Humanoid Sophia is given primary role of talking to people
An essay on robots by a professor in Japan over 40 years ago caused a stir in science circles when he explored what draws us and repels us when it comes to robots.
Robotics
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Consumer & Gadgets
Self-parking chairs at conference tables show Nissan's auto push
An amusing video has surfaced about an intelligent parking chair inspired by Nissan; the video shows the chairs swinging into action, self-guiding to finally park at a table in response to a person's claps.
Energy & Green Tech
Endless Workplace concept rethinks a day at the office
Clive Wilkinson Architects are based in California and proving that California Dreaming can be a viable export. They have worked up an idea, the Endless Workplace, hovering over the City of London. It is an answer to a challenge ...
Energy & Green Tech
EV sales boom in Nepal, helping to save on oil imports, alleviate smog
Nepal's abundant hydroelectric power is helping the Himalayan nation cut its oil imports and clean up its air, thanks to a boom in sales of electric vehicles.
Jun 6, 2024
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Machine learning & AI
US senators unveil 'roadmap' to AI laws
Top US lawmakers on Wednesday said efforts to pass laws governing AI were entering a higher gear and hoped to pump $32 billion into the sector to help assure US dominance.
May 15, 2024
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Business
InstaDeep CEO takes AI from Tunis to London
Karim Beguir launched the artificial intelligence start-up InstaDeep in Tunisia in 2014 with just two computers and $2,000.
Apr 21, 2024
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Machine learning & AI
South Korea to invest $7 billion in AI by 2027
South Korea will invest almost $7 billion in artificial intelligence by 2027 in an effort to become a global leader in cutting-edge semiconductors, President Yoon Suk Yeol said Tuesday.
Apr 9, 2024
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Automotive
Tesla settles wrongful death lawsuit from fatal crash
Tesla has settled with the family of an engineer killed when his Model X crashed in Silicon Valley six years ago, avoiding a trial, according to court filings Monday.
Apr 9, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
US nuclear industry upbeat on small reactors, despite setback
Despite the recent cancellation of a next-generation US nuclear plant, backers of the carbon-free power source remain hopeful new projects will come on line by the end of the decade.
Apr 7, 2024
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Business
California looks to Europe to rein in AI
California, home to Silicon Valley, is eager to rein in the deployment of artificial intelligence and is looking to Europe's tough-on-big-tech approach for inspiration.
Mar 27, 2024
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