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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 […]
The Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) recently showcased its humanoid robot, ARMstrong Dex, performing dead-hang pull-ups with a 44-pound (20 kg) weight. This hydraulic powerhouse, built to mirror an…
AI chatbots are quickly being embraced as a handy tool in mental health self‐care, but recent research from Stanford University points to some serious hazards. If you’ve ever turned to…
Meta has recently boosted its AI team with four expert researchers who’ve made their mark at OpenAI. This move follows the notable addition of Trapit Bansal earlier this week, underlining…
A group of well-known authors—including Lauren Groff, Lev Grossman, R.F. Kuang, Dennis Lehane, and Geoffrey Maguire—has spoken out in an open letter urging publishers to tighten their grip on AI…
Switch, a leading data centre operator based in Las Vegas, is broadening its footprint in Southern Nevada by developing compact yet powerful AI facilities—what the company calls its new ‘AI…
There’s a growing scepticism towards artificial intelligence that stirs up both lively debate and unexpected challenges. For instance, the gaming community recently reacted strongly when a video game cover was…
