Humanoid robots, robots with a human-like body structure, have so far been primarily tested on manual tasks that entail supporting humans in their daily activities, such as carrying objects, collecting samples in hazardous environments, supporting older adults or acting as physical therapy assistants. In contrast, their potential for completing expressive physical tasks rooted in creative disciplines, such as playing an instrument or participating in performance arts, remains largely unexplored.Humanoid robots, robots with a human-like body structure, have so far been primarily tested on manual tasks that entail supporting humans in their daily activities, such as carrying objects, collecting samples in hazardous environments, supporting older adults or acting as physical therapy assistants. In contrast, their potential for completing expressive physical tasks rooted in creative disciplines, such as playing an instrument or participating in performance arts, remains largely unexplored.[#item_full_content]
OpenAI on Thursday released the fifth generation of the artificial intelligence technology that powers ChatGPT, a product update that’s being closely watched as a measure of whether generative AI is advancing rapidly or hitting a plateau.OpenAI on Thursday released the fifth generation of the artificial intelligence technology that powers ChatGPT, a product update that’s being closely watched as a measure of whether generative AI is advancing rapidly or hitting a plateau.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]
In an article published in Frontiers in Robotics and AI, Dr. Zhao Zhao and her colleagues have investigated the long-term lifespan of a social robot given to 20 families in 2021 to see whether it could help their children learn to read. Four years after their previous study, the robot was no longer needed for its primary purpose, but that didn’t mean it was no longer wanted.In an article published in Frontiers in Robotics and AI, Dr. Zhao Zhao and her colleagues have investigated the long-term lifespan of a social robot given to 20 families in 2021 to see whether it could help their children learn to read. Four years after their previous study, the robot was no longer needed for its primary purpose, but that didn’t mean it was no longer wanted.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]
High costs and thin margins threaten AI coding startups
Coding assistant startups are highly unprofitable, says a source familiar with Windsurf financials.Coding assistant startups are highly unprofitable, says a source familiar with Windsurf financials.[#item_full_content]
OpenAI on Thursday released a keenly awaited new generation of its hallmark ChatGPT, touting “significant” advancements in artificial intelligence capabilities, as a global race over the technology accelerates.OpenAI on Thursday released a keenly awaited new generation of its hallmark ChatGPT, touting “significant” advancements in artificial intelligence capabilities, as a global race over the technology accelerates.Internet[#item_full_content]
IPO hopeful Brex scored major win to sell in the EU, plans UK expansion
The EU has authorized Brex to sell its spend management products directly in all 30 countries “no workarounds required,” Pedro Franceschi said.The EU has authorized Brex to sell its spend management products directly in all 30 countries “no workarounds required,” Pedro Franceschi said.[#item_full_content]
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is getting better at imitating human beings. It can create things that previously only humans could produce, like music, texts and images. AI is now also being used to imitate God, through chatbots that simulate conversation with human users and can be accessed on websites and apps.Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is getting better at imitating human beings. It can create things that previously only humans could produce, like music, texts and images. AI is now also being used to imitate God, through chatbots that simulate conversation with human users and can be accessed on websites and apps.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]
High-quality output at low latency is a critical requirement when using large language models (LLMs), especially in real-world scenarios, such as chatbots interacting with customers, or the AI code assistants used by millions of users daily.High-quality output at low latency is a critical requirement when using large language models (LLMs), especially in real-world scenarios, such as chatbots interacting with customers, or the AI code assistants used by millions of users daily.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]
AI seems to be well on its way to becoming pervasive. You hear rumbles of AI being used, somewhere behind the scenes, at your doctor’s office. You suspect it may have played a role in hiring decisions during your last job search. Sometimes—maybe even often—you use it yourself.AI seems to be well on its way to becoming pervasive. You hear rumbles of AI being used, somewhere behind the scenes, at your doctor’s office. You suspect it may have played a role in hiring decisions during your last job search. Sometimes—maybe even often—you use it yourself.Machine learning & AI[#item_full_content]
Elad Gil — one of tech’s sharpest minds — on early bets, breakout growth, and what’s coming next at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Elad Gil isn’t just ahead of the curve — he practically lives there. Before most of the world had even asked ChatGPT its first question, Gil was writing early checks into companies like Perplexity, Character.AI, and Harvey. And that’s just a slice of the story. His track record includes seed or Series A investments in […]Elad Gil isn’t just ahead of the curve — he practically lives there. Before most of the world had even asked ChatGPT its first question, Gil was writing early checks into companies like Perplexity, Character.AI, and Harvey. And that’s just a slice of the story. His track record includes seed or Series A investments in[#item_full_content]
