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A novel lightweight robot, designed for insect like flight, has demonstrated independent takeoff capabilities and significant resistance to physical impact. Developed by Wenzhong Yan, an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Davis, with collaboration from UCLA and MIT, this micro aerial vehicle marks a departure from earlier fragile designs. Its robustness indicates potential for practical deployment outside laboratory environments.

Tianjin University's Haihe Laboratory of Brain Computer Interaction and Human Machine Integration has unveiled a new non invasive brain computer interface, or BCI, system. This device is cube shaped and fully integrated, reportedly weighing approximately 3 grams and occupying roughly 2 cubic centimetres. The university describes it as the smallest and lightest non invasive BCI system developed to date.

OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman has stated that the advantages offered by artificial intelligence justify accepting certain associated risks. He argued that the technology should remain extensively available to the public. According to Reuters, Mr Altman believes the world should tolerate some negative outcomes for the overall benefits of this technology, ensuring human agency.