NVIDIA introduces open physical AI models at CES 2026, enabling developers to create autonomous systems with high-fidelity simulation and edge deployment capabilities. Caterpillar's Cat AI Assistant and LEM Surgical's Dynamis Robotic Surgical System showcase the power of NVIDIA's physical AI stack in real-world applications.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the discontinuation of Model X and Model S production, signaling a shift away from electric cars. Despite revenue decline, high hopes for the Optimus robot helped the company beat forecasts.
Alibaba's CEO envisions AI-driven intelligent revolution with AGI and ASI, unlocking human potential at unimaginable speeds. Beijing's AI policy focuses on real-life applications while Chinese companies articulate grand visions for the future.
Google DeepMind's AlphaGenome can analyze 1m DNA letters, aiding in identifying genetic drivers of disease for new treatments. The AI tool predicts how mutations impact gene control, offering insights on biological volume settings.
South Korea introduces comprehensive AI laws, facing criticism from tech startups and civil society groups. Companies must label AI-generated content, with strict regulations for high-impact AI systems.
UK technology secretary warns of job losses due to AI deployment, plans to train 10 million Britons in AI skills to adapt to workforce changes. Liz Kendall acknowledges concerns about potential redundancies in graduate entry jobs in industries like law and finance.
Critics slam EPA under Trump's second term for rolling back protections, supporting polluters. Agency shifts focus to coal, gas-guzzling cars, and AI, loosening pollution rules.
UK considers universal basic income to support workers affected by AI disruption, says investment minister Jason Stockwood. Lord Stockwood suggests concessionary arrangements for jobs lost due to technology.
Microsoft reports $81.27bn in Q2 revenues, despite slowing cloud growth. Strong financial results show AI boom continues for the company.
UK competition watchdog proposes measures to give web publishers power to stop Google scraping content for AI Overviews, impacting revenue due to decreased click-through traffic to original journalism. News organisations aim to increase leverage to get paid if content is used in AI summaries, addressing concerns over Google's dominance in online search.
Tech leaders discuss AI's potential at Davos while AI startups face drama. Tesla's success in Texas due to autonomous driving laxity.
Just Eat introduces AI voice assistant in UK app to simplify food choices, with global expansion planned. Customers can now receive personalized meal recommendations without having to browse menus, tackling 'choice overload'.
Ministers accept $1m from Meta for AI systems, raising concerns about UK's ties with 'Trump-supporting' tech firms. Mark Zuckerberg's company funds cutting-edge AI solutions for national security and defence.
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Dario Amodei warns of AI power in 'The adolescence of technology', urging awareness of risks and societal impact. Britons fear job loss to AI in next 5 years, as Anthropic CEO questions humanity's readiness for AI advancement.