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A team from the University of Oxford has developed a new class of soft robots that operate solely on air pressure, without electronics, motors, or computers. These "fluidic robots" can generate complex, rhythmic movements and automatically synchronise their actions.

Hundreds of AI generated Chinese language videos have appeared on YouTube, specifically targeting Singapore and its Prime Minister, Lawrence Wong. These digital fabrications are reportedly part of an ongoing disinformation campaign, aiming to disseminate misleading information to the public, according to the South China Morning Post. The scale of this material indicates a sustained effort to influence narratives concerning the nation's leadership.

Deliveroo, the food delivery platform, is set to conclude its operations in Singapore, with services concluding on March 4. The company announced this decision, stating it would initiate an "orderly wind-down process" in the market. This move forms part of a wider strategic review by its parent organisation, the US based firm DoorDash, across its international holdings.

Hong Kong's transport authorities have authorised expanded testing for autonomous vehicles, extending routes from the airport island to Sunny Bay and Tung Chung town centre on Lantau. This decision marks a significant development in cross-district trials of driverless technology across the region. The updated pilot licence, granted to Baidu Apollo International, supports the city's objective of implementing driverless vehicles for wider geographical use in a controlled and sy

On-demand helicopter services gained significant momentum during the Chinese New Year, offering fast travel and new routes across various cities. This surge in demand has given a substantial boost to the country's low-altitude economy. Credit: HANDOUT Bookings for these services increased nearly 1.5 times compared with normal levels during the hectic holiday period. Manager Li Xin of Shanghai Xinkong Helicopter highlighted this rise in demand. Shanghai Xinkong Helicopter laun

Canada will question OpenAI officials on Tuesday regarding their safety protocols after the ChatGPT maker did not alert police about banning an account linked to an alleged mass shooter. This move comes as a government minister seeks clarity on the artificial intelligence organisation's internal reporting criteria.

Australian software logistics firm WiseTech Global has announced a substantial reduction in its employee base. The organisation stated plans to lay off approximately 2,000 individuals. These workforce adjustments are scheduled to occur over a defined period spanning the next two years.

Three Chinese artificial intelligence companies improperly used Claude to improve their own models, according to Anthropic, the chatbot's creator. Anthropic also made a case for export controls on chips to mitigate such activities.

Paramount Skydance has submitted a higher offer for Warner Bros Discovery, intensifying efforts to prevent the HBO Max owner from closing a deal with Netflix, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday. The revised bid aims to address Warner Bros concerns regarding financing certainty.

A Meta survey found 19% of young teenagers on Instagram reported seeing unwanted nude images, according to a court filing. Nearly one in five users aged 13 to 15 told Meta they viewed "nudity or sexual images on Instagram" they did not wish to see.

Ant Group's artificial intelligence health application, AQ, surpassed 100 million users during the recent Lunar New Year holiday. The company reported this milestone amidst increasing demand for AI-driven health monitoring tools across China.

LinkerBot is revolutionising humanoid robotics with ultra-dexterous hands, ushering in a new era of humanlike robotic capability. The Beijing-based start-up specialises in creating these hands for humanoids.