An AI model that learns without human input—by posing interesting queries for itself—might point the way to superintelligence.

The British heritage of common law, freedom of speech and personal virtue didn’t constrain innovation. It produced it, says the former parliamentarian. Despite hostility on both left and right, Amb.

If you had a reputation for being a know-it-all as a kid, you’re likely now the person with a trusted list of trivia questions and answers on file. Not only that, but you probably love sentences that ...