Overview: An algorithm is a step-by-step set of instructions that takes an input and produces a clear output, just like a ...

Imagine a town with two widget merchants. Customers prefer cheaper widgets, so the merchants must compete to set the lowest price. Unhappy with their meager profits, they meet one night in a ...

For the first time, new algorithms may be able to automatically explain why some self-driving cars crash – a question crucial to answer as more autonomous vehicles take to the roads.