Computer technology is the backbone of the modern world. Ever since Charles Babbage started tinkering around with what was called the Difference Engine in 1822 and Konrad Zuse built the Z3 in 1938 ...

We're seeing more and more examples of computer software that tries to mimic human speech, writing or artistic creativity. These systems get better and better the more training data they have.

For example, in the early days of the technology, computer vision sometimes made incorrect assumptions about factors like gender and age, creating embarrassment for both retailers and shoppers.