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Artificial Intelligence: Unseating the Inevitability Narrative

World-class chess, Go, and Jeopardy-playing programs are impressive, but they prove nothing about whether computers can be made to achieve AGI. Read More ›
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NASA Is Overselling Its Mars Perseverance Mission

Synthetic organic chemist James Tour, of Rice University, has shown the folly of NASA scientists and others in a number of videos. Read More ›
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“Simulation Hypothesis” and Star Trek — Intelligent Design by Another Name

The universe may be intelligently designed and yet not be a simulation. The theory of intelligent design does not rise or fall with the simulation hypothesis. Read More ›
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Robert Marks on the Lovelace Test

Beyond lies the unique realm of the human, no matter what addled things Stephen Hawking may say about computers “replacing” us. Read More ›
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Terrified of a Robopocalypse? Don’t Be

Elon Musk and Stephen Hawking are scared about AI and the prospect of a “Terminator” future. But the U.S. military isn’t. Read More ›
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“Great” Minds Think Universe Is a Computer Program

The Matrix, the first episode, was a fun movie. But as a description for reality? Please. Read More ›
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Artificial Intelligence: Good Aim, Wrong Target

Let's shoot for "Assisted Intelligence" instead. Read More ›

How Likely Is a "Terminator" Future?

Celebrity scientist Michio Kaku is the latest to throw his support behind the "Terminator is coming" mantra. Read More ›

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