Quantum computing promises fast solutions to a wide range of optimization problems and thus holds considerable potential for machine learning [1]-[3]. However, while the quantum machine learning literature so far mainly focused on the quantum gate paradigm, noticeable technological progress leading to commercial devices is happening in adiabatic quantum computing [4], [5]. Current adiabatic quantum computers are geared towards solving quadratic unconstrained binary optimization problems or Ising models. A simple strategy for setting up established learning algorithms to run on such devices is therefore to attempt to (re-)formulate or approximate their minimization or maximization objectives in terms of Ising models. In this paper, we apply this strategy to a simple unsupervised learning problem, namely binary clustering.

Drones are becoming a ubiquitous technology with their increasing capabilities. Amazon is using them to deliver packages, Japanese innovators have created pollinator drones, and drones are even being used as backup dancers for pop stars. There are even drones emerging that could help to save lives. One such drone is being developed by Flypulse, a Swedish startup working on an autonomous drone that can bring life-saving equipment to the scene of a medical emergency. Its has the ability to deliver Automated External Defibrillators (AED) at an incredible speed -- four times faster than an ambulance.

Sweden's answer to the F-35 has taken its maiden flight, maker Saab has revealed. During the 40-minute flight over the eastern parts of Östergötland, the latest Gripen executed a series of maneuvers to test its systems, including extending and retracting its landing gear. The Gripen E'Smart Fighter' is aimed at markets not yet cleared to buy the troubled Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The latest version of the Gripen fighter jet has been unveiled by Swedish aircraft maker, Saab. The Gripen E 39-8 prototype has a 15.2 metre (50ft) long body and a wingspan of 8.6 metres (28ft).

Autonomous cars will dominate the streets by 2022, according to Nissan-Renault-Mitsubishi Alliance Chairman Carlos Ghosn. The firm, which has an established autonomous car program, wants to give drivers control of their cars; their autonomous cars are not driverless cars -- instead, drivers can decide when they want to drive and when they want the car to drive for them. Ghosn says that autonomous cars provide a "huge advantage" for drivers, and as a result, the industry will have "massive growth" in the coming years. Instead of focusing on the road for hours at a time, people can "rest … relax … see a movie" while the car does its work for them. With autonomous cars featured heavily in news reports -- and even spotted in several testing-ground locations in the United States -- the hype surrounding autonomous cars begs the question: when will we see autonomous cars on the road?

Ever since the the dawn of modern computing technology, scientists and innovators have been trying to develop a computer that can think like a human. With the goal of making human thought and decision making a mechanical process, algorithms and networks have grown to form the basis of what is now known as artificial intelligence (AI). Once laughed away as merely the plot of a science fiction movie, AI is now a very real, usable tool. A plethora of new startup companies are being founded on the basis of brining AI technology to the masses, and bigger corporations are joining the conversation too. While the AI market is growing rapidly, the technology still has its challenges, like being constantly misunderstood.

Uber's culture problems appear far from solved. Board member David Bonderman resigned Tuesday after making sexist comment at a meeting that took place a day after the release of a report into allegations of a hostile work environment at Uber. CEO Travis Kalanick is on an indefinite leave of absence. When he returns, he'll likely have a completely new management team. SAN FRANCISCO -- Uber now has 47 detailed recommendations from an exhaustive internal investigation on how to overhaul its company culture, from making its board more independent to keeping records of human resources complaints.

A new book suggests the iPhone almost ended up as a BlackBerry clone. Here's why we should be grateful it didn't work out like that If you've ever used a BlackBerry, you'll know that most of them have physical keyboards on them – although even BlackBerry seems to moving away from that model for many of its latest handsets. The BlackBerry QWERTY keyboards are easy to use, and fast typing is a breeze. So it's no surprise that Apple considered putting one on the first iPhone, right? Except it really doesn't seem likely.

Marketers are increasingly using more channels to reach customers, pondering their strategy for artificial intelligence and augmenting email, which delivers solid returns, with new technologies. Those takeaways were among the highlights of a survey conducted by Salesforce. Executives walked through the findings with a customer at Salesforce's New York office. Salesforce's State of Marketing Report is based on a survey of 3,500 marketing pros in the US, Canada, Brazil, Ireland, the UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. The survey was based on Salesforce customers, but likely applies to a broader set of marketing professionals.

YouTube appears to have broken – but only for some people. Many people are reporting that they can't get onto the site, and can't watch videos there. But for others, pages loaded fine. It's not clear what is deciding whether the site and app is working or not. Problems usually happen for everyone if they happen at all, or are isolated to specific locations and servers.

Who thought that the laws of robotics described by famous science fiction author Isaac Asimov would one day resonate with real life issues on robots? Last week's summit on artificial intelligence sought to imagine a world increasingly manned by machines and robots, even self-taught ones, and explore the legal, ethical, economic, and social consequences of this new world. And some panellists underlined a need to establish frameworks to manage this new species. The AI (Artificial Intelligence) for Good Global Summit took place from 7-9 June. It does not take a big stretch of imagination to realise that life with robots will change quite a few things, and the global summit looked at privacy, security, ethics and societal challenges brought by AI to the future society during a panel held on 8 June.