Category Archives: computer science

The CSIRO spat that Australia can’t afford to ignore

Posted on 23 February 2016 by Peter Boyer

The future of climate research in Australia is an issue tailor-made for Malcolm Turnbull to take a stand on. Yet he remains aloof from the debate. A notable centenary happens next month. On March 16, 1916, a young Australian nation … Continue reading →

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The bunfight over super-intelligence

Posted on 5 January 2016 by Peter Boyer

Some very bright people think that the quest for artificial intelligence could become an existential threat to humanity. Irving Good was a brilliant statistician and a World War II code-breaker with the legendary Alan Turing. He was also fascinated by … Continue reading →

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