The Singularity: When will we all become super-humans?
Are we really only a moment away from “The Singularity,” a technological epoch that will usher in a new era in human evolution?
MIT’s new algorithm for self-driving cars is open-source
MIT scientists unveil the first open-source simulation engine capable of constructing realistic environments for autonomous vehicles.
Series | Challengers
Can AI solve our biggest problems?6:06Vicarious believes smart machines could solve virtually every problem humans can’t.
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You can “see the future” with these smart contact lenses
Mojo Vision’s smart contact lens has finally made the leap to human testing, bringing the future of AR a major step closer.
Facing the fear of death in virtual reality7:09
With a virtual reality death simulator, this immersive experience helps people address the uncomfortable subject of mortality and face their fear of dying.
Engineers build LEGO-like artificial intelligence chip
Engineers have created an AI chip with alternating layers of sensing and processing elements that can communicate with each other.
AR’s first great use: never get lost again
The tech behind an AR shopping app helping grocery store customers find items could one day help you navigate airports, museums, and more.
Series | Hard Reset
What will the Disneyland of the future look like?7:50VR theme park experiences are adding a new dimension to an industry that’s long relied on 20th-century technology.
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Series | Uprising
Nick Bostrom on superintelligence and the future of AI
Superintelligent AI has the potential to pose an existential risk to humanity. Are we ready?
AI for Health
Saving lives with AI4:50
Artificial intelligence can find hidden patterns in patient’s vital signs – and stop emergencies before they happen.
Can AI predict which depression treatment is most effective?
Artificial intelligence-powered algorithms that analyze brain scans are showing promise in helping doctors find an effective depression treatment on the first try.
AI makes nearly 100% accurate cancer diagnosis from urine
A new AI-based technique can make a nearly 100% accurate prostate cancer diagnosis from a urine sample, potentially saving patients from unneeded biopsies.
AI Governance
How to protect our future (when AI gets too smart)5:12
The future of AI looks promising, but it doesn’t come without risks. How can we keep the technology in check, before it outsmarts us?
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