Artists and scientists have long harnessed chance as a tool and AI can play a similar role in creativity
I was lucky to be taught the power of mathematics but threats to the subject now endanger the UK’s AI ambitions
This romp through mathematical ideas doesn’t shy away from equations or challenging ideas but is always a model of clarity
Mathematician Marcus du Sautoy tests some theories
John Thornhill talks to Oxford mathematician Marcus du Sautoy about his book: The Cr…
As algorithms master the craft of generating stories, what are the implications for humanity?
‘Life Rewired’ will test whether an algorithm can compose like JS Bach
Simon McBurney’s Complicite production uses technology to portray a technology-free Brazilian people
From Einstein’s violin to Brian May’s astrophysics degree, physics and music have long overlapped
