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How worried should you be about artificial intelligence?

14 July 2015
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Intelligent machines come in myriad forms, so which ones pose a danger to us, and how likely are they to actually happen?

What AI threats are you worried or excited about? Let us know on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and LinkedIn.

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Amid fears about the use of AI in classrooms, American educator Sal Khan lays out an optimistic future.

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We explore how technology is reviving the renowned fiction writer's legacy.

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A look through footage from the Paris 1924 Olympics gives viewers a chance to reflect on how much has changed.

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How AI scouts sporting heroes of future at the Olympics

A project using AI and sports science identifies potential future athletes from the crowds of Olympic fans.

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Can AI tell better jokes than a human?

AI v The Mind: Can AI tell better jokes than a human?

In a clash of wit and technology, we bring together two unlikely adversaries: a comedian and an AI chatbot.

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Watch the movie that rewrites itself

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Filmmaker Gary Hustwit has created a documentary which can rewrite itself before every screening.

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AI v The Mind: Who has the edge?

In a new series, we will test the limits of the latest AI technology by pitting it against human experts.

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How AI and deepfakes are changing politics

How AI and deepfakes are changing politics

Some politicians have found themselves victims of deepfakes. Can the public trust politicians in the age of AI?

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A high-tech museum installation by artist Refik Anadol.

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Art critic Alastair Sooke meets digital artist Refik Anadol in Istanbul to learn about his latest AI-based work.

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How artificial intelligence is helping us talk to animals

Scientists are exploring the possibilities of using AI in communicating with other species.

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Is it possible for artificial intelligence to develop consciousness and dream up emotions?

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God and robots: Will AI transform religion?

AI is changing how we interact with everything – from food to healthcare, travel and also religion.

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When AI has an overactive imagination

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The tech keeping planes in the sky

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A company’s motion capture system offers access to advance animation capacities at an affordable price.

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