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CMU Researchers Caution that Common AI Models Are Not Yet Reliable for Robot Use

Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Tech / Jorge Paka

Research from King’s College London and Carnegie Mellon University indicates that robots driven by popular AI models are not yet safe for general-purpose, real-world applications. For the first time, the study examined how robots using large language models (LLMs) respond when given access to personal data, such as a person’s gender, nationality, or religion. The […]

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Selfie-Based Age Checks Rise Amid Stricter Online Rules

Mobile Phones, Tech / Valeriano Ndeyi

With governments increasing pressure on platforms from social media to adult sites, firms offering AI-based selfie age checks are experiencing strong growth. The technology offers quick, accurate enforcement of measures such as Australia’s under-16 social media ban, which takes effect on December 10. For users, the age-check process is simple: you snap a straight-on selfie

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Series A to Advance Sim-To-Real AI For Humanoid Robots

Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Tech / Jorge Paka

Last week, Flexion Robotics AG announced it has secured $50 million in Series A funding. The company is developing a reinforcement learning and sim-to-real platform designed to enable humanoid robots to handle a wide range of forms and tasks. Bringing Generative AI to Robotics In recent years, generative AI has transformed how people code, analyze

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A Minimalist Ring Replaces the Mouse for full Desktop Control

PCs & Tablets, Tech / Ana Manuel

Over the past decade, many lighter, faster mouse alternatives have emerged, but none fully satisfied users. The newest contender is the Prolo Ring, which debuted on Kickstarter just a week ago. Interest is clearly high—its campaign reached full funding in only nine minutes. Earlier ring mice were bulky, had exposed buttons, and mimicked a traditional

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High-Tech Materials Boost The Efficiency of Flexible Digital Screens

Computer & Electronics, Tech / Ngoma Manuel

High-end screens in our digital devices—such as TVs, smartphones, laptops, and gaming consoles—are driven by organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). If these displays could conform to any 3D or irregular surface, they could enable technologies such as wearable electronics, medical implants, and humanoid robots that more seamlessly integrate with—or mimic—the soft human body. “While displays are

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ULTRARAM: From Lab Physics to Real-World Use

Computer & Electronics, Tech / Eduardo Paulo

Recent research by an academic at the University of Adelaide highlights the disconnect between scientific feasibility and the successful commercialization of emerging technologies. Adjunct Lecturer Dr. Dominic Lane from the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering is investigating ULTRARAM, a III–V semiconductor memory technology that combines DRAM speed with flash memory retention. “Although ULTRARAM involves

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AI Supports Employees’ Emotional Well-Being, But Is it Helpful or a Privacy Risk?

Artificial Intelligence, Tech / Jorge Paka

As AI tools like ChatGPT grow in popularity for personal therapy and emotional support, the risks—particularly for young users—have been widely reported. Less discussed is the use of generative AI by employers to monitor employees’ mental health and offer emotional support at work. Since the pandemic-driven shift to remote work, sectors from healthcare to HR

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A Multi-Function Mimicking Neuron Moves Robots Closer to Human-Like Abilities

Artificial Intelligence, Computer & Electronics, Tech / Jorge Paka

Scientists have developed an artificial neuron that can imitate multiple brain regions, bringing us closer to robots that perceive and react to their surroundings much like humans. The Power and Limits of Neuromorphic Neurons Artificial neurons—small electronic circuits that mimic how brain cells interact—are central to neuromorphic computing, which seeks to give machines human-like intelligence.

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Jeff Bezos Is Launching a Multi-Billion-Dollar Company In AI-Driven Manufacturing

Artificial Intelligence, Robotics / Jorge Paka

Jeff Bezos is back in the CEO seat after stepping down from Amazon in 2021. According to Cade Metz of The New York Times, the billionaire founder of Blue Origin is now co-CEO of Project Prometheus, a startup focused on creating “AI for the physical economy.” Project Prometheus Targets AI in Engineering and Manufacturing Anonymous

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Outage at Cloudflare Disrupts ChatGPT, X, and Other Web Services

Apps & Software, Tech / Jorge Paka

Cloudflare, a provider of internet infrastructure, announced that it is rolling out a fix for a problem that led to worldwide outages affecting ChatGPT, the social media platform X, transit systems, and other major online services. Earlier on Tuesday, Cloudflare reported on its status page that it had identified a problem affecting multiple customers. Users

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