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  Washington DC (UPI) May 7, 2025 NASA is exploring alternative ways to deliver its VIPER rover to the moon after canceling partnership proposals to land a water-seeking robot on the lunar surface. VIPER, which stands for Volatiles Investigating Polar Explorer Rover, is supposed to study the extreme environment of the moon's south in search of ice and other potential resources. On Wednesday, NASA announced it canceled new partnership proposals to send VIPER to the lunar surface at no government costs. NASA plans to annou ... read more |
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Searching for Spherules to SamplePasadena CA (JPL) May 06, 2025 Over the past few weeks, Perseverance has been investigating some curious spherules peppered across the "Witch Hazel Hill" region along the rim of Jezero crater. A striking cluster of the small bubb ... more  
French army hopes for combat-ready robots by 2040Beynes, France (AFP) May 7, 2025 France's armed forces are on schedule to develop battle-ready robots by 2040, according to participants in a test bringing together the military with engineers, researchers and defence contractors. ... more 
Self-Organizing Robots Poised to Revolutionize Marine OperationsBerlin, Germany (SPX) May 07, 2025 Imagine a world where AI-powered robots autonomously organize themselves into collaborative teams, dynamically adjusting their configurations and strategies based on changing mission requirements. ... more 
Bill Gates says AI key for health, education innovationJakarta (AFP) May 7, 2025 Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said artificial intelligence will play a key role in unlocking new tools for health, education and agriculture at a meeting with Indonesia's president on Wednesday. ... more |
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OpenAI offers to help countries build AI systemsSan Francisco (AFP) May 7, 2025 OpenAI on Wednesday announced an initiative to help countries build their own artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructures, with the US government a partner in projects. ... more |
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OpenAI abandons plan to become for-profit company San Francisco (AFP) May 5, 2025 OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced Monday that the company behind ChatGPT will continue to be run as a nonprofit, abandoning a contested plan to convert into a for-profit organization. ... more 
Top French chefs warm to AI in the kitchenParis (AFP) May 5, 2025 At the annual gathering of France's finest chefs for the Michelin Guide awards this year, the talk was not only about whose restaurants had gained or lost a star. ... more 
UAE schools to teach AI from kindergarten upDubai (AFP) May 5, 2025 The United Arab Emirates will introduce artificial intelligence lessons for schoolchildren of all ages, officials said, in its latest initiative to stay at the technology's forefront. ... more 
AI companions present risks for young users, US watchdog warnsNew York (AFP) April 30, 2025 AI companions powered by generative artificial intelligence present real risks and should be banned for minors, a leading US tech watchdog said in a study published Wednesday. ... more |
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Meta releases standalone AI app, competing with ChatGPT San Francisco (AFP) April 29, 2025 Social media behemoth Meta unveiled its first standalone AI assistant app on Tuesday, challenging ChatGPT by giving users a direct path to its generative artificial intelligence models. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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ACES begins precision time mission aboard the International Space StationParis, France (SPX) Apr 28, 2025 The European Space Agency's (ESA) Atomic Clock Ensemble in Space (ACES) has officially taken its place on the International Space Station, signaling the start of a new era in orbital precision timin ... more  
10 Intertnational lunar projects picked for Chang'e 8 missionSydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 28, 2025 China has selected 10 international projects to join its upcoming Chang'e 8 lunar mission, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced Thursday. The chosen initiatives, representi ... more  
Foreign carmakers strive for 'China Speed' to stay in raceNingbo, China (AFP) April 26, 2025 In fluid synchronisation, dozens of robotic arms picked up metal parts and welded them onto vehicle beds, as car skeletons gradually took shape and progressed along an automated factory floor near the eastern Chinese city of Ningbo. ... more 
RoboBee gains insect-inspired legs for stable landingsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 22, 2025
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Israel's unmanned bulldozers breaking ground in Gaza war Tel Aviv (AFP) April 20, 2025 At first glance, there is nothing unusual about the bulky bulldozer turning up soil at a testing site in central Israel, but as it pulled closer it became clear: the driver's cabin is eerily empty. ... more
Robotic runners hobbled by breakdowns in first half-marathon against humansWashington DC (UPI) Apr 20, 2025 Twenty-one two-legged robots took the streets against human competitors in a first-of-its kind humanoid half-marathon in China Saturday, but technical breakdowns left them in the dust. ... more 
They sold their likeness to AI -- and regretted itParis (AFP) April 16, 2025 South Korean actor Simon Lee was stunned when he saw his likeness - at times as a gynaecologist or a surgeon - being used to promote questionable health cures on TikTok and Instagram. ... more 
Danish brewer adds AI 'colleagues' to human teamFakse, Denmark (AFP) April 15, 2025 They have names, faces and email addresses, but the five new colleagues at Denmark's Royal Unibrew only exist in the virtual realm, which the brewer hails as a milestone to unleash the full potential of its staff. ... more |
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NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover Studies Trove of Rocks on Crater RimPasadena CA (JPL) Apr 14, 2025 Scientists with NASA's Perseverance rover are exploring what they consider a veritable Martian cornucopia full of intriguing rocky outcrops on the rim of Jezero Crater. Studying rocks, boulders, and ... more 
AI agents poised to take over travel industryNew York (AFP) April 14, 2025 Dreaming of going on vacation but not sure where to go? Increasingly the answer - and how to get there, what to eat and where to stay - will come from advanced AI, rather than your old-school travel agent. ... more
Hopping gives this tiny robot a leg upBoston MA (SPX) Apr 14, 2025 Insect-scale robots can squeeze into places their larger counterparts can't, like deep into a collapsed building to search for survivors after an earthquake. However, as they move through the ... more
OpenAI countersues Musk as feud deepensSan Francisco (AFP) April 10, 2025 Artificial intelligence giant OpenAI has filed counterclaims against multi-billionaire Elon Musk, accusing its former co-founder of waging a "relentless campaign" to damage the organization after it achieved success without him. ... more |
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Facing US competition, EU suggests loosening AI, data rulesBrussels, Belgium (AFP) April 9, 2025 The EU said Wednesday it is considering streamlining artificial intelligence and data rules as part of a broader push to help European businesses keep up with US and Chinese rivals. ... more |
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In Alabama, NASA's annual rover vehicle challenge drives inspiration for moon, beyondWashington DC (UPI) Apr 8, 2025 NASA will kick off its 31st annual Rover Competition this week in Alabama, giving students from around the world a chance to show their engineering prowess in the space agency's " obstacle course games. ... more 
AI could impact 40 percent of jobs worldwide: UNGeneva (AFP) April 3, 2025 The global artificial intelligence market is projected to reach $4.8 trillion - roughly the size of Germany's economy - by 2033, the UN said Thursday, warning nearly half of jobs worldwide could be affected. ... more
Frontgrade unveils GRAIN space chip series with neuromorphic AI integrationParis, France (SPX) Apr 03, 2025 Frontgrade Gaisler has secured a major contract from the Swedish National Space Agency (SNSA) to commercialize what it says is the first neuromorphic System on Chip (SoC) specifically designed for u ... more  
Metamaterials enable ultra-efficient mechanical energy storageBerlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 03, 2025 Mechanical energy storage plays a crucial role across numerous technologies, from energy-absorbing springs to robotic components and energy-efficient machines. By converting kinetic energy into elas ... more |
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