DeepMind, a Google research company, has developed a system able to strategize against humans in a game infinitely more complex than chess or poker, opening new paths for science
Massive employee layoffs in several crucial areas are affecting the social media website, and it’s unclear whether the app could recover from a spike in activity or a systems crash
The president of global affairs talks to EL PAÍS about cybersecurity, the company’s role in the war in Ukraine and whether it is a tool of US foreign policy
Mark Zuckerberg has announced alliances with Microsoft and entertainment industry giants as he looks to attract younger generations to Meta
A public-private sector partnership is developing a digital environment closely linked to national security objectives
The developers of an algorithm designed to identify potential lawbreakers warn that misusing their model can perpetuate racial bias
The artificial intelligence tool hasn’t corrected its algorithmic biases, so it tends to draw white men with better careers than women and people of color
A Google engineer believes he had a conversation with an artificial intelligence system capable of independent thought. Although the scientific community has scoffed at the idea, advances in AI will lead to ‘uncomfortable debates’ in the future
The group of hackers that hijacked computers around the world with the WannaCry virus in 2017 has just stolen $625 million in cryptocurrencies, the largest cyber heist on record
Companies are rushing to develop a presence in the Web3 world, although its profitability is still unclear
Netflix is losing users after years of dizzying growth. The economic crisis, changes in consumers’ habits and fierce competition from other platforms have transformed a rapidly evolving market
Meta, Microsoft and Intel are investing billions in developing this virtual world, but what if it turns out to be not that interesting?
Moscow is prepared to disconnect the country from cyberspace. Though the authorities officially deny the initiative, leaked messages suggest that it will begin to roll out the strategy on the government’s websites this Friday
The use of bitcoin in Russia has spiked since the beginning of the offensive against Ukraine. While ordinary citizens see it as a way to maintain their buying power, the elites may be using it to skirt sanctions
Anonymous and other cyberactivist groups are trying to sabotage Russian infrastructure to interfere with Moscow’s role in the war
The co-founder of Check Point talks to EL PAÍS about how everything in today’s world, from personal information to key infrastructure, is at risk from cyberattacks
According to the Facebook founder and Meta CEO, artificial intelligence is going to power tools such as universal speech translators and creators of virtual worlds
The price of these fraudulent documents has shot up over the past year, but paying a hefty fee is no protection against being cheated
The chip from the US company is the most powerful to date, but translating the new technology into widespread daily use will take time
A lab led by Yoshua Bengio has developed a tool whose powerful algorithms can simulate the effects of extreme weather events in any part of the world