Waymo, a company known for its self-driving taxis, has been deploying its vehicles in several cities across the USA and Tokyo. However, the rollout hasn’t been without issues. Recently, a video surfaced online showing a Waymo taxi circling a parking lot for several minutes. The passenger inside nearly missed their flight due to the delay. … Read more
The Chinese space agency has significant ambitions with its space station, Tiangong. A robot named Xiao Hang, meaning “little astronaut,” is being used on Tiangong to assist astronauts in their daily tasks. Currently being tested during the Shenzhou-19 mission, Xiao Hang could play a larger role in the future for the operation and maintenance of … Read more
Nvidia has introduced a set of AI tools called Ace, designed to enhance gaming experiences by creating more realistic non-player characters (NPCs). In 2024, Nvidia showcased a demo featuring a ramen shop chef NPC who responds dynamically to player inputs. However, the interaction appeared stiff and emotionless. Despite a year passing since the initial demo, … Read more
The NATO is responding to increasing damage to undersea cables in the Baltic Sea with a new initiative. This includes using unmanned boats to make the waters safer, even operating autonomously. The project is called Baltic Sentry, and several NATO member states aim to counter sabotage attempts with a “robust and determined response.” According to … Read more
Sony is working on making the PlayStation predict your actions. The PlayStation manufacturer has secured two patents that could be implemented for the console in the coming years. The first patent is an accessory for the PlayStation controller. You would hold it like a gun with an attachment and aim between the shoulder buttons. According … Read more
What role could AI play in future politics? From wars to economic uncertainties and climate change, it seems human politicians struggle to manage numerous crises. Could it be a better alternative to entrust these tasks to artificial intelligence? While this idea may sound futuristic to many, surveys show a surprisingly high interest in AI-assisted politics. … Read more
Donald Trump’s return to the White House has significant implications for Europe. During his first term, Trump demonstrated a willingness to use technology for political purposes, with platforms like X becoming tools for political influence. His return suggests more of the same, particularly with plans for stronger national control and strategic use of Artificial Intelligence … Read more
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is concerned about partnerships between major cloud providers and leading developers of generative artificial intelligence (AI). The focus is primarily on Microsoft’s $13 billion investment in OpenAI and the collaboration between Google and Anthropic. These companies are competitors with their AI models, Gemini and Claude, but are also strategic … Read more
Recently, several videos have surfaced on platforms like YouTube showing an engineer known as “STS 3D” who has built an automated turret powered by ChatGPT. In the video, the turret, equipped with a dummy rifle, can automatically track targets and respond to voice commands from the engineer, firing plastic bullets accordingly. To create the AI … Read more
Apple’s AI, known as Apple Intelligence, has faced significant criticism due to its generated news summaries, which were often strange and contained incorrect information. This led Apple to completely halt this part of its AI function and work on a solution. Apple’s developers had anticipated these issues, having already identified flaws in large language models … Read more
The doctors had nearly given up on their patient. The 82-year-old “Paul” from Vienna was suffering from an aggressive form of blood cancer and had undergone six different chemotherapy treatments without success. With each treatment, another drug was removed from the list of potentially effective therapies, diminishing hope for a cure. The harsh reality was … Read more
How is AI changing the banking world? According to a report by Bloomberg Intelligence, international banks envision a future with a smaller workforce and higher profits, thanks to artificial intelligence. However, Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Tomasz Noetzel believes AI will not completely replace jobs but rather transform the workforce. According to the report, Bloomberg Intelligence surveyed … Read more
In October 2024, Apple announced the release of its AI package, Apple Intelligence, with initial features. However, this package will not be available in Germany until April 2025. Despite the anticipation, these AI features have not significantly increased iPhone demand, contrary to Apple’s hopes. According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, there is no evidence of … Read more
The potential of AI in medicine is vast and could significantly reduce lengthy research processes. Every year, around 100,000 people worldwide die from snakebites. The WHO has declared snakebites, alongside diseases like dengue fever and rabies, as one of the most important neglected tropical diseases. Despite the many fatalities, treatment methods have hardly evolved. Currently, … Read more
Amazon’s convenient clothing try-on program ends this month. According to a banner message on the Amazon page, the company will end its “Prime Try Before You Buy” program on January 31, 2025. The program was not very popular and is no longer necessary in its current form. The “Prime Try Before You Buy” program allowed … Read more