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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
A team of leading researchers, including Zhou Xian, Yiling Qiao, Zhenjia Xu, and Tsun-Hsuan Wang, along with contributors from Carnegie Mellon University, Stanford University, MIT (CSAIL), NVIDIA, and Tsinghua University, have unveiled Genesis, a groundbreaking physics platform for robotics and embodied AI. Introducing Genesis Genesis is a generative physics engine
Energy
Nuclear startup Oklo has struck a significant deal with data center operator Switch to supply up to 12 gigawatts of power by 2044. If successful, Oklo’s small modular reactors (SMRs) could become a game-changer for powering energy-hungry data centers. However, the agreement comes with challenges, including regulatory hurdles and
Energy
Artificial intelligence’s sudden expansion has unleashed enormous potential—but at a steep cost: skyrocketing energy consumption. As AI models grow larger and more complex, they require vast amounts of power, leaving tech companies scrambling to find sustainable solutions. The Energy Crisis Behind AI Data centers, the backbone of AI
Economy
In a joint press conference at Mar-a-Lago on Monday, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son announced a monumental $100 billion investment into the United States over the next four years. Joined by President-elect Donald Trump, Son emphasized that the decision reflects his confidence in the U.S. economy under Trump’s leadership.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Liquid AI, an innovative AI startup co-founded by robotics expert Daniela Rus, secured $250 million in Series A funding led by AMD, valuing the company at over $2 billion. What is Liquid AI? Liquid AI is developing a new type of AI model called liquid neural networks, inspired by the
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
If you thought AI had already reached its peak, Google has news for you. The tech giant released Gemini 2.0, a leap forward in what it calls “agentic AI.” This next-gen AI promises not only faster responses and expanded capabilities, but also a vision for the future: AI acting
Business Insights
Alphabet stock soars on Tuesday, driven by a groundbreaking advancement in quantum computing and growing confidence in the company’s AI tools and future growth. On Monday, Alphabet unveiled its Willow chip, a leap forward in quantum technology. The chip performed a benchmark computation test in under five minutes—a
Quantum Computing
Google has unveiled its new quantum computing chip, “Willow”, which claims to solve problems in just five minutes that would take the world’s fastest supercomputers a staggering 10 septillion years to complete. This marks a significant milestone in the race for practical quantum computing – a field poised to revolutionize
Energy
New research reveals that twisted carbon nanotubes can store three times more energy per unit mass than lithium-ion batteries, making them an innovative solution for lightweight and safe energy storage. This breakthrough opens doors for applications in medical implants, sensors, and other compact technologies. The Discovery A global team of
Military & Defense
Alex Karp, the CEO of Palantir Technologies, acknowledges the dual-edge nature of his company’s technology. Palantir’s software—powered by machine learning and AI—is optimizing everything from manufacturing and supply chains to modern warfare. In Ukraine and across the Middle East, Palantir’s AI tools are proving critical
Robotics
In a significant milestone for humanoid robotics, Polish firm Clone Robotics has introduced its first full-scale humanoid robot, Clone Alpha. This innovative android integrates synthetic organs and artificial muscles, closely mimicking human skeletal, muscular, vascular, and nervous functions. The company has now begun accepting preorders for the first 279 units
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
OpenAI has introduced a new subscription tier, ChatGPT Pro, designed for engineers and researchers tackling complex problems. Priced at $200 per month, the Pro plan offers unlimited access to OpenAI’s advanced models, including the recently unveiled GPT-4o and the cutting-edge o1 reasoning model. What ChatGPT Pro Brings ChatGPT Pro