Up to 500 Baidu Apollo Go self-driving cabs unexpectedly stopped during traffic in Wuhan, China, causing some riders to be stranded for hours on busy highways and leading to several accidents. The mass shutdown revealed a potential single point of failure in the centralised control system of the robotaxi fleet.

Nasa's Artemis II mission, the first crewed flight around the Moon in more than 50 years, has successfully launched. A Nasa official stated during a post-launch press conference that the crew is "safe, secure and in great spirits."

Researchers at Leiden University have developed microrobots capable of movement, navigation, and adaptation without a brain, sensors, or software. Their behaviour is driven entirely by physical structure and interaction with the environment.

Apple is testing a new Siri feature that allows the virtual assistant to process multiple requests in a single query, bringing it more in line with the capabilities of newer artificial intelligence assistants, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday. Credit: APPLE The company is integrating this feature into its upcoming iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 operating systems. These systems are anticipated to launch later this year, Bloomberg said, citing people familiar with the matter

Meta and the Motion Picture Association have resolved a dispute regarding Meta's use of the PG-13 film rating for its teen accounts. Meta has agreed to substantially reduce references to the rating and include a disclaimer that the MPA is not involved with its ratings.

Chinese technology companies Xiaomi and Alibaba Group Holding have launched extensive recruitment drives. These efforts focus heavily on artificial intelligence talent, reflecting fierce global competition. Both firms are increasingly positioning themselves as AI-first businesses.

Microsoft has introduced new features for its Copilot research assistant, allowing users to employ multiple artificial intelligence models simultaneously within single workflows. This move represents the latest effort by the Big Tech organisation to enhance its AI offering and encourage greater adoption across its user base.

Space-tech firm Voyager Technologies, identified by its stock ticker VOYG.N, has entered into a mission management contract with robotics startup Icarus Robotics. The agreement dictates the demonstration of a free-flying robotic system aboard the International Space Station, a crucial orbital research facility. Both organisations publicly announced the details of this collaboration.

China's science fiction industry recorded significant revenue growth, reaching a total of USD 18.2 billion last year. This figure, up 15.7 per cent from the previous year, represents a new high for the sector, according to a report cited by the South China Morning Post. Public interest in science fiction content surged alongside this financial expansion.

A prolonged overnight outage at Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek disrupted service for hundreds of millions of users, sparking widespread complaints across social media platforms. The company’s chatbot website and app were offline, according to a company notice and user feedback. Credit: DEEPSEEK The Hangzhou-based AI laboratory began investigating the disruption after its namesake chatbot went offline from Sunday evening. DeepSeek issued fixes between 1 a.m.