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  Washington (AFP) Jan 8, 2025 US company Firefly Aerospace said Tuesday it is aiming to launch a lander to the Moon next week under an experimental NASA program that partners with the commercial sector to reduce costs. If successful, it would mark only the second time an American robot has touched down on the lunar surface since the end of the Apollo era. "Buckle up! Our road trip to the Moon is set to launch at 1:11 a.m. EST on Wednesday, Jan. 15, aboard a @SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket," Texas-based Firefly Space wrote in a post ... read more |
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Passed the Turing Test living in Turing FuturesSydney, Australia (SPX) Jan 03, 2024 A recent perspective published in the Nov. 13 issue of Intelligent Computing has highlighted how modern artificial intelligence systems have fulfilled Alan Turing's vision of machines capable of lea ... more 
Are we ready for the ethical challenges of AI and robotsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Jan 03, 2024 Artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-enabled robots are rapidly integrating into everyday life, evolving from simple tools into entities that resemble human partners. This transformation brings criti ... more 
RoboForce secures $10M to launch AI-powered robotic workforceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 07, 2025 RoboForce, a pioneering provider of robotic labor solutions, has announced the completion of $10 million in early-stage funding. Supported by prominent investors such as Nobel Laureate Myron Scholes ... more  
Invisible man: German startup bets on remote driverLas Vegas (AFP) Jan 7, 2025 With no one in the driver seat, the SUV pulling up resembles an autonomous robotaxi like those becoming increasingly present in some cities - but the car from German startup Vay is something else. ... more |
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AI expected to star at CES gadget extravaganzaLas Vegas (AFP) Jan 4, 2025 Gadgets, robots and vehicles imbued with artificial intelligence will once again vie for attention at the Consumer Electronics Show next week, as vendors behind the scenes will seek ways to deal with tariffs threatened by US President-elect Donald Trump. ... more |
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DARPA's ASIMOV seeks to develop Ethical Standards for Autonomous SystemsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jan 01, 2025 CoVar, a prominent developer of AI and machine learning solutions for the Department of Defense, has secured a multi-year contract with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to contr ... more  
Introducing Wherobots Raster Inference to unleash innovation with Earth imageryLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 31, 2024 Wherobots, the Spatial Intelligence Cloud founded by the original creators of Apache Sedona, has announced the general availability of Raster Inference for WherobotsAI. Designed to simplify the anal ... more 
Robot with charging features to support China's 2028 Lunar programSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 27, 2024 Chinese researchers are developing a sophisticated lunar robot with integrated charging capabilities, slated to join the Chang'e 8 mission, planned for launch in 2028. A collaboration between ... more 
OpenAI outlines plans to becoming for-profit companyWashington (AFP) Dec 27, 2024 ChatGPT-maker OpenAI laid out plans Friday for a new corporate structure shifting away from control by a non-profit - an issue of contention for the artificial intelligence trailblazer. ... more |
 
Perseverance blasts past the top of Jezero Crater rimPasadena CA (JPL) Dec 23, 2024 I have always loved the mountains. Growing up on the flat plains of Midwestern USA, every summer I looked forward to spending a few days on alpine trails while on vacation. Climbing upward from the ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Italy fines OpenAI 15 million euros after ChatGPT probe Rome (AFP) Dec 20, 2024 Italy's data protection authority on Friday said it had fined OpenAI 15 million euros over the use of personal data by ChatGPT, but the US tech firm said it would appeal. ... more 
Startup's autonomous drones precisely track warehouse inventoriesBoston MA (SPX) Dec 23, 2024 Whether you're a fulfillment center, a manufacturer, or a distributor, speed is king. But getting products out the door quickly requires workers to know where those products are located in their war ... more 
A swarm of sensors and robots showcases Moon exploration potentialBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 20, 2024 A unique lunar research initiative is underway in the LUNA hall, where the German Aerospace Center (DLR) is advancing exploration technologies for the Moon. At the core of the project is a swarm nav ... more  
2 Russian cosmonauts perform spacewalk outside ISSWashington DC (UPI) Dec 19, 2024 Two Russian cosmonauts will perform a spacewalk outside the International Space Station to install an experiment package on one of the modules on Thursday morning. ... more |
Submarines for space explorationParis, France (SPX) Dec 18, 2024 Submarines are proving to be an innovative tool for studying how humans adapt to extreme environments, from the ocean depths to the vast frontiers of outer space. ESA, in collaboration with th ... more
ChatGPT search opens to all users in challenge to GoogleSan Francisco (AFP) Dec 17, 2024 OpenAI on Monday said it is making ChatGPT-powered internet search available to all users, escalating its threat to Google's dominance. ... more 
Lockheed Martin unveils Astris AI to deliver secure AI solutions across sectorsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 17, 2024 Lockheed Martin has introduced Astris AI, a newly formed subsidiary designed to provide secure, scalable, and resilient artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for U.S. defense industries and commerc ... more 
Researchers demonstrate new technique for stealing AI modelsRaleigh NC (SPX) Dec 16, 2024 Researchers have demonstrated the ability to steal an artificial intelligence (AI) model without hacking into the device where the model was running. The technique is novel in that it works even whe ... more |
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BalBot stability enhanced by design tweaks to mass and ball sizeSydney, Australia (SPX) Dec 16, 2024 Robotics researchers have unveiled a novel approach to improving the stability and performance of BallBot, a robot designed to balance on a single ball. The study, conducted by the Faculty of Mechan ... more 
NASA rover surmounts Jezero crater rim to begin next science campaignLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 NASA's Perseverance rover has successfully climbed to the top of Jezero Crater's rim, reaching a landmark location called "Lookout Hill." This achievement follows months of challenging terrain navig ... more  
Globalstar announces milestone 5G data call on band n53 spectrumLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 13, 2024 Globalstar, Inc. (NYSE American: GSAT), a leader in satellite and communication services, has successfully completed its first 5G data call using its proprietary Band n53 spectrum. Achieving downloa ... more 
Google unveils latest AI model, Gemini 2.0San Francisco (AFP) Dec 11, 2024 Google on Wednesday announced the launch of Gemini 2.0, its most advanced artificial intelligence model to date, as the world's tech giants race to take the lead in the fast developing technology. ... more |
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What do we know about the economics of AI?Boston MA (SPX) Dec 10, 2024 For all the talk about artificial intelligence upending the world, its economic effects remain uncertain. There is massive investment in AI but little clarity about what it will produce. Exami ... more |
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Robotics microbiology and agriculture dominate ISS research this monthLos Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 08, 2024 The International Space Station (ISS) wrapped up the week with a focus on robotics, microbiology, and space agriculture as the Expedition 72 crew tackled an intensive schedule of scientific investig ... more  
Bird-inspired drone can jump for take-offLausanne, Switzerland (SPX) Dec 08, 2024 "As the crow flies" is a common idiom referring to the shortest distance between two points, but the Laboratory of Intelligent Systems (LIS), led by Dario Floreano, in EPFL's School of Engineering h ... more  
A star's surface reveals chaotic nonperiodic dynamoBerlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 05, 2024 A 16-year study conducted by the STELLA observatory in Tenerife has unveiled unprecedented insights into the chaotic nature of star spot behavior on XX Trianguli. Using advanced robotic spectroscopy ... more 
Trump appoints 'czar' of AI and crypto policyWashington (AFP) Dec 6, 2024 US President-elect Donald Trump late Thursday named former PayPal chief operating officer David Sacks as White House "AI and Crypto Czar." ... more |
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