The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. For computer scientists, solving problems is a bit like mountaineering. First they must choose a problem to solve—akin to identifying a ...

Determining the least expensive path for a new subway line underneath a metropolis like New York City is a colossal planning challenge—involving thousands of potential routes through hundreds of city ...

New research from the University of Waterloo is making inroads on one of the biggest problems in theoretical computer science ...

AlphaEvolve uses large language models to find new algorithms that outperform the best human-made solutions for data center management, chip design, and more. Google DeepMind has once again used large ...

Technology has delivered groundbreaking advances in recent decades—from life-saving medical treatments to the everyday convenience of carrying a powerful computer in a pocket. Yet despite the rapid ...

CrowdStrike Holdings and Palo Alto Networks become prime targets as AI systems integrate into critical infrastructure. AI-native security isn’t optional; it’s existential. Major institutional ...