#digital-control
#digital-control

17 hours ago

The real cost of letting AI do it for you - Silicon Canals

Outsourcing work to AI can diminish critical thinking and lead to generic outputs that lack individuality.

19 hours ago

Medicine

Researchers Invented a Fake Disease to Trick AI and the Funniest Possible Thing Happened

fromwww.bbc.com

London startup

Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'?

fromFortune

Women in technology

In the future, will there be any work left for people to do? | Fortune

Tech industry

fromThe Verge

The 'AI is inevitable' trap

Allbirds claims to be an AI company, reflecting a trend of companies leveraging AI for market gains despite mixed public sentiment.

23 hours ago

Test smart: how to approach AI and stay sane?

AI tools can enhance productivity but may compromise quality if not used critically.

17 hours ago

The real cost of letting AI do it for you - Silicon Canals

Outsourcing work to AI can diminish critical thinking and lead to generic outputs that lack individuality.

Medicine

19 hours ago

Researchers Invented a Fake Disease to Trick AI and the Funniest Possible Thing Happened

A fake disease called bixonimania was created to demonstrate how AI can be misled by false information in scientific literature.

London startup

fromwww.bbc.com

Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'?

Digital Richard is an AI twin that assists Richard Skellett in business and personal decision-making, serving as a model for digital twins at Bloor Research.

Women in technology

fromFortune

In the future, will there be any work left for people to do? | Fortune

Competing against IBM's Watson in Jeopardy! demonstrates the advanced cognitive capabilities of AI.

Tech industry

fromThe Verge

The 'AI is inevitable' trap

Allbirds claims to be an AI company, reflecting a trend of companies leveraging AI for market gains despite mixed public sentiment.

23 hours ago

Test smart: how to approach AI and stay sane?

AI tools can enhance productivity but may compromise quality if not used critically.

more#ai

#humanoid-robots

Running

48 minutes ago

China's robot half-marathon broke an important record and made for plenty of laughs

A humanoid robot from Honor completed a half-marathon in 50 minutes, surpassing the human world record, amidst chaotic and humorous moments.

1 month ago

Factory Paying Human Worker to Watch Robot Worker All Day

Humanoid robots like Digit are being deployed in factories with human supervisors, with costs expected to drop from $10-$25 per hour to $2-$3 per hour, potentially displacing workers earning $20 per hour.

Running

48 minutes ago

China's robot half-marathon broke an important record and made for plenty of laughs

A humanoid robot from Honor completed a half-marathon in 50 minutes, surpassing the human world record, amidst chaotic and humorous moments.

1 month ago

Factory Paying Human Worker to Watch Robot Worker All Day

Rethinking the shape of design teams in an AI world

Organizations must adopt a dual transformation model to balance innovation and foundational mastery in design processes disrupted by AI.

Information security

fromTheregister

21 hours ago

AI vendors' response to security flaws: It wasn't me

AI vendors promote AI for security but often dismiss flaws as intended behavior.

22 hours ago

AI hit software engineers first. Here's what they want you to know.

AI tools are reshaping software engineering, blurring roles and creating new opportunities while causing identity shifts among developers.

#productivity

Productivity

I let AI plan my workdays down to the minute for a week - the shock wasn't my output, it was realizing how much of my old schedule had been performance - Silicon Canals

Productivity

The productivity question AI forces us to ask

Productivity tools increase capabilities but also raise expectations, leading to a cycle of anxiety and an overwhelming pace of work.

Productivity

I let AI plan my workdays down to the minute for a week - the shock wasn't my output, it was realizing how much of my old schedule had been performance - Silicon Canals

Using ChatGPT to manage a calendar revealed that much of the scheduled time was performance rather than productive work.

Productivity

The productivity question AI forces us to ask

Productivity tools increase capabilities but also raise expectations, leading to a cycle of anxiety and an overwhelming pace of work.

Wild Video Shows Delivery Robots Causing Havoc, Getting Obliterated

Delivery robots face significant safety issues in urban environments, causing disruptions and hazards while prioritizing private profit over public space safety.

#artificial-intelligence

How AIPowered Learning Tools Are Transforming Employee Training

AI transforms Learning and Development by providing hyper-personalized training experiences that enhance efficiency and employee satisfaction.

Silicon Valley

Even blue-collar work isn't safe from AI, a trade tech CEO says

fromNextgov.com

Privacy professionals

Agencies report over 3,000 AI use cases in 2025

Careers

To thrive in the age of AI, don't reinvent yourself. Try this instead

fromApp Developer Magazine

Human scientists trounce the best AI agents on complex tasks

The number of natural science publications mentioning AI grew nearly 30-fold from 2010 to 2025, indicating rapid adoption by scientists.

Business intelligence

How Industrial AI Is Transforming Operations in 2026

Artificial intelligence is transitioning from experimentation to deployment, with a focus on measurable business outcomes and infrastructure improvements.

How AIPowered Learning Tools Are Transforming Employee Training

AI transforms Learning and Development by providing hyper-personalized training experiences that enhance efficiency and employee satisfaction.

Silicon Valley

Even blue-collar work isn't safe from AI, a trade tech CEO says

AI is disrupting both white-collar and blue-collar jobs, with physical work increasingly affected over time.

Privacy professionals

fromNextgov.com

Agencies report over 3,000 AI use cases in 2025

The 2025 Federal Agency Artificial Intelligence Use Case Inventory documents 3,611 use cases, a 105% increase from 2024's 1,757 cases.

Careers

To thrive in the age of AI, don't reinvent yourself. Try this instead

Integration of diverse skills will be crucial for future leadership in a rapidly changing technological landscape.

fromApp Developer Magazine

Human scientists trounce the best AI agents on complex tasks

The number of natural science publications mentioning AI grew nearly 30-fold from 2010 to 2025, indicating rapid adoption by scientists.

Business intelligence

more#artificial-intelligence

How Industrial AI Is Transforming Operations in 2026

Artificial intelligence is transitioning from experimentation to deployment, with a focus on measurable business outcomes and infrastructure improvements.

Philosophy

AI and the Meaningless Gap

The comparison between AI and human intelligence may be fundamentally flawed as they occupy different spaces of cognition.

Gadgets

fromWIRED

The Smart Home Gadgets to Amp Up Your Curb Appeal

Smart home products like birdhouses and outdoor lights enhance both functionality and aesthetics in residential spaces.

Robot Dogs Patrolling Precious Crops as Food Crisis Deepens

Bayer is supplementing human security patrols around its 8,000 acre Hawaiian corn farm with robotic security dogs, supplied by the tech firm Asylon. The Asylon dogs are meant to guard the company's precious maize from vandals, wildfires, wild fauna, and other hazards around the clock.

Agriculture

Education

fromThe Village Voice

The Builder Who Never Stopped: From a Childhood Website to Four Companies and the Future of Autonomous AI - The Village Voice

Mateusz Kelner is a young software engineer who has achieved significant milestones in technology and entrepreneurship before turning twenty.

How AI and education are shaping the future of aesthetics

Aesthetic inspiration is social and collective, but aesthetic results are deeply personal. What works for one face, skin type, or bone structure won't always work for another.

Healthcare

DevOps

fromComputerWeekly.com

AI, energy, and the new rules of cloud sustainability competition | Computer Weekly

Cloud providers offer sustainability metrics, but lack standardization makes it difficult for enterprises to compare workloads effectively.

Chef Robotics escaped the robot cooking graveyard and says it's thriving -- here's why | TechCrunch

Chef Robotics has passed an important milestone: 100 million servings, defined as a portion of food that our robots deposit into a meal tray.

Startup companies

Graphic design

fromEngadget

Anthropic now has a design assistant too

Anthropic has launched Claude Design, a tool for generating designs and prototypes using its advanced vision model, Opus 4.7.

Data science

Eaton: AI data centers need aerospace-grade engineering

AI demands require a complete overhaul of data center infrastructure, moving from traditional cooling methods to advanced systems-level designs.

Remote teams

fromComputerworld

AI is finally delivering productivity - for remote employees

The key to productivity with AI lies in the freedom to use it effectively, not just the technology itself.

Bootstrapping

Don't Manage Every Task Manually - Here's How You Can Use AI to Outdo Your Competitors in Half the Time

Integrating AI sustainably and ethically is essential for founders as their startups grow to manage tasks effectively.

#robotics

Social media marketing

Man Engineers Giant Robot Hand to Smash His Enemies

Silicon Valley

fromTNW | Business

The Cadence-Nvidia robotics deal

Cadence and Nvidia expand partnership to enhance robot training data accuracy for faster real-world deployment of AI systems.

Startup companies

This simulation startup wants to be the Cursor for physical AI | TechCrunch

Engineers aim to program physical agents like digital ones, but robotics faces challenges due to limited data and the need for realistic simulations.

Inside the 'self-driving' lab revolution

Eve, an AI-powered robotic platform, automates early-stage drug design, significantly enhancing efficiency in scientific research.

Physical Intelligence, a hot robotics startup, says its new robot brain can figure out tasks it was never taught | TechCrunch

Physical Intelligence's π0.7 model enables robots to perform unfamiliar tasks through compositional generalization, marking a significant advancement in robotic AI capabilities.

fromArs Technica

Robot dogs now read gauges and thermometers using Google Gemini

Robots can now accurately read analog instruments thanks to Google DeepMind's Gemini Robotics-ER 1.6 model, enhancing their embodied reasoning capabilities.

Social media marketing

Man Engineers Giant Robot Hand to Smash His Enemies

Silicon Valley

fromTNW | Business

The Cadence-Nvidia robotics deal

Cadence and Nvidia expand partnership to enhance robot training data accuracy for faster real-world deployment of AI systems.

Startup companies

This simulation startup wants to be the Cursor for physical AI | TechCrunch

Engineers aim to program physical agents like digital ones, but robotics faces challenges due to limited data and the need for realistic simulations.

Inside the 'self-driving' lab revolution

Eve, an AI-powered robotic platform, automates early-stage drug design, significantly enhancing efficiency in scientific research.

Physical Intelligence, a hot robotics startup, says its new robot brain can figure out tasks it was never taught | TechCrunch

Physical Intelligence's π0.7 model enables robots to perform unfamiliar tasks through compositional generalization, marking a significant advancement in robotic AI capabilities.

fromArs Technica

Robot dogs now read gauges and thermometers using Google Gemini

Robots can now accurately read analog instruments thanks to Google DeepMind's Gemini Robotics-ER 1.6 model, enhancing their embodied reasoning capabilities.

How AI Interfaces Are Reshaping Discovery, Trust And Decision Making

The traditional home page is losing its significance as AI assistants reshape how users interact with brands online.

UX design

fromInsideHook

Anthropic Releases New Claude Design Tool, Internet Explodes

Design plays a crucial role in translating ideas into reality, with AI tools like Claude Design enhancing collaboration between designers and project managers.

fromFood & Beverage Magazine

Folder instructions - Instructions for system-level AI

Folders can evolve into active systems that organize and act based on user intent.

Chef Robotics: Transforming Food Production with AI

Chef Robotics has recently reached a remarkable milestone by completing 100 million servings in production, underscoring the company's commitment to innovation and the importance of automation in food manufacturing.

Agriculture

Philosophy

Intellectual property law

What AI Can't Calculate About a Human Life

Human life is a singular, unrepeatable event, contrasting with AI's reliance on patterns and probabilities.

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Your AI Is Saving You Time: So What?

AI's integration into patent work has shifted from skepticism to acceptance, prompting a need to measure its true value beyond just efficiency.

Healthcare

AI needs a reality check

Healthcare AI companies often make bold claims, but few have successfully developed treatments that work in humans.

#ai-in-education

Education

Artificial Intelligence in Education Needs Design, Not Devotion

AI's impact on education varies based on its integration into the curriculum, influencing both performance and the depth of learning.

5 days ago

Rethinking Education With AI: Create More Engaging Learning Experiences With AI-Powered Learning Design

AI can enhance learning design by personalizing experiences and improving relevance, but risks of generic content and diminished critical thinking remain.

Education

Artificial Intelligence in Education Needs Design, Not Devotion

AI's impact on education varies based on its integration into the curriculum, influencing both performance and the depth of learning.

5 days ago

Rethinking Education With AI: Create More Engaging Learning Experiences With AI-Powered Learning Design

AI can enhance learning design by personalizing experiences and improving relevance, but risks of generic content and diminished critical thinking remain.

Claude Opus 4.7 is no Mythos, and that's a good thing

Claude Opus 4.7 improves software engineering, vision, and agentic tasks, but is not the risky Mythos model Anthropic refrains from fully releasing.

Toronto startup

fromTNW | Cities

Tesla eyes Shanghai Gigafactory for Optimus humanoid robot mass production

Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory is pivotal for mass-producing Optimus humanoid robots, linking vehicle production to robotics ambitions.

Data science

Is the Data Scientist Role Dead? No, it's Transforming

The data scientist role is evolving, not disappearing, as organizations demand broader skills and system-oriented thinking.

fromeLearning

The Role of AI in Modern Technical Training Programs Across Industries - eLearning

Technical training is essential for applying skills in real work situations, enhanced by AI for better design and delivery.

Information security

How AI could drive cyber investigation tools from niche to core stack

The rise of AI presents new cybersecurity risks, necessitating a shift from traditional defensive strategies to proactive measures against sophisticated threats.

fromInfoWorld

Mastering the dull reality of sexy AI

The gap in enterprise AI lies in building effective systems for retrieval, evaluation, memory, and governance, not just access to models.

UX design

AI, UX, and the factory model

The digital design landscape is shifting towards a factory model, redefining roles and metrics of success in software development.

Education

The future of AI in schools isn't personalized learning

Personalized learning through AI often results in device-mediated instruction, lacking the essential role of teachers in student development.

Careers

13 AI Skills To Equip Your Workforce For An AI-Driven Future

AI is rapidly changing the skills landscape, making traditional competencies obsolete and creating a demand for new skills in the workforce.

Thought Leader Q&A: Exploring The Future Of Workplace Learning In The Age Of AI With Dimitris Tolis

AI in learning can lead to content mediocrity and hinder meaningful learning experiences.

DevOps

fromInfoWorld

The agent tier: Rethinking runtime architecture for context-driven enterprise workflows

Digital workflows in large enterprises struggle to adapt to contextual variations, leading to increased complexity and challenges in customer onboarding processes.

Scale sets edge platform's software ever more free from hardware constraints

Scale Computing is reducing hardware requirements for its software, allowing more flexibility for partners and customers in choosing hardware platforms.

Data science

Is Algorithmic Asymmetry Reshaping How We Think?

Algorithmic asymmetry creates unequal access to information and decision-making, impacting individuals across various aspects of life.

A leader's guide to getting AI right

Companies must educate themselves on AI to effectively engage with its evolving tools and strategies.

OpenAI's new Agents SDK focuses on safety and scalability

OpenAI's updated Agents SDK enables developers to create autonomous AI agents for complex tasks with enhanced usability and a sandbox environment.

History

The intelligence revolution won't be televised-it will be automated over a longer arc

The Intelligence Revolution is reshaping work organization and societal roles, similar to the Industrial Revolution's impact.

fromFactory.ai

How Missions Work | Factory.ai

Missions system enhances agent performance by breaking complex tasks into focused units handled by fresh agents with clear goals.

fromWIRED

They Built the 'Cursor for Hardware.' Now, Anthropic Wants In

Creativity in hardware development is being unlocked by new tools and APIs, enabling more makers and developers to innovate.

2 weeks ago

From Manual To Intelligent: How AI Automation Is Reshaping L&D Operations

AI automation can alleviate operational burdens on L&D teams, allowing them to focus on strategic tasks and improve learning quality.

7 AI Tools That Run Your Entire One-Person Business While You Sleep (No Staff, No Code)

AI tools are evolving from automation to autonomy, enabling organizations to make decisions without human intervention.

DevOps

fromInfoQ

2 weeks ago

Optimization in Automated Driving: From Complexity to Real-Time Engineering

A production-grade AV stack is a distributed dataflow graph of components, optimized for resource management and real-time constraints.

fromTheregister

Anthropic debuts Claude Design, because who needs designers?

Anthropic launched Claude Design, an AI service for creating visual assets, impacting the design industry and potentially displacing jobs.

#ai-adoption

fromTechRepublic

Artificial intelligence

Widespread AI Use Masks a Growing Workplace Readiness Gap

AI is widely used in workplaces, but many employees lack the training and confidence to use it effectively.

AI Won't Fix Your Broken Company Model - It Will Amplify It

AI adoption without shared standards leads to fragmented systems that hinder true transformation.

fromTechRepublic

Widespread AI Use Masks a Growing Workplace Readiness Gap

AI is widely used in workplaces, but many employees lack the training and confidence to use it effectively.

AI Won't Fix Your Broken Company Model - It Will Amplify It

AI adoption without shared standards leads to fragmented systems that hinder true transformation.

more#ai-adoption

#ai-governance

fromAbove the Law

Unintentional AI Adoption Is Already Inside Your Company. The Only Question Is Whether You Know It. - Above the Law

AI is already integrated into companies through employee usage, often without intentional governance or awareness.

Custom AI Governance Services: The Missing Piece In Your L&D Strategy

Many L&D teams adopt AI tools without ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability in their training programs.

fromAbove the Law

Unintentional AI Adoption Is Already Inside Your Company. The Only Question Is Whether You Know It. - Above the Law

AI is already integrated into companies through employee usage, often without intentional governance or awareness.

Custom AI Governance Services: The Missing Piece In Your L&D Strategy

Many L&D teams adopt AI tools without ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability in their training programs.

more#ai-governance

Why Your AI System Is Open-Loop

Open-loop AI systems audit spending after the fact, while closed-loop systems proactively control costs through continuous measurement and adjustment.

fromArs Technica

Microsoft and Stellantis want to use AI to help car owners

Stellantis is integrating AI across its operations to enhance product development, customer features, and cybersecurity while reducing data center footprint.

Moving away from mainframes using AI proves unfeasible for many companies

Phasing out mainframes is often unfeasible for large organizations due to overestimated AI capabilities in modernization projects.

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

Accenture invests in General Robotics to orchestrate factory robots with unified AI

Accenture Ventures invested in General Robotics to enhance physical AI capabilities across multiple robot manufacturers with the GRID platform.

EU data protection

fromInfoWorld

2 months ago

Three ways AI will change engineering practices

AI can automate initial technical documentation while increasing compliance demands, requiring visibility, strict data-access controls, guardrails, and security permissions to protect sensitive data.

Marketing tech

fromExchangewire

1 month ago

Automation vs Control: Striking the Balance with AI

AI automation in advertising is reducing agency roles and advertiser control, yet advertisers remain responsible for campaign outcomes as platforms like Meta push full automation.

fromEngadget

There's yet another study about how bad AI is for our brains

AI assistance improves immediate performance but creates dependency, leading to decreased persistence and independent performance when the technology is removed.

fromWIRED

AI Could Democratize One of Tech's Most Valuable Resources

Nvidia faces potential competition as startups like Wafer optimize AI code for various chips, challenging its dominance in AI hardware.

fromThe Hacker News

Deterministic + Agentic AI: The Architecture Exposure Validation Requires

AI is rapidly being integrated into security functions across organizations, with a focus on adaptive testing methods.

fromHarvard Business Review

5 days ago

The Hidden Demand for AI Inside Your Company

Many corporate gen AI programs fail, leading employees to use personal AI tools secretly.

Mastra AI - The Modern Framework for Building Production-Ready AI Agents

Creating reliable, scalable AI systems requires more than simple prompts; it involves building infrastructure and managing complex workflows.