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Bill Gates Warned of the Next Pandemic, Now He Fears AI Could 'Destroy Jobs Forever' and Replace Relationships

Bill Gates warns AI could permanently eliminate jobs and disrupt human relationships, urging governments to prepare for the upheaval

International Business Times UK · Aug 26

'We're already here': UNSW Canberra unveils robotics hub as $1b campus takes shape

New UNSW facility draws makers and innovators to Canberra.

The Canberra Times · Aug 26

The smartphone king Apple killed is back, but not in your pocket

BlackBerry has completed a remarkable corporate turnaround after its smartphone business collapsed. The company now thrives by providing secure software for cars and industrial systems. Its QNX platform is embedded in millions of vehicles worldwide, ensuring critical functions. Robotics and physical AI represent the latest growth areas for BlackBerry's embedded…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

An 18-year-old wanted to make advanced robotics cheaper so he built a high-precision sensor that costs less than $25; similar devices can cost hundreds or thousands

In a remarkable feat of innovation, eighteen-year-old Frank Lucci has crafted SubArc, a groundbreaking rotary sensor for robotics that retails for less than twenty-five dollars. This compact device is designed to withstand harsh environments, making precision robotics accessible for both students and researchers. Lucci’s vision is to democratize advanced robotics,…

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Tiny Light-Powered Robots Can Hunt Down and Collect Bacteria, Offering a New Way to Tackle Harmful Microbes

Scientists developed submicrometer robots that use light to move through water, collect bacteria, and transport them to another location.

Medical Daily · Aug 26

Bill Gates calls for some jobs to be ‘Human Reserved,’ suggests taxing AI tokens and robots — billionaire says that ‘AI era will be one of the most turbulent times in human history’

The billionaire philanthropist penned a 6,000-word essay raising the societal risks that AI bring and his proposed solutions to protect the average person.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 26

A San Francisco woman hires a humanoid robot for $30 an hour to clean her apartment while controlling it remotely from her sofa

A San Francisco woman has given a glimpse of what home cleaning could look like in the age of humanoid robots after hiring one for $30 an hour to work inside her apartment. Gianna Capezio booked a one-hour cleaning visit from San Francisco startup Tau Robotics, with the humanoid robot…

The Times of India · Aug 26

The ‘robot Olympics’ were spectacular – but will this technology end up helping humans?

In the past few days your social media feeds may have been full of videos of humanoid robots sprinting, jumping and performing various incredible (and not so incredible) feats.

The Conversation · Aug 26

Workers Suit up in Motion-Capture Gear as Researchers Train AI Robots to Imitate Intimate Human Movements

Somnia Robotics uses motion-capture technology to train AI robots in intimate human movements.

International Business Times UK · Aug 25

‘Robots Right Lane Only’ road sign leaves community baffled

The unusual sign is actually the product of a speculative fiction project imagining a future in which robots have taken on the bulk of labor and are demanding equal rights

The Independent UK · Aug 25