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  Pasadena CA (JPL) Oct 18, 2024 Throughout the past week, Perseverance has continued marching up the Jezero crater rim. This steep ascent through the Martian regolith (soil) can prove to be slow driving for the rover, as the wheels can slip on the steepest areas. This is like trying to run up a hill of sand on a beach - with every step forward, you also slip back a little way down the hill! This just means the Science and Engineering teams work together closely to plan slow and steady drives through this tricky terrain. Driving ... read more |
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Out-of-this-world simulation aids lunar dust collectionLondon, UK (SPX) Oct 16, 2024 Teleoperated robots for gathering lunar dust are now closer to reality, thanks to new research from the University of Bristol. Researchers successfully completed a sample collection task using ... more  
Microsoft introduces autonomous AI agentsSan Francisco (AFP) Oct 21, 2024 Microsoft on Monday said it was enhancing its AI offerings with new autonomous agent capabilities as the tech titan aims to accelerate business adoption of artificial intelligence. ... more 
Wall Street Journal sues Perplexity AI for copyright infringementNew York (AFP) Oct 21, 2024 The Wall Street Journal and the New York Post filed a lawsuit in a US court on Monday against AI company Perplexity AI, alleging massive copyright infringement and trademark violations. ... more  
China aquarium's 'fake' whale shark flops with angry visitorsBeijing (AFP) Oct 16, 2024 Visitors to a new aquarium in China were left furious this week after discovering one of its top aquatic stars was a robot, despite it being marketed as such. ... more |
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New insights into how Mars became uninhabitableGreenbelt MD (SPX) Oct 11, 2024 NASA's Curiosity rover, currently exploring Gale crater on Mars, is providing new details about how the ancient Martian climate went from potentially suitable for life - with evidence for widespread ... more |
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NASA launches Lunar Autonomy Challenge for US StudentsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 11, 2024 NASA, in collaboration with several partners, has introduced the Lunar Autonomy Challenge, a competition for U.S. college and university students aimed at honing their software development skills in ... more 
Strawberry-picking robot developed to address labour shortage in agricultureLondon, UK (SPX) Oct 11, 2024 Low-cost strawberry-picking robots, capable of harvesting and packaging in mere seconds, have been trialled in Essex as part of a larger initiative to mitigate the ongoing labour shortage in agricul ... more 
OpenAI to expand globally with four new officesParis (AFP) Oct 9, 2024 Californian company OpenAI, which makes generative AI chatbot ChatGPT, said Wednesday it was expanding its global reach with four new offices. ... more 
New technique frees robotic systems to perform more complex tasks without electricityLondon, UK (SPX) Oct 09, 2024 Engineers at King's College London have developed a revolutionary way to transmit complex instructions to robots without using electricity, potentially freeing up valuable space in robotic systems f ... more |
China satellite completes AI large-model tests in orbitSydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 08, 2024 ADA Space, a Chinese AI satellite internet technology company, has successfully completed in-orbit testing of its AI large-model technology aboard a recently launched satellite, the company announce ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Will Tesla's robotaxi reveal live up to hype?Los Angeles, United States (AFP) Oct 8, 2024 After years of talking up Tesla's prowess on autonomous driving, Elon Musk is set to host Thursday a much-hyped robotaxi event amid a mix of anticipation and skepticism. ... more  
Astrobotic tests LiDAR system in partnership with Armstrong TrailsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 07, 2024 Astrobotic recently tested its Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) system at Armstrong Trails in western Pennsylvania, marking an important step in refining this technology for space applications. L ... more 
Meta AI turns pictures into videos with soundSan Francisco (AFP) Oct 4, 2024 Meta on Friday provided a look at a generative artificial intelligence model it is working on that lets people create short videos, complete with audio, from text prompts and photos. ... more 
Teaching AI to understand ethical rulesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 04, 2024 As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into daily activities, from creating documents to helping with research, ensuring that AI systems respond accurately and ethically has ... more |
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What next for OpenAI after $157 billion bonanza? San Francisco (AFP) Oct 3, 2024 ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has become an AI powerhouse after securing Silicon Valley's largest-ever funding round. The company now faces the challenge of delivering on its promise to become the next Apple or Google. ... more
Historic funding round values OpenAI at $157 billionSan Francisco (AFP) Oct 2, 2024 OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, secured $6.6 billion in new funding, propelling its valuation to $157 billion and cementing its position as the world leader in artificial intelligence. ... more
Microsoft beefs-up its AI assistant with voice, visionSan Francisco (AFP) Oct 1, 2024 Microsoft on Tuesday doubled down on deploying artificial intelligence to consumers, releasing an updated version of its Copilot chatbot that can hold voice conversations and interpret images. ... more 
California governor vetoes AI safety billSan Francisco (AFP) Sept 30, 2024 California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill aimed at regulating powerful artificial intelligence models following pushback from tech giants and critics who argued the law went too far. ... more |
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Scania and Fortescue collaborate on autonomous mining road train developmentSydney, Australia (SPX) Sep 30, 2024 Scania and Australian mining company Fortescue have partnered to create a fully integrated autonomous road train system designed to enhance mining operations' sustainability and efficiency. As ... more 
Robots prepare to handle cargo on Moon as part of Artemis programLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 26, 2024 As NASA advances toward establishing a long-term presence on the Moon through the Artemis campaign, the ability to move cargo from landers to the lunar surface autonomously has become a critical nee ... more 
A Striped SurprisePasadena CA (JPL) Sep 25, 2024 Last week, team scientists and the internet alike were amazed when Perseverance spotted a black-and-white striped rock unlike any seen on Mars before. Is this a sign of exciting discoveries to come? ... more
OpenAI chief technology officer Mira Murati leaving companySan Francisco (AFP) Sept 25, 2024 OpenAI chief technology officer Mira Murati on Wednesday said she is leaving the company behind ChatGPT, adding to a growing list of high-level departures. ... more |
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IBM and NASA unveil open-source AI model for climate and weather applicationsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 25, 2024 IBM (NYSE: IBM) has introduced a new open-source AI foundation model aimed at weather and climate analysis, now available to researchers, developers, and businesses. Created in collaboration with NA ... more |
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Meta bets big on celebrity AI voices and augmented reality glasses Menlo Park, United States (AFP) Sept 25, 2024 Meta launched AI chatbots voiced by Hollywood celebrities including Judi Dench and John Cena on Wednesday, betting its billions of users are eager to embrace artificial intelligence. ... more 
The potential impact of AI on jobsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 25, 2024 Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to reshape various industries, but its specific impact on different jobs remains uncertain. Daniele Quercia and his team at Nokia Bell Labs Cambridge used mach ... more 
Black Eyed Peas star harnesses AI for novel radio productSan Francisco (AFP) Sept 23, 2024 Unlike many artists, will.i.am, lead singer of the Black Eyed Peas, is not at war with artificial intelligence. ... more 
Can an ambitious Milei make Argentina an AI giant?Buenos Aires (AFP) Sept 20, 2024 Argentina's President Javier Milei has plans to turn his country, which has one of the lowest rates of artificial intelligence (AI) use on the continent, into a world leader in the field. ... more |
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