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Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
17 hours ago

'No one's raising their hand': Japan's labor crisis is making the case for robots taking the jobs that you don't want | Fortune

Japan's labor shortage is driving automation and AI adoption, with robots expected to fill roles no one wants, especially in aging care and industrial sectors.
#physical-ai
European startups
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

In Japan, the robot isn't coming for your job; it's filling the one nobody wants | TechCrunch

Japan is rapidly adopting physical AI to address labor shortages and sustain productivity in its industrial sector.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Google DeepMind's Partnership With Boston Dynamics Might Have Kicked Off the Humanoid Robot Race

European startups
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

In Japan, the robot isn't coming for your job; it's filling the one nobody wants | TechCrunch

Japan is rapidly adopting physical AI to address labor shortages and sustain productivity in its industrial sector.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Google DeepMind's Partnership With Boston Dynamics Might Have Kicked Off the Humanoid Robot Race

Games
fromEngadget
18 minutes ago

Sony is starting a weird service that scans people to put them in PlayStation games

Sony's The Playerbase initiative allows fans to have their likenesses scanned for use in PlayStation games.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
2 hours ago

The Role Of Artificial Intelligence In Improving Corporate Training Programs

AI is transforming corporate training by personalizing learning experiences and addressing individual employee needs.
#ai
Python
fromPycon
1 day ago

Python and the Future of AI: Agents, Inference, and Edge AI

AI tools are increasingly integrated into development, with a dedicated track at PyCon US focusing on their future and practical applications.
Python
fromPycon
1 day ago

Python and the Future of AI: Agents, Inference, and Edge AI

AI tools are increasingly integrated into development, with a dedicated track at PyCon US focusing on their future and practical applications.
Data science
fromMedium
20 hours ago

The Minds Shaping AI: Meet the Keynote Speakers at ODSC AI East 2026

The ODSC AI East 2026 keynote speakers provide insights into the future of AI, focusing on its real-world impact and societal implications.
Digital life
fromFortune
3 days ago

AI's next frontier is the real world | Fortune

AI has transformed digital interactions, yet the physical world still relies on outdated identity verification methods.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
4 hours ago

Can Tokyo Build Asia's Most Trusted Crypto Rails?

Tokyo's crypto growth relies on regulated infrastructure rather than speculation, with significant user accounts and assets reported.
Tech industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Can humans and robots peacefully co-exist? Delivery bot CEOs say people are nicer than you'd think.

William Gude documents delivery robot mishaps in Hollywood, gaining a large following on social media despite mixed public reactions.
Marketing tech
fromForbes
2 hours ago

AI Search Is Changing How Home Service Customers Decide

AI is transforming how consumers choose home service companies, emphasizing trust and proof of quality over traditional search methods.
Software development
fromInfoQ
15 hours ago

Google Open Sources Experimental Multi-Agent Orchestration Testbed Scion

Scion is an orchestration testbed for managing concurrent agents in isolated environments across local and remote compute resources.
Roam Research
fromWIRED
1 day 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.
#artificial-intelligence
fromwww.bbc.com
6 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

China is winning one AI race, the US another - but either might pull ahead

The US and China are in a technological race focused on dominating Artificial Intelligence.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 days ago

For most workplace tasks, AI is good enough to pass but not good enough to impress, MIT finds | Fortune

AI technology is improving but still struggles to meet quality standards in many workplace tasks.
Philosophy
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

What Is Artificial Intelligence Anyway?

Artificial intelligence presents complex challenges and paradoxes that require careful, ethical consideration and understanding of its social implications.
Digital life
fromThe Walrus
2 weeks ago

What Happens When Chatbots Get a Body? | The Walrus

Humans have progressed from stone tools to advanced AI, with machines now surpassing human intelligence in games like chess.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
3 days ago

For most workplace tasks, AI is good enough to pass but not good enough to impress, MIT finds | Fortune

AI technology is improving but still struggles to meet quality standards in many workplace tasks.
Podcast
fromFast Company
1 day ago

3 AI tools that make keeping up with the news easier

Huxe is a personalized audio app that generates custom podcasts based on user interests, calendar, and email.
Silicon Valley
fromTNW | Business
1 day ago

UBTech is offering $18M to hire a chief AI scientist

UBTech offers a Chief Scientist position with a salary range of $2.2M to $18M, reflecting significant growth in humanoid robotics revenue.
fromThe Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
2 days ago

The efficiency architect: How Qi Sun is designing the next generation of human-centric AI | The Jerusalem Post

Qi Sun's DrayEasy platform exemplifies a significant advancement in logistics, merging quoting, booking, and real-time tracking into a seamless automated experience for shippers.
Business intelligence
Gadgets
fromgizmodo.com
2 days ago

Ecovacs Winbot W3 Omni Review: Window Cleaning Robots Have a Long Way to Go

The Ecovacs Winbot W3 Omni is effective for large, hard-to-reach windows but may not justify its cost for smaller homes.
#robotics
London startup
fromTheregister
1 week 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
fromFuturism
1 week 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
17 hours ago

From folding boxes to fixing vacuums, GEN-1 robotics model hits 99% reliability

GEN-1 is a new AI system by Generalist achieving high success rates in physical tasks, adapting quickly and improvising solutions.
London startup
fromTheregister
1 week 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
fromFuturism
1 week 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
17 hours ago

From folding boxes to fixing vacuums, GEN-1 robotics model hits 99% reliability

GEN-1 is a new AI system by Generalist achieving high success rates in physical tasks, adapting quickly and improvising solutions.
#generative-ai
Women in technology
fromFast Company
5 days ago

AI isn't just reshaping productivity and threatening to kill jobs. It's changing how we lead, communicate, and treat each other. It's also creating a new gender gap

Generative AI is reshaping communication, trust, and cultural interactions beyond productivity and efficiency concerns.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
4 days ago

Ben Armstrong of MIT on the Future of Work and Adapting to Technological Change

Generative AI tools require human involvement for accuracy and relevance, similar to the early internet's need for effective user engagement.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
5 days ago

AI isn't just reshaping productivity and threatening to kill jobs. It's changing how we lead, communicate, and treat each other. It's also creating a new gender gap

Generative AI is reshaping communication, trust, and cultural interactions beyond productivity and efficiency concerns.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
4 days ago

Ben Armstrong of MIT on the Future of Work and Adapting to Technological Change

Generative AI tools require human involvement for accuracy and relevance, similar to the early internet's need for effective user engagement.
Remote teams
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Gig workers in 50+ countries are filming themselves doing chores to train humanoid robots for $15 an hour - Silicon Canals

A new gig economy is emerging where workers film household tasks to train humanoid robots, highlighting economic disparities in compensation versus value extracted.
Artificial intelligence
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Japan is deploying robots not to replace workers but because there are no workers left to replace - Silicon Canals

Japan's deployment of AI-powered robots is driven by demographic challenges rather than efficiency, aiming to sustain essential services amid labor shortages.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
3 days ago

From Manual To Intelligent: How AI Automation Is Reshaping L&D Operations

AI automation can alleviate operational burdens on L&D teams, allowing them to focus on strategic tasks and improve learning quality.
Digital life
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

Google Vids Just Got a Major AI Upgrade - Here's What's New

Google Vids enables intuitive video creation using AI, allowing users to direct avatars and publish content quickly with simple text prompts.
#humanoid-robots
Toronto startup
fromMail Online
1 week 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.
Exercise
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

Why humanoid robots are learning everyday tasks faster than expected

Vision-only robotic systems rapidly solved complex manipulation tasks previously expected to take years, completing 11 of 15 Humanoid Olympic Games challenges within months.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
1 week 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
2 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.
fromNature
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Humanoid robots step up their game: how useful are the latest droids?

Toronto startup
fromMail Online
1 week 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.
Exercise
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

Why humanoid robots are learning everyday tasks faster than expected

Vision-only robotic systems rapidly solved complex manipulation tasks previously expected to take years, completing 11 of 15 Humanoid Olympic Games challenges within months.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerworld
1 week 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
2 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.
fromNature
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Humanoid robots step up their game: how useful are the latest droids?

fromTNW | Startups-Technology
4 days ago

Wearable Robotics raises 5M to expand its arm exoskeleton

The ALEX RS is a bilateral upper-limb exoskeleton designed for post-stroke rehabilitation, covering 92% of the human arm's natural range of motion and is CE certified as a Class IIa medical device.
European startups
Data science
fromFortune
4 days ago

Meet China's AI-powered recycling robot that sorts 220 pounds of clothes in 2 to 3 minutes | Fortune

AI technology in textile recycling significantly improves efficiency and reduces waste impact.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Amazon just bought a startup making kid-size humanoid robots | TechCrunch

Amazon has acquired Fauna Robotics, a startup developing kid-size humanoid robots, to enhance its robotics capabilities.
Software development
fromDevOps.com
4 days ago

AI Won't Replace Developers-But it is Changing How They Work - DevOps.com

AI-assisted tools enhance software development by improving productivity, code quality, and collaboration without replacing engineers.
#ai-adoption
Women in technology
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Bay Area Company Sends First Humanoid Robot to the White House, Walking Side By Side With Melania

Melania Trump advocates for humanoid robots to teach children during a White House event promoting education and technology.
#ai-development
fromInfoQ
3 days ago
Software development

Anthropic's Designs Three-Agent Harness Supports Long-Running Full-Stack AI Development

Anthropic's multi-agent harness improves autonomous application development by dividing tasks among agents for better coherence and output quality.
Software development
fromInfoQ
3 days ago

Anthropic's Designs Three-Agent Harness Supports Long-Running Full-Stack AI Development

Anthropic's multi-agent harness improves autonomous application development by dividing tasks among agents for better coherence and output quality.
fromEngadget
3 weeks ago

Uber is piloting a robotaxi service in Tokyo

Uber has teamed up with UK self-driving car startup Wayve and Nissan to launch a pilot program for a robotaxi service in Tokyo in late 2026. The program will use Nissan Leaf EVs powered by Wayve's AI Driver automated vehicle technology, which will then be connected to Uber's platform. Trained drivers will be behind the wheel at first, as the deployed vehicles gather real-world data to be able to navigate Tokyo's driving conditions and complex streets.
Alternative transportation
fromTechzine Global
8 hours ago

Meta is developing open-source versions of its next frontier AI models

Meta is working on two proprietary frontier models: Avocado, a large language model, and Mango, a multimedia file generator. The open-source variants are expected to be made available at a later date.
Artificial intelligence
#humanoid-robotics
Women in technology
fromFuturism
3 weeks 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.
Women in technology
fromFuturism
3 weeks 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.
#openai
#ai-policy
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
23 hours ago

OpenAI's vision for the AI economy: public wealth funds, robot taxes, and a four-day work week | TechCrunch

OpenAI proposes policy changes to address economic impacts of AI, focusing on wealth distribution, systemic risk reduction, and access to AI capabilities.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
23 hours ago

OpenAI's vision for the AI economy: public wealth funds, robot taxes, and a four-day work week | TechCrunch

OpenAI proposes policy changes to address economic impacts of AI, focusing on wealth distribution, systemic risk reduction, and access to AI capabilities.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 days ago

AI angst mutates into 'FOBO' as Fear of Becoming Obsolete fuels quiet resistance across the economy | Fortune

FOBO, the Fear of Becoming Obsolete, reflects workers' anxiety about AI-driven job relevance rather than traditional job loss.
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The workers secretly influencing their companies' AI usage

Estefania Angel noticed that while her company helped other enterprises set up AI, it did not use those systems internally. She began using AI apps in Slack, Outlook, and Google to track assignments, which garnered attention from her superiors.
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoWorld
1 day ago

Anthropic cuts OpenClaw access from Claude subscriptions, offers credits to ease transition

Both me and @davemorin tried to talk sense into Anthropic, best we managed was delaying this for a week. Funny how timings match up, first they copy some popular features into their closed harness, then they lock out open source.
Artificial intelligence
#ai-models
Artificial intelligence
fromTNW | Apps
3 days ago

Microsoft launches three in-house AI models in direct challenge to OpenAI

Microsoft has launched three in-house AI models that compete directly with OpenAI, marking a significant shift in its AI strategy.
Artificial intelligence
fromTNW | Apps
3 days ago

Microsoft launches three in-house AI models in direct challenge to OpenAI

Microsoft has launched three in-house AI models that compete directly with OpenAI, marking a significant shift in its AI strategy.
Tech industry
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Get a grip: Robotics firms struggle to develop hands

Tendon-driven robotic hands with actuator-controlled fingers provide precise dexterity and serve as development kits to enable human-like manipulation in real-world environments.
Gadgets
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Kawasaki's Robot Horse Is Going Into Production

Kawasaki plans to develop the four-legged, hydrogen-powered rideable robot Corleo with a prototype aimed for Expo 2030 and sales by 2035.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

I hate my AI pet with every fiber of my being

Casio's $429 Moflin is a palm-sized AI pet marketed as a calming smart companion, but its behaviors can be irritating and provoke strong negative reactions.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Microsoft shivs OpenAI with new AI models for speech, images

Microsoft launched public preview versions of machine learning models for speech recognition, speech synthesis, and image generation, competing directly with OpenAI.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Microsoft takes on AI rivals with three new foundational models | TechCrunch

Microsoft AI released three foundational AI models for text, voice, and image generation, emphasizing human-centered design and competitive pricing.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
1 week ago

What Will AI Coworkers Look Like for the Rest of 2026?

AI coworkers are now integral to workflows, executing tasks and returning results, transforming how teams operate by 2026.
Artificial intelligence
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Japan's robotics industry sees record orders as global labor shortages intensify - Silicon Canals

Japan's robotics industry achieved record quarterly orders of ¥324.5 billion in Q1 2025, driven by global labor shortages and aging workforces across Asia, North America, and Europe.
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