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The Quest to Find the Longest-Running Simple Computer Program

The Busy Beaver Challenge, a notoriously difficult question in theoretical computer science, is now producing answers so ...

13 Things People Used To Know How To Do—Until Tech Took Over

Once a necessary skill, cooking from scratch is something fewer people are mastering. Processed foods save time but often at ...

How to Build a Business Without a Blueprint

These three drivers are critical to successfully scaling from startup to long-term success. Many startups begin in ...

OpenAI product lead says students should look out for this worrying sign at computer-science programs

OpenAI's Codex product lead, Alexander Embiricos, said it's "still a great time" to study computer science, provided schools emphasize AI.

Vibe coding is here to stay — but engineers and computer scientists say 'learn to code' is still good advice

Vibe coding, or coding with AI, is growing in popularity, but engineers say you have to actually know how to code to do it ...
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Drowning in Emails? Here’s How AI Can Rescue Your Inbox

Looking for a better way to deal with your Gmail inbox? Gemini can generate overviews, locate important emails, and summarize ...

UW computer science leaders push back on AI job fears: ‘The sky is not falling’

The 2025 Allen School graduating class inside Alaska Airlines Arena at the University of Washington. (Kerry Dahlen Photo via ...

As AI tools reshape education, schools struggle with how to draw the line on cheating

Schools tend to leave AI policies to teachers, which often means that rules vary widely within the same school. Some educators, for example, welcome the use of Grammarly.com, an AI-powered writing ...
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What is vibe coding? A computer scientist explains what it means to have AI write computer code

Whether you're streaming a show, paying bills online or sending an email, each of these actions relies on computer programs that run behind the scenes. The process of writing computer programs is ...