Science fiction writers, Comic-Con say goodbye to AI
In recent months, some of the major players in science fiction and popular culture have been taking firmer stances against generative AI. Separate decisions by…
Apple will reportedly unveil its Gemini-powered Siri assistant in February
We’re about to get our first real look at the results of the recently announced AI partnership between Apple and Google, according to Bloomberg’s Mark…
Hadrian raises funding for automated manufacturing, bringing valuation to $1.6B
A rendering of one of Hadrian’s announced facilities in Mesa, Ariz. | Source: Hadrian Hadrian, which uses AI-powered automation and modern software to build manufacturing…
Tech CEOs boast and bicker about AI at Davos
There were times at this week’s meeting of the World Economic Forum when Davos seemed transformed into a high-powered tech conference, with on-stage appearances by…
Former Googlers seek to captivate kids with an AI-powered learning app
Big Tech companies and upcoming startups want to use generative AI to build software and hardware for kids. A lot of those experiences are limited…
A new test for AI labs: Are you even trying to make money?
We’re in a unique moment for AI companies building their own foundation model. First, there is a whole generation of industry veterans who made their name…
1X launches world model enabling NEO robot to learn tasks by watching videos
1X said its new world model puts it a step closer to a future where robots can teach themselves to do any task a human…
Legal AI giant Harvey acquires Hexus as competition heats up in legal tech
Harvey, the high-flying legal AI startup, has acquired Hexus — a two-year-old startup that builds tools for creating product demos, videos, and guides — as…
Who’s behind AMI Labs, Yann LeCun’s ‘world model’ startup
Yann LeCun’s new venture, AMI Labs, has drawn intense attention since the AI scientist left Meta to found it. This week, the startup finally confirmed…
Thomas Pilz on innovation and safety in robotics
In Episode 228 of The Robot Report Podcast, hosts Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman recap the major robotics news of the week. Thomas Pilz, managing…