Intelligent Machines

Do we really need to fear AI?

There is much talk about the dangers of AI but are the concerns overblown and will it be the machines that really need rights?

Training an AI to run 100m

BBC Click creates a neural network and tries to teach it to sprint

Robots

Call for a ban on robots for sex

A robot ethicist launches a campaign against sex robots, saying such products demean women and reinforce stereotypes.

Robot hangs out with Rory at BBC

On the basis of a day's acquaintance, the robots aren't ready to take over the world - yet...

Rory Cellan-Jones Technology correspondent
  • 15 September 2015
  • From the section Technology
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Which jobs will robots steal first?

We are on the cusp of a revolution in the way we work so move over and make room for the robots.

Explainers/video

Video 3:59

Could AI help shape call centres?

Video 0:42

Humans cross bridge built by drones

Video 3:14

Rose wins AI chatbot competition

Video 2:17

Can you build a robot in one day?

The search for a thinking machine

The care home cuddle-bot

  • 17 September 2015
  • From the section Health
Video 0:34

Robots work in world's biggest building

Video 4:33

Is will.i.am right about the future?

Video 1:07

Meet Paro the cuddly carehome assistant

  • 17 September 2015
  • From the section Health

Free hugs from scary clown anyone?

  • 17 September 2015

Japan's robot revolution

  • 17 September 2015
Video 0:45

Helicopter uses robot legs to land

Video 1:57

A quick guide to artificial intelligence

Video 2:09

Could a robot do your job?

Newsbeat How to speak AI

  • 13 September 2015
  • From the section Home

'Huge ramifications' of AI for humans

  • 14 September 2015
Video 1:24

Hospital computer 'predicts death'

15 key moments in the story of AI

  • 19 September 2015

How do Hollywood's fantasy robots compare with real life?

Video 2:43

The robots that work alongside humans

Robot sketches portraits of humans

  • 14 September 2015

The robots are coming, watch out

Artificial intelligence

How to make chatbots seem more human

Can a machine become an artist?

AI bots try to fool human judges

Misuse of artificial intelligence 'could do harm'

  • 16 September 2015
  • From the section Business
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Meeting the power couple of AI

Machines taking over Wall Street

  • 16 September 2015
  • From the section Business

Why is Facebook investing in AI?

Newsbeat Five questions we should ask ourselves about AI

  • 16 September 2015
  • From the section Home

David Shukman: How safe can AI be?

Could AI do your job in future? Find out here

It's not new, so why does AI matter now?

How a computer describes a sports match

Eric Schmidt: Making AI work in the real world

Elsewhere on the BBC

  • 17 September 2015

Explainers/video

Video 3:59

Could AI help shape call centres?

Video 0:42

Humans cross bridge built by drones

Video 3:14

Rose wins AI chatbot competition

Video 2:17

Can you build a robot in one day?

The search for a thinking machine

The care home cuddle-bot

  • 17 September 2015
  • From the section Health
Video 0:34

Robots work in world's biggest building

Video 4:33

Is will.i.am right about the future?

Video 1:07

Meet Paro the cuddly carehome assistant

  • 17 September 2015
  • From the section Health

Free hugs from scary clown anyone?

  • 17 September 2015

Japan's robot revolution

  • 17 September 2015
Video 0:45

Helicopter uses robot legs to land

Video 1:57

A quick guide to artificial intelligence

Video 2:09

Could a robot do your job?

Newsbeat How to speak AI

  • 13 September 2015
  • From the section Home

'Huge ramifications' of AI for humans

  • 14 September 2015
Video 1:24

Hospital computer 'predicts death'

15 key moments in the story of AI

  • 19 September 2015