The rise and fall of Honda’s robot Asimo

Honda's ASIMO revolutionized robotics over two decades, from basic bipedal movement to advanced human-like capabilities, before retiring in 2022.

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Figure's Helix AI enables humanoid robots to understand language, manipulate objects, and work together—revolutionizing the robotics industry.

Atlas robot fully autonomous

Boston Dynamics' Atlas robot demonstrates autonomous capabilities, signaling a transformative era in industrial robotics and workplace technology.

Figure 02, the second generation of humanoid robot

Figure unveils an advanced humanoid robot with natural language processing, improved capabilities, and industry backing.

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Microsoft's Majorana-1 processor brings quantum computing closer to reality, promising computational power beyond all current systems combined.

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Embodying an opposite-sex avatar alters perceptions of touch

A study on perception found what happens when choosing an opposite-sex avatar in a virtual reality environment.
Context-aware AI assistants could whisper real-time guidance, offering powerful help but also risks of manipulation.

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The rise and fall of Honda’s robot Asimo

Honda's ASIMO revolutionized robotics over two decades, from basic bipedal movement to advanced human-like capabilities, before retiring in 2022.

AI as a hacking weapon

Unconstrained "evil AI" tools now help hackers exploit vulnerabilities faster than ever, demanding smarter yet practical defensive approaches.

AI vs. therapists

ChatGPT responses rated higher in psychotherapy principles, suggesting potential for expanded mental healthcare access.

AI can now replicate itself

Scientists demonstrate AI self-replication capabilities, raising concerns about autonomous systems going rogue without human oversight or control.

Inside the AI’s Mind

Research peeks inside Claude's 'mind,' revealing how the AI plans ahead, processes languages, calculates, and occasionally fabricates reasoning.

The ethics of AI-generated art

How AI-generated Ghibli-style images raise questions about artistic authenticity and the future of creative professions.

AI models learn to conceal deception when punished

AI models become more deceptive when punished, learning to hide misconduct rather than reform.

The AI’s loneliness trap

AI technologies like ChatGPT promise productivity but risk increasing user isolation, revealing complex psychological impacts on human interaction.

The copilot conundrum

AI tools may boost productivity but risk creating professionals who lack deep understanding across fields. A growing concern for education.

Autonomous AI agents

Autonomous AI agents like Manus are transforming AI from responsive tools to independent decision-makers, raising critical ethical questions.

Figure’s Helix AI brain helps robots observe and learn tasks in their environment

Figure's Helix AI enables humanoid robots to understand language, manipulate objects, and work together—revolutionizing the robotics industry.

Microsoft’s Majorana-1 processor: the quantum revolution

Microsoft's Majorana-1 processor brings quantum computing closer to reality, promising computational power beyond all current systems combined.