Neo humanoid maker 1X releases world model to help bots learn what they see

1X released a new world model that it says is a solid step toward its robots being able to teach themselves new tasks.

Google’s update for Veo 3.1 lets users create vertical videos through reference images

Google is now allowing users to create vertical videos using references image.

Man to plead guilty to hacking US Supreme Court filing system

A 24-year-old from Tennessee is expected to admit to accessing the Supreme Court’s electronic filing system without authorization dozens of times throughout 2023.

Doctors think AI has a place in healthcare — but maybe not as a chatbot

OpenAI and Anthropic have each launched healthcare-focused products over the last week.

Ammobia says it has reinvented a century-old technology

The startup has a new take on the Haber-Bosch process used to make ammonia. If Ammobia can deliver, it could change industries, from power generation to maritime shipping.

Ring founder details the camera company’s ‘intelligent assistant’ era

AI is ushering in Ring’s next chapter, as the Amazon-owned video doorbell maker shifts toward becoming an “intelligent assistant.”

Microsoft announces glut of new data centers but says it won’t let your electricity bill go up

The tech giant has pledged to be a “good neighbor” as it continues to invest in AI infrastructure throughout the country.

A consumer watchdog issued a warning about Google’s AI agent shopping protocol — Google says she’s wrong

A consumer economics watchdog says Google’s new Universal Commerce Protocol is ripe for misuse where consumers could pay more for items. Google denies this.

SkyFi raises $12.7M to turn satellite images into insights

The Austin-based marketplace offers imagery from more than 50 space-based imagery providers.

New York governor clears path for robotaxis everywhere, with one notable exception

New York City will be a notable exclusion from proposed legislation to legalize commercial robotaxis across the state.