live and feed.
Some writers describe the world as it is. Shahrnush Parsipur spent her life imagining how it might be different.
Iran’s leaders could use the peace dividend to invest in fixing its severe environmental problems.