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Martian dust devil photobombs NASA Perseverance rover in milestone selfie![]() Pasadena CA (JPL) May 22, 2025 A swirling Martian dust devil made a surprise appearance in a selfie captured by NASA's Perseverance rover on May 10, commemorating its 1,500th sol on Mars. The photo was taken while the rover was paused at "Witch Hazel Hill," located along the rim of Jezero Crater, where it has been conducting scientific investigations for five months. According to Justin Maki, imaging lead at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), the selfie offers a detailed glimpse of both the rugged Martian terrain and the r ... read more |
Anthropic's Claude AI gets smarter -- and mischieviousSan Francisco (AFP) May 23, 2025 Anthropic launched its latest Claude generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) models on Thursday, claiming to set new standards for reasoning but also building in safeguards against rogue behavior. ... more
System lets robots identify an object's properties through handlingBoston MA (SPX) May 12, 2025 A human clearing junk out of an attic can often guess the contents of a box simply by picking it up and giving it a shake, without the need to see what's inside. Researchers from MIT, Amazon Robotic ... more
Robotic Dog Achieves Amphibious Mobility with Mammal-Inspired DesignSydney, Australia (SPX) May 12, 2025 A team of researchers has developed an innovative amphibious robotic dog that can seamlessly navigate both land and water, drawing inspiration from the versatile movement capabilities of mammals. Th ... more
Ping pong bot returns shots with high-speed precisionBoston MA (SPX) May 12, 2025 MIT engineers are getting in on the robotic ping pong game with a powerful, lightweight design that returns shots with high-speed precision. The new table tennis bot comprises a multijointed r ... more |
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Teaching Robots Theory of Mind to Boost CollaborationLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 19, 2025 Researchers from Duke University and Columbia University have developed a novel approach to robotic collaboration by integrating Theory of Mind-a uniquely human cognitive trait-into robotic systems. ... more |
US states oppose AI regulation ban in Trump tax billSan Francisco (AFP) May 17, 2025 A mix of Democratic and Republican state attorneys on Friday called on Congress to reject a moratorium on regulating artificial intelligence included in US President Donald Trump's tax bill. ... more
Musk's xAI blames 'unauthorized' tweak for 'white genocide' postsWashington (AFP) May 17, 2025 Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup has blamed an "unauthorized modification" for causing its chatbot Grok to generate misleading and unsolicited posts referencing "white genocide" in South Africa. ... more
A Tough Drill at Witch Hazel HillPasadena CA (JPL) May 15, 2025 After a busy few months exploring the outer slopes of the Jezero crater rim at an area named "Witch Hazel Hill," the Perseverance Science Team was eyeing another sample of these truly ancient rocks, ... more
3D Printing Technologies Pave the Way for Moon and Mars ConstructionLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 14, 2025 NASA is pushing the boundaries of construction technology to support long-term human exploration of the Moon and Mars. By focusing on in-situ resource utilization, the agency aims to reduce the need ... more |
Cambodia, China begin largest-ever military drillsPhnom Penh (AFP) May 14, 2025 Cambodia and China on Wednesday began their largest-ever joint military exercises, involving advanced Chinese military hardware including artillery, warships and robot battle dogs. ... more ![]() |
Eldercare robot helps people sit and stand, and catches them if they fallBoston MA (SPX) May 14, 2025 The United States population is older than it has ever been. Today, the country's median age is 38.9, which is nearly a decade older than it was in 1980. And the number of adults older than 65 is ex ... more
Robotic Hand Achieves Human-Like Grasp Through Adaptive ComplianceBerlin, Germany (SPX) May 14, 2025 Researchers at EPFL's CREATE Lab have developed a robotic hand that can replicate human-like grasps without precise spatial data, using a principle known as compliance. As Kai Junge, a PhD student i ... more
Microsoft cites 'new technologies' in decision to cut staffSan Francisco (AFP) May 13, 2025 Microsoft on Tuesday said it was slashing unnecessary layers of management and seizing the benefits of new technology as reports said the tech behemoth was laying off thousands of workers. ... more
Inner workings of AI an enigma - even to its creatorsNew York (AFP) May 13, 2025 Even the greatest human minds building generative artificial intelligence that is poised to change the world admit they do not comprehend how digital minds think. ... more |
French army hopes for combat-ready robots by 2040Beynes, France (AFP) May 7, 2025 France's armed forces are on schedule to develop battle-ready robots by 2040, according to participants in a test bringing together the military with engineers, researchers and defence contractors. ... more
Self-Organizing Robots Poised to Revolutionize Marine OperationsBerlin, Germany (SPX) May 07, 2025 Imagine a world where AI-powered robots autonomously organize themselves into collaborative teams, dynamically adjusting their configurations and strategies based on changing mission requirements. ... more
Moon becomes little more out of reach for NASA's VIPER roverWashington DC (UPI) May 7, 2025 NASA is exploring alternative ways to deliver its VIPER rover to the moon after canceling partnership proposals to land a water-seeking robot on the lunar surface. ... more
OpenAI offers to help countries build AI systemsSan Francisco (AFP) May 7, 2025 OpenAI on Wednesday announced an initiative to help countries build their own artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructures, with the US government a partner in projects. ... more |
Searching for Spherules to SamplePasadena CA (JPL) May 06, 2025 Over the past few weeks, Perseverance has been investigating some curious spherules peppered across the "Witch Hazel Hill" region along the rim of Jezero crater. A striking cluster of the small bubb ... more
Bill Gates says AI key for health, education innovationJakarta (AFP) May 7, 2025 Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said artificial intelligence will play a key role in unlocking new tools for health, education and agriculture at a meeting with Indonesia's president on Wednesday. ... more
OpenAI abandons plan to become for-profit companySan Francisco (AFP) May 5, 2025 OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced Monday that the company behind ChatGPT will continue to be run as a nonprofit, abandoning a contested plan to convert into a for-profit organization. ... more
Top French chefs warm to AI in the kitchenParis (AFP) May 5, 2025 At the annual gathering of France's finest chefs for the Michelin Guide awards this year, the talk was not only about whose restaurants had gained or lost a star. ... more |
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UAE schools to teach AI from kindergarten upDubai (AFP) May 5, 2025 The United Arab Emirates will introduce artificial intelligence lessons for schoolchildren of all ages, officials said, in its latest initiative to stay at the technology's forefront. ... more |
AI companions present risks for young users, US watchdog warnsNew York (AFP) April 30, 2025 AI companions powered by generative artificial intelligence present real risks and should be banned for minors, a leading US tech watchdog said in a study published Wednesday. ... more
Near Space Labs expands AI era geospatial imagery with 20 million Series B fundingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 30, 2025 Near Space Labs has secured $20 million in Series B financing to accelerate deployment of its stratospheric imaging capabilities across the continental U.S. Led by Bold Capital Partners and joined b ... more
Meta releases standalone AI app, competing with ChatGPTSan Francisco (AFP) April 29, 2025 Social media behemoth Meta unveiled its first standalone AI assistant app on Tuesday, challenging ChatGPT by giving users a direct path to its generative artificial intelligence models. ... more
ACES begins precision time mission aboard the International Space StationParis, France (SPX) Apr 28, 2025 The European Space Agency's (ESA) Atomic Clock Ensemble in Space (ACES) has officially taken its place on the International Space Station, signaling the start of a new era in orbital precision timin ... more |
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