ai Artificial Intelligence and the Circular Economy The article examines the potential of artificial intelligence to address the environmental and social impacts of the current industrial economy by supporting a transition to a circular model. It notes that a circular economy, which prioritizes resource decoupling and waste reduction, could generate a net benefit of EUR 1.8
ai Industry Experts Share Bold AI Predictions for the Coming Year Technology leaders forecast major shifts in artificial intelligence as the new year approaches. Key trends include the democratization of AI tools and a growing focus on enterprise adoption.
waymo Waymo Debuts First Commercial Robotaxi Service in Phoenix Waymo launches Waymo One, a commercial ride-hailing service using self-driving cars in the Phoenix area. The service currently relies on human backup drivers as the company cautiously expands its autonomous technology.
artificial intelligence AI Algorithm Portrait Shatters Expectations With $432K Auction Sale An artificial intelligence algorithm generates a portrait that sells for a stunning $432,500 at Christie's, far exceeding initial estimates. The artwork highlights the creative potential of AI beyond typical industrial applications.
boston dynamics Boston Dynamics Atlas Robot Shows Off Impressive Parkour Skills Boston Dynamics releases a new video showcasing its humanoid robot Atlas successfully performing parkour by jumping over obstacles and leaping up steps. The Waltham-based company highlights how the robot uses its entire body to maintain momentum during the complex movements.
boston dynamics Boston Dynamics Robot Shows Off Impressive Parkour Skills A new video from Boston Dynamics highlights a robot that navigates obstacles with incredible agility. The advanced machine jumps, climbs, and runs with a level of balance that closely mimics human movement.
boston dynamics Boston Dynamics Atlas Robot Tackles Parkour Obstacles in New Video Boston Dynamics releases footage of its humanoid Atlas robot successfully navigating a parkour course. The two-legged machine hops over a log and leaps up a series of blocks.
microsoft Microsoft Showcases AI Research as Diamond Sponsor at NeurIPS 2018 Microsoft attends NeurIPS 2018 in Montreal as a Diamond sponsor with over 130 researchers presenting their latest work. Attendees have the opportunity to explore new demos and career options at the company's dedicated booth.
boston dynamics Boston Dynamics SpotMini Robot Dog Demonstrates Door-Opening Skill A new video from Boston Dynamics shows a modified SpotMini robot dog successfully opening a door for another robot. The impressive demonstration highlights the advanced capabilities of the compact, electric machine.
tesla Tesla Version 9.0 Software Update Promises First Self-Driving Features Tesla CEO Elon Musk announces that the Version 9.0 software update arrives in August and brings the first features for the Full Self-Driving Capability package. The update marks a significant shift almost two years after the previous major software release.
uber Arizona Governor Suspends Uber Self-Driving Tests After Fatal Crash Arizona Governor Doug Ducey suspends Uber's ability to test autonomous vehicles on public roads following a fatal pedestrian crash. The decision marks a significant setback for the ride-hailing company's driverless ambitions.
intel Intel Wraps Winter Olympics With 300-Drone Aerial Light Show Intel concludes the 2018 Winter Olympics with a 300-drone light show featuring the event's mascot, following a record-breaking but pre-recorded opening ceremony.
robots Robots Assist Visitors at Pyeongchang Olympics Despite Limited Hours A variety of robots are helping visitors and media at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics by providing directions, serving water, and vacuuming halls. These machines highlight South Korea's push to present itself as a tech-savvy nation.
winter olympics South Korea Transforms 2018 Winter Olympics Into a High-Tech Showcase South Korea leverages the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics to demonstrate its technological prowess through multilingual robot guides, self-driving buses, and immersive virtual reality broadcasts.
reddit Reddit Bans Deepfakes Communities Amid Growing AI Porn Backlash Reddit shuts down major deepfakes subreddits and updates its involuntary pornography policies to explicitly ban AI-generated fake porn. The crackdown aligns with similar recent actions taken by other major platforms like Twitter and Discord.