The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. For computer scientists, solving problems is a bit like mountaineering. First they must choose a problem to solve—akin to identifying a ...

Quantum computers may solve problems beyond supercomputers. A new test helps confirm quantum answers for errors.

AlphaEvolve uses large language models to find new algorithms that outperform the best human-made solutions for data center management, chip design, and more. Google DeepMind has once again used large ...

Children naturally discover computer sorting algorithms through play, without any instruction, study finds surprisingly.

Predictive artificial intelligence (AI) hiring systems (AHSs) are used by employers every day to screen and shortlist job candidates. But while AI hiring systems promise time and cost savings for ...

It was previously thought that children younger than 7 couldn't find efficient solutions to complex problems, but new ...

It would take normal computer 10,000 years to solve the same problem. Google announced Wednesday it designed a machine that would take only 200 seconds to solve a problem that the world's fastest ...

When aspiring entrepreneurs ask me for advice, I often notice a common pattern. They come to me excited about a product idea that’s clever, cute, or interesting—but not necessarily solving a genuine ...