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Safe and Sound: Soft Robots Learn Self-Protection

MIT researchers develop safe control strategies for soft robots to interact with humans and delicate objects. New framework blends nonlinear control theory with physical modeling for “contact-aware safety,” ensuring robots achieve tasks without causing harm.

AI: Friend or Foe?

AI's speed in completing tasks raises concerns about its impact on critical thinking. Madeleine Finlay and Sam Gilbert discuss AI's potential to change how we think.

AI Bubble Burst: Navigating the Fallout

The California Gold Rush shaped America's economy and history, attracting thousands in search of fortune. Levi Strauss, a Bavarian immigrant, profited by selling denim overalls to prospectors, leaving a lasting legacy.