Say a person takes their French Bulldog, Bowser, to the dog park. Identifying Bowser as he plays among the other canines is easy for the dog owner to do while onsite.Say a person takes their French Bulldog, Bowser, to the dog park. Identifying Bowser as he plays among the other canines is easy for the dog owner to do while onsite.[#item_full_content]
Whether we’re seeking customer support, looking for recommendations, or simply asking a quick question, AI chatbots are designed to give us the answers we’re looking for. But there’s more going on beneath the surface. Every time we chat with them, they are learning from us to improve their understanding and responses. And the type of language we use, whether formal or informal, directly affects the quality of their answers, according to new research.Whether we’re seeking customer support, looking for recommendations, or simply asking a quick question, AI chatbots are designed to give us the answers we’re looking for. But there’s more going on beneath the surface. Every time we chat with them, they are learning from us to improve their understanding and responses. And the type of language we use, whether formal or informal, directly affects the quality of their answers, according to new research.Consumer & Gadgets[#item_full_content]
Final 2 days to claim your exhibit table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
With less than 48 hours to secure your table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, now is the time to step in before a competitor takes your place.With less than 48 hours to secure your table at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, now is the time to step in before a competitor takes your place.[#item_full_content]
General Intuition lands $134M seed to teach agents spatial reasoning using video game clips
Late last year, OpenAI reportedly tried to buy Medal and its vast trove of video game data for $500M. Today, the company spun out a frontier research lab that’s using that data to build AI agents that understand how they move through space and time, a concept called spatial-temporal reasoning.Late last year, OpenAI reportedly tried to buy Medal and its vast trove of video game data for $500M. Today, the company spun out a frontier research lab that’s using that data to build AI agents that understand how they move through space and time, a concept called spatial-temporal reasoning.[#item_full_content]
Researchers have invented a new super agile robot that can cleverly change shape thanks to amorphous characteristics akin to the popular Marvel anti-hero Venom.Researchers have invented a new super agile robot that can cleverly change shape thanks to amorphous characteristics akin to the popular Marvel anti-hero Venom.[#item_full_content]
The likenesses of Jimmy Stewart, Judy Garland, Rosa Parks, Albert Einstein, and many other late celebrities will be shielded against artificial intelligence recreations thanks to a new deal by their estate handler.The likenesses of Jimmy Stewart, Judy Garland, Rosa Parks, Albert Einstein, and many other late celebrities will be shielded against artificial intelligence recreations thanks to a new deal by their estate handler.Security[#item_full_content]
Microrobots, small robotic systems that are less than 1 centimeter (cm) in size, could tackle some real-world tasks that cannot be completed by bigger robots. For instance, they could be used to monitor confined spaces and remote natural environments, to deliver drugs or to diagnose diseases or other medical conditions.Microrobots, small robotic systems that are less than 1 centimeter (cm) in size, could tackle some real-world tasks that cannot be completed by bigger robots. For instance, they could be used to monitor confined spaces and remote natural environments, to deliver drugs or to diagnose diseases or other medical conditions.[#item_full_content]
Stealth cyber-attacks against power grids, water systems and other critical infrastructure often go undetected until it is too late. Led by Dr. Irfan Khan, researchers from the Clean and Resilient Energy Systems (CARES) Laboratory at Texas A&M University have developed a novel cybersecurity system to detect and defend against these attacks.Stealth cyber-attacks against power grids, water systems and other critical infrastructure often go undetected until it is too late. Led by Dr. Irfan Khan, researchers from the Clean and Resilient Energy Systems (CARES) Laboratory at Texas A&M University have developed a novel cybersecurity system to detect and defend against these attacks.Security[#item_full_content]
India’s Kuku snags $85M as mobile content wars intensify
Kuku plans to expand beyond India with a U.S. launch slated for next year.Kuku plans to expand beyond India with a U.S. launch slated for next year.[#item_full_content]
Electric aircraft startup Beta Technologies seeks to raise $825M in IPO
If the company attracts investors at the top of its announced range, it will have a valuation of about $7.2 billion.If the company attracts investors at the top of its announced range, it will have a valuation of about $7.2 billion.[#item_full_content]