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Dr Peter Bentley
Dr Peter Bentley
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Peter is a computer scientist and author who is based at University College London.
Recent articles by Dr Peter Bentley
Space
Do 3D printers work in space?
Everyday science
Could computers get a virus that’s as contagious and difficult to eliminate as the coronavirus?
Everyday science
How do shuffle features on playlists actually make their selections?
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Future Technology
What is artificial intelligence?
Everyday science
Will there ever be a robot that does all the housework?
Everyday science
Could the internet become conscious?
Future Technology
Robots
What you need to know about the past, present and future of robotics
Everyday science
Is 5G dangerous?
Everyday science
Why do so many Americans drive automatic cars?
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Future Technology
Wild ideas in science
Robots will never think like us
Everyday science
How did the bouncing bomb work?
Everyday science
Can anything be done to stop car headlights blinding me?
Future Technology
When we start uploading our brains to computers, will our sense of self be uploaded too?
Future Technology
If we’re ever able to make robots as intelligent as us, won’t forcing them to work for us be as bad as slavery?
Everyday science
How did QWERTY end up on our keyboards?
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