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Definition

Artificial intelligence (AI)

Artificial intelligence or AI simply means software used by computers to mimic aspects of human intelligence. For example, a program that recommends what you should read based on books you’ve bought or a robot vacuum that has a basic grasp of the world around it.
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Apple reveals new privacy and security features for iPhones

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Smart glove works out what you’re holding from its weight and shape

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DNA coated with silica could store masses of data in a single gram

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DNA coated with silica could store masses of data in a single gram

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How to be a maker: The complete list of all you need

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Georgios Papanikolaou: inventor of the Pap smear cervical cancer test

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Mixed reality in military aircraft of the future

Nick Colosimo of BAE Systems discusses what advances in augmented reality technology could mean for the next generation of combat aircraft.

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Voice assistants seem to be worse at understanding commands from women

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