DeepMind has applied its mastery of games to a more serious business: the foundations of computer science. The Google subsidiary today unveiled AlphaDev, an AI system that discovers new fundamental ...

Nash equilibria represent a cornerstone in game theory, defining strategy profiles wherein no player can benefit by unilaterally deviating. This concept underpins a myriad of applications, ranging ...

There's a particular strain of game theory, Colonel Blotto, that many believe could predict the outcomes of everything from elections to sports matches. It asks two sides to distribute soldiers over a ...

Have you ever opened TikTok and found yourself instantly hooked on a new, addictive mini-game? You're not alone. The platform has evolved far beyond dance trends and comedy skits, becoming a ...

University of Queensland researchers have used an algorithm from a video game to gain insights into the behavior of molecules within live brain cells. Dr Tristan Wallis and Professor Frederic Meunier ...

Over the past year, it's become pretty clear that machines can now beat us in many straightforward zero-sum games. A new study from an international team of computer scientists set out to develop a ...

The AI-generated algorithms are already being used by millions of developers. DeepMind’s run of discoveries in fundamental computer science continues. Last year the company used a version of its ...

Like many online spaces, League of Legends, the most widely played online video game in the world today, is a breeding ground for abusive language and behavior. Fostered by anonymity and amplified ...

Can we trust the algorithms behind dating apps with our hearts? In this episode of ITK: Behind the Screens, our host Niamh Adkins (@niamhadkins) sits down with expert Liesel Sharabi to learn how these ...