UBTECH has introduced a new consumer brand, UWORLD, featuring the U1 series of humanoid robots designed for home settings. The company leveraged engineering experience from industrial applications to develop these machines for emotional engagement. Credit: UBTECH The U1 series includes two models, one standing 183 cm tall and another measuring 168 cm. These robots feature silicone exteriors, expressive facial features, and 88 degrees of freedom for coordinated movement. Each

Alphabet subsidiary Google is negotiating with Samsung Electronics to manufacture components for its upcoming artificial intelligence processor. The potential collaboration focuses on the next-generation unit codenamed Icefish.

SpaceX raised a record USD 75 billion in its initial public offering, making Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk the first trillionaire in the world. Credit: UNSPLASH The net worth of Musk will exceed USD 1.1 trillion when the stock begins trading, according to calculations by Forbes and Reuters. Prior to the share sale, Forbes pegged his net worth at roughly USD 780 billion. Most of the wealth of Musk rests with SpaceX, where he holds a stake worth roughly USD 866 billion. Alp

Airbus Helicopters has revealed the U145, a new autonomous aircraft based on its popular H145 platform, pushing the company deeper into the growing market for large uncrewed rotorcraft. The aircraft debuted as a full-scale mock-up ahead of the ILA Berlin Air Show and signals the latest effort to blend proven helicopter performance with advanced autonomous flight systems. Credit: AIRBUS The company plans to fly the aircraft with a safety pilot on board by the end of 2026. Airb

China's cybersecurity watchdog has issued a warning against third-party artificial intelligence skills packages that bypass model safety guard rails. These unregulated AI extensions claim to generate otherwise prohibited content and provide access to cryptocurrency-mining functions. Credit: UNSPLASH The National Computer Network Emergency Response Coordination Centre, or CNCERT, highlighted the rapid emergence of a grey market for these tools. The agency stated that these pac

The Canadian government introduced a new digital safety bill to ban social media for children under 16. The legislation includes exemptions for platforms that meet specific safety standards.

DeepRoute.ai has shifted its strategic focus from serving as an advanced driver-assistance systems supplier to building foundational artificial intelligence infrastructure for the physical world. The company unveiled this new direction at the Beijing Auto Show, where it showcased its unified foundation model and emphasis on large-scale real-world data. Credit: DEEPROUTE.AI Chief Executive Officer Maxwell Zhou used the event to argue that the future of autonomous driving lies

China electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is secretly developing humanoid robots under the project codename Yao-Shun-Yu. Executive Vice President Li Ke confirmed the initiative, which aims to expand the company presence into the field of embodied AI.

Microsoft is laying off hundreds of employees at its Azure cloud unit in China. The move comes as the technology giant navigates tightening data regulations in both Washington and Beijing. The staff affected work in Beijing and Shanghai. Sources estimate the layoffs will impact between 200 and 400 workers. Credit: UNSPLASH These employees will cease employment at Azure and receive severance packages based on their tenure. Some workers will also receive up to seven months'

Colin Angle, the cofounder and former chief executive officer of iRobot, has launched a new physical artificial intelligence company called Familiar Machines and Magic. The startup has announced its first robot, an embodied artificial intelligence system designed to interact naturally with adults and families.