NY school deploys humanoid robot
A humanoid robot named Sally will assist students in a Western New York school district this fall.
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Humanoid Robot Deployed in US Classroom
A New York school district will test a humanoid robot named Sally in classrooms this fall.
Humanoid robot deployed in US classroom
A New York school district will introduce a humanoid robot named Sally to assist students this fall.
Anthropic localises Claude pricing for India
Anthropic starts rolling out Claude pricing in Indian rupees as India becomes its biggest market outside the US.
Google delays Gemini 3.5 Pro launch
Google has delayed its flagship Gemini 3.5 Pro model due to coding performance issues.
China showcases humanoid robots
China's humanoid robot companies display their wares at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai.
Intel and Google deepen AI ties
Intel and Google are expanding their partnership for chip design and AI development.
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AGIBOT X2 debuts at World Cup
AGIBOT unveiled its X2 humanoid robot as footballer Duckens Nazon's World Cup companion.
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Meta and Anthropic discuss $10B AI compute deal
Meta and Anthropic are in early talks for a potential $10 billion AI compute deal, marking Meta's first move into AI infrastructure.
Chinese humanoid robot makers target global expansion
Chinese humanoid robot companies are showcasing their wares and eyeing international markets at the 2026 WAIC.
GPT-5.6 vs Fable 5 review
A comparison of GPT-5.6 and Fable 5 highlights differences in training, pricing, and capabilities.
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Meta and Anthropic AI data center deal
Meta is reportedly discussing a $10B data center leasing deal with Anthropic, highlighting the commercialization of AI compute.
ZTE unveils agentic AI smartphone
China's ZTE unveiled NaviX Ultra, billed as the world's first agent-like AI smartphone.
Alibaba Cloud launches Agent Native Cloud
Alibaba Cloud introduces Agent Native Cloud with AgentTeams and Agentic capabilities for enterprise AI agents.
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Chinese AI models gain ground
Chinese open-weight AI models are now surpassing U.S. models in usage on OpenRouter and Hugging Face.
China offers AI training to developing nations
Xi Jinping is countering US chip bans with 5,000 AI training opportunities for developing countries.
Xpeng expands into robotics
Xpeng plans flying cars and humanoid robots, building on its EV success.
Meta leases computing power to Anthropic
Meta is negotiating a $10 billion deal to lease AI computing power to Anthropic.
Acura integrates Google Gemini AI
The car manufacturer adds Gemini as its new voice assistant.
First humanoid robot in US classroom
A New York school district will be one of the first to bring a humanoid robot named Sally into a classroom.
Anthropic adds Claude Fable 5 to Max/Team plans
Pro and Team Standard users will have access to Claude Fable 5 via usage credits.
Anthropic expands Claude access
Anthropic now offers Claude Fable 5 indefinitely to Max and Team Premium subscribers, with usage limits.
Palm Garden AI develops robot decision layer
Palm Garden AI is developing a hardware-agnostic software layer for human-robot interaction.
Google Vids gets AI video generation
Google Vids now features AI video generation with Gemini Omni and personal avatars.
GPT-5.6 and Kimi K3 reshape AI automation
OpenAI’s latest models are driving advancements in AI automation capabilities.
Google rebrands NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook
Google replaces NotebookLM with Gemini Notebook, adding PDF and Excel outputs, but raises AI scraping concerns.
Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 released
Moonshot AI unveiled Kimi K3, a 2.8-trillion-parameter model.
Moonshot Kimi K3 pushes AI boundaries
Chinese startup Moonshot AI unveiled Kimi K3, a 2.8-trillion-parameter model.
Fireworks AI focuses on specialized models
Fireworks AI CEO Lin Qiao argues that private data and open models are key to cheaper, faster AI solutions.
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Google reconstructs Pelé goal with AI
Google DeepMind rebuilt a never-filmed Pelé goal from historical records and AI models.
AI agents are becoming more proactive
Consumers are adopting AI chatbots that drastically reduce the effort required to file claims.
Meta may lease compute to Anthropic
Discussions are underway for Meta to potentially lease computing power to Anthropic as part of a $10 billion deal.
Trump admin seeks AI model control
The Trump administration is reportedly seeking greater influence over which organizations receive powerful AI models.
Anthropic expands Claude Fable 5 access
Claude Fable 5 is now included in Max and Team Premium plans with 50% limits, and Pro/Team users get credits.
Apple Intelligence remade for China
Apple’s AI strategy is at an inflection point, with China approving localized versions.
Google’s Gemini usage quotas changed
Google has altered how Gemini usage is tallied, potentially reducing the number of AI responses users receive.
China's robotics sector advances
China's humanoid robotics sector is rapidly advancing and gaining an edge.
New Chinese AI model rattles rivals
China’s Moonshot startup has unveiled Kimi K3, hailed as a major leap in open-source AI.
Anthropic discusses $10B data center deal with Meta
Anthropic is reportedly seeking to lease data center capacity from Meta, highlighting the scarcity of computing power.
Parag Agrawal's Parallel joins Google Cloud Gemini
Parag Agrawal's AI search startup is integrating its technology with Google Cloud Gemini for business AI applications.
Anthropic offers Claude Fable 5 to subscribers
Anthropic now offers Fable 5 indefinitely to Max and Team Premium subscribers, with usage limits.
OpenAI launches GPT-Live
OpenAI's GPT-Live introduces full-duplex voice mode, enabling seamless, natural conversations with simultaneous listening and speaking.
Kimi K3 highlights benchmark limits
Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 challenges U.S. models but raises questions about the reliability of AI benchmarks.
AI's edge is now in delivery
Anthropic says AI development is moving so quickly that companies and regulators have less time to adapt.
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First humanoid robot in US classroom
A New York school district will introduce a humanoid robot named Sally into its classroom.
Vertu's AI agent performance
A review of Vertu's luxury foldable and its AI agent reveals its actual capabilities.
White House controls AI access
The US government is shifting power over frontier AI model access away from tech giants.
DeepSeek champions cheap AI
Chinese models are gaining traction with companies like Airbnb and Pinterest.
Robot learns to walk on varied terrain
Georgia Tech’s Learn to Teach framework trains AI models concurrently, helping a humanoid robot navigate sand, gravel, and slopes.
Intuit Rebuilt AI Agent Architecture Twice
Intuit’s AI VP explains the rapid iteration process of building an AI agent orchestration layer.
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Robotics ETFs poised for growth
ETFs focused on robotics are expected to dominate the 2030s.
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Chinese AI is leveling up
China’s Moonshot AI is gaining traction with its Kimi model, shifting focus to open-weight models.
Agility Robotics plants flag near Tesla
Agility Robotics is opening a facility in Fremont, California, to train its humanoid robots.
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Chinese AI model rivals US systems
Moonshot AI unveils Kimi model, closing the performance gap with leading U.S. AI labs.
Claude Completes Online Tasks Securely
Anthropic’s Claude can now use login credentials through 1Password to manage accounts.
AI vs. human operators
A former Air Force secretary pitted machines against human operators.
Former Air Force Secretary Pits AI Against Humans
A former Air Force secretary is experimenting with pitting AI systems against human operators.
Meta pauses Muse AI
Meta pulled its new AI tool from Instagram following user backlash.
OpenAI’s new voice mode lets ChatGPT listen and talk at the same time
OpenAI has rolled out GPT-Live, a full-duplex voice mode that lets ChatGPT listen and speak at the same time, ending the turn-taking limitation.
OpenAI’s GPT-Live enables simultaneous speech
OpenAI’s GPT-Live allows ChatGPT to listen and speak at the same time, improving conversation flow.
China shrinks US AI lead
Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 is nearly as powerful as some of the US's leading AI models.
Chips running on thermal noise reduce AI energy use
Thermodynamic computing shows promise in significantly reducing the energy consumption of AI image generation.
Thermal noise chips reduce AI energy use
Thermodynamic computing shows promise in significantly lowering energy consumption for AI image generation.
Meta in talks to lease computing power to Anthropic
A potential $10 billion deal would underline the demand for AI infrastructure.
EY re-envisions RAG
EY is re-envisaging RAG around multimodal knowledge graphs to improve accuracy in enterprise AI.
Moonshot AI claims Kimi K3 rivals OpenAI/Anthropic
The company unveiled a massive new AI model it says can compete with top American firms.
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Anthropic in $10 Billion Compute Deal with Meta
Anthropic is in talks to lease $10 billion in computing power from Meta.
China’s Kimi K3 AI surprises US tech industry
China's Moonshot unveiled Kimi K3, an open-source AI model challenging ChatGPT and Claude.
Kimi K3 beats Anthropic's Fable 5
Moonshot's open-source Kimi K3 model outperforms Anthropic's Fable 5 on a specific benchmark.
Kimi K3 beats Fable 5 on benchmark
Moonshot's open-source Kimi K3 model outperforms Anthropic's Fable 5 on a specific benchmark.
Chips Running on Thermal Noise Emerge
Thermodynamic computing shows promise in reducing energy use for AI image generation by 10,000x.
Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 gains attention
The 2.8 trillion parameter model is challenging OpenAI and Anthropic.
Kimi K3 Reshapes Enterprise AI Control
Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3, with its 2.8 trillion parameters and planned open weights, challenges traditional AI costs and control.
Humanoid Robot Demonstrates Cooking Skills
A humanoid robot showcased its ability to prepare traditional Xinjiang dishes in a live demo.
Project for AI agent identifiers
A new project aims to give every AI agent a durable identifier for secure interactions.
Humanoid robots are a focus in China
Humanoid robots are the main attraction at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference.
AI agents start acting
Akido’s model is taking proactive steps, preparing patients while a community health worker stays at their side.
Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 challenges OpenAI
Moonshot introduced Kimi K3, a 2.8 trillion parameter model, potentially challenging OpenAI and Anthropic.
Moonshot AI Launches World’s Largest Open-Source Model
Moonshot AI’s 2.8-trillion-parameter Kimi K3 raises China’s open-model ambitions while posing major infrastructure and cost challenges.
Humanoid robot cooks in live AI demo
A humanoid robot cooked Xinjiang dishes in China, demonstrating AI-powered food preparation.
Meta's Iris AI chip passes testing
The chip is now heading to manufacturing with Broadcom as the design partner.
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CaminoSoft tackles AI infrastructure costs
CaminoSoft AI’s HorizonAX Stratify cuts storage costs up to 90% for AI workloads.
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Moonshot Kimi K3 challenges OpenAI
The Chinese startup introduces Kimi K3 as a potential competitor to OpenAI and Anthropic.
Meta's Iris AI chip passes testing
Meta Iris AI chip cleared six weeks of testing and is heading to manufacturing in 2026.
OpenAI builds red-team model
OpenAI is building a red-team model to stress test frontier models.
Nvidia Focuses on Humanoid Robots
Nvidia is targeting a future where humanoid robots work alongside people, potentially sooner than expected.
OpenAI warns about ChatGPT behavior
The company has cautioned about potentially disastrous outcomes from ChatGPT.
Moonshot AI unveils Kimi K3, the world’s largest open-source AI model
Moonshot AI says its 2.8-trillion-parameter Kimi K3 is the largest open-weight model yet, closing on US frontier labs.
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EU Forces Google to Open Up Android
The EU will force Google to open Android to rival AI chatbots and reveal internal search data.
Moonshot unveils largest open AI model
Chinese AI startup Moonshot launched Kimi K3, a 2.8 trillion-parameter model.
Meta in talks for $10B compute deal with Anthropic
Meta Platforms is in talks to lease computing power to Anthropic in a potential deal worth up to $10 billion over two years.
Pixel 10 runs AI tasks offline
Google’s Gemma model enables local AI processing on the Pixel 10.
Humanoid Robots Enter Mass Production
Humanoid robots are transitioning from demonstrations to large-scale production, with two stocks positioned to benefit.
AI video generation explodes
The past few months have seen an explosion of AI video generation tools, starting from text prompts.
Kimi K3 market reaction
The Kimi K3 model launch caused a stock market sell-off, though analysts believe the reaction was exaggerated.
Humanoid Robot Wins Freestyle Fight
A humanoid robot defeated an opponent in what organizers called the “world’s first freestyle” fighting competition.
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Kimi K3 is a seismic shift
Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 model is a gargantuan 2.8-trillion-parameter model.
Kimi K3: The Chinese AI model Wall Street is watching
Moonshot claims Kimi K3 narrowed the performance gap with leading U.S. models and outperforms competitors.
Kimi K3 impacts rival AI stocks
The launch of the 2.8-trillion-parameter model has lowered the value of some US competitors.
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Analysts react to Kimi K3 breakthrough
Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3, a 2.8-trillion-parameter model, is causing a stir in the global AI race.
Google Vids gets AI avatars, Gemini Omni
Google Vids received major AI upgrades with Gemini Omni and Personal Avatars for video creation.
ChatGPT Plus vs Free (2026)
A comparison of features and pricing to help users choose the right plan.
Nvidia expands robotics efforts
Japanese manufacturers are joining the Cosmos Coalition to use Nvidia for robotics.
Google Vids adds AI avatars & Gemini Omni
Google’s Vids platform now features AI avatars and Gemini Omni, enabling users to create and edit AI-generated videos.
Google Vids gets AI avatars, Gemini Omni
Google Vids received AI upgrades with Gemini Omni and Personal Avatars, enabling users to create AI-generated videos with text prompts.
NVIDIA Brings Robot AI On-Device
NVIDIA Cosmos 3 Edge brings factory-floor robot reasoning to Jetson hardware without cloud connectivity.
2 million tokens: what it took Google to fix the Gemini it shelved
Google didn't update Gemini 3.5 Pro — it scrapped the original model entirely after it failed at math reasoning and image understanding.
TCS and Google Cloud launch Gemini AI Centre
TCS and Google Cloud are collaborating on an AI center in Kolkata, focusing on consumer businesses.
Build a local AI chatbot with Ollama
A guide on running a large language model (LLM) locally in 2026.
PixVerse raises $439M
the startup’s valuation exceeds $2 billion.
Nvidia expands Japan AI infrastructure
Nvidia is building a 140MW AI facility in Japan, focusing on robotics applications.
Raindance Film Festival partners with IMGN
A new film fund and development hub for indie filmmakers will leverage AI creative tools.
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Kimi K3 breakthrough: Wall Street analysts react
The new model from Moonshot AI is a significant shift in the global AI race.
Chinese AI quietly challenging Silicon Valley
Chinese providers are rivaling US firms despite restrictions.
China’s AI advances with Kimi K3
Moonshot AI’s model is closing the gap with leading US AI systems.
ACV offers AI exposure with risks
The fund provides yield and convertible bond strategy, but has tech exposure.
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AI agents struggle with single models
Autonomous agents often struggle with single-model pipelines, and AI.cc provides a solution.
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Moonshot unveils Kimi K3, the world’s largest open AI model
Moonshot AI’s 2.8-trillion-parameter Kimi K3 is closing on US frontier labs, with weights landing July 27.
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India needs more AI startups
Google DeepMind's Manish Gupta calls for higher R&D spending by India Inc.
OpenAI eyes robotics
OpenAI’s expanding robotics and simulation efforts signal a move towards embodied AI.
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WeRide introduces WITT
the new model transforms real-world data into trusted facts for Physical AI systems.
Meta, Anthropic in talks for $10B AI compute lease deal
The potential deal underlines Anthropic's growth and valuation.
Google Gemini 3.5 Pro Launch Expected
Google plans to launch Gemini 3.5 Pro with a 2M-token context window and 'Deep Think' reasoning.
Kimi K3 beats GPT-5.6
Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 outperforms GPT-5.6 in agentic work and goes open-source.
Kimi K3 Rivals GPT-5.6 Sol
Moonshot’s 2.8-trillion-parameter Kimi K3 is approaching the performance of Fable 5 and GPT 5.6 Sol, while remaining open source.
Agility Robotics Sets Up Shop in Fremont
The company expects to bring jobs and AI technologies to California.
Google Vids gains Gemini Omni
Google Vids received a major AI upgrade with Gemini Omni, enabling prompt-based video editing and personal AI avatars.
Kimi K3 reaches Fable-level territory
Moonshot AI’s model is now a powerful open-source coding option.
Thinking Machines Lab releases Inkling
The first open-weights AI model from ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati’s lab focuses on customization and multimodal reasoning.
China's Moonshot unveils largest open AI model
The startup unveiled a 2.8-trillion-parameter model that it says rivals leading U.S. systems.
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Infinnium expands AI governance
New AI connectors enable organizations to collect, preserve, and govern AI-generated content across ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, and Gemini.
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Japan invests in AI factory
Japan designated a physical AI compute cluster as national infrastructure, backed by 27,500 NVIDIA Rubin GPUs.
Kimi K3 throws down the gauntlet
Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 is the world’s largest open-weights model.
Anthropic releases teacher-focused Claude
Claude for Teachers provides educators with free access to AI tools.
Nvidia brings robot AI on-device
Nvidia Cosmos 3 Edge brings factory-floor robot reasoning to Jetson edge hardware.
The next AI race isn't about model size
The focus is shifting from building the smartest model to other competitive factors.
Google Vids becomes more capable
Gemini Omni brings prompt-based video editing and personal AI avatars to Google Vids.