BOT or NOT? This special series explores the evolving relationship between humans and machines, examining the ways that robots, artificial intelligence and automation are impacting our work and lives.

Astro Bot Rescue Mission is a mascot platformer that has taken the PlayStation VR community by storm. The game launched on October 2, 2018, but for those of you who haven’t played yet, you’re in luck.

Go is the go-to game for machine learning researchers. It’s what Google’s DeepMind team famously used to show off its algorithms, and Facebook, too, recently announced that it was building a Go bot of ...

We’ve been hearing a lot about bots lately and their effects on the social media landscape. Most recently, Unilever CMO Keith Weed addressed the matter at the Cannes Lions and demanded greater ...

PSVR exclusive ASTRO BOT Rescue Mission has been making waves among critics and players alike since its release at the beginning of the month. The game now ranks among PS4’s top titles—VR or otherwise ...

Astro Bot Rescue Mission, Japan Studio’s 3D platformer for PlayStation VR, is set to come out on October 2, 2018. A new gameplay commentary trailer was also released, where creative director Nicolas ...

In February, the office of California State Senator Robert Hertzberg created a Twitter bot. @Bot_Hertzberg automatically retweets live webcasts of legislative hearings, a fellow bot called Earthquake ...

With the rise in chatbot adoption, the question for many business leaders is: How do I know if—and when—I should capitalize on this digital trend? But chatbots have not only captured the attention of ...

He may not be a mustachioed former plumber, but Astro Bot feels like he’s delivering the same inquisitive playfulness wrapped up in an innovative platform that has for so long been Super Mario’s ...

Microsoft is acquiring conversational AI and bot development software vendor XOXCO Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Microsoft announced its acquisition plans on November 14, the same day it is going ...

Astro Bot Rescue Mission is so good, and I came so close to missing it. The latest PlayStation VR exclusive is an exceptional showpiece for the platform, but the barely audible buzz around the title ...