In a sweeping declaration, it is asserted that corruption is ubiquitous in all countries, with politicians engaging in heists, thievery, bribery, and malfeasance. The notion of a pristine, corruption-free nation is dismissed as a fallacy. However, the spotlight turns to the United States, globally recognized as a champion of democracy and the rule of law, as it faces revelations of a staggering $3.8... 

By 2016, there will likely be a 6-foot tall police robot patrolling the streets and handing out parking tickets. The Telebot, developed by Florida International University’s Discovery Lab, has been field-tested and is undergoing final tune up. With a swiveling head and dexterous fingers, the humanoid robot is controlled remotely by a person wearing an Oculus Rift headset and motion-tracking vest,... 

Representatives of the U.S. Department of Defense announced the launch of a project to develop computer systems with elements of artificial intelligence. But we are not talking about creating a “computer mind”. The military are no longer satisfied with the speed of analysis and data quality of modern computers. No one is going to produce “terminators” at this point. It seems...