Nvidia seeks to make humanoid AI robots safer around humans

Humanoid robots just got a workplace safety system

NVIDIA introduces Halos for Robotics, which it calls the industry's first full-stack safety system for physical AI and robots working near people.

UBTech’s lifelike humanoid robots built for companionship arriving in homes across China

UBTech Robotics, the world’s first publicly traded humanoid robot maker, has launched a consumer humanoid designed for personal companionship, featuring lifelike silicone skin and emotional artificial intelligence, as Chinese tech firms increasingly transition robots from the factory floor to the family living room. The U1, unveiled on Tuesday in Shenzhen, comes in male and female versions, standing 183cm and 168cm tall, respectively. The model is available in Lite, Pro and Ultra variants,...

X Square Robot Secures Four Consecutive Financing Rounds, Surpasses US$2.8 Billion Valuation

X Square Robot, an embodied AI company developing general-purpose embodied intelligence robots and foundation ...

The Quest to Make Humanoid Robots Safe Enough for Humans

Viral mishaps underscore a big challenge for robot makers: How can they ensure a humanoid doesn’t hurt a human?

Best Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock: AMD, Nvidia, or Broadcom

This trio is dominating the AI computing space.

Nvidia gets all agentic about supercomputing for scientific research

Tireless AI agents could help scientists do research humans alone can't, says GPU giant

Finally, a Robot Designed to Make Chatting With Mark Zuckerberg Feel Natural

There are lots of reasons to be wary of AI impersonating humans, but this probably isn't one of them.

Government school students develop AI-powered robot for paralyzed individuals

Government school students develop AI-powered robot for paralyzed individuals

Your Hermes Agent Now Has a Pet. It Does Nothing—And That’s the Point

Nous Research added animated mascot sprites to the self-improving AI agent—and the only thing they do is look cute while your AI works.

China’s UBTech unveils eerily lifelike companion robots, and yes, they want to move in with you

UBTech's new Uworld U1 humanoid robots are designed to live alongside people, learning routines, recognizing emotions, and holding natural conversations. The company even envisions customized versions that can recreate a person's face and voice.

Coca-Cola's World Cup AI Avatar Showcases Brand's Cutting-edge AI Innovation

Coca-Cola's World Cup AI Avatar Showcases Brand's Cutting-edge AI Innovation

UBTECH unveils consumer humanoid robot U1, says orders secure 11,000 ahead of first deliveries

Chinese robotics company UBTECH on Tuesday unveiled its first full-sized consumer humanoid robot, the U1 Series, marking a major push into the home robotics market as demand for AI-powered companions gains momentum. The launch event, held in Shenzhen, introduced the U1 Series under UBTECH’s new consumer brand, UWorld. More than 50 robot models with different []

Agility Robotics: The First Listed U.S. Pure-Play Humanoid Company

Agility Robotics: The First Listed U.S. Pure-Play Humanoid Company

How AI is Shaping the Future of Mental Healthcare

Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is raising awareness about how artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to shape the future of mental healthcare during Mental Illness Awareness Month. From earlier detection to improved access to support, AI is expected to play an increasing role in helping healthcare professionals identify, monitor, and support people living []

Anthropic is bringing on former Fed chair Ben Bernanke to its AI oversight board

The Nobel laureate and former Federal Reserve chair will advise the AI company on how artificial intelligence is affecting economies and workforces

Broader AI demand is key for Nvidia investors, Morgan Stanley says

Broader AI demand is key for Nvidia investors, Morgan Stanley says

Signal’s Meredith Whittaker says AI chatbots ‘are not your friends’ and calls Copilot agents a backdoor

Signal president Meredith Whittaker has warned that AI chatbots “are not your friends,” “are not conscious beings,” and “are not sentient interlocutors,” pushing back against the growing tendency of users to treat AI systems as trusted companions. The comments came in a Bloomberg interview published this week in which Whittaker laid out her case that [] This story continues at The Next Web

AI robots to help manage public wellness at Seoul's iconic design hub

AI robots to help manage public wellness at Seoul's iconic design hub

People Who Use AI More Also Dislike It Most, Study Reveals

Young people in the US use AI more than any other demographic in the country – but they’re also the most likely to think its effects on society will be detrimental. As chatbot use hits 49 in the US and president Donald Trump fast-tracks ever more data centres, new research shows that only a sliver []

Create Robotics Simulation Parts via an AI 3D Model Generator

The digital parts of the system must be accurate in order to reliably simulate a robotics system. Higher-quality components contribute to more accurate motion behavior, collision detection, and engineering validation. Creating 3D models manually often requires significant expertise, specialized skills, and considerable time. Tripo 3D helps simplify this process through automated tools and efficient workflows. [] The post Create Robotics Simulation Parts via an AI 3D Model Generator appeared first on Vanguard News.

Not Cyborgs Yet. AI Gives Humans Super Assist In a Swiss Lab Breakthrough

In his book AI to Eye Professor Riener argues that Artificial Intelligence has the potential to make the world more inclusive, but only if it is designed with people at its center.

How AI can benefit health and fitness, and what to watch out for

Move over Dr Google, more people are now turning to generative AI to get information about their health or symptoms.

General : Use AI As Capacity Multiplier, Not Cost Cutting Tool  - Sim

PETALING JAYA, July 11 (Bernama) -- Businesses should harness artificial intelligence (AI) as a capacity multiplier while continuing to invest in human talent, instead of treating the technology solely as a cost-cutting tool, Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development Minister Steven Sim said.

X-Men: Every Horseman of Apocalypse in the Comics, Ranked By Power

Image Courtesy of Marvel Comics The X-Men have been dealing with the most dangerous threats to mutants and humanity since the beginning. Their villains are some of the most dangerous out there, but there is one who every member has a healthy fear of – even Wolverine – and that’s Apocalypse. He’s basically the Thanos of the mutant villain world, []

Best AI Video Generators of 2026: Need a Sora Substitute? Try One of These

We've tested and reviewed several major creative AI programs. These are the best.

AI safety advocates say bill a good ‘first step’ on regulation, but more needed

A pair of artificial intelligence safety advocates say the federal government’s new chatbot legislation is a good first step. But Wyatt Tessari L’Allié — of Artificial Intelligence Governance and Safety Canada — says the digital safety bill’s effectiveness depends heavily on how the details are worked out. And B.C. computer science professor Kevin Leyton-Brown says [] The post AI safety advocates say bill a good ‘first step’ on regulation, but more needed appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Artificial intelligence economy and who really benefits from AI

Artificial intelligence economy and who really benefits from AI

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Robot displays the faces of Trump, Obama at Geneva AI summit

A Swiss humanoid robot capable of displaying the faces of world leaders and business executives was on display at the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva on July 7, as developers showcased how artificial intelligence could make human-machine interactions more natural. #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Trump #Robot #Tech

AI astroturfing videos are here 

It’s not just politicians starring in deepfakes these days. AI is being used to create fake everyday citizens pushing manufactured political opinions. It’s a new, cheaper form of astroturfing. The best defense is looking for signs of AI and slowing down before you share.

Mastercard’s AI payment revolution reaches Hungary as K&H prepares for the next era of shopping

Artificial intelligence is moving beyond product recommendations and search tools, and could soon play a direct role in making purchases on behalf of consumers, as Mastercard's new technology is about to make waves in Hungary. Continue reading: https://dailynewshungary.com/mastercards-ai-payment-hungary-kh/

An English furniture maker faces AI era of bots buying sofas

Consumers are using chatbots to research products now, but agentic AI could one day see bots acting as their personal shopper.

Autonomous Agentic Workflow Platforms: A Comparative Analysis

The adoption of AI co-pilots and virtual assistants has been quick. Businesses embraced them. AI tools, like chat assistants and coding copilots, promised faster work. They helped with smarter decisions and boosted efficiency. But there was one catch: humans still had to drive the process. That is now beginning to change. A new generation of [] The post Autonomous Agentic Workflow Platforms: A Comparative Analysis appeared first on Fingent - Trusted AI Software Development Partner for Business Growth.

AI chatbots reshape writing, learning

Students' use of AI chatbots for writing and studying offers both benefits and risks, including helpful feedback and increase -More-

How AI chatbots could shape France’s 2027 presidential race at scale without telling voters who to choose

Young people gathered outdoors embody a generation already familiar with AI assistants. The image accompanies an investigation into political information, bias, and electoral trust. Credit: Eliott Reyna / Unsplash. The 2027 French presidential election is shaping up to be the first national vote in the age of generative AI assistants. These tools could serve as [] L’article How AI chatbots could shape France’s 2027 presidential race at scale without telling voters who to choose est apparu en premier sur Ecostylia.

5 Ways The Bliss Group Uses AI to Enhance Marketing Intelligence and Outcomes

Artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining the future for marketing and communications, transforming how brands connect with audiences in a data-rich environment. The smartest [] The post 5 Ways The Bliss Group Uses AI to Enhance Marketing Intelligence and Outcomes appeared first on Bliss.

The Public Choice Problem of AI Rights

As AI develops, some people are getting the wrong idea and want to assign moral rights to chatbots and other AI products.

How AI companion chatbots can turn kids against parents - Under the Influence, episode 3

How AI companion chatbots can turn kids against parents - Under the Influence, episode 3

Virtuals' Jansen Teng says AI agents are evolving into autonomous economic actors

Virtuals' Jansen Teng says AI agents are evolving into autonomous economic actors