Human-computer interaction

A computer programme Deepfake can make news presenters appear to speak languages they can’t – and could make it much harder for us to spot fake news.

Scanning real fire damage and recreating it in viritual reality could make investigations into blazes more effective.

There are few aspects of our lives that are not influenced by algorithms. But would you let one manage your relationships with other humans?

Taking too many photos is spoiling your memories of important events. Maybe it’s time to put your smartphone away, says Tiffanie Wen.

Learning to drive a driverless car is more difficult than it sounds. One lab is monitoring how we might react when we have to give up the wheel to a computer.

When bots can pass for human in conversation, it may not be the significant moment sci-fi would have us believe. Phillip Ball explores the strengths and limitations of the Turing Test.

Smart machines are about to shape your life in hidden ways. Welcome to a special series on AI – exploring the truth about what this technology means for you.