Archive for October, 2008
RNA-based logic gates compute inside cells
by Gary on Oct.19, 2008, under Robots
As I understand this, scientists have figured out how to make RNA into logic gates, a building block of digital circuits. In other words, how to turn biological matter into computers. What. The. Fuck.
‘Intelligent’ computers put to the test – Technology – The Observer
by Gary on Oct.08, 2008, under Artificial Intelligence
Six of the most advanced AI computers systems will be interrogated by humans to determine if they can "think". Awesome… not.
Qantas Computer Error Rattles Flight, Forces Emergency Landing – WSJ.com
by Gary on Oct.08, 2008, under Robot Attacks
Is this a first strike from SkyNet? I guess we won't know until it's too late.
Boffins unveil life-like robogirl – The Sun -News
by Gary on Oct.07, 2008, under Robots
Apparently the creators of this robot killing machine watched too many episodes of "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles", and thought having a robot assassin made to look like a 5-year old girl was a good idea. Thank you Tsukuba University.
