How Google's Neural Network Hopes To Beat A 'Go' World Champion
On Wednesday in South Korea, a Google AI program will take on a top-level player in the ancient game of Go. Here's what you need to know.
Google Makes The Case For A Hands-Off Approach To Self-Driving Cars
California regulators say autonomous cars should have a licensed driver, but a top Google engineer says that makes as much sense as putting a steering wheel or brake pedal in the back of a cab.
OK, Google, Where Did I Put My Thinking Cap?
It can be too easy for students to Google an assignment before they stop to think about it. Some researchers say we're losing our critical thinking and memory skills by relying on the search bar.
Forget Chess. A.I. Masters Wickedly Complex, Chinese Game Of 'Go'
In a milestone for computers, a machine learned to play and has now beaten the European champion of the game.
Disease Sleuths Analyze Google Searches To Stop Infections
Google is sharing detailed search data with academic and public health researchers to help them fight the spread of infectious diseases. Will it work?
At School And At Home, How Much Does The Internet Know About Kids?
Look both ways when you cross the street and don't tell toys your name and address — privacy concerns are some of the latest worries for parents in the digital age.
Google's Traffic Stop: A Crash Course In Self-Driving Concerns
California police pulling over Google's self-driving car is just the latest buzz surrounding autonomous vehicles. How will these cars respond to the variables found in a daily commute?
OK Google: Where Do You Store Recordings Of My Commands?
Here's something to keep in mind when using the "OK Google" voice command feature on Android phones: Google keeps an audio archive of your requests.
#NPRreads: Two Stories About Mental Health And A Profile Of Pitcher Bronson Arroyo
Also this week: an interview with Eric Schmidt, the chairman of Alphabet and formerly the chairman and CEO of Google.
More Fair Use News: Google Books, Again, Prevails Against Authors
Google gets another win in a case by book authors and publishers challenging its digital library. Disputes over "fair use" of copyrighted material are bound to continue as more stuff ends up online.