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Perseverance reveals clay minerals and sets distance record in Martian explorationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 26, 2025 NASA's Perseverance rover has completed its 30th abrasion study, drilling into a Martian rock named "Kenmore" to uncover geologic secrets beneath its dusty surface. On June 3, the rover abraded a tw ... more  
Northrop Grumman expands use of NVIDIA AI to boost autonomous space operationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 23, 2025 Northrop Grumman Corporation is deepening its collaboration with NVIDIA by integrating the NVIDIA Omniverse simulation platform into space applications and utilizing the NVIDIA Isaac Lab framework t ... more 
Meta spending big on AI talent but will it pay off?New York (AFP) June 30, 2025 Mark Zuckerberg and Meta are spending billions of dollars for top talent to make up ground in the generative artificial intelligence race, sparking doubt about the wisdom of the spree. ... more  
US following up on possible Tesla robotaxi infractionsNew York (AFP) June 24, 2025 US safety regulators contacted Tesla after its self-driving cars stopped abruptly, sped or swerved into the wrong lane as the company began limited robotaxi service, US officials said Tuesday. ... more |
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Tesla launches long-discussed robotaxi service New York (AFP) June 22, 2025 Tesla began offering robotaxi services Sunday in the US city of Austin, Texas, an initial step that Elon Musk's backers believe could lead to the company's next growth wave. ... more
Meta offered $100 mn bonuses to poach OpenAI employees: CEO AltmanNew York (AFP) June 18, 2025 Meta offered $100 million bonuses to OpenAI employees in an unsuccessful bid to poach the ChatGPT maker's talent and strengthen its own generative AI teams, the startup's CEO, Sam Altman, has said. ... more
"If we want truly intelligent robots, improving the design of their bodies is essential."Freiburg, Germany (SPX) Jun 17, 2025 Thanks to artificial intelligence, robots can already perform many tasks that would otherwise require humans. In this interview, Edoardo Milana, a junior professor of soft machines, explains how imp ... more 
AI's arrival at work reshaping employers' hunt for talentParis (AFP) June 14, 2025 Predictions of imminent AI-driven mass unemployment are likely overblown, but employers will seek workers with different skills as the technology matures, a top executive at global recruiter ManpowerGroup told AFP at Paris's Vivatech trade fair. ... more |
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Anthropic says looking to power European tech with hiring pushParis (AFP) June 13, 2025 American AI giant Anthropic aims to boost the European tech ecosystem as it expands on the continent, product chief Mike Krieger told AFP Thursday at the Vivatech trade fair in Paris. ... more |
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Next generation satellite servicing spacecraft completed by Northrop Grumman Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 12, 2025 Northrop Grumman has successfully integrated a robotics payload onto its Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV), advancing its satellite servicing platform under the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency ... more 
Scientists develop electronic skin to give robots the feeling of human touchWashington DC (UPI) Jun 12, 2025 Researchers have developed a robotic skin that can give robots a similar feeling to human touch. ... more 
'Applied AI' set to dominate France's Vivatech trade fairParis (AFP) June 11, 2025 Drawing high-powered tech CEOs and a presidential visit, Paris's Vivatech trade fair opening on Wednesday will spotlight hoped-for economic benefits from AI. ... more
Disney, Universal launch first major studio lawsuit against AI companyLos Angeles, United States (AFP) June 11, 2025 Entertainment giants Disney and Universal filed a copyright infringement lawsuit Wednesday against AI company Midjourney, calling the image generator a "bottomless pit of plagiarism." ... more |
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UK to boost 'homegrown talent' in new AI skills drive London (AFP) June 9, 2025 UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday pledged to boost "homegrown talent for the AI age" by teaming up with tech giants to train 7.5 million workers in artificial intelligence skills. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Picking fruit with just a wave? New robot makes harvesting more efficientTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jun 04, 2025 In the wave of agricultural automation, fruit picking has long been a technical challenge. Traditional manual harvesting is inefficient and costly, while fully automated robots often struggle with i ... more 
Set it and forget it: Autonomous structures can be programmed to jump days in advanceRaleigh, NC (SPX) Jun 04, 2025 Researchers have created dynamic structures that leap into the air on a predetermined schedule without intervention from computers or external stimuli. Precisely when these "metashells" jump, and ho ... more 
In Canada lake, robot learns to mine without disrupting marine lifeCollingwood, Canada (AFP) June 3, 2025 Three robotic arms extended under the water in a Canadian lake, delicately selecting pebbles from the bed, before storing them back inside the machine. ... more 
US labor unions fight to contain AI disruptionNew York (AFP) June 4, 2025 As artificial intelligence threatens to upend entire sectors of the economy, American labor unions are scrambling to protect workers, demand corporate transparency, and rally political support-an uphill battle in a rapidly changing world. ... more |
 
Virtual Reality Could Revolutionize Recycling Workforce TrainingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 02, 2025 Working with robots is increasingly essential in recycling, but training workers to handle these systems effectively remains a challenge. Researchers at the University of Georgia have developed a vi ... more 
Generative AI's most prominent skeptic doubles downVancouver (AFP) May 29, 2025 Two and a half years since ChatGPT rocked the world, scientist and writer Gary Marcus still remains generative artificial intelligence's great skeptic, playing a counter-narrative to Silicon Valley's AI true believers. ... more
Meta AI bot used a billion times monthly: Mark ZuckerbergSan Francisco (AFP) May 29, 2025 Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg touted the tech firm's generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) assistant on Wednesday, telling shareholders it is used by a billion people each month across its platforms. ... more  
Self powered jellyfish cyborgs offer eco friendly tools for ocean monitoringTokyo, Japan (SPX) May 28, 2025 Unlike fish, jellyfish move through the sea with minimal energy thanks to a simple muscle-driven propulsion system. This natural motion, known as "embodied intelligence," lets them travel efficientl ... more |
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Telegram to get $300 mn in partnership with Musk's xAINew York (AFP) May 28, 2025 Telegram established a partnership with Elon Musk's xAI to provide the Grok generative artificial intelligence program on the messaging service for one year, Telegram's CEO announced Wednesday. ... more 
AI to spur more music creativity, not a threat: Spotify CEOStockholm (AFP) May 28, 2025 Artificial intelligence will encourage more people to create music in the future and is not a threat to the industry, the founder and CEO of streaming giant Spotify said. ... more  
Robotic flight meets instinctive adaptation in groundbreaking drone researchLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 28, 2025 Inspiration can come from the most unexpected places-even a squirrel leaping through treetops. For David Saldana, assistant professor of computer science and engineering at Lehigh University, such a ... more  
After 50 successful years, the European Space Agency has some big challenges aheadNottingham UK (SPX) May 28, 2025 This year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the European Space Agency (Esa). It has launched spectacularly successful missions, but is different to other space agencies which generally r ... more |
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World first 3D printed soft robots walk off the printer fully formedEdinburgh UK (SPX) May 28, 2025 Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have developed the world's first soft robots capable of walking immediately after being created by a 3D printer. This breakthrough system allows robots to b ... more |
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Anthropic's Claude AI gets smarter -- and mischieviousSan Francisco (AFP) May 23, 2025 Anthropic launched its latest Claude generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) models on Thursday, claiming to set new standards for reasoning but also building in safeguards against rogue behavior. ... more 
Martian dust devil photobombs NASA Perseverance rover in milestone selfiePasadena CA (JPL) May 22, 2025 A swirling Martian dust devil made a surprise appearance in a selfie captured by NASA's Perseverance rover on May 10, commemorating its 1,500th sol on Mars. The photo was taken while the rover was p ... more 
UAE unveils new Arabic-language AI modelDubai (AFP) May 21, 2025 The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday announced a new Arabic-language artificial intelligence model, describing it as the best-performing in the region. ... more  
China's Baidu posts rise in Q1 revenue as seeks to grow AI presenceBeijing (AFP) May 21, 2025 Chinese internet giant Baidu on Wednesday posted a quarterly revenue increase of three percent, as the firm seeks to grow its presence in artificial intelligence and expand its robotaxi business abroad. ... more |
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