Humans are all set to lose their exclusive right of possessing humour, an emotion usually attributed only to human beings. A team of research scientists from Kyoto University in Japan have developed ...

Research team hopes system could improve natural conversations between humans and AI systems Laughter comes in many forms, from a polite chuckle to a contagious howl of mirth. Scientists are now ...

A robot has been taught to laugh at jokes in a bid to make it more human. Researchers at Kyoto University in Japan are using artificial intelligence (AI) to train robots about appropriate laughter – ...

Artificial intelligence-powered robot Erica is now trained to laugh at human jokes. Since at least the time of inquiring minds like Plato, philosophers and scientists have puzzled over the question, ...

Since at least the time of inquiring minds like Plato, philosophers and scientists have puzzled over the question, “What’s so funny?” The Greeks attributed the source of humor to feeling superior at ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A robot that laughs might be seen as ominous, but would it appear ...

Leslie Katz led a team that explored the intersection of tech and culture, plus all manner of awe-inspiring science, from space to AI and archaeology. When she's not smithing words, she's probably ...

Most of us can tell the difference between a belly-busting laugh in reaction to a cat video and a weak chuckle following a coworker’s corny joke. But can robots? In a recent study published in the ...