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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Liquid AI, an innovative AI startup co-founded by robotics expert Daniela Rus, secured $250 million in Series A funding led by AMD, valuing the company at over $2 billion. What is Liquid AI? Liquid AI is developing a new type of AI model called liquid neural networks, inspired by the
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
If you thought AI had already reached its peak, Google has news for you. The tech giant released Gemini 2.0, a leap forward in what it calls “agentic AI.” This next-gen AI promises not only faster responses and expanded capabilities, but also a vision for the future: AI acting
Business Insights
Alphabet stock soars on Tuesday, driven by a groundbreaking advancement in quantum computing and growing confidence in the company’s AI tools and future growth. On Monday, Alphabet unveiled its Willow chip, a leap forward in quantum technology. The chip performed a benchmark computation test in under five minutes—a
Quantum Computing
Google has unveiled its new quantum computing chip, “Willow”, which claims to solve problems in just five minutes that would take the world’s fastest supercomputers a staggering 10 septillion years to complete. This marks a significant milestone in the race for practical quantum computing – a field poised to revolutionize
Energy
New research reveals that twisted carbon nanotubes can store three times more energy per unit mass than lithium-ion batteries, making them an innovative solution for lightweight and safe energy storage. This breakthrough opens doors for applications in medical implants, sensors, and other compact technologies. The Discovery A global team of
Military & Defense
Alex Karp, the CEO of Palantir Technologies, acknowledges the dual-edge nature of his company’s technology. Palantir’s software—powered by machine learning and AI—is optimizing everything from manufacturing and supply chains to modern warfare. In Ukraine and across the Middle East, Palantir’s AI tools are proving critical
Robotics
In a significant milestone for humanoid robotics, Polish firm Clone Robotics has introduced its first full-scale humanoid robot, Clone Alpha. This innovative android integrates synthetic organs and artificial muscles, closely mimicking human skeletal, muscular, vascular, and nervous functions. The company has now begun accepting preorders for the first 279 units
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
OpenAI has introduced a new subscription tier, ChatGPT Pro, designed for engineers and researchers tackling complex problems. Priced at $200 per month, the Pro plan offers unlimited access to OpenAI’s advanced models, including the recently unveiled GPT-4o and the cutting-edge o1 reasoning model. What ChatGPT Pro Brings ChatGPT Pro
Semiconductors
Jeff Bezos has invested in Tenstorrent, a Canadian AI chipmaker led by Jim Keller, a renowned figure in semiconductor design. This investment is part of Tenstorrent's recent Series D funding round, which raised over $693 million, valuing the company at $2 billion. Other participants in this funding round
Business Insights
OpenAI, the innovative startup behind the widely popular ChatGPT, is setting its sights on a monumental milestone: reaching 1 billion users by the end of next year. This ambitious target reflects OpenAI's vision of becoming one of the most widely used platforms globally, rivaling tech giants like TikTok
Quantum Computing
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, have made a groundbreaking discovery in quantum computing. They developed a method to produce entangled photon pairs using ultra-thin materials, shrinking the size of critical quantum components by up to 1,000 times. This innovation could lead to simpler, more compact quantum systems
Robotics
BMW has integrated advanced humanoid robots, developed by California-based Figure AI, into its production lines, achieving a 400% increase in operational speed and a sevenfold improvement in task success rates. Enhanced Capabilities The upgraded robots can autonomously place up to 1,000 auto parts daily with remarkable precision, effectively handling