An AI machine has taken the maths section of China’s annual university entrance exam, finishing it faster than students but with a below average grade. The artificial intelligence machine — a tall black box containing 11 servers placed in the centre of a test room — took two versions of the exam on Wednesday in … Read more
The Google-owned computer algorithm AlphaGo is retiring from playing humans in the ancient Chinese game of Go after roundly defeating the world’s top player this week, its developer said Saturday. AlphaGo defeated brash 19-year-old world number one Ke Jie of China on Saturday to sweep a three-game series that was closely watched as a measure … Read more
Sidney Crosby scored a superb goal and lost a few teeth to help the Pittsburgh Penguins wrap up their playoff berth with a victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday. Canadian star Crosby ensured the reigning Stanley Cup champions would reach the postseason for a record 11th consecutive season after opening the scoring in a … Read more