google Google Area 120 Debuts Tables to Automate Work Tracking Google's Area 120 incubator launches Tables, a no-code automation tool that integrates with popular Google Workspace apps to streamline team workflows.
artificial intelligence Pandemic Drives Mainstream Adoption of Artificial Intelligence in 2020 The coronavirus pandemic forces organizations to replace inefficient manual processes with AI-driven automation, pushing the technology firmly into the mainstream business world.
robotics investments Robotics Sector Secures $1.9 Billion in Funding During July 2020 Robotics companies attract over $1.9 billion across 47 transactions in July 2020, showing steady investor interest despite the global pandemic. Autonomous vehicles lead the funding rounds, followed by drones and healthcare robots.
robotics Robotics Investments Reach $2.3 Billion in August 2020 Robotics funding defies the global economic downturn as 50 transactions total $2.3 billion in August 2020. Autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, and healthcare systems lead the way for eager investors.
robotics Robotics Industry Navigates Pandemic Challenges to Achieve Record Growth The robotics industry experiences significant growth in 2020 despite global disruptions, with service robots surging 32% and industrial robots reaching 2.7 million units worldwide.
lockbit New LockBit Ransomware Uses Self-Spreading Automation to Rapidly Encrypt Networks A relatively new ransomware strain named LockBit relies on highly automated, self-spreading features to ravage corporate networks in just hours instead of weeks. The malware exploits weak administrative passwords and missing multi-factor authentication to quickly lock down victim data.
ai Pandemic Panic Buying Disrupts Retail AI Models Worldwide Sudden shifts in consumer shopping habits during the COVID-19 outbreak are breaking machine-learning models trained on historical data, forcing companies to rely on manual human intervention.
robots Robots and Drones Take on Delivery Duties During Coronavirus Pandemic As the COVID-19 crisis limits human contact, robots and drones step up to handle deliveries and reduce infection risks for essential workers.
celonis Celonis Expands Beyond Process Discovery to Automated Workflow Improvement Celonis introduces new automated workflow tools that help companies fix inefficiencies instead of just finding them, starting with finance and supply chain applications.
social media Social Media Platforms Warn of Increased AI Moderation Mistakes Amid Pandemic Major social media companies rely heavily on automated content moderation as human reviewers work from home during the coronavirus pandemic. This shift leads to slower response times and a higher rate of erroneous content takedowns.
artificial intelligence Artificial Intelligence Transforms Sustainability Efforts Across Multiple Sectors Breakthroughs in machine learning, image recognition, and sensor technology are making artificial intelligence profoundly practical for environmental and sustainability applications.
figma Figma Expands MCP Server Capabilities Across Its Entire Platform Figma shares four practical ways its team uses the expanded MCP server to streamline workflows across the platform, from updating presentations to shipping designs to production.
artificial intelligence Artificial Intelligence Reshapes the Workplace as the Decade Ends Artificial intelligence transforms how people perform their jobs by automating routine tasks and creating new roles. This technological shift brings both excitement about productivity gains and anxiety about job displacement.
alphabet Alphabet X Unveils Trash-Sorting Robot to Bring Machines Into Daily Life Alphabet's X lab reveals a robot that learns to sort office garbage, dropping contamination rates from 20% to under 5% as part of a broader push for everyday robotics.
disney research Disney Research Finds Slower Robot Arms Feel Safer to Humans Disney Research shows that robotic arms deliberately slow down their reaction times to avoid unnerving people during handovers, finding a sweet spot that mimics human behavior.