The shrinking world of electronics makes it possible to carry around more computing power in a pocket or purse than was contained in a roomful of UNIVACS a few decades ago. Which brings us to today's ...

Computers have been beating humans at chess for decades, and they’re now so predictably good at it that chess grandmasters won’t even bother to compete against them. But in what feels like a gesture ...

Since the 18th century, people have been fascinated by the idea of machines that could play chess against humans. With the advent of the digital electronic computer in the mid-20th century, that dream ...