

US School District Pilots AI Humanoid Robot Teacher's Assistant
Schools in the United States are introducing a humanoid robot into classrooms. This pilot programme aims to assist with student engagement and learning supported by artificial intelligence. Realbotix has launched its AI powered teacher's assistant, Optio, at Salamanca City Central School District, alongside its M Series humanoid robot.
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Rome Deploys Wearable Technology for Elderly Residents
Dina Gazzella, an 85-year-old widow residing in Rome, is utilising an electronic bracelet as part of a municipality-backed support scheme. The device monitors her heart rate, sleep patterns, and provides an emergency call function, enabling remote oversight by a team of social workers.
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Pupils as Young as 7 Hooked on Online Games as Expert Warns of Alarming Trend
Young children in Hong Kong are seeking addiction counselling for online gaming, with a recent workshop informed of referrals for pupils as young as seven years old. Experts noted an alarming trend involving increasingly younger children requiring assistance.
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AI Chatbots Enter the Dating Scene, Assisting Lovelorn Individuals
Individuals seeking romantic connections are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence. Many users now employ chatbots to assist with various aspects of their dating lives, from crafting initial messages to understanding replies. This marks a notable shift in modern courtship practices.
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DeepSeek's DSpark Accelerates AI Responses, Cuts Costs
DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence start-up, has announced a significant update to its V4 model. This update aims to accelerate AI response generation, addressing growing competition among Chinese developers who seek to cut serving costs and improve user experience. The company introduced a framework named DSpark.
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Australia Plans Stronger Social Media Ban for Youth as Usage Persists
Australia's prime minister has stated his intention to strengthen the nation's social media prohibition for young people, as a recent study indicates limited effect on teen usage. The measure, now six months old and the first of its kind globally, has seen a significant portion of its target demographic continuing to access platforms. This development follows concerns regarding youth mental and physical health, prompting international observation of Australia's approach.
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Polestar to cease United States vehicle sales by 2027
The United States administration is forcing Polestar to stop selling vehicles in the country beginning with the 2027 model year. This action follows a decision by the Commerce Department to deny the electric-vehicle manufacturer authorization under the Connected Vehicles Rule.
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ByteDance Launches Doubao 2.1 Pro Amidst Production Growth
ByteDance has officially launched its flagship large language model, Doubao-Seed-2.1 Pro, which now facilitates 180 trillion daily token calls. This figure represents a 1,500-fold increase since the initial launch of the model.
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IBM reveals breakthrough technology for sub-1 nanometer chips
IBM has unveiled the first technology capable of producing chips smaller than 1 nanometer. This development aims to meet the demands of advanced artificial intelligence workloads.
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Designer Releases Guide to Constructing Solar-Powered Yacht
Lukas Sjoman has published a comprehensive guide for building a solar-powered yacht. His vessel, known as Helios 11, was designed to operate indefinitely using solar energy without requiring fuel or marinas.
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