The most common application being researched for machine learning is optimal execution. When large trades are executed in the market, it could potentially push prices in an unfavourable direction, so ...

In the quest to give human abilities to machines, reading text and assimilating its context is a crucial step. Understanding spoken or written language allows machines to process large amounts of ...

At the Gartner Symposium this week in Florida I was surprised by how much of the discussion was dominated by "smart machines" and the impact they may have on businesses, employment, and the economy.

Automation will continue to transform the global workforce, but taking an active role in that process will help us reduce the damages and increase the gains, finds Rachel Nuwer. It’s a booming time to ...

Can computers be creative? Ed Rex believes we’re heading towards a world where artificial intelligence will master creativity. Professor Lynda Gratton explains how people should prepare for it. “The ...