nvidia Nvidia Stock Hits Record High as AI Chip Demand Skyrockets Nvidia shares close at a record $138.07, pushing the company's market cap to $3.4 trillion. Insatiable demand for AI chips keeps the tech giant firmly ahead of competitors.
openai OpenAI Hires Microsoft's Generative AI Research VP Sebastien Bubeck OpenAI hires Microsoft's VP of generative AI research, Sebastien Bubeck, to bolster its small-model capabilities. Bubeck brings valuable expertise in efficient on-device AI models.
tesla Tesla's Optimus Bots Rely on Human Remote Control at We, Robot Event Tesla's humanoid Optimus robots impress investors at a recent event, but investigations reveal that humans are remotely controlling the bots' interactions. This reliance on tele-operations casts doubt on the near-term market readiness of Elon Musk's ambitious robotics project.
data centers AI Boom Sparks Data Center Energy Crisis as Startups Rush to Help The rapidly growing data center market faces a massive energy and cooling challenge driven by AI demand. While startups are eager to provide innovative solutions, getting new technology adopted remains a significant hurdle.
morgan neville Director Morgan Neville Rejects Generative AI Following Documentary Backlash Filmmaker Morgan Neville avoids generative AI in his projects after facing intense criticism for using synthetic voice technology in the Anthony Bourdain documentary "Roadrunner."
spacex SpaceX Achieves Historic First by Catching Starship Booster Mid-Air SpaceX successfully catches a returning Super Heavy booster using mechanical "chopstick" arms during its fifth Starship test flight. This unprecedented maneuver brings the company closer to its goal of rapid rocket reusability.
robotics Three-Person Startup Teams With Yves Behar to Build Home Humanoids A tiny robotics startup operates out of a chaotic Palo Alto garage to create a home humanoid robot, partnering with renowned designer Yves Behar to craft its unique aesthetic.
amazon Amazon Expands Next-Generation Robotic Warehouses Beyond Mobile Rovers Amazon's chief technologist reveals how the company is integrating advanced robotic arms and massive storage systems into its fulfillment centers. The retail giant currently operates over 750,000 robots across its U.S. network.
meta Meta AI Pioneer LeCun Dismisses Existential Threat Fears as Nonsense Yann LeCun argues that current AI systems lack basic reasoning and physical understanding, making fears of an existential threat completely unfounded. He believes entirely new approaches are required to achieve true artificial general intelligence.
tesla Tesla Unveils Sub-$30K Cybercab Robotaxi and Robovan Prototype Tesla officially reveals its two-seater Cybercab robotaxi, promising a price tag under $30,000, alongside a surprise Robovan prototype for high-density transport.
anthropic Anthropic CEO Envisions AI-Driven Utopia in Massive New Essay Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei pushes back against his "doomer" reputation with a sweeping essay predicting that incredibly powerful AI will arrive by 2026 and solve humanity's greatest challenges within a decade.
instagram Instagram Blames Recent Moderation Failures on Human Error and Broken Tools Instagram head Adam Mosseri reveals that recent account bans and post removals stem from human moderators lacking proper context due to a broken internal tool, not faulty AI.
ai Apple Researchers Prove AI Models Lack True Reasoning Skills A new Apple study shows that advanced AI models fail basic math tests when trivial details are added, suggesting they rely on pattern matching rather than actual reasoning.
tesla Tesla Unveils Retro-Futuristic Robovan Prototype at We, Robot Event Tesla reveals a sleek, autonomous electric van designed to carry up to 20 passengers or cargo in high-density areas. However, the company leaves questions about production timelines and costs unanswered.
tesla Tesla Unveils Fleet of 20 Driverless Cybercabs at Hollywood Event Tesla showcases a lineup of 20 autonomous Cybercabs alongside a surprise Robovan and humanoid Optimus bots. The company plans to sell the two-seater robotaxi for under $30,000 and aims for unsupervised driving in Texas and California next year.