In his genre-defining 1950 collection of science fiction short stories “I, Robot,” author Isaac Asimov laid out the Three Laws of Robotics: 1. A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm. 2. A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except… Continue reading Leading AI Models Are Completely Flunking the Three Laws of Robotics
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Mercedes-Benz will let you use an in-car camera in Microsoft Teams while driving
You’ll be able to let everyone at work know you’re working really hard while driving along. You’ll be able to let everyone at work know you’re working really hard while driving along. Tom Warren is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz will let you use an in-car camera in Microsoft Teams while driving
ElliQ Review: An AI Companion Bot for Lonely Elders
For the past few weeks, the AI-powered ElliQ companion robot has perched on the end of my desk. Designed by Intuition Robotics for seniors living alone, this proactive animatronic chats to me throughout the day, checking how I’m feeling, suggesting “fun” activities, and prodding me to be more active and sociable. While it can be… Continue reading ElliQ Review: An AI Companion Bot for Lonely Elders
DHS Faces New Pressure Over DNA Taken From Immigrant Children
United States Senator Ron Wyden is pressing the United States departments of Homeland Security and Justice to explain how and why they are collecting DNA from immigrants, including children, on a massive scale. Wyden confronted the agencies with demands this week to explain the scope, legality, and oversight of the government’s DNA collection. In letters… Continue reading DHS Faces New Pressure Over DNA Taken From Immigrant Children
GM and Redwood teaming up to make batteries for energy storage
The batteries will be made in the US and utilize materials from old EV batteries, the companies said. The batteries will be made in the US and utilize materials from old EV batteries, the companies said. Andrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His… Continue reading GM and Redwood teaming up to make batteries for energy storage
Ex-Waymo engineers launch Bedrock Robotics with $80M to automate construction
Bedrock Robotics, an autonomous vehicle technology startup founded by veterans of Waymo and Segment, has been operating quietly for more than a year. Now, it’s breaking cover with an $80 million funding round from investors Eclipse and 8VC. Bedrock Robotics is focused on developing a self-driving kit that can be retrofitted to construction and other… Continue reading Ex-Waymo engineers launch Bedrock Robotics with $80M to automate construction
Faraday Future faces potential SEC enforcement action after three-year probe
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sent letters to Faraday Future founder Jia Yueting and president Jerry Wang, alerting them that they may soon face enforcement actions from the agency as the result of a three-year fraud investigation. The letters, known as “Wells Notices,” state that the commission’s staff has made an internal determination… Continue reading Faraday Future faces potential SEC enforcement action after three-year probe
Transit software startup Via confidentially files for an IPO
Via, the transit software startup that garnered attention for its consumer-facing on-demand shuttle service, said it has filed confidentially for an initial public offering. Via has been batting around plans for an IPO for years. The company filed confidentially for an IPO in 2021, but never took the next official and regulatory steps to enter… Continue reading Transit software startup Via confidentially files for an IPO
Microsoft’s Copilot Vision can now see and analyze your entire Windows desktop
Microsoft Microsoft has expanded the powers and reach of its Copilot Vision AI to help you with all types of content. In a Tuesday blog post, the company revealed that Windows insiders can now opt to share their entire desktop with Copilot Vision where you can ask it to analyze and answer questions about all… Continue reading Microsoft’s Copilot Vision can now see and analyze your entire Windows desktop
Tesla reveals Model 3 Plus and Model YL in China as price war heats up
The Model YL has six seats and a true third row, while the Model 3 Plus has longer range than current versions of the electric sedan. The Model YL has six seats and a true third row, while the Model 3 Plus has longer range than current versions of the electric sedan. Andrew J. Hawkins… Continue reading Tesla reveals Model 3 Plus and Model YL in China as price war heats up