A new method of detecting fires of less than 250 meters uses data from two satellites that collect optical images and data from another four that measure high temperatures caused by fires. Aitor ...

How does a gambler maximize winnings from a row of slot machines? This is the inspiration for the "multi-armed bandit problem," a common task in reinforcement learning in which "agents" make choices ...

Evolution is a very slow process, due largely to the fact that nature doesn't "know" in advance which features of an animal will be beneficial. A new AI-based algorithm does know, however, allowing it ...

Governments use algorithms to select, advise or profile citizens, and to assess risks. But how do you know whether such an ...