47 m. ago China’s Spy Agencies Are Investing Heavily in A.I., Researchers Say

A new report comes amid rising concern about how China will use new tools to power covert actions, as Western intelligence services also embrace the technology.

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57 m. ago Engineers develop blueprint for robot swarms, mimicking bee and ant construction

Bees, ants and termites don't need blueprints. They may have queens, but none of these species breed architects or construction managers. Each insect worker, or drone, simply responds to cues like warmth or the presence or absence of building material. Unlike human manufacturing, the grand design emerges simply from the collective action of the drones—no central planning required.

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2 h. ago California's 'No Robo Bosses Act' advances, taking aim at AI in the workplace

One company offers Bay Area employers artificial intelligence that filters potential hires by combing through 10,000 public online sources looking for references to violence or illegal drugs. Another uses the technology to scan workers' office emails for signs of dissatisfaction or burnout. Others offer AI analysis of workers' every online action in the workplace.

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6 h. ago From code to commands: Prompt training technique helps users speak AI's language

Today's generative artificial intelligence models can create everything from images to computer applications, but the quality of their output depends largely on the prompt a human user provides.

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12 h. ago WATCH: Doctor uses robot to perform telesurgery on patient thousands of miles away

ABC News correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton receive an exclusive look at the first FDA trial testing robotic telesurgery with the surgeon in Florida, the patient with prostate cancer in Africa.

Science

17 h. ago Lawsuit aims to stop closure of more than 100 Job Corps sites

A federal judge has temporarily halted the Trump administration's order to close America's 118 Job Corps centers, which provide residential training programs for 25,000 disadvantaged youth annually.

Society

18 h. ago Westinghouse Technology Visits the Far Northern Frontier for Alaska's Annual Sustainable Energy Conference

Westinghouse Technology Visits the Far Northern Frontier for Alaska's Annual Sustainable Energy Conference  info.westinghousenuclear.com

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19 h. ago Professor Emeritus Hank Smith honored for pioneering work in nanofabrication

Longtime MIT electrical engineer receives SPIE Frits Zernike Award for Microlithography in recognition of outstanding accomplishments in microlithographic technology.

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20 h. ago Brain study reveals how humans intuitively navigate different environments, offering direction for better AI

How do you intuitively know that you can walk on a footpath and swim in a lake? Researchers from the University of Amsterdam have discovered unique brain activations that reflect how we can move our bodies through an environment.

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22 h. ago Aerial robot with 'elephant trunk' developed for complex mid

Professor Peng Lu and his team from the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Faculty of Engineering at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), have achieved a milestone in aerial manipulation technology. Their innovative Aerial Elephant Trunk (AET), a novel aerial continuum manipulator, has demonstrated unparalleled capability in performing complex aerial manipulation tasks, marking a significant leap forward for the development of the low-altitude economy.

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23 h. ago Will AI take your job? The answer could hinge on the four S's of the technology's advantages over humans

If you've worried that AI might take your job, deprive you of your livelihood, or maybe even replace your role in society, it probably feels good to see the latest AI tools fail spectacularly. If AI recommends glue as a pizza topping, then you're safe for another day.

Technology

23 h. ago Trumps Promote American Bitcoin, a New Crypto Mining Venture

The debut of American Bitcoin, a mining firm backed by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., has heightened the ethical concerns swirling around the Trump presidency.

Politics

24 h. ago Terry Moran Says He Doesn’t Regret Posts Criticizing Trump Administration

In his first interview since losing his job at ABC News, the longtime TV correspondent, newly popular on Substack, says he does not regret his social media post criticizing the Trump administration.

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25 h. ago Alta raises $11M to bring ‘Clueless’ fashion tech to life with all

Throughout her years working in technology, Jenny Wang, 28, always found herself stumbling back to one idea — a personal styling agent to help users decide what to wear and buy based on their budget, lifestyle, weather and calendar.  She has tried to build such a product numerous times in the past, “but the AI […]

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27 h. ago IndyCar star Josef Newgarden flips in terrifying crash at WTT Raceway

IndyCar drivers Josef Newgarden and Louis Foster were involved in a terrifying crash at World Wide Technology Raceway on Sunday night outside of St. Louis.

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27 h. ago IndyCar star Josef Newgarden flips in terrifying crash at WWT Raceway

IndyCar drivers Josef Newgarden and Louis Foster were involved in a terrifying crash at World Wide Technology Raceway on Sunday night outside of St. Louis.

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27 h. ago As National Guard case moves through courts, Trump gains advantage

As National Guard case moves through courts, Trump gains advantage  San Francisco Chronicle

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28 h. ago The Online Tools That Fueled ‘No Kings’ and the Trump Resistance

Social media platforms, collaborative online tools, and encrypted messaging are all helping to power a massive, decentralized resistance to the Trump administration.

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29 h. ago A New Obesity Pill May Burn Fat Without Suppressing Appetite

An investigational drug developed by Eolo Pharma is showing promise in animal experiments and an early human trial. It could eventually be an alternative or add-on to popular GLP-1 medications.

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34 h. ago Mexico/United States : CIA, Palantir... How the US is using technology to track Mexican cartels

Mexico/United States : CIA, Palantir... How the US is using technology to track Mexican cartels  Intelligence Online

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