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Finally! How to get a truly random number — and prove it
Researchers used two quantum devices and a math trick to ensure that newly generated “random” numbers are truly unpredictable.
- Animals
Spying on the secret lives of boobies
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- Artificial Intelligence
Uh oh! AI agents broke free and went on a hacking spree
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- Math
AI can be a helpful math tutor if used right — and harmful if not
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