Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the broad intersection of data and society. The case of the so-called “monkey selfie” is a fascinating one when ...

When it comes to internet speed, small, often obscure things can make a big difference. Take the congestion control algorithm. A piece of code standardized in the 1980s, the algorithm slows data ...

The first smart algorithms, compact bits of code embedded in weapons systems and sensor processors, will be unveiled later this year, said Col. Drew Cukor, Project Manager of the Algorithmic Warfare ...

In a move that’s bound to make intellectual property providers such as Getty Images Inc. nervous, Google has developed a new algorithm that can easily remove watermarks from images. Detailed in a ...

Recent developments in atomic-force microscopy have enabled researchers to apply mechanical forces to individual molecules to induce chemical reactions. A research team has now developed a ...

“I wonder if we could teach a computer to spot serial killers in data,” Thomas Hargrove thought as he parsed the FBI’s annual homicide reports. The retired news reporter would soon answer his own ...

Staying competitive in the cutthroat cloud market requires more than just an aggressive feature release schedule. The top providers also continuously enhance their infrastructure to improve ...

It's difficult to identify whether or not someone is feeling suicidal by asking. According to studies, roughly 80 percent of those who go through with the act denied feeling suicidal the last time ...

Just in case technology wasn’t scary enough, researchers from MIT have developed a new AI-powered algorithm that’s perfect for all your Halloweekend needs. Meet Shelley (named after the creator of ...

More than a decade ago, engineers John Bartholdi, Craig Tovey, and John Vande Vate became interested in bees. How exactly did a colony organize thousands of foragers to collect all the nectar needed ...