Moravec‘s Paradox

Small autonomous underwater vehicles, like the drones of the sea, could be very useful for studying the depths of the ocean and monitoring its changing conditions. But such nautical mini bots can be easily overpowered by turbulent ocean currents. Caltech scientists led by John Dabiri (PhD '05), the Centennial Professor…

The main assumption about humanoid robotics that the industry is making right now is that the most realistic near-term pathway to actually making money is in either warehouses or factories. It’s easy to see where this assumption comes from: Repetitive tasks requiring strength or flexibility in well-structured environments is one…

The Trump administration reportedly fired the head of the US copyright office over the weekend – within days of the dismissed official having published a report about how the development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology could run afoul of fair use law. The sacking of Shira Perlmutter as the register…

May 12, 2025 6:30 AM iPhone 16 Pro (left) vs GlassAI on Snapdragon. Image Credit: Glass Imaging Glass Imaging, a company harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to revolutionize digital image quality, raised $20 million in funding. Global software investor insight Partners led the round. With the funding, Glass Imaging will continue to…

Apollo Go , which operates one of the world’s largest networks of ­robotaxis, has expanded the testing of its autonomous taxis across more locations in Hong Kong, moving closer to launching its services in the city. Currently, a fleet of 10 vehicles is operating in about 20 streets such as…

Sam Altman, CEO of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, warned at a Senate hearing Thursday that requiring government approval to release powerful artificial intelligence software would be “disastrous” for the United States’ lead in the technology. It was a striking reversal after his comments at a Senate hearing two years ago, when he…

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates. — © AFP Daniel ROLAND John BIERS Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates announced Thursday an accelerated timeframe for giving away his fortune as he touted artificial intelligence as a game-changer to boost public health and save lives globally. Under a new timetable, the Gates Foundation will spend more…

A wolf’s howl is one of those unforgettable sounds of nature. Now, this iconic sound is setting a new chapter for wolf conservation, fitting hand-in-hand with monitoring technology. To make sense of what wolf howls mean for an ecosystem, The Colossal Foundation (the non-profit arm of Colossal Biosciences, which recently…

The Global Virtual Humans Market is on an unprecedented growth trajectory, with its valuation expected to soar from USD 20.87 billion in 2023 to nearly USD 292.41 billion by 2030, reflecting a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 45.8%. This surge is driven by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), natural…

National Basketball Association superstar Russell Westbrook is taking a shot off the court at simplifying funeral planning with artificial intelligence. The famed Denver Nuggets point guard on Wednesday announced the launch of Eazewell, a startup that uses AI technology to streamline the process for coordinating funerals. Westbrook founded the venture with…