Could brain-like computers be a ‘competition killer’?
Modern computing's appetite for electricity is increasing at an alarming rate. Read more
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‘Insane’ amounts of data spurs new storage tech
The year 2039 might seem like a long way off, but Ian Crawford is already planning for it. Read more
UK watchdog looking into Microsoft AI taking screenshots
The UK data watchdog says it is "making enquiries with Microsoft" over a new feature that can take screenshots of your laptop every few seconds. Read more
Dear AI: This is what happens when you ask an algorithm for relationship advice
How good is artificial intelligence at solving those knotty interpersonal problems that can strain our relationships? David Robson puts the "wise reasoning" of chatbots to the test. Read more
How good is the latest version of ChatGPT?
OpenAI has unveiled its latest version of ChatGPT - called GPT-4o. It is faster than earlier models of the chatbot and has been programmed to sound conversational in its responses to prompts. Read more
Obsolete, but not gone: The people who won’t give up floppy disks
The last floppy disk was made over a decade ago and doesn't even have enough capacity to store a modern smart phone picture, so why do some people still love using them? Read more
Will AI dream up the hit TV shows of the future?
Many of us of a certain age will remember the Alan Partridge scene where he is pitching to a TV executive in a bid to get a new series commissioned. Read more
How the computer games industry is embracing AI
Andrew Maximov has been working in the computer games industry for 12 years, but despite all that experience he still marvels at the amount of money spent on building the biggest titles. Read more
How AI is testing the boundaries of human intelligence
Welcome to AI v the Mind, a new series from the BBC that will explore the limits of artificial intelligence by pitting it against the most powerful thinking machines on the planet – the human brain. Read more
World’s biggest 3D printer whirs into action
A giant 3D printer, which is big enough to make a house, has been unveiled at the University of Maine. Read more
