Tech talks: Artificial intelligence takes on humans in new improv show

Robots can deliver room service, conduct funeral ceremonies and lead workouts for the elderly. But can they tell a joke?
Edmonton audiences can find out, starting next weekend, when local improv artists go head-to-head with artificial intelligence to see who is funnier. Called Improbotics, the show kicks off at 7:30 p.m. at Rapid Fire Theatre (located within the Citadel Theatre at 9828 101A Ave.) and runs Saturday nights from Jan. 12 until Feb. 2.
The event is the brainchild of local improv arti