Last year’s Conference on Robot Learning (CoRL) was the biggest CoRL yet, with over 900 attendees, 11 workshops, and almost 200 accepted papers. While there were a lot of cool new ideas (see this …
Apple’s ‘secret’ plan to protect user privacy with AI features
At WWDC, Apple will unveil its AI strategy as part of iOS 18 and its other operating system announcements. As previously reported by Bloomberg and others, the company plans to exploit a combination of …
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Google’s weird AI answers hint at a fundamental problem
It’s not uncommon for an exciting new tech feature to debut with some bugs. But at least some of the problems with Google’s new generative-AI-powered search answers may not be fixable anytime soon, …
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Big Tech’s Budding AI Monopoly
Microsoft, Google and Amazon are remarkably successful companies, and their ability to suppress competition in their primary and adjacent markets is unparalleled. These tech giants are now attempting …
Google adds AI-powered features to Chromebook
Google announced new AI-powered features today for its Chromebook Plus line of devices, such as a writing assistant, a wallpaper creator and an easy access to Google’s Gemini chatbot. As a reminder, …
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The AI revolution is coming to robots: how will it change them?
For a generation of scientists raised watching Star Wars, there’s a disappointing lack of C-3PO-like droids wandering around our cities and homes. Where are the humanoid robots fuelled with common …
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OpenAI begins training next AI model as it battles safety concerns
OpenAI said it had begun training its next-generation artificial intelligence software, even as the start-up backtracked on earlier claims that it wanted to build “superintelligent” systems that were …
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China sets up third fund with $47.5 bln to boost semiconductor sector
China has set up its third planned state-backed investment fund to boost its semiconductor industry, with a registered capital of 344 billion yuan ($47.5 billion), according to a filing with a …
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Apple signs deal with OpenAI for iOS, still wants Google as an ‘option’
We previously heard Apple was talking to Google and OpenAI about providing AI functionality on iOS 18. Now, it sounds like Apple has signed a deal with the ChatGPT maker. Bloomberg journalist Mark …
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Gun-toting robot dog fetches attention at Chinese military drills
China flaunted a robot dog strapped with a gun during its largest-ever military exercise with Cambodia, producing images reminiscent of dystopian movies. China and the U.S. are racing to dominate …
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