The quest for machine superintelligence is not merely a gold rush, motivated by money. In the minds of many of its leaders, the arrival of a new form of cognition has a tingling, existential feel ...

Try solving visual puzzles used to sort humans from bots and see how they’ve gotten harder as AI has gotten smarter.

When you spot a bug in your home, it can feel like you’re under attack. Whether they’re creeping across the floor or scuttling up a wall, these unwanted guests can spark panic—especially when you ...