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OpenAI and Google Lower Barriers to Drive Mainstream AI Adoption

OpenAI and Google introduce faster, cheaper AI models this week, prioritizing accessibility over generational performance leaps. These updates signal a strategic shift toward bringing artificial intelligence to everyday consumers.

autonomous vehicles

Off-Road Industries Lead Autonomous Vehicle Breakthroughs in 2024

Twenty years after the first driverless motorcycle, autonomous vehicles are finally thriving in off-road industries like mining and agriculture. These rugged robots handle dangerous, dull, and difficult jobs while increasing profits and reducing environmental impact.

Pandemic and Labor Shortages Drive Major Surge in Robotics Adoption

DARPA's Subterranean Challenge highlights the growing role of virtual robot simulations, while global labor shortages accelerate automation in manufacturing and logistics.

reaction engines

Hypersonic Mach 5 Aircraft Engine Passes Crucial Heat Exchanger Test

Reaction Engines successfully tests a revolutionary precooler that enables hypersonic flight, potentially cutting London to New York travel time to just two hours. The breakthrough technology also promises major improvements for existing jet engines and industrial applications.

DARPA Launches FastNIC Program to Fix Supercomputer Data Bottlenecks

DARPA aims to increase network interface speeds by a factor of 100 to keep up with modern processors and memory. The new FastNIC program targets the critical bottleneck that currently limits data sharing in supercomputers and data centers.

Harvard Researchers Develop Lightweight Robo-Shorts to Ease Walking and Running

Harvard's Wyss Institute creates a soft, low-profile exosuit that reduces the metabolic effort of walking and running using intelligent cable-driven assistance.

DARPA Seeks AI Systems Capable of Handling Novel Situations

DARPA introduces the SAIL-ON program to build artificial intelligence that understands and reacts appropriately to unexpected events in open-world environments.

artificial intelligence

White House Executive Order Establishes American AI Initiative

President Trump signs an executive order creating the American AI Initiative to prioritize artificial intelligence research and development across federal agencies. The directive focuses on data access, governance standards, and workforce training rather than new funding.

DARPA Develops Smart Bandages to Automatically Heal Battlefield Wounds

DARPA introduces the BETR program to create intelligent bandages that monitor injuries and deliver targeted treatments in real time. These smart systems aim to significantly improve medical outcomes for wounded soldiers in unpredictable combat conditions.

Rocket Lab Wins DARPA Contract for Upcoming Satellite Mission

Launch startup Rocket Lab secures a contract with the Defense Department's research wing to send an experimental satellite into orbit this February.

Rocket Lab Wins DARPA Contract for Upcoming Experimental Satellite Launch

Rocket Lab secures a launch contract with the Defense Department's research wing to send an experimental membrane antenna into orbit. This mission highlights the startup's ability to provide cheap and rapid dedicated launches for small satellites.

DARPA Launches $2 Billion AI Next Campaign for Contextual Reasoning

DARPA announces a $2 billion multi-year investment called AI Next to push artificial intelligence into a third wave focused on contextual adaptation. The campaign aims to transform machines from fragile tools into collaborative problem-solving partners for humans.

DARPA Commits $2 Billion to Advance Third Wave Artificial Intelligence

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency plans to spend $2 billion over five years to develop AI systems that learn and adapt. This massive scientific investment complements the Pentagon's newly established Joint Artificial Intelligence Center.