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Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
6 hours ago

Robot dogs now read gauges and thermometers using Google Gemini

Robots can now accurately read analog instruments thanks to Google DeepMind's Gemini Robotics-ER 1.6 model, enhancing their embodied reasoning capabilities.
London startup
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Humanoid tests humanoid robot for automotive logistics

Humanoid's robot successfully completed a proof-of-concept test for automotive manufacturing, demonstrating its capability in a production environment.
Science
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Inside the 'self-driving' lab revolution

Eve, an AI-powered robotic platform, automates early-stage drug design, significantly enhancing efficiency in scientific research.
Science
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Strange Modular Robots Are Writhing Across Landscapes

Metamachines are modular robots that can adapt to damage and navigate challenging terrains, showcasing resilience through their unique design.
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
6 hours ago

Robot dogs now read gauges and thermometers using Google Gemini

Robots can now accurately read analog instruments thanks to Google DeepMind's Gemini Robotics-ER 1.6 model, enhancing their embodied reasoning capabilities.
London startup
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Humanoid tests humanoid robot for automotive logistics

Humanoid's robot successfully completed a proof-of-concept test for automotive manufacturing, demonstrating its capability in a production environment.
Science
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Inside the 'self-driving' lab revolution

Eve, an AI-powered robotic platform, automates early-stage drug design, significantly enhancing efficiency in scientific research.
Science
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Strange Modular Robots Are Writhing Across Landscapes

Metamachines are modular robots that can adapt to damage and navigate challenging terrains, showcasing resilience through their unique design.
more#robotics
#ai
NYC startup
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

New Boutique in SF's Cow Hollow Is Completely Run by AI, Which Manages Human Staff

An AI agent successfully launched a retail store but failed to schedule staff for opening day.
NYC startup
fromFuturism
7 hours ago

Companies Just Learned a Brutal Lesson About Training AI to Do Human Jobs

Mercor, an AI company, faces lawsuits after a data breach exposed sensitive information from contractors and clients, highlighting vulnerabilities in the AI supply chain.
NYC startup
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

New Boutique in SF's Cow Hollow Is Completely Run by AI, Which Manages Human Staff

An AI agent successfully launched a retail store but failed to schedule staff for opening day.
more#ai
#enterprise-ai
Software development
fromInfoWorld
2 days ago

AI has to be dull before it can be sexy

The gap in enterprise AI lies in building effective systems for retrieval, evaluation, memory, and governance, not just access to models.
Software development
fromInfoWorld
2 days ago

AI has to be dull before it can be sexy

The gap in enterprise AI lies in building effective systems for retrieval, evaluation, memory, and governance, not just access to models.
more#enterprise-ai
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
14 hours ago

Don't Manage Every Task Manually - Here's How You Can Use AI to Outdo Your Competitors in Half the Time

Integrating AI sustainably and ethically is essential for founders as their startups grow to manage tasks effectively.
#ai-agents
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
14 hours ago

Buzzy vibe-coding startup Emergent is launching an AI agent to take on OpenClaw and NanoBot

Emergent is launching Wingman, a personal AI agent for messaging platforms, competing with existing AI tools like OpenClaw and NanoBot.
Software development
fromInfoWorld
5 days ago

AI agents aren't failing. The coordination layer is failing

Missing coordination infrastructure causes competition among AI agents instead of collaboration, leading to inefficiencies in multi-agent systems.
Software development
fromDevOps.com
5 days ago

Google's Scion Gives Developers a Smarter Way to Run AI Agents in Parallel - DevOps.com

Scion is an experimental orchestration testbed for managing concurrent AI agents, preventing conflicts and enhancing collaboration.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
14 hours ago

Buzzy vibe-coding startup Emergent is launching an AI agent to take on OpenClaw and NanoBot

Emergent is launching Wingman, a personal AI agent for messaging platforms, competing with existing AI tools like OpenClaw and NanoBot.
Software development
fromInfoWorld
5 days ago

AI agents aren't failing. The coordination layer is failing

Missing coordination infrastructure causes competition among AI agents instead of collaboration, leading to inefficiencies in multi-agent systems.
Software development
fromDevOps.com
5 days ago

Google's Scion Gives Developers a Smarter Way to Run AI Agents in Parallel - DevOps.com

Scion is an experimental orchestration testbed for managing concurrent AI agents, preventing conflicts and enhancing collaboration.
more#ai-agents
European startups
fromTechCrunch
13 hours ago

Chipmakers AMD, Arm, and Qualcomm are all investing in this buzzy self-driving tech startup | TechCrunch

Chipmakers AMD, Arm, and Qualcomm invested $60 million in Wayve's self-driving technology, enhancing its $1.2 billion Series D funding round.
Information security
fromAxios
1 day ago

OpenAI expands access to cyber AI as hacking risks grow

OpenAI is shifting to a model that emphasizes identity verification for access to sensitive cybersecurity tools while expanding availability.
#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 days ago

AI is rewriting the rules of biological experiments, but safety regulations aren't keeping up

AI is autonomously designing and running biological experiments, outpacing current governance systems meant to regulate these capabilities.
UK politics
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Flood warning: How citizens' AI agents will swamp public services | Computer Weekly

AI has the potential to transform public services by reducing user friction and improving access for citizens.
Science
fromNature
3 days ago

Human scientists trounce the best AI agents on complex tasks

The number of natural science publications mentioning AI grew nearly 30-fold from 2010 to 2025, indicating rapid adoption by scientists.
Artificial intelligence
fromNature
2 days ago

AI agents replicate human social dynamics in days

Moltbook, a social-media platform for AI agents, quickly attracted self-declared rulers and cryptocurrency initiatives after its launch.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
2 days ago

AI is rewriting the rules of biological experiments, but safety regulations aren't keeping up

AI is autonomously designing and running biological experiments, outpacing current governance systems meant to regulate these capabilities.
more#artificial-intelligence
#humanoid-robots
Pets
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Video Shows Humanoid Robot Chasing a Pack of Wild Boars

Humanoid robots are entertaining the public through various stunts, including chasing wild boars and performing in public events.
European startups
fromWIRED
2 days ago

You Can Soon Buy a $4,370 Humanoid Robot on AliExpress

Unitree Robotics is launching its affordable humanoid robot R1 on global e-commerce platforms, making advanced technology more accessible.
Toronto startup
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Would you trust one around your family? Robots turn on humans

Humanoid robots pose risks to public safety, as recent incidents highlight their potential for causing harm.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
3 weeks ago

How digital brains for humanoid robots are being built

Humanoid robots have significantly improved in functionality and behavior over the past year, exemplified by Olaf's performance at Nvidia's GTC event.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
3 weeks ago

Humanoid Robots Are Getting Cheaper - But Enterprise Costs Are Just Getting Started

Falling hardware costs and AI advancements are enabling real-world deployments of humanoid robots, shifting focus to operational infrastructure and software differentiation.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
4 weeks ago

Factory Paying Human Worker to Watch Robot Worker All Day

Humanoid robots like Digit are being deployed in factories with human supervisors, with costs expected to drop from $10-$25 per hour to $2-$3 per hour, potentially displacing workers earning $20 per hour.
Pets
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Video Shows Humanoid Robot Chasing a Pack of Wild Boars

Humanoid robots are entertaining the public through various stunts, including chasing wild boars and performing in public events.
European startups
fromWIRED
2 days ago

You Can Soon Buy a $4,370 Humanoid Robot on AliExpress

Unitree Robotics is launching its affordable humanoid robot R1 on global e-commerce platforms, making advanced technology more accessible.
Toronto startup
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Would you trust one around your family? Robots turn on humans

Humanoid robots pose risks to public safety, as recent incidents highlight their potential for causing harm.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
3 weeks ago

How digital brains for humanoid robots are being built

Humanoid robots have significantly improved in functionality and behavior over the past year, exemplified by Olaf's performance at Nvidia's GTC event.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
3 weeks ago

Humanoid Robots Are Getting Cheaper - But Enterprise Costs Are Just Getting Started

Falling hardware costs and AI advancements are enabling real-world deployments of humanoid robots, shifting focus to operational infrastructure and software differentiation.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
4 weeks ago

Factory Paying Human Worker to Watch Robot Worker All Day

Humanoid robots like Digit are being deployed in factories with human supervisors, with costs expected to drop from $10-$25 per hour to $2-$3 per hour, potentially displacing workers earning $20 per hour.
more#humanoid-robots
Major League Baseball
from99% Invisible
1 day ago

RoboUmp Hits the Big Leagues - 99% Invisible

Major League Baseball introduces a robot umpire system to improve accuracy in ball-and-strike calls, addressing the issue of frequent blown calls by human umpires.
Productivity
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The productivity question AI forces us to ask

Productivity tools increase capabilities but also raise expectations, leading to a cycle of anxiety and an overwhelming pace of work.
New York City
fromInsideHook
3 days ago

Can Self-Driving Cars Help Fix the Nation's Potholes?

Pothole repairs are gaining attention, with NYC filling 100,000 potholes and Waymo partnering with Waze to identify potholes using autonomous vehicles.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

AI and the 10-Minute Mind

Ten minutes of AI use can significantly reduce persistence and impair independent cognitive performance, undermining the long-term journey to expertise.
Medicine
fromTNW | Opinion
4 days ago

AI health tech is booming. The cures are not.

AI in drug discovery shows promise but has not yet delivered significant breakthroughs for patients.
Digital life
fromComputerworld
5 days ago

Google's new AI app is a glimpse of the future

Offline AI tools like Google's AI Edge Eloquent provide essential functionality for users with limited connectivity.
Remote teams
fromCNET
5 days ago

I Used AI to Optimize My Work-From-Home Setup. It Had Some Interesting Ideas

Working from home allows for flexible workspace choices, enhancing productivity and comfort in various settings.
#agentic-ai
Software development
fromTechCrunch
6 hours ago

OpenAI updates its Agents SDK to help enterprises build safer, more capable agents | TechCrunch

OpenAI's updated SDK enhances agent development with sandboxing and in-distribution harness features for safer, more complex automated tasks.
Software development
fromTechCrunch
6 hours ago

OpenAI updates its Agents SDK to help enterprises build safer, more capable agents | TechCrunch

OpenAI's updated SDK enhances agent development with sandboxing and in-distribution harness features for safer, more complex automated tasks.
more#agentic-ai
Careers
fromeLearning Industry
6 days ago

13 AI Skills To Equip Your Workforce For An AI-Driven Future

AI is rapidly changing the skills landscape, making traditional competencies obsolete and creating a demand for new skills in the workforce.
Silicon Valley
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Elon-Headed Robot Dog Spotted In San Francisco

A robot dog with Elon Musk's head promotes an art show, showcasing the intersection of technology, art, and evolving digital identities.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
6 days ago

While AI is building the web faster than ever, accessibility can't be left behind

AI has accelerated marketing processes, but speed can compromise accessibility, impacting customer experience and conversion rates for people with disabilities.
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

Free Your Mind to Create While AI Streamlines the Rest

Agencies must let go of outdated operational layers to maintain competitive advantage and embrace AI's role in streamlining processes.
Python
fromMathspp
6 days ago

uv skills for coding agents

Utilizing uv workflows enhances Python code execution and script management for coding agents, ensuring proper handling of dependencies and sandboxing.
Roam Research
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Cutting-Edge Robot Mowers Are Getting Really Good

Lidar and AI vision enhance robot mowers' ability to navigate and cut grass in challenging environments.
DevOps
fromInfoQ
1 week ago

Building Hierarchical Agentic RAG Systems: Multi-Modal Reasoning with Autonomous Error Recovery

Traditional RAG systems struggle with the modality gap, leading to incomplete reasoning and hallucinations in data retrieval.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
7 hours ago

There's yet another study about how bad AI is for our brains

AI assistance improves immediate performance but creates dependency, leading to decreased persistence and independent performance when the technology is removed.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
3 days ago

Why Your AI System Is Open-Loop

Open-loop AI systems audit spending after the fact, while closed-loop systems proactively control costs through continuous measurement and adjustment.
fromTNW | Deep-Tech
4 weeks ago

Universal Robots and Scale AI launch the UR AI Trainer

Our customers, ranging from large enterprises to AI research labs, are no longer just asking for AI features. They need a way to collect high-fidelity, synchronized robot and vision data to train AI models on the same robots they intend to deploy. Our AI Trainer is the industry's first direct lab-to-factory solution for AI model training.
Data science
Women in technology
fromFuturism
1 month ago

This Video of a Humanoid Robot Playing Perfect Tennis Is Extremely Impressive

Chinese company Galbot developed software enabling a Unitree G1 humanoid robot to play tennis with sustained rallies, millisecond reactions, and precise ball striking against human opponents.
#ai-development
fromMedium
3 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Mastra AI - The Modern Framework for Building Production-Ready AI Agents

Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
3 days ago

Mastra AI - The Modern Framework for Building Production-Ready AI Agents

Creating reliable, scalable AI systems requires more than simple prompts; it involves building infrastructure and managing complex workflows.
more#ai-development
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Research Finds That AI Has Already Replaced Work for 20 Percent of Jobs

One in five full-time American workers report AI has taken over parts of their job, indicating a shift in the labor market.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
4 days ago

AI promises to free workers from grunt work, but psychologists say those mindless tasks are exactly what our brains need to recover | Fortune

Eliminating menial tasks with AI may reduce productivity by removing necessary breaks for mental bandwidth and problem-solving.
Mobile UX
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Could robot phones be the next leap in physical AI?

Smartphone design has become a physical constraint on creativity; future devices must rethink form factors, prioritize creation over consumption, and integrate AI into physical space.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

Anthropic Warns Its New AI Could Enable 'Weapons We Can't Even Envision.' Skeptics Aren't Buying It.

Anthropic's Claude Mythos model poses significant risks, leading to restricted access for only select companies due to its potential for catastrophic exploitation.
EU data protection
fromInfoWorld
2 months ago

Three ways AI will change engineering practices

AI can automate initial technical documentation while increasing compliance demands, requiring visibility, strict data-access controls, guardrails, and security permissions to protect sensitive data.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Did Anthropic just soft-launch the scariest AI model yet?

Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview model shows potential for dangerous cyber exploits, raising concerns about its misuse in the wrong hands.
fromGreaterwrong
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

My picture of the present in AI

AI companies are experiencing significant productivity increases through the integration of advanced AI tools, achieving a speed-up of around 1.6x.
Science
fromWIRED
2 months ago

This Autonomous Aquatic Robot Is Smaller Than a Grain of Salt

An autonomous microrobot measuring 200 by 300 by 50 micrometers senses, decides, swims in water, operates without external control, and costs about one cent each.
Science
fromNature
2 months ago

Flexible joints: robot morphs into a range of cyborg species

A 3D-printed four-legged robot uses interchangeable, customizable limbs to change its morphology and mimic the anatomies and gaits of multiple animals.
#physical-ai
more#physical-ai
Science
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Watch a robot swarm "bloom" like a garden

Interconnected mini-robot swarms can bloom responsively to light, enabling adaptive building facades that change shape for climate adaptation and human interaction.
Science
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Can robots ever be graceful?

Efficient, precise, and intelligent actuators are essential for robots to move gracefully and enable the transition from primitive to sophisticated robots.
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