Dr Peter Bentley

Dr Peter Bentley is a computer scientist and author who is based at University College London. He is the author of books including 10 Short Lessons in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics and Digital Biology: How nature is transforming our technology and our lives.

Recent articles by Dr Peter Bentley

How do machine learning GANs work? © Dan Bright

Future Technology

How do machine learning GANs work?

How much energy does a smart meter use? © Getty Images

Everyday science

How much energy does a smart meter use?

How does a smart watch measure your stats? © Getty Images

Everyday science

How does a smart watch measure your stats?

What is Web3? © Getty Images

Future Technology

What is Web3?

How far does my computer mouse move? © Getty Images

Everyday science

How far does my computer mouse move?

How often should I reboot/shut my computer down? © Getty Images

Everyday science

How often should I reboot my computer?

Could a deep fake unlock an iPhone? © Getty Images

Everyday science

Could a deep fake unlock an iPhone?

How does wireless charging work? © Getty Images

Everyday science

How does wireless charging work?

How do you read binary numbers? © Getty Images

Everyday science

How do you read binary numbers?

How do solid-state batteries work? © Getty Images

Everyday science

How do solid-state batteries work?

Why does left and right matter on headphones? © Getty Images

Everyday science

Why is there a left and right on headphones?

Can we recycle concrete? © Getty Images

Everyday science

Can we recycle concrete?

How does a smartphone ‘read’ my fingerprint? © Alamy

Everyday science

How does a smartphone ‘read’ my fingerprint?

Augmented Intelligence: What it is and why it will be smarter than AI © Getty Images

Future Technology

Augmented Intelligence: What it is and why it will be smarter than AI

Are hackers are monitoring me through my phone? © Dan Bright

Future Technology

Are hackers monitoring me through my phone?