5 h. ago 'Metabots' shapeshift from flat sheets into hundreds of structures

Researchers have created a class of robots made from thin sheets of material that can snap into hundreds of stable shapes, allowing them to execute a wide variety of actions despite the fact that they have no motor and are made of a single, flat material. These "metabots" essentially resemble animated sheets of plastic, capable of moving around a surface or grasping objects.

Politics

8 h. ago Pam Bondi says Trump 'absolutely' has authority to invoke Insurrection Act to curb Chicago crime

Attorney General Pam Bondi criticized Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker for resisting federal help with Chicago crime, saying he should beg President Donald Trump for National Guard assistance.

Politics

9 h. ago A stapler that knows when you need it: Using AI to turn everyday objects into proactive assistants

A stapler slides across a desk to meet a waiting hand, or a knife edges out of the way just before someone leans against a countertop. It sounds like magic, but in Carnegie Mellon University's Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII), researchers are combining AI and robotic mobility to give everyday objects this kind of foresight.

Politics

22 h. ago LA to declare state of emergency over Ice raids to assist affected families

LA to declare state of emergency over Ice raids to assist affected families  The Guardian

Events

28 h. ago Optimizing food subsidies: Applying digital platforms to maximize nutrition

An algorithm can change the face of food assistance policy in the Global South, says MIT assistant professor and J-WAFS researcher Ali Aouad.

Events

32 h. ago How a fabric patch uses static electricity in your clothes to let you chat with AI and control smart devices

There could soon be a new way to interact with your favorite AI chatbots—through the clothing you wear. An international team of researchers has developed a voice-sensing fabric called A-Textile. This flexible patch of smart material turns everyday garments into a kind of microphone, allowing you to speak commands directly to what you're wearing. This lets you communicate with AI systems such as ChatGPT or smart home devices.

Politics

34 h. ago How everyday tech is training us to accept constant surveillance

How everyday tech is training us to accept constant surveillance  Axios

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36 h. ago Prep talk: Contreras assistant coach Carlos Trujillo completes his 11th marathon

Prep talk: Contreras assistant coach Carlos Trujillo completes his 11th marathon  Los Angeles Times

Politics

38 h. ago Everyday Americans are feeling the pain as the government shutdown drags on

Political dysfunction over government shutdowns harms working families while proposed Medicaid cuts threaten healthcare for vulnerable Americans.

Politics

45 h. ago Seattle startup connects assistants with seniors needing help at home

Seattle startup connects assistants with seniors needing help at home  KING5.com

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50 h. ago The Quiet Guardian: Schance Watkins’ Proactive Safety Mission

The Quiet Guardian: Schance Watkins’ Proactive Safety Mission  Saltchuk

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3 d. ago San Francisco Bans Living in RVs, Offers Chatbot for Assistance

San Francisco Bans Living in RVs, Offers Chatbot for Assistance  Planetizen

Politics

5 d. ago Former McVay Assistant Praises Cooper Kupp Ahead of Rams Reunion

Former McVay Assistant Praises Cooper Kupp Ahead of Rams Reunion  Sports Illustrated

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5 d. ago California Wants to Make It Easier to Build Housing. Los Angeles Objects.

California Wants to Make It Easier to Build Housing. Los Angeles Objects.  The Wall Street Journal

Politics

5 d. ago With Peace Process Underway, Bishop Zaidan Urges Prioritizing Humanitarian Assistance for Gazans

With Peace Process Underway, Bishop Zaidan Urges Prioritizing Humanitarian Assistance for Gazans  usccb

Politics

5 d. ago Kent named Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach at San Francisco

Kent named Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach at San Francisco  Women's HoopDirt

Politics

5 d. ago Arizona sheriff’s office utilizing new AI program to assist with writing case reports

A sheriff's captain says deputies often spend hours writing reports between calls, but Axon's AI program, Draft One, helps them save crucial time in the field.

Politics

5 d. ago Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump’s National Guard Deployment in Chicago Area

Judge April M. Perry said the Trump administration had not established that sending in troops over the governor’s objection was legally justified. An appeal is likely.

Politics

6 d. ago Breitbart Business Digest: Six Months After Liberation Day, Every Economic Prediction About Trump's Tariffs Was Wrong

At every turn, the real-world evidence contradicts the theoretical objections to Trump's tariffs. The post Breitbart Business Digest: Six Months After Liberation Day, Every Economic Prediction About Trump’s Tariffs Was Wrong appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 d. ago Grand Canyon food pantry gears up to assist park employees who are missing paychecks

A food pantry inside Grand Canyon National Park is gearing up to again assist park employees missing paychecks due to the federal government shutdown.

Society