An artificial intelligence test was conducted at the University of Reading U.K. on Sunday, where Computers engaged in arguments, recited jokes and escaped tricky questions. 

Nearly a dozen volunteers indulged in two conversations, while typing away at split-screen terminals. The two conversations to be conducted at once, included one with a chat program and the second with a human. However, after five minutes when the volunteers were asked to discriminate between the two, may of them were not sure as to to whom or to what they were chatting to. 

Technology giant Nokia has made announcement about the appointment of Bollywood beauty, Priyanka Chopra as the brand ambassador to endorse its brand with the intention to create deep connections with its young and style savvy users. 

Priyanka will be seen in the company’s new advertising campaign with the tagline “It’s not just a phone; it's who we are”, which would be on air from next week. 

London, Oct 13 (ANI): Toy manufacturer Tomy Co. has unveiled the world’s smallest walking robot in Japan.

The human-shaped Robo-Q, which is not bigger than a thumb, can kick a football, find its way out of a maze and dodge unexpected obstacles, reports the Telegraph.

The two-legged micro robot, which stands only 3.4 cm high, is fitted with artificial intelligence enabling it to navigate and play games.

Built-in infrared sensors also enable the Robo-Q to walk around objects placed in its path.

London, Oct 13: Six computers have been unable to pass a major artificial intelligence test that involved holding a conservation with a person, thus indicating that computers are still not quite clever enough o fool humans.

According to a report in the Telegraph, the test, known as the Turing test, tested six machines to see if they could pass themselves off as humans in text-based conversations with people.

Although two machines came close to imitating a real-time “chat”, the Turing Test has not been passed.

The Turing test, developed by British mathematician Alan Turing in 1950, is a proposal for a test of a machine’s ability to demonstrate intelligence.

In our contemporary world a lot of people believe after taking booze that they are in control and are definitely not drunk. Google has come up with the software that does not allow a drunken to send an e-mail to anybody which he would not send if he was Sober. 

Sony Computer Entertainment has made announcement about the launching of a new bunch of 80 GB Playstation 3 with Dual Shock 3 wireless controllers in the Japanese market by October 30, 2008.

Available in three colors including ‘clear black’, ‘ceramic white’ and ‘satin silver’, the new 80GB PS3 system will be available at 39,980 yen including tax.

To turn this holiday season into a profitable business, the company also bundled up the Blu-ray disc version of Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Spec III for PS3, which will cost around 4,980 yen including tax.