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Long before modern computers existed, scientists and philosophers wondered whether machines could imitate human reasoning.

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On January 7, 2026, OpenAI announced ChatGPT Health, a new feature that allows users to review medical test results, prepare for doctor appointments, and seek guidance on diet and fitness—while ...

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TikTok’s “Computer Guy” meme is built around one simple joke: commanding an imaginary computer to change reality. Here's how ...

Will the reality live up to the hype? by Jonathan Ruane, Andrew McAfee and William D. Oliver In 1994, mathematician Peter Shor introduced a quantum-computing algorithm that could reduce the time it ...

After more than 20 years, what is now referred to as the Post Office Horizon scandal has become headline news. Computer Weekly has played an important part in exposing what has been described as the ...