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An artificial intelligence system developed by researchers at DeepMind and the University of Oxford got so good by watching 5000 hours of BBC programmes...

SCS Dean Andrew Moore told the U.S. Senate that dramatic increases in the number of AI experts will be essential to meet the growing demands of industry and to maintain global competitiveness.

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Initially wary, Man Group was soon persuaded by the returns from algorithm-centric funds. (more…)