Machine Learning

How machine learning technology is revolutionizing industries. The latest advancements in algorithms, applications and tools, with real-world examples of machine learning driving innovation in fields like finance, healthcare, tech and beyond. Expert commentary on the challenges of implementation, ethical considerations and the future potential of machine learning. The strategic impact, competitive advantages and economic implications of machine learning. Read more about Technology.

The Security Gap Hiding Inside Pharma’s A.I. Revolution

As pharmaceutical companies lean more heavily on A.I. to accelerate drug discovery, model biological interactions and optimize clinical trial design, QuantHealth’s Siwar El Assad argues that the compliance frameworks most organizations rely on to signal security maturity were built for a technological era that A.I. has already left behind.

By Siwar El Assad

Yoshua Bengio On A.I. Risks, Model Breakthroughs and Canada’s Role

In this wide-ranging Q&A, Yoshua Bengio—pioneer of deep learning and founder of Mila, Quebec’s leading A.I. research institute—reflects on the rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence and the risks he believes are being overlooked. Bengio discusses why leaving A.I. development solely to private industry is a dangerous mistake, how OpenAI’s o1 model marked a turning point and why the rise of agentic systems raises the specter of misalignment and risk.

By The Editors

Daphne Koller Wants to Fix Drug Discovery With A.I.—and Real Data

Insitro's co-founder is betting on the fact that real progress in biotech requires more than clever algorithms.

By The Editors

Can Artificial Intelligence Determine If You Have a Toxic Workplace?

By Harmon Leon

Workplace of 2030: A Day in The Life

By Mark Minevich

Artificial Intelligence Outperforms Doctors in Breast Cancer Diagnosis

By Harmon Leon

Facebook’s AI Chief Explains How Algorithms Are Policing Content—And Whether It Works

By Sissi Cao

Can Artificial Intelligence Break Your Porn Habit? Lamar Odom Thinks So

By Chris Roberts

How This Viral Video App Uses Blockchain to Counter Deepfakes

By Harmon Leon

Researchers Develop AI That Can Predict Seizures Before They Happen

By Harmon Leon

How Goldman Sachs Can Regain User Trust After Apple Card Discrimination

By Gabriela Barkho

Elon Musk Says Putting AI Chip in Your Brain Will Be as Simple as Lasik

By Sissi Cao

Mini Cheetah Robots Could Be Elon Musk’s Worst Artificial Intelligence Nightmare

By Harmon Leon

How AI and Facial Recognition Are Impacting the Future of Banking

By Harmon Leon

Don’t Want to Use AI? Too Late.

By John A. Tures

CEO of Anti-Deepfake Software Says His Job Is ‘Ultimately a Losing Battle’

By Sissi Cao

AI Scientists Need Your Contribution to World’s First ‘Poop Image Database’

By Sissi Cao

Outcry Scuttles Outback Steakhouse Plan to Use AI to Monitor Workers, Customers

By Chris Roberts

Can Robo-Pizza Hit It Out of the Park and Become the Next Stadium Staple?

By John A. Tures

Amazon Sellers Accused of Shipping Expired Food, Including Baby Formula

By Gabriela Barkho

Google’s DeepMind AI Beats Humans Again—This Time By Deciphering Ancient Greek Text

By Sissi Cao

Square’s Head of AI Explains How Machine Learning Is Changing Commerce

By Gabriela Barkho

Artificial Intelligence Is on the Case in the Legal Profession

By Harmon Leon

Revel Is Rewriting the Playbook on How Health Plans Talk to You

By Arick Wierson

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