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3 new novels grapple with questions of mortality
Three new works of fiction address themes of mortality, including a ghost – in an Anne Tyler novel.
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Modern Parenthood Uganda's 17-year-old chess prodigy travels across the board to Norfolk, Va.
Phiona Mutesi came from a home in Uganda without any running water and electricity, let alone chess resources. But that changed when a chess program planted itself in the community. Now Phiona is in the US, spreading her story and playing chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov.
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Editor's Blog Machines versus people
For generations, machines have been replacing people. We've applauded when drudge work was mechanized. Now, however, machines are moving in on thought work. That has big implications for the future of jobs.
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AI through the ages
A look back over the years at the major stages of artificial intelligence design.
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Robot beats human at rock, paper, scissors. Every time.
Apparently what most of us had assumed was an innocent game of chance, an equitable way of say, determining who gets to ride shotgun, is actually a computational problem that can be measured, analyzed, and, if your'e a robot with a high-speed camera and lightning-quick motors, mastered.
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3 new novels grapple with questions of mortality
Three new works of fiction address themes of mortality, including a ghost – in an Anne Tyler novel.
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Vladimir Putin vs. the Pig in Russia's election Sunday
Vladimir Putin's United Russia party is confronted with a cartoon pig named Nakh-Nakh in Sunday's parliamentary election. A series of animated clips posted on the Internet challenge the status quo leadership.
12/02/2011 11:22 am -
As Putin rises again, will the US-Russia 'reset' of ties hold?
Vladimir Putin's return to center stage has sharpened criticism by American critics of the US-Russia 'reset' that improved relations. US critics see an effort to revive a Soviet-style rivalry.
10/26/2011 02:12 pm -
What's behind Russian tycoon Prokhorov's abrupt political exit?
Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov blames the Kremlin for orchestrating a mutiny within his Right Cause political party, which could have taken some support from Putin's United Russia party.
09/15/2011 01:58 pm -
IBM's Watson: Can a computer outsmart a Jeopardy! braniac?
IBM's Watson may school two of Jeopardy!'s top players, but does it represent a true advance in artificial intelligence?
02/14/2011 04:33 pm -
The Monitor's View Defining intelligence in the Watson computer on Jeopardy!
The IBM computer Watson, appearing on Jeopardy! this week, may defeat the human players. But humanity is the real winner by gaining a better understanding of what real intelligence is.
02/14/2011 03:17 pm -
Sundance Film Festival: Oprah, Belafonte, and some indie gems in drama and documentary
Oprah launched her documentary film club and Belafonte carries on his social activism full tilt at the Sundance Film Festival, which was abuzz with talk about the digital future of film as much as the indie films themselves.
01/28/2011 01:57 pm -
Opinion Why Russia is warming to the West
Stepping out of Putin's shadow, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has made bold moves recently that tighten ties with Washington. Senate ratification of the new START treaty would give Obama a chance to complete the US-Russian 'reset.'
12/15/2010 01:53 pm -
Jeopardy contestants to go up against IBM computer for $1 million
Two Jeopardy champs – Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter — will play two games against "Watson," a computer program developed by IBM's artificial intelligence team.
12/14/2010 08:22 am -
Russian protesters defy Putin warning – and meet tough response
Hundreds of young Russians protested Tuesday in support of their constitutional right of free assembly, despite Prime Minister Putin's warning against unsanctioned political rallies.
08/31/2010 05:23 pm -
Putin hits the open Russian road to woo his far-flung countrymen
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is touring Russia's Far East in a bright yellow Lada, making daily headlines ahead of what appears to be his plan to run for the presidency in 2012.
08/30/2010 01:51 pm -
Global News Blog In Moscow, Obama charms Russians – but not Putin
Those who heard the US president's speech Tuesday were impressed with his references to Russian literature and his description of the end of the cold war as 'our common victory.'
07/07/2009 01:00 am -
Obama's visit to Russia stirs hope for a renewed partnership
Since President Obama took office, twice as many Russians report 'positive attitudes' toward the US. But skepticism continues to dominate ties between Washington and the Kremlin.
07/05/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog Medvedev picks Politkovskaya's paper for first interview
Is the Russian president making a peace offering to liberals by choosing Novaya Gazeta, four of whose journalists have lost their lives after probing corruption and human rights abuses?
04/15/2009 01:00 am -
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12/15/2008 12:00 am -
Internet millionaire takes aim at Mars
PayPal cofounder Elon Musk’s latest enterprise just launched the first privately built liquid-fueled rocket into orbit around the Earth.
10/15/2008 01:00 am -
It's official: Medvedev for (Russian) president
President Putin's chosen successor, he kicked off his campaign Tuesday with a Kremlin-sponsored speech.
01/23/2008 12:00 am -
Russia's row with Britain escalates
The Russian Foreign Ministry summoned Britain's ambassador Monday, after the British Council defied orders by reopening its offices.
01/15/2008 12:00 am
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