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  Los Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 12, 2025 Northrop Grumman has successfully integrated a robotics payload onto its Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV), advancing its satellite servicing platform under the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites (RSGS) program. The MRV, developed by Northrop Grumman subsidiary SpaceLogistics LLC, incorporates the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory's robotics payload, marking a major step toward deploying the first commercial spacecraft capable of robotic ser ... read more |
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"If we want truly intelligent robots, improving the design of their bodies is essential."Freiburg, Germany (SPX) Jun 17, 2025 Thanks to artificial intelligence, robots can already perform many tasks that would otherwise require humans. In this interview, Edoardo Milana, a junior professor of soft machines, explains how imp ... more 
AI's arrival at work reshaping employers' hunt for talentParis (AFP) June 14, 2025 Predictions of imminent AI-driven mass unemployment are likely overblown, but employers will seek workers with different skills as the technology matures, a top executive at global recruiter ManpowerGroup told AFP at Paris's Vivatech trade fair. ... more
Disney, Universal launch first major studio lawsuit against AI companyLos Angeles, United States (AFP) June 11, 2025 Entertainment giants Disney and Universal filed a copyright infringement lawsuit Wednesday against AI company Midjourney, calling the image generator a "bottomless pit of plagiarism." ... more 
Anthropic says looking to power European tech with hiring pushParis (AFP) June 13, 2025 American AI giant Anthropic aims to boost the European tech ecosystem as it expands on the continent, product chief Mike Krieger told AFP Thursday at the Vivatech trade fair in Paris. ... more |
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Set it and forget it: Autonomous structures can be programmed to jump days in advanceRaleigh, NC (SPX) Jun 04, 2025 Researchers have created dynamic structures that leap into the air on a predetermined schedule without intervention from computers or external stimuli. Precisely when these "metashells" jump, and ho ... more |
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In Canada lake, robot learns to mine without disrupting marine lifeCollingwood, Canada (AFP) June 3, 2025 Three robotic arms extended under the water in a Canadian lake, delicately selecting pebbles from the bed, before storing them back inside the machine. ... more 
US labor unions fight to contain AI disruptionNew York (AFP) June 4, 2025 As artificial intelligence threatens to upend entire sectors of the economy, American labor unions are scrambling to protect workers, demand corporate transparency, and rally political support-an uphill battle in a rapidly changing world. ... more  
Virtual Reality Could Revolutionize Recycling Workforce TrainingLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jun 02, 2025 Working with robots is increasingly essential in recycling, but training workers to handle these systems effectively remains a challenge. Researchers at the University of Georgia have developed a vi ... more 
Generative AI's most prominent skeptic doubles downVancouver (AFP) May 29, 2025 Two and a half years since ChatGPT rocked the world, scientist and writer Gary Marcus still remains generative artificial intelligence's great skeptic, playing a counter-narrative to Silicon Valley's AI true believers. ... more |
Meta AI bot used a billion times monthly: Mark ZuckerbergSan Francisco (AFP) May 29, 2025 Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg touted the tech firm's generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) assistant on Wednesday, telling shareholders it is used by a billion people each month across its platforms. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Self powered jellyfish cyborgs offer eco friendly tools for ocean monitoringTokyo, Japan (SPX) May 28, 2025 Unlike fish, jellyfish move through the sea with minimal energy thanks to a simple muscle-driven propulsion system. This natural motion, known as "embodied intelligence," lets them travel efficientl ... more 
Telegram to get $300 mn in partnership with Musk's xAINew York (AFP) May 28, 2025 Telegram established a partnership with Elon Musk's xAI to provide the Grok generative artificial intelligence program on the messaging service for one year, Telegram's CEO announced Wednesday. ... more 
AI to spur more music creativity, not a threat: Spotify CEOStockholm (AFP) May 28, 2025 Artificial intelligence will encourage more people to create music in the future and is not a threat to the industry, the founder and CEO of streaming giant Spotify said. ... more  
Robotic flight meets instinctive adaptation in groundbreaking drone researchLos Angeles CA (SPX) May 28, 2025 Inspiration can come from the most unexpected places-even a squirrel leaping through treetops. For David Saldana, assistant professor of computer science and engineering at Lehigh University, such a ... more |
 
After 50 successful years, the European Space Agency has some big challenges aheadNottingham UK (SPX) May 28, 2025 This year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the European Space Agency (Esa). It has launched spectacularly successful missions, but is different to other space agencies which generally r ... more 
World first 3D printed soft robots walk off the printer fully formedEdinburgh UK (SPX) May 28, 2025 Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have developed the world's first soft robots capable of walking immediately after being created by a 3D printer. This breakthrough system allows robots to b ... 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  
Martian dust devil photobombs NASA Perseverance rover in milestone selfiePasadena 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 p ... more |
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UAE unveils new Arabic-language AI modelDubai (AFP) May 21, 2025 The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday announced a new Arabic-language artificial intelligence model, describing it as the best-performing in the region. ... more  
China's Baidu posts rise in Q1 revenue as seeks to grow AI presenceBeijing (AFP) May 21, 2025 Chinese internet giant Baidu on Wednesday posted a quarterly revenue increase of three percent, as the firm seeks to grow its presence in artificial intelligence and expand its robotaxi business abroad. ... more
NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover to Take Bite Out of 'Krokodillen'`Pasadena CA (JPL) May 20, 2025 Scientists expect the new area of interest on the lower slope of Jezero Crater's rim to offer up some of the oldest rocks on the Red Planet. NASA's Perseverance Mars rover is exploring a new r ... more 
AI talking trees feature at Chelsea Flower ShowLondon (AFP) May 19, 2025 Talking trees powered by AI, drought-resistant crops and sweet potatoes sprouting among flowers - the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show is facing the future with a focus on innovation and climate-change adaptation. ... 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 |
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US states oppose AI regulation ban in Trump tax bill San 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 |
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