Articles for tag: AI

Online Platforms and Big Data

Could a Machine Beat You at Rock, Paper, Scissors? It Already Has

Annette Uy

You’ve been playing this game since childhood, confidently throwing scissors to beat paper or rock to crush scissors. But what if I told you that your unbeatable strategy, your carefully honed intuition, and even your most unpredictable moves have already been decoded by a machine? The truth is both fascinating and slightly unsettling: artificial intelligence ...

The Meaning Crisis

5 Times AI Won a Game But Lost the Point

Annette Uy

Victory in artificial intelligence often comes with a bitter aftertaste. While machines have conquered chess grandmasters, demolished poker champions, and outmaneuvered human experts in countless games, these triumphs frequently reveal a troubling disconnect between computational success and genuine understanding. The most celebrated AI victories have sometimes become cautionary tales about the limitations of algorithmic thinking. ...

7 American Wildlife Reserves Using AI to Protect Endangered Species

7 American Wildlife Reserves Using AI to Protect Endangered Species

Annette Uy

In the heart of America’s most treasured wilderness areas, a technological revolution is quietly unfolding. While tourists snap photos and hikers traverse familiar trails, sophisticated artificial intelligence systems are working around the clock to protect some of our planet’s most vulnerable creatures. From the dense forests of the Pacific Northwest to the vast wetlands of ...

5 AI Programs Trained on Regional American Accents

Annette Uy

Picture this: you’re talking to your phone, asking for directions, and it completely butchers your request because it can’t understand your Southern drawl or Boston accent. Frustrating, right? Well, artificial intelligence researchers have been working tirelessly to bridge this gap, creating sophisticated programs that can decode the beautiful tapestry of American regional speech patterns. These ...

What Is AI, Really? Breaking Down the Tech Behind the Buzzword

What Is AI, Really? Breaking Down the Tech Behind the Buzzword

Annette Uy

Picture this: You ask a device in your living room to play your favorite song, and within seconds, the melody fills the air. Or maybe you scroll through social media, and the perfect ad seems to know exactly what you want. The world is abuzz with talk of artificial intelligence, but what lies behind this ...

A picturesque scene of a flock of birds flying over a lush green field during the day.

Can AI Help Predict Animal Migration Patterns?

Annette Uy

Animal migration represents one of nature’s most extraordinary spectacles. Each year, a myriad of species from delicate butterflies to mighty whales, embark on incredible journeys, traversing continents, oceans, and challenging terrains. These migrations, driven by the need for food, breeding, or suitable climates, showcase the intricate balance of ecosystems and the adaptability of wildlife. While ...