A new algorithm that uses speech patterns to diagnose depression has been developed. People with depression usually speak in a particular manner – their speech may become more monotone and they may start using longer pauses. That’s why scientists are developing a machine called SimSensei. This machine uses an algorithm that places large data sets … More Algorithm For Depression

Although quantum computers exist only in an experimental state (for now), there’s no doubt they’re coming soon. The bad news is, as any new technology, quantum computers will also bring along many security concerns, including quantum algorithms that could completely destroy the encrypted communications we’re using today. To prepare for the future, Google is testing … More Quantum Computing Algorithms in Chrome

A new analysis of ant colony behavior could help develop better algorithms for network communication. Ants base their population-density estimates on the frequency with which they bump into each other while exploring their environments. New research shows that this is actually a good practice. If we translate this into human terms, it’s rather intuitive that … More Ant Colonies And Algorithms

People judge other people all the time. It’s completely normal, natural even, so don’t feel bad if you judge a person based on their social media profile picture – cause a new algorithm certainly doesn’t. This algorithm was developed by UK researchers. It was devised in a way that it can predict how smart someone … More An Algorithm Can Predict How Smart You Are

A team of physicists has developed an algorithm that can predict future behavior of Islamic State supporters and clues about where terrorist attack are likely to happen. As you probably know, social media has been a key tool for organizations like ISIS to help them recruit supporters as well as organize their activities. The scientists … More Algorithm That Can Predict Terror Attacks

Here’s an update that might make you happy or worried: a team of researchers from London has developed an algorithm that can detect lies in emails. The team studied an archive of emails in order to understand the multifaceted aspects of digital language. This included the micro level (the ability of word use), macro level … More This Algorithm Can Tell When You’re Lying in an Email