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Google AI Has Just Composed Its First Song

By Jenn Loro - Jun 05, 2016 11:50 AM EDT

Google’s Magenta machine learning project has just composed its first-ever AI-generated song. Although extremely basic and nowhere near the caliber of known human composers, the composition represents a milestone in the development of self-learning intelligent systems with the use of algorithms.

Machine Learning Enables Scientists Find New Materials With Desirable Properties

By R. Siva Kumar - May 11, 2016 09:42 AM EDT

Researchers from Los Alamos National Laboratory have harnessed a machine-learning algorithm to find materials that have specific desirable properties.

Researchers Develop Software That Identifies Terrorists Through 'V' Hand Gestures

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 14, 2016 07:26 AM EDT

The "V for victory" sign has been commonly used by military troops and terrorists in photos and videos released to the public.

Algorithm Accurately Predicts Sexual Orientation, Including Homosexuality

By R. Siva Kumar - Oct 09, 2015 11:28 AM EDT

Scientists examine identical twins to locate genome areas linked to sexual orientation.

After Google, Bing Changes Algorithm To Rank Mobile-Friendly Sites Higher In Search Results

By Kamal Nayan - May 15, 2015 01:06 AM EDT

After Google, Microsoft's search engine Bing has made changes to its algorithm that that will prioritize mobile-friendly sites in the search results.

Facebook Tweaks News Feed Algorithm To Make It More 'Human'

By Kamal Nayan - Apr 22, 2015 03:56 AM EDT

Facebook is tweaking its News Feed algorithm to make it more human. The tweak will minimize posts from pages that you've liked and display more updates from friends.

Computer Algorithm Can Never Lose Money Playing Poker

By Dustin M Braden - Jan 08, 2015 08:02 PM EST

Scientists have created a computer algorithm than can play a perfect game of Texas hold 'em poker.

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