MIT researchers have developed agile flying microrobots that mimic insects' flight, reaching speeds comparable to biological counterparts. The AI-based controller enables the robot to perform gymnastic flight paths, increasing speed and acceleration significantly.
MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI) researchers develop Macro, a new modeling tool for infrastructure planners in the energy sector. Macro allows for better prediction and preparation for future energy needs, considering new technologies, policies, and minimizing costs while maximizing value for everyone.
AI has become ubiquitous, transforming industries and economies. Beware the risks of creating superintelligent AI, as warned by Yudkowsky and Soares.
Anthropic's chief scientist warns of AI autonomy's potential 'intelligence explosion' by 2030. Humanity faces a crucial decision on granting self-training power to AI systems, risking loss of control.
Hundreds of TikTok accounts generate AI content, amassing 4.5bn views in a month, including controversial material. Researchers found 354 accounts posting 43,000 AI-generated videos, covering anti-immigrant and sexualized content.
AI and robotics will transform the world, impacting economy, warfare, and more. Super-intelligent AI could replace humans in controlling the planet.
Silicon Valley faces pushback as consumers rethink upgrades. AI in government shows promise and pitfalls. ChatGPT under fire for dangerous advice.
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.
OpenAI's CEO declares "code red" to enhance ChatGPT amid fierce competition from Google's Gemini 3. The San Francisco-based startup faces a pivotal moment in improving its chatbot technology.
Massive heat from constant server operation drives increasing power demand in Australian datacentres. Energy use may surpass electric vehicles by 2030, with a projected tripling of power demand in the next five years.
GM's Kurt Kelty details next-gen battery tech advancements, focusing on affordability, performance, and supply chain localization. LMR batteries set to revolutionize EV market with cost-effective, high-range solution by 2028.
Apple's AI head John Giannandrea steps down, replaced by Amar Subramanya. Company aims to catch up with competitors in AI advancements.
Avatar director James Cameron criticizes generative AI actors, calling them "horrifying" and "an average". Cameron expresses disdain for AI technology in creating characters and performances, emphasizing the importance of human experience in filmmaking.
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.
Accenture rebrands employees as "reinventors" to lead in AI, following Disney's "imagineers". CEO Julie Sweet spearheads the initiative to embrace artificial intelligence.