Why We Should Welcome ‘Killer Robots’—Not Ban Them
The open letter calling for a ban on artificially intelligent killer robots, connected to arguments for a UN ban on the same, is misguided and perhaps even reckless.
The open letter calling for a ban on artificially intelligent killer robots, connected to arguments for a UN ban on the same, is misguided and perhaps even reckless.
The day is coming when we’ll have to decide if we’re happy with robots competing against us at sports. If this rhythmic gymnastics bot is any indication, there may never again be a human on the Olympic podium if that happens. Read More >>
In fact, trophy hunters like him are a large part of the reason we still have animals like lions at all.
All gratuitously destroyed to help improve aeroplane black-boxes.
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German privacy watchdog says Facebook's rules defy privacy laws.
This is apparently what search engine employees do with their allocated free time away from work.
It's been 20 years and I still haven't completed my 3x3.
The new Chuck Taylors are here. The first new design in 98 years. I’m wearing them right now.
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Mind-boggling tech with a mind-boggling price-tag.
Will the balloons work or are they just a load a hot air?
A moving watchface that would track your face’s position? OK then. Do you need a lie-down, Sammy?
The supermarket giant is refreshing its self-service help phrases, and adding a new voice to boot.
If you dress and carry your phone to the same side, this could help.
We built this city on rock and roll. (And a tonne of other modern, sustainable building materials.)
