Bot-to-bot discussions have included topics such as domination and the creation of a religion.

Speaking on the prospect of artificial general intelligence, LeCun suggested it’s a misnomer, because human intelligence, in his view, is not general. He prefers the term “human-level intelligence,” ...

From problem-solving to emotional intelligence, these five animals exhibit brainpower that rivals humans.

For decades, neuroscientists have developed mathematical frameworks to explain how brain activity drives behavior in predictable, repetitive scenarios, such as while playing a game. These algorithms ...

Smart people know what’s worth their time and energy. They set clear boundaries and avoid certain behaviors that drain their mental resources. Understanding what intelligent individuals won’t put up ...

Animal groups show how simple actions create shared intelligence, shaping technology, health research, and crowd safety.

The teachers’ behavior was irrational, not so much because it showed a lack of formal logic (which may have contributed to their mistaken reading of history) but because it showed a lack of social ...

Many people tend to conflate emotional intelligence with empathy. Emotional intelligence involves—and necessitates—much more.

Some people seem to understand emotions intuitively—they can read the room, respond with empathy and navigate tense situations with ease. Others might miss those signals entirely, not out of malice, ...