[Explainer] Is the new computer so smart it can replace humans?

Much progress is currently being made in computer science. Regular computers that work with bits are gradually being replaced by futuristic alternatives. Think of DNA-based computers or quantum computers. Is the computer of the future so advanced that it can replace all human tasks?

 

Elcke Vels
Elcke Vels

Our DATA+ expert, Elcke Vels, explores AI, cyber security, and Dutch innovation. Her "What if..." column imagines bold scenarios beyond the norm.