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‘Social loafing’ found when working alongside robots

Study finds people tend to pay less attention when working with robots, just like with respected human colleagues

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023

10 AI-Proof Jobs to Protect Yourself From the Automation Revolution

In an era where robots and AI threaten to replace a growing number of jobs, there are still resilient careers that stand firm against the automation tide. Is yours one of them?

Barchart · Oct 13, 2023

From ancient Jewish texts to androids to AI, a just-right sequence of numbers or letters turns matter into meaning

Isaac Asimov’s iconic science fiction collection “I, Robot” tells the story of androids created at U.S. Robots and Mechanical Men, Inc. The androids range from “Robbie,” who is nonvocal, to “Stephen Byerley,” who may or may not be a robot – he is so humanlike that people can’t tell.

The Conversation · Oct 13, 2023

Meet the high school sport that builds robots — and the next generation of engineers

The FIRST Robotics Competition has evolved from a fascinating after-school activity to having an impact on the tech and engineering world, involving tens of thousands of teens across the globe.

WEKU · Oct 7, 2023

Jos Buttler plays down opening loss: It's OK, we are not robots

AHMEDABAD: England captain Jos Buttler felt that his team was a 'long way short of their best with the bat' in the World Cup opener against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday.

The Times of India · Oct 7, 2023

'We are not robots', says Jos Buttler after England's tough loss

NEW DELHI: England skipper Jos Buttler on Thursday said his team has enough 'experience in the room' to bounce back from their crushing loss to New Zealand in the World Cup opener.

The Times of India · Oct 5, 2023

The dawn of domestic robots could dramatically cut gender inequality when it comes to household work

Domestic work is vital for society to function. Meals need to be cooked, clothes and homes cleaned, and people need to be cared for. These tasks take time and, generally speaking, are not shared equally within households.

The Conversation · Oct 3, 2023

Tiny robots, giant steps: how nanotechnology could improve cancer and fertility treatment

An advanced robotics lab at Canada’s top university is helping the medical world tackle some of its most perplexing problems – starting at the smallest of scales

The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2023

No, The Robots At The Grand Final Parade Aren’t Next Year’s Drafts. Here’s Why They Were There

The real question is how are they getting along so well when they support opposing teams?

Pedestrian.tv · Sep 29, 2023

The Most Unique Sci-Fi Movie of 2023 Has a Surprising Star Wars Connection

Production designer James Clyne talks techniques he brought from Star Wars, and what The Creator is doing new.

Inverse · Sep 28, 2023