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South Korea sets world record with massive drone show

A company in South Korea has set a new world record for the most number of drones in a single light show, with over 5000 drones showcased.

Al Jazeera

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Report recommends no smartphones before age of 13

A French team of experts led by addictologist Amine Benyamina delivered a report on children and screens to President Macron. The report contains 29 recommendations, among those are no screen at all under the age of six, no phone before ...

France 24

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U.S. sues Apple in antitrust case over iPhone

The US Department of Justice has announced a sweeping anti-trust case against Apple. It alleges that the tech company broke US laws that prohibit corporate monopolies. Apple denies the claims, saying they are wrong 'on the facts and the ...

Al Jazeera

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Companies turn to robots to ease worker shortage

Staffing shortages are forcing some companies to automate more production steps. Europe's largest homegrown online retailer, Otto Group is now working with U.S-based artificial intelligence companies.

DW News

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Artificial intelligence takes centre stage at CES 2024

From robotic baristas to beauty advice curated by AI, check out the latest tech innovations at the Consumer Electronics Trade Show.

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U.S. mission to the Moon in jeopardy

The first U.S. mission to land on the moon in more than 50 years ran into trouble after the robotic lander built by a private company suffered a technical problem described as an ‘anomaly,’ putting the mission in jeopardy after it launched.

CBC News

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The rise of companionship robots

With its googly eyes and cute sounds, the robot Lovot was designed to be loveable. Why are such robot companions especially popular in Japan? And can they ever provide people with the kind of companionship they need?

DW News

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The robots making the world a better place

A two-day summit has begun in Geneva, examining ways in which AI – Artificial Intelligence - can be used to benefit humanity. Run by the UN, the AI for Good event has brought governments, academics, international agencies and the private...

Al Jazeera

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Humanoid robot conducts national orchestra in Seoul

EveR 6, a humanoid robot took centre stage to conduct the national orchestra in Seoul, the first performance of its kind.

Al Jazeera Shorts

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Training Ukraine soldiers to use cutting-edge drones

It's a problem reported by all Ukrainian soldiers on the front line: an increase in the number of kamikaze drones used by Russian forces during the counteroffensive. Ukraine is trying to overcome this by manufacturing these drones too. O...

France 24

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The 'social robots' set to help out in hospitals

Designed as "social logistics" robots, the Mirokai - who took VivaTech by storm - will first be tested out in hospitals in Paris.

EuroNews

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Robots aid reforestation in Peruvian Amazon

The solar-powered robot is capable of seeding 600 trees in a single morning and could drastically boost reforestation efforts in the region.

EuroNews

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How a robot is learning to become a salad chef

Researchers from the University of Cambridge have programmed their robotic chef to learn eight simple salad recipes - just by demonstrating how they were done. The new AI cook even proposed a recipe of his own...

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Apple’s new VR headset rave reviews, but is it worth it?

Apple has unveiled its new virtual reality headset, the Vision Pro. Launching in 2024, it will be Apple’s first major new product since the Apple Watch back in 2015. The headset lets users blend augmented reality with everyday life, but ...

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The AI-powered robot replacing security guards

The robot frees up a single human to patrol large outdoor areas that normally require significant staffing but at a lower cost, its creator says.

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The robots standing in for care staff

Robots are already assisting staff in care homes and hospitals. Could they replace them altogether? The Munich Institute of Robotics has developed Garmi, a humanoid robotic assistant for the elderly.

DW News

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StableLM: ChatGPT challenger emerges

Stability AI CEO Emad Mostaque joins Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow to discuss the company's release of a ChatGPT-like language model called StableLM, and about the need for more standards around this new technology.

Bloomberg

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The problem with generative AI 'hallucinations'

Writing texts, programming websites, or doing tax returns. AI systems like ChatGPT can take a lot of work off our hands. The downside: Chatbots sometimes simply invents "facts." Just how reliable is AI?

DW News

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OpenAI offers reward for discovering vulnerabilities

How would you like to make up to $20,000? And all for using ChatGPT. OpenAI, the company behind the famous chatbot, says it is offering up to that amount for users. They want people to to discover and report vulnerabilities in its artif...

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Microsoft to bring ChatGPT to Office apps

Microsoft is bringing OpenAI technology to its Office apps. Popular products such as Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word, will begin using OpenAI's new GPT-4 platform. AI-powered assistants called Copilots will be able to generate whole ...

Bloomberg

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Civilian drones giving Ukraine the upper hand

German manufacturer Quantum Systems is delivering 150 reconnaissance drones to the Ukrainian military. They're used to spy on the enemy and relay their coordinates, giving Ukraine the upper hand when it comes to data communication.

DW News

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Is ChatGPT coming for your job?

With AI becoming more powerful, disruptive technology expert Joel Bilt and PR executive Dara Kaplan break down how programs like ChatGPT will likely impact white-collar jobs and disrupt the workforce as we know it.

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ChatGPT reveals its 'dark side'

Microsoft has moved to limit the use of its AI-powered search engine after the platform told one user to 'end his marriage' and was even prompted to say 'heil Hitler'. Users will now be limited to shorter conversations to avoid the gener...

Al Jazeera

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The elite group protecting Kyiv from drone attacks

Laden with explosives, Russia's Iranian-made 'suicide drones' can spend significant time in the air before finding a target and crashing into it. DW's Mathias Bölinger went to meet Ukrainian soldiers whose job it is to shoot them down.

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‘Drone hunters’ on high alert in Ukraine

Ukraine’s short-range air defences, also known as ‘drone hunters,’ have been on high alert against low-flying drones attacking critical infrastructure. But the country says it urgently needs fighter jets as Russian attacks ramp up in the...

CBC News

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SpaceX to limit Ukraine internet access

SpaceX has taken steps to prevent Ukraine's military from using the company's Starlink satellite internet service for controlling drones in the region during the country's war with Russia, SpaceX's president said Wednesday, adding that t...

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The technology behind quake rescue efforts

After an earthquake, the clock begins to tick as emergency personnel and first responders try to locate survivors buried beneath collapsed buildings. Search and rescue operations are by nature very hazardous. But projects like the EU-spo...

DW News

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Russia reveals new battle-ready robots

Robots at war? Military tech companies in Russia announce new battle-ready robots that could be facing soldiers in Ukraine soon.

EuroNews

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‘Starlink is the difference’: Ukraine has edge in drone war

Starlink, the satellite internet service provided by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has become a vital tool for Ukraine’s drone operators, allowing them to relay the coordinates of Russian positions to artillery units in real time. But the future o...

France 24

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Ukraine: The shadow army tracking Russian troops

As Ukraine launches a counter-offensive in an effort to reclaim territory from Russian forces in the south, a civilian resistance army operating in the shadows could be key. Using commercial drones and risking enemy fire, these volunteer...

France 24