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NYU Tandon Assistant Professor Nana Obayashi and Ph.D. student Daniil Filimonov have developed WorMa, an amphibious robot designed to traverse varied environments. This machine adjusts its internal weight by shifting water, allowing it to move across land, ascend steps, and navigate open water. The robot maintains a consistent undulatory gait regardless of the terrain encountered.

BYD plans to introduce an electric vehicle utilising solid state battery technology in 2027. Ms Stella Li, the company's Executive Vice President, confirmed this intention. Concurrently, FinDreams, BYD's battery division, is progressing with limited sulphide production as it prepares for future expansion. This development marks a significant step for the automotive manufacturer.

Chinese artificial intelligence firm Z.ai, also known as Zhipu AI, is experiencing a decline in user trust following revelations that its ZCode coding assistant tool secretly uploaded local workspace information. This data transfer to external servers reportedly occurred without explicit user approval. The incident has prompted concerns within the industry regarding cybersecurity and user privacy.