At M.I.T., a new program called “artificial intelligence and decision-making” is now the second-most-popular undergraduate major. By Natasha Singer Natasha Singer covers computer science and A.I.

Summary: Learning to code doesn’t require new brain systems—it builds on the ones we already use for logic and reasoning. Researchers found that when people learned programming, the same ...

Computer programming powers modern society and enabled the artificial intelligence revolution, but little is known about how our brains learn this essential skill. To help answer that question, Johns ...

Imagine a team of 10 smart professionals around a whiteboard, brainstorming the next big initiative. When someone suggests turning the ideas into a presentation, only one person volunteers—not because ...

MVRDV uses cantilevered volumes, regulatory ingenuity, and scripting precision to shape this standout residential tower in Taipei. Challenging typologies, responding to tight building codes, and ...

Teaching K-12 coding without computers may seem like a daunting task, but it can be a powerful way to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of computer science and problem-solving without the ...

The department of computer science recently introduced a new concentration in software engineering and design, available to students pursuing either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in ...

Explores the transformative impact of computers on human thought and society. It discusses how computers serve as tools that extend human cognitive abilities, enabling faster and more reliable ...

Learning to code seems an increasingly practical skill in a digitizing world. Languages that were once known only to a few masters in their field are beginning to be democratized. However, not ...