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For the first time since 1707, AI is giving us a realistic preview of what a Mount Fuji eruption might entail. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has released simulations designed to help the 37 million residents of the city prepare with solid, actionable insights. In one striking video, volcanic smoke from Mount Fuji sweeps into central […]
In a remarkable display of agility and engineering ingenuity, Boston Dynamics’ robotic dog, Spot, has performed a septuple backflip—a manoeuvre that wasn’t part of its original design. Since its debut in 2015, Spot has ventured from patrolling ancient Italian ruins to herding sheep in New Zealand, even lending a hand on Norway’s oil rigs, not […]
We’ve seen how AI and robotics can transform our lives — but even advanced tech can sometimes miss the mark. If you’ve ever trusted your gadgets a bit too much,…
With WWDC 2025 on the horizon, Apple’s AI ambitions are under the spotlight. Last year, many hoped Apple would match rivals like Google and OpenAI, but the follow‐through didn’t quite…
The Senate Energy and Commerce Committee, led by Republicans, has rolled out its own version of the House budget bill. In this proposal, states get a modified 10‑year pause on…
Scale AI is making headlines with a significant new chapter—Meta has injected approximately $14.3 billion for a 49% stake, boosting the company’s valuation to around $29 billion. This fresh capital…
Agentic AI is quietly reshaping our workplaces. Unlike generative AI—which sparks creativity without really taking charge—agentic systems make decisions and act independently. Jim Chappell from AVEVA explains that this capability…
Vision-language models (VLMs) are transforming how machines combine visual and textual information. Researchers at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) and the University of Aberdeen are now advancing these models…
