<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Research & Development - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Research & Development news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your profession!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:49:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Researchers Build &lsquo;AI Worm&rsquo; That Chooses Its Own Attack Path]]></title><description><![CDATA[University of Toronto researchers built an AI-powered worm prototype that adapts attack paths across Linux, Windows, and IoT devices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/researchers-build-lsquoai-wormrsquo-that-chooses-its-own-attack-path/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/researchers-build-lsquoai-wormrsquo-that-chooses-its-own-attack-path/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google&rsquo;s New &lsquo;Dreambeans&rsquo; App Creates Personalized AI Stories From Your Digital Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google&rsquo;s Dreambeans app uses Personal Intelligence and Nano Banana 2 to create daily AI stories from connected Google apps for AI Ultra users.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/googlersquos-new-lsquodreambeansrsquo-app-creates-personalized-ai-stories-from-your-digital-life/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/googlersquos-new-lsquodreambeansrsquo-app-creates-personalized-ai-stories-from-your-digital-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU Unveils New Cloud, AI Rules to Reduce Reliance on US Tech Giants]]></title><description><![CDATA[The EU is expanding its tech sovereignty agenda with new cloud, AI, and chip measures aimed at reducing dependence on foreign tech providers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/eu-unveils-new-cloud-ai-rules-to-reduce-reliance-on-us-tech-giants/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/eu-unveils-new-cloud-ai-rules-to-reduce-reliance-on-us-tech-giants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China Tests Autonomous &lsquo;Spherical&rsquo; Robot Police Unit in Cities]]></title><description><![CDATA[China&rsquo;s RT-G spherical AI patrol robot shows how robotics may reshape policing, surveillance, and public safety in urban environments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/china-tests-autonomous-lsquosphericalrsquo-robot-police-unit-in-cities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/china-tests-autonomous-lsquosphericalrsquo-robot-police-unit-in-cities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spirit AI, a Chinese Robotics Startup, Tops Nvidia in Physical AI Ranking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spirit AI topped Nvidia on RoboArena, highlighting growing competition around physical AI models for robotics and automation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/spirit-ai-a-chinese-robotics-startup-tops-nvidia-in-physical-ai-ranking/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/spirit-ai-a-chinese-robotics-startup-tops-nvidia-in-physical-ai-ranking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 ChatGPT Prompts That Turn Confusing Information Into Plain English]]></title><description><![CDATA[Use these ChatGPT prompts to simplify confusing bills, policies, health paperwork, instructions, and other dense information into plain English.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/7-chatgpt-prompts-that-turn-confusing-information-into-plain-english/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/7-chatgpt-prompts-that-turn-confusing-information-into-plain-english/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here&rsquo;s Everything Announced at Microsoft Build 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft Build 2026 showed how Windows, Azure, GitHub, and Copilot are becoming the foundation for managed enterprise AI agents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/herersquos-everything-announced-at-microsoft-build-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/herersquos-everything-announced-at-microsoft-build-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Rolls Out Android Fake Call Detection to Fight AI Voice Scams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google&rsquo;s fake call detection verifies Android calls through Phone by Google to flag spoofed contact calls tied to AI voice scams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-rolls-out-android-fake-call-detection-to-fight-ai-voice-scams/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-rolls-out-android-fake-call-detection-to-fight-ai-voice-scams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AlphaSense Hits $7.5B Valuation After $350M Funding Round]]></title><description><![CDATA[AlphaSense raised $350 million at a $7.5 billion valuation as the AI market intelligence company expands its platform, content library, and global operations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/alphasense-hits-75b-valuation-after-350m-funding-round/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/alphasense-hits-75b-valuation-after-350m-funding-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 Prompting Tricks to Get Better AI-Generated Images]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn eight practical AI image prompting tips to improve composition, lighting, style, texture, and edits across ChatGPT, Gemini, and Meta AI.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/8-prompting-tricks-to-get-better-ai-generated-images/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/8-prompting-tricks-to-get-better-ai-generated-images/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Signs Executive Order Seeking to Vet Powerful AI Models for National Security Risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump signed an AI executive order calling for voluntary federal benchmarking of frontier models with advanced cyber capabilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/trump-signs-executive-order-seeking-to-vet-powerful-ai-models-for-national-security-risks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/trump-signs-executive-order-seeking-to-vet-powerful-ai-models-for-national-security-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft&rsquo;s New AI Agent Brings &lsquo;Always-On&rsquo; Automation to Microsoft 365]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft introduced Scout at Build 2026, an always-on AI agent for Microsoft 365 built on OpenClaw with new security controls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsoftrsquos-new-ai-agent-brings-lsquoalways-onrsquo-automation-to-microsoft-365/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsoftrsquos-new-ai-agent-brings-lsquoalways-onrsquo-automation-to-microsoft-365/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump-Linked Startup Tests Humanoid Robots for Future Military Missions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Foundation is testing Phantom humanoid robots for defense use as Pentagon contracts, Ukraine pilots, and Eric Trump ties draw scrutiny.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/trump-linked-startup-tests-humanoid-robots-for-future-military-missions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/trump-linked-startup-tests-humanoid-robots-for-future-military-missions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida Sues OpenAI Over Child Safety Concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florida sued OpenAI and Sam Altman, alleging ChatGPT misled users on child safety and failed to prevent harmful interactions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/florida-sues-openai-over-child-safety-concerns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/florida-sues-openai-over-child-safety-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Humanoid Robots Built for Factory Work: Tesla, Figure AI, Apptronik, and More]]></title><description><![CDATA[See the top humanoid robots built for factory work, including Tesla Optimus, Figure AI, Apptronik Apollo, Agility Digit, and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/top-humanoid-robots-built-for-factory-work-tesla-figure-ai-apptronik-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/top-humanoid-robots-built-for-factory-work-tesla-figure-ai-apptronik-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Things Companies Should Know Before Hiring Humanoid Robots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thinking about deploying humanoid robots? Learn the seven factors enterprises should evaluate, from ROI and safety to autonomy, data, and integration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/7-things-companies-should-know-before-hiring-humanoid-robots/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/7-things-companies-should-know-before-hiring-humanoid-robots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft&rsquo;s Reported Copilot &lsquo;Super App&rsquo; Could Signal Its Next AI Phase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft Build 2026 is expected to bring new MAI models, Windows 11 developer updates, and more details on Nvidia-powered AI PCs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsoftrsquos-reported-copilot-lsquosuper-apprsquo-could-signal-its-next-ai-phase/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsoftrsquos-reported-copilot-lsquosuper-apprsquo-could-signal-its-next-ai-phase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta AI Support Exploit Hijacks Obama White House Instagram Account]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hackers used Meta&rsquo;s AI support bot in Instagram account takeovers, including the Obama White House account, exposing risk in AI account recovery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-ai-support-exploit-hijacks-obama-white-house-instagram-account/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-ai-support-exploit-hijacks-obama-white-house-instagram-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 ChatGPT Prompting Tricks That Actually Improve AI Responses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Try seven advanced ChatGPT prompting techniques to improve AI writing, analysis, structure, self-checking, and source-based responses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/7-chatgpt-prompting-tricks-that-actually-improve-ai-responses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/7-chatgpt-prompting-tricks-that-actually-improve-ai-responses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Workers in New Zealand Can Stay Relevant in the Age of AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[As AI adoption accelerates, New Zealand professionals may need to rethink how they build career resilience across government, technology, services, and knowledge-based roles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/how-workers-in-new-zealand-can-stay-relevant-in-the-age-of-ai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/how-workers-in-new-zealand-can-stay-relevant-in-the-age-of-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humanoid-Bosch Deal Highlights What&rsquo;s Next for Australia&rsquo;s Robotics-Driven Logistics Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[The partnership shows how humanoid robotics vendors are moving toward industrial-scale manufacturing as Australian logistics operators increase investment in warehouse automation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/humanoid-bosch-deal-highlights-whatrsquos-next-for-australiarsquos-robotics-driven-logistics-market/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/humanoid-bosch-deal-highlights-whatrsquos-next-for-australiarsquos-robotics-driven-logistics-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China Turns Robots, AI Startups Into a Fast-Growing Tourism Industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[China&rsquo;s tech tourism boom is drawing founders, investors, and students to AI labs, EV factories, and robotics hubs across major cities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/china-turns-robots-ai-startups-into-a-fast-growing-tourism-industry/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/china-turns-robots-ai-startups-into-a-fast-growing-tourism-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China&rsquo;s JD.com Promises to Retrain, Not Replace, Nearly 1 Million Workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[JD.com founder Liu Qiangdong says the company will protect frontline workers from AI-driven displacement as it expands automation in China and across retail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinarsquos-jdcom-promises-to-retrain-not-replace-nearly-1-million-workers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinarsquos-jdcom-promises-to-retrain-not-replace-nearly-1-million-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taiwan Showcases Armed &lsquo;Robot Dogs&rsquo; for South China Sea Patrols]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taiwan showcased robot dogs for reconnaissance, surveillance, and armed support as it explores unmanned patrols for remote South China Sea outposts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/taiwan-showcases-armed-lsquorobot-dogsrsquo-for-south-china-sea-patrols/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/taiwan-showcases-armed-lsquorobot-dogsrsquo-for-south-china-sea-patrols/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nvidia, Unitree, and Sharpa Launch New Humanoid Robot for Physical AI Research]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nvidia, Unitree, and Sharpa launched a humanoid robot reference platform to help academic researchers build and test robot skills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/nvidia-unitree-and-sharpa-launch-new-humanoid-robot-for-physical-ai-research/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/nvidia-unitree-and-sharpa-launch-new-humanoid-robot-for-physical-ai-research/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeff Bezos: AI Doomsayers Are ‘Dead Wrong’ About Jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has fired back at critics of artificial intelligence, calling warnings of massive job displacement &ldquo;dead wrong&rdquo; and arguing the technology will elevate human workers rather than replace them.Speaking with CNBC&rsquo;s Andrew Ross Sorkin, Bezos threw his weight behind the generative AI boom, directly challenging the tech industry&rsquo;s growing camp of naysayers. He pushed back against fears that advanced coding platforms, such as those from Anthropic and Cu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/jeff-bezos-ai-doomsayers-are-dead-wrong-about-jobs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/jeff-bezos-ai-doomsayers-are-dead-wrong-about-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coming Soon: Gemini to Add Adobe, Canva, and CapCut for AI Editing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is trying to turn Gemini into more than a place where creative ideas begin.The company is bringing Adobe, Canva, and CapCut integrations into its AI chatbot, allowing users to generate images, designs, and videos in Gemini before refining them in familiar editing tools. The move could make Gemini a more central workspace for creators, marketers, and teams that already rely on AI to speed up content production.&ldquo;Magic Layers takes things a step further. Generate an image in Gemini and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/coming-soon-gemini-to-add-adobe-canva-and-capcut-for-ai-editing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/coming-soon-gemini-to-add-adobe-canva-and-capcut-for-ai-editing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huawei Watch and Blood Sugar Awareness: How Its Diabetes Risk Feature Works]]></title><description><![CDATA[Huawei is taking a prevention-first route into the blood sugar monitoring race.With the Huawei Watch GT 6 Pro, the company brings diabetes-risk screening to the wrist through its Diabetes Risk Study feature. Instead of waiting for blood sugar to become an obvious concern, the watch looks for health patterns worth reviewing.As one of the first major smartwatch brands with a non-invasive diabetes risk assessment feature, Huawei gives wearables a more active role in prevention.Daily health signals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/huawei-watch-and-blood-sugar-awareness-how-its-diabetes-risk-feature-works/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/huawei-watch-and-blood-sugar-awareness-how-its-diabetes-risk-feature-works/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI’s Model Solves 80-Year-Old Math Problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who needs a calculator when AI starts doing original mathematics?OpenAI says one of its general-purpose reasoning models disproved an 80-year-old geometry conjecture posed by Hungarian mathematician Paul Erd&#337;s. The result, which the company said was reviewed by external mathematicians, concerns the number of pairs of points that can be arranged at equal distances from one another.The AI giant said that the model &ldquo;has disproved this longstanding conjecture, providing an infinite family]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openais-model-solves-80-year-old-math-problem/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openais-model-solves-80-year-old-math-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jensen Huang: Nvidia Has ‘Largely Conceded’ China to Huawei]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nvidia may still want China&hellip; but China may no longer be waiting.In a CNBC interview, CEO Jensen Huang said US export controls have pushed Chinese AI companies toward domestic alternatives, with Huawei moving into the space Nvidia once dominated. He framed that shift as a direct consequence of Washington&rsquo;s chip limits, which have left Chinese firms looking for suppliers closer to home.&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve really largely conceded that market to them,&rdquo; Huang told CNBC.For Nvidia, t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/jensen-huang-nvidia-has-largely-conceded-china-to-huawei/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/jensen-huang-nvidia-has-largely-conceded-china-to-huawei/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google I/O 2026: 10 Key Takeaways on Gemini, Search, and AI Agents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google wants AI to stop waiting for instructions.At I/O 2026, the company unveiled a sweeping lineup of Gemini-powered tools designed to behave less like chatbots and more like autonomous digital assistants. The announcements touched nearly every corner of Google&rsquo;s ecosystem, including Search, Android, Workspace, shopping, video creation, and software development.Here are the 10 biggest takeaways from Google&rsquo;s agent-first push, and what they suggest about where Search, Gemini, and th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-io-2026-10-key-takeaways-on-gemini-search-and-ai-agents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-io-2026-10-key-takeaways-on-gemini-search-and-ai-agents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA’s Moon Base Vision Includes Swarms of Lunar Robots]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first builders of NASA&rsquo;s future Moon base may not need spacesuits.NASA put its lunar ambitions on full display in Houston this week, using a major student robotics competition to spotlight how machines will help build its future Moon Base. At the 2026 FIRST Robotics World Championship, the agency highlighted its long-term plan for a permanent presence on the Moon while engaging tens of thousands of students, mentors, and parents through exhibits and live demonstrations.NASA&rsquo;s Moo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/nasas-moon-base-vision-includes-swarms-of-lunar-robots/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/nasas-moon-base-vision-includes-swarms-of-lunar-robots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building Resilience In The Age of AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cohesity Chief Product Officer Vasu Murthy joins eSpeaks to discuss why resilience is becoming a foundational requirement for enterprise AI. He explains how organizations can protect AI systems, agents, and data as automation accelerates, and why trusted recovery, governed data, and Minimum Viable Company planning are becoming critical to scaling AI responsibly.<br />
The post Building Resilience In The Age of AI appeared first on eWEEK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/building-resilience-in-the-age-of-ai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/building-resilience-in-the-age-of-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intuit Cuts 3,000 Jobs, Putting Spotlight on Tech’s AI Restructuring Wave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Intuit is cutting thousands of jobs, but the company says AI is not to blame.The financial tech leader announced Wednesday that it is cutting approximately 17% of its global workforce, eliminating roughly 3,000 to 3,100 jobs worldwide. The corporate restructuring comes despite a highly profitable tax season and a newly announced $8.6 billion revenue quarter.The Mountain View, California-based maker of TurboTax, QuickBooks, Credit Karma, and Mailchimp framed the decision as a strategic pivot. The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/intuit-cuts-3000-jobs-putting-spotlight-on-techs-ai-restructuring-wave/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/intuit-cuts-3000-jobs-putting-spotlight-on-techs-ai-restructuring-wave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyundai Plans 25,000 ‘Atlas’ Humanoid Robots for Factories by 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hyundai&rsquo;s next factory workers may not need hard hats.The company is preparing to deploy more than 25,000 Atlas-based humanoid robots across its manufacturing operations, according to reports from Yonhap News Agency. The effort is expected to begin at Hyundai&rsquo;s Georgia Metaplant in 2028 before expanding to Kia&rsquo;s Georgia plant in 2029.For Hyundai, the rollout is not just a robotics flex. It is a test of whether humanoid robots can perform useful, repetitive, physically demanding]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/hyundai-plans-25000-atlas-humanoid-robots-for-factories-by-2028/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/hyundai-plans-25000-atlas-humanoid-robots-for-factories-by-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leaked Audio Reveals Why Meta Tracked Employees Before Layoffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A leaked audio recording reveals Zuckerberg&rsquo;s real explanation for why Meta was tracking its workers.You&rsquo;ve heard of &ldquo;learn by doing.&rdquo; Meta invented &ldquo;learn by watching employees do it, then replace them.&rdquo;A leaked audio recording from a Meta all-hands meeting, obtained by More Perfect Union, captures Mark Zuckerberg explaining that Meta has been monitoring employee activity across Gmail, GChat, internal tool Metamate, and VSCode (the coding software most engine]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/leaked-audio-reveals-why-meta-tracked-employees-before-layoffs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/leaked-audio-reveals-why-meta-tracked-employees-before-layoffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Turns AI’s Capacity Crunch Into a New Enterprise Offering]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI has announced a way for enterprise customers to guarantee compute resources for the company&rsquo;s AI services through a new offering called Guaranteed Capacity.Capacity has become less assured as leading-edge AI models are more widely adopted by large-scale enterprises, prompting some to seek greater certainty. With the new commitments, customers can choose one-, two-, or three-year plans, with discounts for longer terms.&nbsp;On the form, OpenAI lets customers choose upward of 1 billio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-turns-ais-capacity-crunch-into-a-new-enterprise-offering/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-turns-ais-capacity-crunch-into-a-new-enterprise-offering/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google’s Gemini Omni Wants to ‘Create Anything’ From AI Video Prompts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google has introduced Gemini Omni, a new family of multimodal AI models announced at Google I/O 2026, positioning it as a major step toward building systems that can &ldquo;create anything from any input.&rdquo;The first release in the lineup is Gemini Omni Flash, which is already rolling out across Google&rsquo;s consumer platforms, including the Gemini app, Google Flow, and YouTube Shorts.While Google has previously explored AI-generated video through tools like Veo and image-generation system]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/googles-gemini-omni-wants-to-create-anything-from-ai-video-prompts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/googles-gemini-omni-wants-to-create-anything-from-ai-video-prompts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Humanoid Robots Driving APAC’s AI Hardware Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[The humanoid robot race is starting to tilt east.Across China, Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong, humanoid robots are being built for factories, hospitals, research labs, and service roles. Some are designed to lift and sort. Others are learning to follow instructions, swap their own batteries, or turn AI models into physical movement.The result is a new hardware contest hiding inside the AI boom. The next great AI platform may not be a chatbot or phone. It may be a machine with arms, legs, sens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/7-humanoid-robots-driving-apacs-ai-hardware-race/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/7-humanoid-robots-driving-apacs-ai-hardware-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Bets S$300M on Singapore as Its Asian Applied AI Hub]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI is launching its first Applied AI Lab outside the US in Singapore as part of its broader push to deploy its AI systems in real-world settings.&nbsp;Backed by a commitment of more than S$300 million, the effort will focus on helping Singaporean private and government organizations adopt AI in practical settings. Instead of creating new AI models, the lab will focus on tailoring existing ones for regional applications through deployments by trained Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs).For Sing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-bets-s300m-on-singapore-as-its-asian-applied-ai-hub/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-bets-s300m-on-singapore-as-its-asian-applied-ai-hub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google AI Studio Cheat Sheet: Features, Pricing, and More]]></title><description><![CDATA[For years, building software meant setting up local environments, downloading SDKs, configuring dependencies, debugging installations, and spending hours just to write usable code. Google now wants to collapse much of that process into a browser tab.With the rapid expansion of Google AI Studio, the company is no longer treating AI as just a chatbot layer or productivity assistant. Instead, Google is turning AI Studio into something far larger: a browser-based operating system for AI-assisted sof]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-ai-studio-cheat-sheet-features-pricing-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-ai-studio-cheat-sheet-features-pricing-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stability AI Releases Stable Audio 3.0 for Longer AI Songs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stability AI&rsquo;s newest audio model can generate songs that run longer than many radio singles.<br />
The company has released Stable Audio 3.0, a family of AI audio models that can create music and sound effects, with larger versions capable of generating full compositions up to 6 minutes and 20 seconds long.<br />
Stable Audio 3.0 goes longer<br />
According to&nbsp;TechCrunch, Stability AI is releasing four models under the Stable Audio 3.0 name: Small SFX, Small, Medium, and Large. The two Small models ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/stability-ai-releases-stable-audio-30-for-longer-ai-songs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/stability-ai-releases-stable-audio-30-for-longer-ai-songs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stability AI Brings AI Audio to Brand Production]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stability AI wants brands to stop hunting for stock music and start generating their own.<br />
Its new Stable Audio 2.5 model can create tracks up to three minutes long, support audio inpainting, and run through WPP&rsquo;s global client network.<br />
For agencies, marketers, and creative teams, the goal is faster custom audio for ads, games, short-form video, retail experiences, and other campaign work.<br />
From prompts to campaign audio<br />
According to Stability AI&rsquo;s announcement, Stable Audio 2.5 is bui]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/stability-ai-brings-ai-audio-to-brand-production/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/stability-ai-brings-ai-audio-to-brand-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google I/O Makes Gemini the AI Layer Beneath Everything]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google held its annual I/O conference yesterday, and it made one thing clear: Gemini is becoming the layer beneath all the apps people already use&hellip; whether they like it or not.Here&rsquo;s what happened<br />
Gemini 3.5 Flash became Google&rsquo;s new fast model for agents, coding, and long tasks.Gemini Spark introduced itself as a 24/7 personal agent that can work across Workspace apps.Search got information agents that monitor the web, plus mini apps for ongoing tasks.Workspace got voice feat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-io-makes-gemini-the-ai-layer-beneath-everything/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-io-makes-gemini-the-ai-layer-beneath-everything/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Unveils New AI Coding Tools to Challenge Anthropic, OpenAI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google looks to be taking the fight to Anthropic and OpenAI in the coding space, with a slew of coding and agentic AI announcements at its I/O developer conference.The search giant&rsquo;s new model, Gemini 3.5 Flash, is being positioned as the model layer for coding agents. According to Google, it is its strongest agentic and coding model yet, outperforming Gemini 3.1 Pro on key benchmarks and matching or surpassing the latest versions of Claude and GPT. It is doing this at half the cost of com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-unveils-new-ai-coding-tools-to-challenge-anthropic-openai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-unveils-new-ai-coding-tools-to-challenge-anthropic-openai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$15K Humanoid Robot Kit Aims to Bring Bipedal Robotics to the Masses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Singapore-based Menlo Research has introduced a new DIY version of its open-source humanoid robot, Asimov, aimed at developers, robotics enthusiasts, and research teams who want to experiment with humanoid machines without spending millions of dollars.The robot, called the &ldquo;Here Be Dragons Edition,&rdquo; comes as a completely unassembled kit with a target price of $15,000.&nbsp;According to the company, the package includes the structural frame, actuators, motors, sensors, wiring harnesse]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/15k-humanoid-robot-kit-aims-to-bring-bipedal-robotics-to-the-masses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/15k-humanoid-robot-kit-aims-to-bring-bipedal-robotics-to-the-masses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google I/O 2026: All the Major AI Announcements]]></title><description><![CDATA[At this year&rsquo;s Google I/O developer conference, CEO Sundar Pichai laid out what he called the company&rsquo;s &ldquo;agentic Gemini era,&rdquo; unveiling a set of AI products, upgrades, and infrastructure plans designed to make Gemini more active across Search, Android, Workspace, and the web.Pichai said Google is now focused on showing people &ldquo;the value in the products they use every day,&rdquo; after years of rapid advances in artificial intelligence.Gemini usage surges across Goog]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-io-2026-all-the-major-ai-announcements/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-io-2026-all-the-major-ai-announcements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China’s ‘Decade of the Robot’ Could Bring 24M Humanoids by 2035]]></title><description><![CDATA[China&rsquo;s next labor force may come with batteries, sensors, and two mechanical legs.A new report from Barclays says humanoid robots could help China offset as much as 60% of its projected workforce decline by 2035, as the country grapples with a rapidly ageing population and slowing birth rates. The outlet estimates China&rsquo;s labour force could shrink by around 37 million people over the next decade if workforce participation remains near 65%.&nbsp;The bank warned that such a drop would]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-decade-of-the-robot-could-bring-24m-humanoids-by-2035/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-decade-of-the-robot-could-bring-24m-humanoids-by-2035/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gemini 3.5 Flash: 5 Things to Know About Google’s New AI Model]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google Gemini 3.5 Flash is not just another chatbot upgrade. Google designed it to help users and businesses complete more complex digital work.Unveiled during Google I/O, Gemini 3.5 Flash highlights Google&rsquo;s latest push toward AI models that can handle agentic workflows, coding, Search experiences, enterprise automation, and personal AI agents. The announcement positions Flash as the first release in the Gemini 3.5 family, with Gemini 3.5 Pro expected to follow.&ldquo;Today, we&rsquo;re i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/gemini-35-flash-5-things-to-know-about-googles-new-ai-model/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/gemini-35-flash-5-things-to-know-about-googles-new-ai-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 Viral AI Photo Editing Trends (and Prompts) for ChatGPT, Gemini, and More]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI photo editing is moving past the polished selfie era.Over-filtered selfies and plastic-looking edits are fading fast as AI photo tools push creators toward something more emotional, cinematic, weird, and personal. From fake vintage camcorder clips to AI-generated movie posters and surreal toy versions of ourselves, photo editing this year has moved far beyond filters.What&rsquo;s changing isn&rsquo;t just the technology powering the edits; it&rsquo;s the way people are using AI tools like Cha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/8-viral-ai-photo-editing-trends-and-prompts-for-chatgpt-gemini-and-more/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/8-viral-ai-photo-editing-trends-and-prompts-for-chatgpt-gemini-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Top 10 AI Chatbots, Ranked: Gemini, ChatGPT &amp; More]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chatbot market has gone from crowded to cutthroat.What started as a flood of &ldquo;ChatGPT killer&rdquo; headlines has evolved into something more competitive and fragmented: a fight over who will become the default interface for work, research, creativity, coding, and eventually autonomous task execution.Some AI chatbots are trying to become operating systems for knowledge work. Others are evolving into search engines, enterprise copilots, or social-media-native assistants. A few are still]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/the-top-10-ai-chatbots-ranked-gemini-chatgpt-amp-more/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/the-top-10-ai-chatbots-ranked-gemini-chatgpt-amp-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 Products That Could Keep Old PCs Useful After Windows 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[Windows 10 support has ended, but that does not mean every older PC needs to be replaced.Microsoft stopped providing free security updates, feature updates, and technical support for most Windows 10 users on Oct. 14, 2025. Those computers will still work, but using them without updates can increase security risks, especially for browsing, email, online accounts, or work.Here are the products to consider before replacing an older Windows 10 PC.ChromeOS Flex USB Kit: Best for reviving unsupported]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/4-products-that-could-keep-old-pcs-useful-after-windows-10/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/4-products-that-could-keep-old-pcs-useful-after-windows-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pope Leo XIV’s First AI Encyclical Will Feature Anthropic Co-Founder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pope Leo XIV&rsquo;s first major statement on artificial intelligence is expected to arrive with an unusual guest beside him: Anthropic co-founder Christopher Olah.According to Vatican statements, the pope is scheduled to present Magnifica Humanitas on May 25, an encyclical focused on &ldquo;the protection of the human person in the age of artificial intelligence.&rdquo; The event would mark an unusual public rollout for a papal document and signal how quickly AI has become a central moral issue]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/pope-leo-xivs-first-ai-encyclical-will-feature-anthropic-co-founder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/pope-leo-xivs-first-ai-encyclical-will-feature-anthropic-co-founder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China Wants Humanoid Robots to Carry IDs as Mass Production Nears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Humanoid robots in China may soon need more than sensors, batteries, and moving joints. Some will also need papers.Hubei province is preparing to assign unique digital ID numbers to certain humanoid robots, creating a formal tracking system for machines entering China&rsquo;s fast-growing robotics market. Official numbering is expected to begin after national standards are released, according to China Daily.China&rsquo;s robot boom is entering a harder stage of deployment. As humanoids move into]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/china-wants-humanoid-robots-to-carry-ids-as-mass-production-nears/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/china-wants-humanoid-robots-to-carry-ids-as-mass-production-nears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southwest Bans Humanoid Robots After Viral Passenger Flights]]></title><description><![CDATA[A humanoid robot made it to Dallas. Its fellow robots may not get the same boarding pass.Southwest Airlines has banned &ldquo;human-like or animal-like robots&rdquo; from passenger cabins and checked luggage, citing concerns about the lithium-ion batteries used to power them. The rule follows viral flights in which travelers bought seats for event robots, creating confusion for crews over whether the machines counted as passengers, carry-ons, or something stranger in between.The ban turns a quir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/southwest-bans-humanoid-robots-after-viral-passenger-flights/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/southwest-bans-humanoid-robots-after-viral-passenger-flights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google, Blackstone Plan $5B TPU Cloud Venture for AI Compute]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI&rsquo;s biggest bottleneck is starting to look less like software and more like real estate with a power bill.Google and Blackstone are creating a US-based TPU cloud company that will let enterprises rent specialized compute for training and running advanced AI models. The venture is backed by an initial $5 billion equity commitment from Blackstone and is expected to bring 500 MW of data center capacity online in 2027.The deal shows how the AI infrastructure race is moving beyond traditional]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-blackstone-plan-5b-tpu-cloud-venture-for-ai-compute/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-blackstone-plan-5b-tpu-cloud-venture-for-ai-compute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alexa+ Can Now Turn Any Topic Into an AI Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon&rsquo;s&nbsp;Alexa+ can now do more than recommend a podcast.<br />
Give it a topic, and it can make one for you.<br />
The new feature, called Alexa Podcasts, lets US Alexa+ users request a custom audio episode on almost any topic. Instead of finding an existing show, Alexa+ researches the request, builds an outline, and generates a narrated episode in minutes.<br />
Alexa is done just pressing play<br />
According to TechCrunch, users can ask Alexa+ to create a podcast about a topic, then adjust the length, to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/alexa-can-now-turn-any-topic-into-an-ai-podcast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/alexa-can-now-turn-any-topic-into-an-ai-podcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Improving Audit Readiness for Tax Information Reporting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Audit readiness for tax reporting is the ability to demonstrate that payee documentation, withholding decisions, tax forms, and filings are accurate, up to date, and traceable.For organizations with complex tax obligations, that readiness cannot start at year-end. It has to begin when a vendor, customer, investor, or account holder is onboarded and continue through every payment, validation, reporting, correction, and regulatory review.&nbsp;This article explains how enterprise tax and complianc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/improving-audit-readiness-for-tax-information-reporting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 09:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/improving-audit-readiness-for-tax-information-reporting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How AI Lead Generation Software Works: Strategies and Tools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence (AI) and lead generation are a highly effective combination, enabling businesses to enhance their marketing efforts and drive sales conversions.<br />
Specifically, AI lead generation software helps sales and marketing teams find, qualify, prioritize, and engage potential buyers with less manual research.<br />
Instead of relying only on static contact lists, manual scoring rules, or broad campaigns, an AI lead generation platform analyzes data from multiple sources to identify which]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/how-ai-lead-generation-software-works-strategies-and-tools/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/how-ai-lead-generation-software-works-strategies-and-tools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Loses OpenAI Lawsuit After Jury Says He Sued ‘Too Late’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk&rsquo;s grand crusade against OpenAI didn&rsquo;t end with a bang.A federal jury in Oakland, California, rejected Musk&rsquo;s lawsuit against OpenAI, Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, and Microsoft on Monday, finding that the billionaire waited too long to bring his claims. The unanimous verdict, reached after less than two hours of deliberation, gives OpenAI a major legal win while avoiding a full ruling on whether the company abandoned its founding mission.The jury determined that Musk sim]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-loses-openai-lawsuit-after-jury-says-he-sued-too-late/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-loses-openai-lawsuit-after-jury-says-he-sued-too-late/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hong Kong Launches First Embodied AI Lab for Humanoid Robots]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) announced on Monday the establishment of the Hong Kong Embodied AI Lab.&nbsp;Developed through CUHK&rsquo;s InnoHK Hong Kong Centre for Logistics Robotics (HKCLR), the facility represents the city&rsquo;s first full-stack interactive robotics laboratory. Backed by a five-year roadmap, the facility aims to accelerate the translation of frontier research into industrial applications while training the next generation of tech talent.The project aims to acc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/hong-kong-launches-first-embodied-ai-lab-for-humanoid-robots/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/hong-kong-launches-first-embodied-ai-lab-for-humanoid-robots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CUHK Launches Hong Kong’s First Embodied AI Lab for Humanoid Robots]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) announced on Monday the establishment of the Hong Kong Embodied AI Lab.&nbsp;Developed through CUHK&rsquo;s InnoHK Hong Kong Centre for Logistics Robotics (HKCLR), the facility represents the city&rsquo;s first full-stack interactive robotics laboratory. Backed by a five-year roadmap, the facility aims to accelerate the translation of frontier research into industrial applications while training the next generation of tech talent.The project aims to acc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/cuhk-launches-hong-kongs-first-embodied-ai-lab-for-humanoid-robots/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/cuhk-launches-hong-kongs-first-embodied-ai-lab-for-humanoid-robots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk’s xAI Launches ‘Grok Build,’ a Coding Agent for Developers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grok is stepping into the developer terminal with a new job, helping build software.Elon Musk&rsquo;s xAI has launched Grok Build, an early-beta coding agent available first to SuperGrok Heavy subscribers. The release gives xAI a new entry in the race to turn AI assistants into software-building agents.The launch brings Grok into direct competition with coding tools from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google as AI companies race to automate more of the development workflow.What developers can do with Gr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musks-xai-launches-grok-build-a-coding-agent-for-developers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musks-xai-launches-grok-build-a-coding-agent-for-developers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The AI Layoff Boom Is Starting to Look Like a Bad Bet]]></title><description><![CDATA[CEOs had a playbook: announce AI-driven layoffs, signal efficiency to Wall Street, watch the stock pop. Turns out the market isn&rsquo;t buying it.New data from CNBC tracking 23 S&amp;P 500 companies that announced AI-linked layoffs found the move is backfiring more often than not.Here&rsquo;s what happened<br />
56% of those companies saw their stock prices decline after the announcement, with an average drop of 25%.Nike cut 800 workers to accelerate automation. Stock is down 35% since.Salesforce lai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/the-ai-layoff-boom-is-starting-to-look-like-a-bad-bet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/the-ai-layoff-boom-is-starting-to-look-like-a-bad-bet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy Watch Glucose Tracking: What Works Now and What Doesn’t]]></title><description><![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy Watch can make blood sugar tracking easier to check throughout the day.For anyone who monitors glucose regularly, that can be a real convenience. With the right continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and app setup, the Galaxy Watch can display compatible readings, trends, and alerts at times when timing matters, whether someone is eating, exercising, sleeping, or managing medication.The glucose reading still comes from the connected sensor, but the watch can make those updates more noti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/samsung-galaxy-watch-glucose-tracking-what-works-now-and-what-doesnt/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/samsung-galaxy-watch-glucose-tracking-what-works-now-and-what-doesnt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The AI Agents Cheat Sheet: What They Are and How They Work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence is moving beyond simple chatbots.For the past two years, most people have experienced AI through tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude. You type a question, the AI gives you an answer, and the interaction ends there. But a new generation of AI systems is now completely changing that model.&nbsp;These systems are called AI agents.Unlike traditional chatbots that mostly respond to prompts, AI agents are designed to take action. They can browse websites, analyze files, conne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/the-ai-agents-cheat-sheet-what-they-are-and-how-they-work/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/the-ai-agents-cheat-sheet-what-they-are-and-how-they-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Claude Agent Users Face New Monthly Credit Caps in the Coming Weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unlimited AI coding subscriptions are starting to meet the meter.Anthropic said paid Claude subscribers will get a separate monthly credit pool for agent tools beginning June 15, covering Claude Agent SDK usage, the claude -p command, GitHub Actions, and third-party frameworks built on the Agent SDK. The change means automated workloads will no longer draw from the same bucket as standard Claude chat usage.For developers using Claude plans to run agents, scripts, and CI workflows, the update tur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/claude-agent-users-face-new-monthly-credit-caps-in-the-coming-weeks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/claude-agent-users-face-new-monthly-credit-caps-in-the-coming-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Makes Its World Cup Debut in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence is heading to football&rsquo;s biggest stage.&nbsp;At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, AI will support match strategy, offside reviews, and stadium operations through real-time analysis, 3D player avatars, and digital venue models. The rollout could show how AI performs in one of the world&rsquo;s most demanding live-event environments, where speed, accuracy, and explainability matter.&nbsp;AI moves into match strategyEach team will have access to its own AP model, allowing analy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-makes-its-world-cup-debut-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-makes-its-world-cup-debut-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eric Schmidt Booed as AI Backlash Hits Graduation Stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[University of Arizona graduates booed former Google CEO Eric Schmidt after he urged them to embrace an AI-shaped future.<br />
Schmidt&rsquo;s commencement address Friday quickly turned tense as his speech turned to AI, job fears, and the pressure facing students entering a changing labor market.<br />
The boos were not just about AI<br />
According to The Verge, Schmidt acknowledged the anxieties in the room, including fears that &ldquo;the machines are coming,&rdquo; jobs are disappearing, the climate is breaki]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/eric-schmidt-booed-as-ai-backlash-hits-graduation-stage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/eric-schmidt-booed-as-ai-backlash-hits-graduation-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford, GM, and Stellantis Slash Over 20K Jobs as AI Changes Auto Work]]></title><description><![CDATA[America&rsquo;s most iconic automakers are shrinking their human resources payrolls.The &ldquo;Detroit Three&rdquo; automakers &mdash; General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis &mdash; have collectively eliminated more than 20,000 US salaried positions in recent years, representing about 19% of their combined white-collar workforce from recent peaks this decade, according to company filings and employment data reported by CNBC.The decline reflects a steady pullback from earlier hiring surges, especia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ford-gm-and-stellantis-slash-over-20k-jobs-as-ai-changes-auto-work/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ford-gm-and-stellantis-slash-over-20k-jobs-as-ai-changes-auto-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schaeffler Eyes 1,000+ Humanoid Robots Across Global Factories by 2032]]></title><description><![CDATA[Humanoid robots are moving from polished demos to the factory floor.London-based robotics startup Humanoid has signed a binding phased deployment agreement with German industrial giant Schaeffler to roll out more than 1,000 humanoid robots across its global manufacturing operations.The first units are expected to begin work in live production environments in Germany before the end of 2026, marking a major step from pilot testing to real industrial deployment. The deal covers a staged rollout acr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/schaeffler-eyes-1000-humanoid-robots-across-global-factories-by-2032/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/schaeffler-eyes-1000-humanoid-robots-across-global-factories-by-2032/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WWDC 2026 Preview: Apple Readies Siri Overhaul, AI Updates, and More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple&rsquo;s next WWDC could be a make-or-break moment for Siri.The company will hold its 2026 Worldwide Developers Conference from June 8 to June 12, with the keynote set for Monday morning. Apple is expected to preview iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27, but the biggest attention will likely fall on its long-delayed AI plans.For Apple, the challenge is bigger than adding chatbot features. WWDC 2026 may show whether Siri can become a serious AI assistant across t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/wwdc-2026-preview-apple-readies-siri-overhaul-ai-updates-and-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/wwdc-2026-preview-apple-readies-siri-overhaul-ai-updates-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Launches Codex in ChatGPT Mobile for Its 4M Weekly Users]]></title><description><![CDATA[Codex can now follow developers through meetings, commutes, and coffee breaks.OpenAI is bringing its coding agent to the ChatGPT mobile app, giving users a way to keep tabs on its coding agent from their phones while work continues on their laptop, devbox, or remote environment. The preview launch comes as OpenAI says more than 4 million people now use Codex every week.The update turns mobile access into a way to manage Codex work in the moments between full desktop use.More than a remote contro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-launches-codex-in-chatgpt-mobile-for-its-4m-weekly-users/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-launches-codex-in-chatgpt-mobile-for-its-4m-weekly-users/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Could Reveal a New Gemini Model at I/O Conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Gemini model is reportedly just days away from its debut.Google is expected to announce a new Gemini model at its annual I/O conference on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. The release is said to land roughly in the class of OpenAI&rsquo;s recent GPT-5.5, rather than pushing into the frontier occupied by the most advanced systems in the market.According to Sources&rsquo; Alex Heath, the model will be a more incremental upgrade than a breakthrough moment, especially when compared with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-could-reveal-a-new-gemini-model-at-io-conference/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-could-reveal-a-new-gemini-model-at-io-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Faces Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Teen’s Fatal Overdose]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warning: This article discusses a fatal overdose and substance use.A 19-year-old college student&rsquo;s parents say he turned to ChatGPT with questions he was afraid to ask elsewhere.Now, they are suing OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging the chatbot became a trusted source of dangerous guidance before the teen&rsquo;s fatal overdose. The complaint says ChatGPT did not merely answer isolated questions, but built on prior conversations in ways his family says made its advice feel personal, autho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-faces-wrongful-death-lawsuit-after-teens-fatal-overdose/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-faces-wrongful-death-lawsuit-after-teens-fatal-overdose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mind Robotics Hits $3.4B Valuation as AI Factory Robot Race Heats Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mind Robotics, the industrial robotics company founded by Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe, has raised an additional $400 million in new funding.&nbsp;The latest round, led by Kleiner Perkins, brings the company&rsquo;s total funding to more than $1 billion and values it at about $3.4 billion, according to a person familiar with the deal structure cited by The Wall Street Journal. The deal also included participation from investors such as Salesforce Ventures and Incharge Capital, a venture arm tied to Vo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/mind-robotics-hits-34b-valuation-as-ai-factory-robot-race-heats-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/mind-robotics-hits-34b-valuation-as-ai-factory-robot-race-heats-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChatGPT Image Editing Mistakes: 7 Prompts That Ruin Your Photos]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI image editing with ChatGPT feels almost effortless at first. You upload a photo, describe what you want, and wait for something impressive to appear. But very quickly, many users run into the same frustration: the output looks nothing like what they imagined.A clean portrait becomes distorted. A simple background edit turns a scene into a completely different one. A minor tweak suddenly changes lighting, identity, or composition. The issue is rarely the technology itself. It is almost always]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chatgpt-image-editing-mistakes-7-prompts-that-ruin-your-photos/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chatgpt-image-editing-mistakes-7-prompts-that-ruin-your-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic Predicts US-China AI Race Could Be Decided by 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next phase of the US-China AI race may come down to chips, compute access, and how quickly Washington can close the gaps in its own rules.A new policy paper from Anthropic has thrust the US&ndash;China AI rivalry back into the spotlight as President Donald Trump visits China alongside several Silicon Valley heavyweights, including Elon Musk, Tim Cook, Jensen Huang, and Larry Fink, warning that decisions made today could determine who controls the next generation of artificial intelligence by]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-predicts-us-china-ai-race-could-be-decided-by-2028/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-predicts-us-china-ai-race-could-be-decided-by-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan’s ‘Monster Wolf’ Robots Roar Into Action as Bear Attacks Surge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japan&rsquo;s newest bear deterrent looks like it escaped from a haunted robotics lab.Across rural Japan, farmers and landowners are installing &ldquo;Monster Wolf&rdquo; robots, animatronic scarecrows designed to scare bears away with flashing red eyes, sudden movement, and a rotating mix of threatening sounds. Demand is rising as Japan faces a record wave of bear encounters, including 13 deaths during the 2025&ndash;2026 season, according to AFP.The robots can emit more than 50 different sound]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/japans-monster-wolf-robots-roar-into-action-as-bear-attacks-surge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/japans-monster-wolf-robots-roar-into-action-as-bear-attacks-surge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pope Leo XIV Expected to Take On AI in First Major Encyclical]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence is about to get the Vatican treatment.Pope Leo XIV is expected to sign his first major encyclical as early as Friday, reportedly titled Magnifica Humanitas (&ldquo;Magnificent Humanity&rdquo;). The AI-focused document could be released on the anniversary of Rerum Novarum, Pope Leo XIII&rsquo;s landmark 1891 labor encyclical, according to Axios.Catholic scholars and Church observers say Leo XIV is deliberately drawing parallels between the industrial upheaval of the 19th c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/pope-leo-xiv-expected-to-take-on-ai-in-first-major-encyclical/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/pope-leo-xiv-expected-to-take-on-ai-in-first-major-encyclical/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside China’s Push to Build an Army of AI-Powered Combat Robots]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the world&rsquo;s attention has been fixed on aerial drones, a new arms race is unfolding on the ground.&nbsp;China is rapidly maturing a massive ecosystem of robotic soldiers, ranging from humanoid-style machines to missile-toting quadruped dogs. And experts warn that Beijing is no longer just experimenting&hellip; they are preparing for &ldquo;intelligentized warfare.&rdquo;At the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh, the Chinese defense sector signaled it is ready for business. A state-lin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/inside-chinas-push-to-build-an-army-of-ai-powered-combat-robots/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/inside-chinas-push-to-build-an-army-of-ai-powered-combat-robots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Best Google Gemini Alternatives: ChatGPT, Claude, and More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google Gemini may be everywhere, but a growing crowd of AI rivals is proving there is more than one way to build a smart assistant.For much of the past two years, Google&rsquo;s Gemini and OpenAI&rsquo;s ChatGPT dominated conversations around AI assistants. But in 2026, the market looks far more fragmented, with other platforms carving out niches in privacy, research, coding, and workflow management.The shift reflects a bigger change happening across the industry. Users are no longer looking for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/7-best-google-gemini-alternatives-chatgpt-claude-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/7-best-google-gemini-alternatives-chatgpt-claude-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Figure AI’s Robots Work 17-Hour Shift, Sort 22,000 Packages]]></title><description><![CDATA[Figure&rsquo;s robots clocked in for an eight-hour shift. They did not clock out.In a livestream running on X and YouTube, Figure showed its Helix-powered humanoid robots taking on an autonomous warehouse-style shift. The run began as a full-shift demo, but by the time this story was written, the robots had already worked more than 17 hours and handled over 22,000 packages.Sorting packages lacks the spectacle of a backflip or a boxing match, but it gets closer to what factories and warehouses ac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/figure-ais-robots-work-17-hour-shift-sort-22000-packages/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/figure-ais-robots-work-17-hour-shift-sort-22000-packages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon Debuts ‘Alexa for Shopping’ with Price Tracking, Product Comparisons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon just swapped your shopping buddy for a smarter, more agentic one.The retail giant on Wednesday announced Alexa for Shopping, its new AI-powered shopping assistant that replaces Rufus as the company&rsquo;s primary retail chatbot, while retaining many of Rufus&rsquo; capabilities in the background. The new rollout folds many of Amazon&rsquo;s shopping tools into Alexa as the company pushes toward a more effective shopping experience.&nbsp;Unlike Rufus, which mainly focused on helping users]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/amazon-debuts-alexa-for-shopping-with-price-tracking-product-comparisons/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/amazon-debuts-alexa-for-shopping-with-price-tracking-product-comparisons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data Enrichment Tools, Software &amp; Platforms: A Complete Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data enrichment tools help revenue teams improve incomplete CRM records, validate contact information, and append company intelligence, technographic data, and buyer signals to existing accounts. Instead of relying on static or outdated records, businesses can use enrichment platforms to maintain more accurate customer and prospect data across sales, marketing, and operations workflows.For B2B organizations, enrichment software can improve lead qualification, account targeting, segmentation, rou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/data-enrichment-tools-software-amp-platforms-a-complete-guide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/data-enrichment-tools-software-amp-platforms-a-complete-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WhatsApp’s Incognito Chat Makes Meta AI Conversations Private]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta is trying to make AI chat feel a little less permanent.The tech giant launched Incognito Chat with Meta AI on May 13, giving WhatsApp users a temporary, text-only mode for private questions that the company cannot read or save. The feature extends WhatsApp&rsquo;s privacy strategy into generative AI, where users may want help with sensitive financial, health, work, or personal topics without leaving a lasting record.But the same design that limits Meta&rsquo;s access to sensitive prompts al]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/whatsapps-incognito-chat-makes-meta-ai-conversations-private/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/whatsapps-incognito-chat-makes-meta-ai-conversations-private/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic’s Claude Is Winning the Enterprise AI Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[A year ago, OpenAI was &ldquo;pulling well ahead of rivals&rdquo; in the enterprise race. Per Ramp&rsquo;s May 2025 AI Index (Ramp is an expense management platform that tracks actual corporate credit card spend), OpenAI had 32% of US business adoption. Anthropic? A distant 8%.That gap is now gone.Ramp&rsquo;s May 2026 AI Index shows Anthropic at 34.4% of business adoption, crossing OpenAI (now at 32.3%) for the first time ever. All of these came from purchase data from thousands of actual compa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropics-claude-is-winning-the-enterprise-ai-race/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropics-claude-is-winning-the-enterprise-ai-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta Opens WhatsApp to Rival AI Chatbots Amid EU Antitrust Heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta is giving rival AI chatbots a temporary key to WhatsApp&rsquo;s business API in Europe.The tech giant says it will grant competing artificial intelligence chatbots free access to its WhatsApp business API within the European Economic Area (EEA) for one month. The decision, reported by Reuters, aims to stave off a potentially devastating fine from European Union regulators who have been preparing to force the company to open up its messaging ecosystem.The temporary truce gives both sides a b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-opens-whatsapp-to-rival-ai-chatbots-amid-eu-antitrust-heat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-opens-whatsapp-to-rival-ai-chatbots-amid-eu-antitrust-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Meeting Assistant Cheat Sheet: Best Tools for Notes, Scheduling, and Follow-Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most of us have sat through a meeting, half-listening while furiously scribbling notes, only to leave with a page of half-sentences and no clear picture of what was decided. Or worse, you were so focused on taking notes that you missed the conversation entirely.AI meeting assistants were built for exactly this problem. And in 2026, they&rsquo;ve gotten good enough that millions of professionals now rely on them daily.&nbsp;But not all of these tools do the same thing. Some record and transcribe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-meeting-assistant-cheat-sheet-best-tools-for-notes-scheduling-and-follow-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-meeting-assistant-cheat-sheet-best-tools-for-notes-scheduling-and-follow-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google and SpaceX May Team Up on Solar-Powered Data Centers in Space]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI&rsquo;s data center boom may be running out of room on Earth: Google is reportedly exploring a partnership with SpaceX to launch orbital data centers, as part of its ambitious moonshot Project Suncatcher.The search giant revealed its moonshot late last year, which would involve solar-powered satellites packed tightly together and communicating via optical links. Data would be beamed down from these satellites to the ground, potentially at a much lower cost due to the availability of free sola]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-and-spacex-may-team-up-on-solar-powered-data-centers-in-space/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-and-spacex-may-team-up-on-solar-powered-data-centers-in-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China’s Kuaishou Reportedly Plans Kling AI Spin-Off at $20B Valuation]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the global race for AI video generation intensifies, Kuaishou is reportedly preparing to spin off its Kling AI division in a deal that could value the unit at around $20 billion.The planned spin-off would pave the way for fresh outside funding, with reports saying that the company is seeking about $2 billion from investors ahead of a potential 2027 listing in Hong Kong. The financial figures associated with this move indicate growing investor interest in companies developing AI tools that can]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-kuaishou-reportedly-plans-kling-ai-spin-off-at-20b-valuation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-kuaishou-reportedly-plans-kling-ai-spin-off-at-20b-valuation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alibaba’s AI Revenue Reaches $1.3B as Cloud Sales Surge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alibaba&rsquo;s AI business is growing fast enough to become a serious revenue engine. The bill for building it is growing fast, too.The Chinese tech giant said AI-related product revenue reached RMB8.97 billion, or about $1.32 billion, in the quarter ended March 31, marking its 11th straight quarter of triple-digit growth. Cloud Intelligence Group revenue rose 38% year over year, even as Alibaba swung to an operating loss after heavy spending on AI infrastructure, quick commerce, and Qwen user]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/alibabas-ai-revenue-reaches-13b-as-cloud-sales-surge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/alibabas-ai-revenue-reaches-13b-as-cloud-sales-surge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China’s Loongson Hits 1M CPU Shipments in Push for Homegrown Chips]]></title><description><![CDATA[China&rsquo;s homegrown CPU effort just reached a new milestone, with Loongson Technology saying it has shipped over one million of its flagship 3A6000 desktop processors.The milestone gives China&rsquo;s domestic chip sector a benchmark as Beijing works to expand the use of locally designed processors in government and other priority sectors. The 3A6000&rsquo;s use in China&rsquo;s XinChuang program shows growing demand for local CPUs, even as its performance still trails newer Intel chips.Loon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-loongson-hits-1m-cpu-shipments-in-push-for-homegrown-chips/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-loongson-hits-1m-cpu-shipments-in-push-for-homegrown-chips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Details AI Features Coming to Android Phones This Summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google wants Android to get better at handling the small digital chores people usually do themselves.With Gemini Intelligence, the company is rolling out a new set of AI features meant to make Android devices more proactive in daily use. The first features arrive this summer, with a broader Android rollout planned for later in the year.The catch is trust. Gemini can save time only if users are comfortable letting it read context and move across services without making their phones feel too auton]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-details-ai-features-coming-to-android-phones-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-details-ai-features-coming-to-android-phones-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China’s Unitree Reveals $650K Giant Robot That Walks, Crawls, and Smashes Walls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chinese robotics company Unitree Robotics has unveiled what it calls the world&rsquo;s first production-ready manned mecha.The robot, named GD01, was introduced Tuesday in videos showing Unitree founder and CEO Wang Xingxing climbing into the cockpit and piloting the machine. The roughly 2.7-meter-tall robot can switch between two-legged and four-legged movement modes and carries a starting price of 3.9 million yuan, or about $650,000.Demonstration footage released by the company showed the 500-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-unitree-reveals-650k-giant-robot-that-walks-crawls-and-smashes-walls/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-unitree-reveals-650k-giant-robot-that-walks-crawls-and-smashes-walls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI’s Daybreak Uses Codex Security to Hunt Software Vulnerabilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI wants its AI agents to hunt for software flaws before attackers do.The company on May 11 launched Daybreak, a new initiative that uses AI agents to help organizations detect, validate, and fix software vulnerabilities earlier in the development process. The initiative brings together OpenAI models, Codex Security, and security partners to move cyber defense work closer to where software is built.The launch also puts OpenAI more directly in competition with Anthropic, which has promoted Cl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openais-daybreak-uses-codex-security-to-hunt-software-vulnerabilities/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openais-daybreak-uses-codex-security-to-hunt-software-vulnerabilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thinking Machines Tests Voice AI Built for Live Conversation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voice agents can sound smooth and still fail the job. In a recent &tau;-Voice benchmark, production voice agents from OpenAI, Google, and xAI completed only 26% to 38% of real customer-service tasks under realistic audio conditions, compared with 85% for an equivalent text model on equivalent tasks.<br />
That performance problem is the backdrop for Thinking Machines&rsquo; new research preview, announced May 11. The company calls the architecture &ldquo;interaction models&rdquo; and says it is design]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/thinking-machines-tests-voice-ai-built-for-live-conversation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/thinking-machines-tests-voice-ai-built-for-live-conversation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wearables for Blood Sugar Tracking: What Works Now and What’s Still Coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wearables used to be all about steps, workouts, and heart rate. Now, the next big race is much more personal: blood sugar.Apple, Samsung, Garmin, Oura, Withings, and other wearable tech players are trying to make glucose data easier to track without finger pricks or disposable sensors. Some products already show blood sugar data from continuous glucose monitors, or CGMs, while others are still working toward built-in, non-invasive sensing.Here are the wearables to watch in the blood sugar monito]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/wearables-for-blood-sugar-tracking-what-works-now-and-whats-still-coming/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/wearables-for-blood-sugar-tracking-what-works-now-and-whats-still-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Reports First AI-Built Zero-Day Exploit as Cyber Model Fears Grow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google&rsquo;s Threat Intelligence Group reported Monday the first observed instance of a hacking group deploying an AI-generated zero-day exploit, which it says was built to bypass multifactor authentication systems.Zero-day exploits have been a key concern for security researchers, given the potential for advanced AI models to identify hundreds of them at a much faster pace than human experts. The recent limited releases of cybersecurity models by Anthropic and OpenAI, alongside industry buzz]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-reports-first-ai-built-zero-day-exploit-as-cyber-model-fears-grow/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-reports-first-ai-built-zero-day-exploit-as-cyber-model-fears-grow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cerebras Targets $33B IPO as It Challenges Nvidia in AI Chips]]></title><description><![CDATA[So in AI, there&rsquo;s this thing called data centers. You probably know about them (maybe you hate them!). But what is a data center? Picture a giant warehouse full of metal racks; each rack packed with specialized chips that crunch the numbers behind every ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini request.&nbsp;And so far, more AI demand = more chips = bigger racks = more and bigger buildings.Well, the big story today is a chip company called Cerebras. The most interesting thing about them is that, instead]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/cerebras-targets-33b-ipo-as-it-challenges-nvidia-in-ai-chips/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/cerebras-targets-33b-ipo-as-it-challenges-nvidia-in-ai-chips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Prompts That Make AI Writing Sharper, Smarter, and More Human]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bad AI writing is everywhere, but the right prompt can turn a chatbot from a lazy autocomplete machine into a sharp writing partner.Ever since tools like OpenAI&rsquo;s ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Anthropic&rsquo;s Claude, xAI&rsquo;s Grok, DeepSeek, Meta AI, Alibaba&rsquo;s Qwen, and Mistral AI moved into the mainstream, millions of people have started using AI to write emails, blog posts, reports, social captions, scripts, essays, and marketing copy.The problem is that most AI-generated writing st]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/10-prompts-that-make-ai-writing-sharper-smarter-and-more-human/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/10-prompts-that-make-ai-writing-sharper-smarter-and-more-human/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Launches DeployCo, a $4B-Backed AI Consulting Powerhouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI is moving beyond selling access to AI models. Its next play is helping companies rebuild how work gets done around them.The company has launched the OpenAI Deployment Company, or DeployCo, to help organizations identify where AI can improve operations and build custom systems around those workflows. The effort will rely on Forward Deployed Engineers who work inside companies to connect OpenAI&rsquo;s models with internal data, tools, and business processes.The firm launches with over $4 b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-launches-deployco-a-4b-backed-ai-consulting-powerhouse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-launches-deployco-a-4b-backed-ai-consulting-powerhouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China Reveals AI-Powered Lunar Robot for 2029 Moon Mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[China has revealed a new AI-powered lunar robot designed to help carry equipment, install scientific instruments, and support future moon infrastructure during the country&rsquo;s Chang&rsquo;e-8 mission in 2029.The robot, developed by a team led by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, combines a humanoid upper body with two robotic arms mounted on a four-wheeled rover platform. According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP), the machine weighs about 100 kilograms (220 pounds) a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/china-reveals-ai-powered-lunar-robot-for-2029-moon-mission/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/china-reveals-ai-powered-lunar-robot-for-2029-moon-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Korea Looks to Hyundai Robots as Army Numbers Shrink]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Korea&rsquo;s Defense Ministry is exploring a partnership with Hyundai Motor Company to deploy robots in military operations.The discussions are still early, but the focus is already becoming clear: Rather than armed humanoid fighters, the military is studying how machines could help with surveillance, reconnaissance, logistics, and other support work that normally requires large numbers of troops.The move comes as South Korea faces a worsening demographic crisis. The country&rsquo;s stand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/south-korea-looks-to-hyundai-robots-as-army-numbers-shrink/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/south-korea-looks-to-hyundai-robots-as-army-numbers-shrink/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charms Closes $1.5M Pre-Seed to Launch the AI Character Economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[This article was provided by TechnologyWire and does not represent the editorial content of eWEEK.Charms.ai lets anyone create AI characters with soul, memory, ownership, and an economy that grows around them.Charms Interactive, Inc., the company building the economy for AI characters, today announced the launch of Charms.ai and a $1.5M pre-seed round to bring its platform to creators, fans, and early communities.Charms.ai is a consumer app where anyone can create AI characters with soul, person]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/charms-closes-15m-pre-seed-to-launch-the-ai-character-economy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/charms-closes-15m-pre-seed-to-launch-the-ai-character-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Finance Leaders Should Think About Compliance ROI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Compliance technology is often evaluated by how much manual work it can remove from finance, tax, payroll, and accounts payable teams, but efficiency alone doesn&rsquo;t reflect the full value of preventing inaccurate filings, reducing penalty exposure, and improving confidence in year-end reporting data.For Controllers and CFOs, a stronger ROI model considers how compliance investments reduce risk, limit operational disruption, strengthen audit readiness, and support more reliable reporting acr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/how-finance-leaders-should-think-about-compliance-roi/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/how-finance-leaders-should-think-about-compliance-roi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This AI Agent Is Quietly Leaving OpenClaw in the Dust]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quick vibes check: a 78-year-old marketing exec who had never written code shipped a working robotics app this week.&nbsp;That stat comes from Clement Delangue&rsquo;s thread on Hugging Face&rsquo;s Reachy Mini app store, which crossed 300+ live apps and roughly 10,000 robots deployed worldwide.The exec used natural language to build it without any Python or special robot software; in the time it would have taken you to install ROS, this person built a thing the robot now does.These stories show]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/this-ai-agent-is-quietly-leaving-openclaw-in-the-dust/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/this-ai-agent-is-quietly-leaving-openclaw-in-the-dust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nvidia’s $40B AI Investment Push Goes Beyond Chips]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nvidia is no longer just supplying the AI boom. It is helping build the infrastructure around it.&nbsp;The chip giant has emerged as one of AI&rsquo;s top investors, committing more than $40 billion to AI-related equity deals this year. Its bets span model developers, optical networking suppliers, and data center operators, a strategy that could reduce infrastructure bottlenecks and deepen Nvidia&rsquo;s role in enterprise AI adoption.Nvidia expands its AI infrastructure reachAccording to CNBC,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/nvidias-40b-ai-investment-push-goes-beyond-chips/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/nvidias-40b-ai-investment-push-goes-beyond-chips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Opens Cyber Model to EU While Anthropic Keeps Mythos Restricted]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI&rsquo;s newest cybersecurity model is landing in Europe as the country pushes for access to the same AI tools that could expose weaknesses in its banks, companies, and critical infrastructure.The company announced Thursday that it is rolling out a limited preview of GPT-5.5-Cyber, a more permissive version of its latest AI model for vetted defenders. The launch comes as European finance officials press Anthropic to grant local organizations access to its rival, the Mythos model, warning t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-opens-cyber-model-to-eu-while-anthropic-keeps-mythos-restricted/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-opens-cyber-model-to-eu-while-anthropic-keeps-mythos-restricted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 AI Prompts for Turning Raw Data Into Charts in ChatGPT, Gemini, and More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clear, specific instructions are the difference between a usable visualization and an AI fever dream.Whether you&rsquo;re a sales analyst trying to spot Q2 2026 trends or a marketer defending a budget allocation, data visualization is one of the most powerful communication tools available. However, actually building those charts has always required either technical skill or expensive software. AI is changing that, but only if you know how to ask.The dirty secret of AI charting is that most outpu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/8-ai-prompts-for-turning-raw-data-into-charts-in-chatgpt-gemini-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/8-ai-prompts-for-turning-raw-data-into-charts-in-chatgpt-gemini-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cloudflare Slashes 20% of Workforce Despite Record Revenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Internet infrastructure giant Cloudflare announced a major restructuring last Thursday, cutting approximately 20% of its global workforce.&nbsp;The layoff affects more than 1,100 employees as the company pivots toward a business model centered on automated intelligence. According to Reuters, the San Francisco-based firm ended 2025 with 5,156 full-time workers and expects to incur up to $150 million in charges related to the downsizing.In a message to the team, Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince and c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/cloudflare-slashes-20-of-workforce-despite-record-revenue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/cloudflare-slashes-20-of-workforce-despite-record-revenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Introduces Realtime Voice AI for Translation, Transcription, and Task Handling]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI voice agents are getting closer to doing more than waiting their turn to speak.OpenAI announced Thursday that it is expanding its Realtime API with GPT-Realtime-2, a new voice model the company says brings &ldquo;GPT-5-class reasoning&rdquo; to live conversations. The release is aimed at developers building AI agents that can listen, respond, translate, transcribe, and take actions while a conversation is still unfolding.According to OpenAI, the goal is to move &ldquo;from simple call-and-res]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-introduces-realtime-voice-ai-for-translation-transcription-and-task-handling/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-introduces-realtime-voice-ai-for-translation-transcription-and-task-handling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Figure’s Humanoid Robots Tidy a Bedroom, Hinting at Bigger Home Automation Leap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Figure AI has released a new demonstration of its F.03 humanoid robots autonomously tidying a bedroom in under two minutes.&nbsp;While robots picking up objects isn&rsquo;t new, this latest milestone shows two machines working in tandem to handle complex, everyday chores, most notably, making a bed together, without a single line of shared code telling them how to coordinate.In a video released by the company, a pair of humanoids equipped with the Helix-02 Vision-Language-Action (VLA) system per]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/figures-humanoid-robots-tidy-a-bedroom-hinting-at-bigger-home-automation-leap/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/figures-humanoid-robots-tidy-a-bedroom-hinting-at-bigger-home-automation-leap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bots Now Outnumber Humans Online as Chrome Becomes Their Top Disguise]]></title><description><![CDATA[The internet is now more machine than human.Bots accounted for 53% of observed web traffic in 2025, leaving humans at 47%, according to the 2026 Bad Bot Report from Thales, a global cybersecurity and digital security company. Bad bots alone made up 40% of total traffic, up from 37% in 2024.The AI numbers make the trend more urgent. AI-driven bot attacks surged 12.5x in a single year, while automated traffic increasingly resembles normal browser behavior. According to Thales, AI is &ldquo;erasing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/bots-now-outnumber-humans-online-as-chrome-becomes-their-top-disguise/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/bots-now-outnumber-humans-online-as-chrome-becomes-their-top-disguise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lyrie.ai Deploys Real-Time Zero-Day Tracking Across Global Enterprise Infrastructure]]></title><description><![CDATA[DUBAI, UAE, May 7th, 2026, TechnologyWireThis article was provided by TechnologyWire and does not represent the editorial content of eWEEK.OTT Cybersecurity LLC, the company behind Lyrie.ai, has announced several milestones that, together, position the company as foundational security infrastructure for the agentic AI era: the deployment of a real-time, zero-day tracking and disclosure system designed to notify affected organizations of active exploit activity; acceptance into Anthropic&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/lyrieai-deploys-real-time-zero-day-tracking-across-global-enterprise-infrastructure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/lyrieai-deploys-real-time-zero-day-tracking-across-global-enterprise-infrastructure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese AI Startup Moonshot Hits $20B Valuation After New $2B Raise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chinese AI startup Moonshot AI has raised roughly $2 billion in fresh funding, pushing its valuation beyond $20 billion as investors continue pouring money into companies building large AI models in China.According to statements from financial advisor Huafeng Capital, the round was led by Meituan&rsquo;s investment arm Long-Z Investments, with participation from Shuimu Capital, China Mobile, and CPE Yuanfeng. The financing marks another major jump for the Beijing-based company, which was reporte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinese-ai-startup-moonshot-hits-20b-valuation-after-new-2b-raise/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinese-ai-startup-moonshot-hits-20b-valuation-after-new-2b-raise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Launches $99 Fitbit Air, a Screenless Wearable for Health Tracking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google&rsquo;s next Fitbit does less on your wrist so it can do more in the app.The company announced Google Fitbit Air, a new $99.99 screenless wearable for people who want health tracking without a smartwatch-style display or a constant stream of notifications. Available for preorder, the device pairs a smaller wrist-worn design with the Google Health app and Google Health Coach, which is built with Gemini.Fitbit Air offers Google a cheaper entry point into wearable health tracking while movin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-launches-99-fitbit-air-a-screenless-wearable-for-health-tracking/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-launches-99-fitbit-air-a-screenless-wearable-for-health-tracking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech Companies Cut 33,000 Jobs in April Amid AI Spending Push]]></title><description><![CDATA[April&rsquo;s layoff numbers delivered a rough performance review for corporate America, and AI is showing up in the margins.A new Challenger, Gray &amp; Christmas report found that companies cited AI as the leading reason for job cuts in April. Separately, the technology sector announced more than 33,000 layoffs during the month, underscoring how heavily the current wave of cuts is hitting tech companies.The figures suggest the latest layoff cycle is not only about correcting pandemic-era hirin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/tech-companies-cut-33000-jobs-in-april-amid-ai-spending-push/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/tech-companies-cut-33000-jobs-in-april-amid-ai-spending-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Genesis AI Unveils ‘Robot Brain’ to Give Humanoids a Human Touch]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the Scarecrow asked the Wizard of Oz for a brain, he probably did not picture one built for robot fingers.Genesis AI has introduced GENE-26.5, an AI foundation model the company says can give humanoid robots more precise control over dexterous hands. The company demonstrated the model in tasks ranging from cooking and smoothie-making to wire harness assembly, lab work, and solving a Rubik&rsquo;s Cube.The bigger question is whether better robotic hands can help humanoids move beyond eye-cat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/genesis-ai-unveils-robot-brain-to-give-humanoids-a-human-touch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/genesis-ai-unveils-robot-brain-to-give-humanoids-a-human-touch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vibe Coding Cheat Sheet: Tools, Prompts, Security Tips, and More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Software development is undergoing a seismic shift as vibe coding turns plain English into functional applications in seconds.The era of painstakingly translating business requirements into rigid syntax is giving way to a more conversational approach. Coined by AI researcher Andrej Karpathy in early 2025, the term &ldquo;vibe coding&rdquo; describes a workflow where the developer&rsquo;s primary role shifts from writing line-by-line code to guiding autonomous AI agents.&nbsp;As Karpathy famously]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/vibe-coding-cheat-sheet-tools-prompts-security-tips-and-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/vibe-coding-cheat-sheet-tools-prompts-security-tips-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Korea Demo Shows Humanoids, ‘Robot Dogs’ Teaming Up in a Warehouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[A humanoid packed the box. A &ldquo;robot dog&rdquo; carried it away. Then a wheeled robot lifted it onto a shelf higher than most people can reach.LG CNS, the IT services arm of South Korea&rsquo;s LG Group, demonstrated a multi-robot warehouse system at LG Science Park in western Seoul, showing humanoids, quadruped robots, autonomous mobile robots, and automated guided vehicles working together without human remote control.The platform, called PhysicalWorks Baton, allows humanoid robots, quadr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/south-korea-demo-shows-humanoids-robot-dogs-teaming-up-in-a-warehouse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/south-korea-demo-shows-humanoids-robot-dogs-teaming-up-in-a-warehouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy Watch AI May Predict Fainting 5 Minutes Before It Happens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five minutes can be enough time to sit down, call for help, or avoid a dangerous fall.Samsung says the Galaxy Watch6 biosignals and AI predicted vasovagal syncope episodes up to five minutes early in a joint clinical study with Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital in Korea. The finding could matter for people with recurring fainting spells, where the loss of consciousness is often brief, but sudden falls can lead to concussions, fractures, and other injuries.For now, the finding remains res]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/samsung-galaxy-watch-ai-may-predict-fainting-5-minutes-before-it-happens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/samsung-galaxy-watch-ai-may-predict-fainting-5-minutes-before-it-happens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Image Generator Cheat Sheet: Nano Banana, ChatGPT, and More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everything you need to know, without the overwhelm.Somewhere between &ldquo;AI images look creepy&rdquo; and &ldquo;wait, is this photo real?&rdquo; we crossed a line without noticing. These tools got genuinely good, fast, and everywhere. The problem now isn&rsquo;t capability. It&rsquo;s the decision fatigue of comparing ten different tools, each claiming to be the best, most of them technically right, depending on what you&rsquo;re actually making.This cheat sheet skips the lab-report format.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-image-generator-cheat-sheet-nano-banana-chatgpt-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-image-generator-cheat-sheet-nano-banana-chatgpt-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of AI ‘Vibe Coding’ Apps May Expose Sensitive Medical, Business Data]]></title><description><![CDATA[The promise of building apps with a few text prompts is turning into a growing cybersecurity headache: Researchers warn that the same AI tools that help people create software in minutes are also exposing sensitive company and personal information to the public internet.A new investigation by Israeli cybersecurity firm Red Access found thousands of AI-generated web apps leaking data ranging from medical records to internal business documents. The findings add to mounting concerns about vibe codi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/thousands-of-ai-vibe-coding-apps-may-expose-sensitive-medical-business-data/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/thousands-of-ai-vibe-coding-apps-may-expose-sensitive-medical-business-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Chrome Reportedly Installs 4GB AI Model Without Clear Opt-In]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your browser may have downloaded an AI model behind your back&hellip; and you might never know.That&rsquo;s the situation now facing many Google Chrome users, after security researcher Alexander Hanff flagged that the browser is downloading a four-gigabyte AI model onto users&rsquo; devices without a clear opt-in prompt.According to his findings, the model is automatically installed on devices that meet certain requirements, consuming significant storage while remaining largely invisible to user]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-chrome-reportedly-installs-4gb-ai-model-without-clear-opt-in/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-chrome-reportedly-installs-4gb-ai-model-without-clear-opt-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robot Monk ‘Gabi’ Joins South Korea’s Buddhist Celebrations]]></title><description><![CDATA[A humanoid robot in Buddhist robes has taken religious vows in South Korea, and yes, the machine came with prayer beads.South Korea&rsquo;s largest Buddhist sect has introduced what is believed to be the country&rsquo;s first humanoid robot monk, a machine named &ldquo;Gabi,&rdquo; in a symbolic ceremony that blended ancient tradition with modern technology ahead of Buddha&rsquo;s Birthday celebrations later this month.The ceremony took place on Wednesday at Jogyesa Temple in downtown Seoul, the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/robot-monk-gabi-joins-south-koreas-buddhist-celebrations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/robot-monk-gabi-joins-south-koreas-buddhist-celebrations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Unveils 5 New AI Search Features to Push Users Deeper Into the Web]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is giving its AI-powered Search tools a major refresh, this time with a stronger focus on helping people discover websites, communities, and trusted sources instead of stopping at AI-generated answers.The company announced on Wednesday five updates to AI Mode and AI Overviews, introducing more direct links, community discussions, subscription access, and deeper source previews to help users explore information beyond AI-generated summaries.The changes arrive as Google continues reshaping]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-unveils-5-new-ai-search-features-to-push-users-deeper-into-the-web/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-unveils-5-new-ai-search-features-to-push-users-deeper-into-the-web/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 AI Prompts That Can Restore Old Photos in Seconds]]></title><description><![CDATA[A practical guide to breathing life back into faded, torn, and time-worn photographs, no professional software or editing skills required.Old photographs are time capsules. They hold the way your grandmother used to smile, the texture of a coat your grandfather always wore, a childhood birthday party you&rsquo;ve nearly forgotten. But time is cruel to physical prints. Fading, yellowing, scratches, tears, water damage, slowly, the memories erode.For decades, professional photo restoration meant h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/6-ai-prompts-that-can-restore-old-photos-in-seconds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/6-ai-prompts-that-can-restore-old-photos-in-seconds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChatGPT Images 2.0 vs Nano Banana 2: Which AI Image Tool Wins for Real-World Tasks?]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI image models are getting good enough that &ldquo;Which one is better?&rdquo; is no longer a very useful question on its own. The better question is&hellip; better at what?A model that nails a polished product photo might struggle with a professional headshot. One that creates a beautiful scene may still miss the exact layout, lighting, or text instructions in the prompt. So I tested ChatGPT Images 2.0 and Google&rsquo;s Nano Banana 2 head-to-head using the same six prompts across practical, e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chatgpt-images-20-vs-nano-banana-2-which-ai-image-tool-wins-for-real-world-tasks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chatgpt-images-20-vs-nano-banana-2-which-ai-image-tool-wins-for-real-world-tasks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Subquadratic Launches SubQ, a 12M-Token AI Model for Long-Context Tasks]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;AI memory&rdquo; has been a euphemism for workarounds, because models can&rsquo;t actually hold much in context. Transformer attention scales O(n&sup2;) (double the input, quadruple the cost), so the industry duct-taped fixes on top: chunk it, summarize it, pre-search it, pray.Subquadratic wants to flush the duct tape. The lab came out of stealth on Tuesday with $25 million in seed funding and launched SubQ, the first commercial LLM built on a fully sub-quadratic architecture, with a nati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/subquadratic-launches-subq-a-12m-token-ai-model-for-long-context-tasks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/subquadratic-launches-subq-a-12m-token-ai-model-for-long-context-tasks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google’s Gemini May Be Getting a 24/7 AI Agent Called ‘Remy’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google may be preparing Gemini for a life beyond the chat box.The tech giant is testing a new AI agent internally, codenamed &ldquo;Remy,&rdquo; that could transform how users interact with its Gemini platform. According to reports from Business Insider, the agent is being trialed internally by employees within a staff-only version of the Gemini app.&nbsp;An internal description seen by the publication states, &ldquo;Remy is your 24/7 personal agent for work, school, and daily life, powered by G]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/googles-gemini-may-be-getting-a-247-ai-agent-called-remy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/googles-gemini-may-be-getting-a-247-ai-agent-called-remy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta Launches AI Age Checks for Teens Without Accuracy Data]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta announced that Instagram and Facebook will use AI to scan photos and videos users have already posted, looking for visual signals, including height and bone structure, to estimate whether an account holder may be underage. The company has not published accuracy metrics alongside the announcement.<br />
The system moves Meta beyond self-reported birthdates, a method Australia&rsquo;s eSafety Commissioner found was still widely used across major platforms in a February 2025 report. If a child enter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-launches-ai-age-checks-for-teens-without-accuracy-data/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-launches-ai-age-checks-for-teens-without-accuracy-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google’s Recent AI Announcements Expand Gemini Across Work, Health, and Defense]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google&rsquo;s April AI announcements had one clear message: Gemini is no longer just a chatbot.After Google Cloud Next 2026, the company rolled out a broad set of AI tools for businesses, developers, consumers, healthcare workers, and government customers. The announcements centered on agentic AI, including tools meant to automate workflows, personalize assistance, generate media, support coding, and synthesize research.According to Google, more than 32,000 attendees witnessed over 260 announce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/googles-recent-ai-announcements-expand-gemini-across-work-health-and-defense/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/googles-recent-ai-announcements-expand-gemini-across-work-health-and-defense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Unveils GPT-5.5 Instant as ChatGPT’s New Default Model]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI is giving ChatGPT&rsquo;s everyday model a tune-up.The tech giant announced Tuesday the release of GPT-5.5 Instant, a new AI model that is now the default engine behind ChatGPT. This update is designed to be a faster, more accurate &ldquo;daily driver for hundreds of millions of people&rdquo; who use the chatbot for everyday tasks, replacing the previous GPT-5.3 Instant version.&nbsp;While last week&rsquo;s release of GPT-5.5 Thinking and Pro focused on heavy-duty reasoning, the Instant v]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-unveils-gpt-55-instant-as-chatgpts-new-default-model/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-unveils-gpt-55-instant-as-chatgpts-new-default-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China Deploys ‘Robot Police’ to Manage Holiday Traffic Surge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Holiday traffic in one of China&rsquo;s busiest tourist cities came with an unusual sight this year: robot police directing crowds, issuing warnings, and even giving directions.During the May Day holiday, Hangzhou deployed what state media describes as the country&rsquo;s first formally organized robot traffic police squad. According to Global Times and Xinhua, the unit consists of 15 intelligent robots stationed at key intersections, including the popular West Lake scenic area.The role of these]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/china-deploys-robot-police-to-manage-holiday-traffic-surge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/china-deploys-robot-police-to-manage-holiday-traffic-surge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple Eyes Intel and Samsung as AI Boom Squeezes Chip Supply]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple&rsquo;s chip supply chain still runs through Taiwan, but the AI boom is making that dependence harder to ignore.&nbsp;The tech giant has held early discussions with Intel and evaluated Samsung&rsquo;s Texas facilities as possible US-based manufacturing options for future iPhone, iPad, and Mac processors. The talks remain preliminary and have not led to orders, but they show how AI-driven chip demands are pushing Apple to add flexibility to one of its most important supply chains.Apple expl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/apple-eyes-intel-and-samsung-as-ai-boom-squeezes-chip-supply/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/apple-eyes-intel-and-samsung-as-ai-boom-squeezes-chip-supply/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese Startup Linkerbot Targets $6B Valuation as Robot-Hand Demand Grows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chinese startup Linkerbot is quickly becoming one of the most closely watched names in global robotics, as it sets its sights on a potential $6 billion valuation in its next funding round.According to a Reuters report, the Beijing-based company recently closed a &ldquo;Series B+&rdquo; round that valued it at $3 billion. The next round, which has not yet been scheduled, could double that figure, highlighting strong investor appetite for robotics technology in China.The company, founded in 2023,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinese-startup-linkerbot-targets-6b-valuation-as-robot-hand-demand-grows/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinese-startup-linkerbot-targets-6b-valuation-as-robot-hand-demand-grows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Gemini Gets a New Look: Here’s What Changed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google Gemini is getting a visual reset, and the chatbot is starting to look less like a blank chat window and more like a full AI workspace.According to 9to5Google, the redesign introduces a gradient background, a pill-shaped prompt box, a reorganized tools menu, and a new layout for model selection. The changes appear aimed at making Gemini&rsquo;s tools easier to access across iOS and Android.The shift matters because AI assistants are no longer just places to type questions. They are becomin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-gemini-gets-a-new-look-heres-what-changed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-gemini-gets-a-new-look-heres-what-changed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pentagon Adds Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, and Reflection AI to Classified AI Push]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pentagon has signed agreements with Nvidia, Microsoft, Reflection AI, and Amazon to use their AI tools and infrastructure on classified programs, bringing the total number of AI providers with classified status to seven.OpenAI, SpaceX through xAI, and Google were already part of this agreement, which allows the Department of Defense to deploy their technology for &ldquo;any lawful use.&rdquo; It will gain access to AI models from SpaceX, OpenAI, Google, and Nvidia, while also using AI infras]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/pentagon-adds-nvidia-microsoft-amazon-and-reflection-ai-to-classified-ai-push/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/pentagon-adds-nvidia-microsoft-amazon-and-reflection-ai-to-classified-ai-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Best ChatGPT Alternatives to Try in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not too long ago, saying &ldquo;I use AI&rdquo; basically meant &ldquo;I use ChatGPT.&rdquo; That era is ending.&nbsp;Today, the question isn&rsquo;t whether to use an AI assistant, it&rsquo;s which one, and for what. With hundreds of AI tools now available globally, the real challenge has shifted from access to choice.ChatGPT remains a genuinely impressive tool. But impressive doesn&rsquo;t always mean right for you. Maybe the pricing structure doesn&rsquo;t fit your budget. Maybe you need some]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/7-best-chatgpt-alternatives-to-try-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/7-best-chatgpt-alternatives-to-try-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roomba Creator Unveils AI Robot Built for Human Connection]]></title><description><![CDATA[After helping put robot vacuums in millions of homes, the mind behind the Roomba is back, this time with a robot that doesn&rsquo;t clean your floors but aims to connect with you.Colin Angle, the longtime leader of iRobot, has unveiled a new venture called Familiar Machines &amp; Magic (FM&amp;M), introducing a four-legged AI companion designed to feel less like a machine and more like a presence in your life.Speaking at The Wall Street Journal&rsquo;s Future of Everything conference, Angle posi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/roomba-creator-unveils-ai-robot-built-for-human-connection/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/roomba-creator-unveils-ai-robot-built-for-human-connection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Eyes Federal Reviews for Advanced AI Models Before Launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Washington may be getting nervous about what the next frontier AI model can do before the public ever sees it.President Donald Trump&rsquo;s administration is considering federal reviews for advanced AI systems before they launch, according to The New York Times. The possible process would focus on models whose capabilities could affect cybersecurity, national security, or military use, though it may not give the government authority to stop a launch.For an administration that has favored fewer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/trump-eyes-federal-reviews-for-advanced-ai-models-before-launch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/trump-eyes-federal-reviews-for-advanced-ai-models-before-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stuart Russell’s ‘Tension’ Warning Shows the Gap in Musk’s OpenAI Case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stuart Russell gave Elon Musk&rsquo;s legal team its clearest technical warning yet in the trial over OpenAI&rsquo;s future, but his testimony stopped short of answering the central legal question.<br />
Russell, a University of California, Berkeley computer science professor and longtime AI safety researcher, took the stand Monday as Musk&rsquo;s only expert witness called to address AI technology directly.<br />
His testimony gave jurors a serious framework for thinking about artificial general intelligen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/stuart-russells-tension-warning-shows-the-gap-in-musks-openai-case/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/stuart-russells-tension-warning-shows-the-gap-in-musks-openai-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robot Passenger ‘Bebop’ Triggers Airline Safety Concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last Thursday, travelers at the Oakland/San Francisco Bay Airport likely thought they were seeing a glimpse of the future.&nbsp;Bebop, a 4-foot-tall humanoid robot, was spotted wandering the terminal, posing for selfies and entertaining passengers before its scheduled departure. The robot belongs to Elite Event Robotics, a Dallas-based company that rents out these machines for high-profile events. Bebop&rsquo;s handler, Eily Ben-Abraham, had actually purchased a full-price seat for the robot on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/robot-passenger-bebop-triggers-airline-safety-concerns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/robot-passenger-bebop-triggers-airline-safety-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese Court Sets Limits on AI-Driven Firings]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI may be cheaper than a human worker, but a Chinese court says that alone is not enough reason to fire someone.The Hangzhou Intermediate People&rsquo;s Court ruled that a fintech company unlawfully dismissed an employee after arguing his role could be replaced by artificial intelligence. The court ordered the company to pay more than 260,000 yuan, or about $38,000, in compensation.The decision adds an early legal boundary to one of AI&rsquo;s biggest workplace questions: when does automation be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinese-court-sets-limits-on-ai-driven-firings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinese-court-sets-limits-on-ai-driven-firings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI’s o1 Shows Promise in Diagnosing Real Emergency Room Cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency rooms gave OpenAI&rsquo;s o1 a much harder diagnostic test than a medical exam question.In a blinded study using patient records from actual hospital visits, the AI system diagnosed emergency-room cases more accurately than two attending physicians. The findings, published in Science by researchers at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, suggest medical AI testing is starting to move closer to the messy conditions of real care.For hospitals, researchers, and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openais-o1-shows-promise-in-diagnosing-real-emergency-room-cases/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openais-o1-shows-promise-in-diagnosing-real-emergency-room-cases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 Best ChatGPT Photo Editing Trends in 2026 (With Prompts to Try)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A selfie is no longer just a selfie in 2026. It&rsquo;s a canvas.From stylized collectibles to cinematic throwbacks, users of ChatGPT are turning everyday photos into viral moments across social media, driven by smarter image tools and more creative prompts. What&rsquo;s changed isn&rsquo;t just the tech, it&rsquo;s how people are thinking about photos: less about filters, more about storytelling.Here&rsquo;s a look at the biggest ChatGPT photo editing trends shaping feeds this year, and the pro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/6-best-chatgpt-photo-editing-trends-in-2026-with-prompts-to-try/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/6-best-chatgpt-photo-editing-trends-in-2026-with-prompts-to-try/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Patch Wave’ Warning: AI May Expose Decades of Hidden Software Bugs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK&rsquo;s National Cyber Security Centre issued an unusual warning about what&rsquo;s coming next. AI, the NCSC says, is now capable of unearthing decades of buried software flaws at a scale and speed that the industry&rsquo;s entire patching infrastructure was never built to handle.The result? A coming flood of critical updates across every layer of the tech stack, all at once. They&rsquo;re calling it a &ldquo;patch wave.&rdquo; Organizations that aren&rsquo;t ready will be caught flat-fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/patch-wave-warning-ai-may-expose-decades-of-hidden-software-bugs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/patch-wave-warning-ai-may-expose-decades-of-hidden-software-bugs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Zuckerberg’s AI Spending Spree Puts Meta Jobs Under Pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta&rsquo;s AI push is not just changing how work gets done. It may also be changing how many workers Meta believes it can afford.The company is moving ahead with layoffs while raising its spending plans for AI infrastructure, a costly buildout that has rattled investors despite otherwise strong earnings. Meta has argued that AI will amplify employees rather than replace them, but its spending priorities are now sharpening questions about how the company balances people, productivity, and infra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/mark-zuckerbergs-ai-spending-spree-puts-meta-jobs-under-pressure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/mark-zuckerbergs-ai-spending-spree-puts-meta-jobs-under-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Cuban’s AI Warning: 5 Roles That Could See Fewer Openings]]></title><description><![CDATA[If a job is built around repetition, Mark Cuban says it is already under pressure.The billionaire investor and TV personality has warned that AI may not wipe out white-collar work all at once, but could quietly reduce the need for companies to hire people for routine tasks. That shift is already showing up in entry-level roles tied to data entry, bookkeeping, customer support, software development, research, finance, and legal paperwork.The bigger story is not a sudden robot takeover. It is a sl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/mark-cubans-ai-warning-5-roles-that-could-see-fewer-openings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/mark-cubans-ai-warning-5-roles-that-could-see-fewer-openings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta Buys Robotics Startup ARI in Push Toward ‘Physical AGI’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta&rsquo;s next big AI platform may need legs.Meta has acquired Assured Robot Intelligence (ARI), a startup focused on building artificial intelligence models for robots. The deal, which closed on Friday, was confirmed by the company, though financial terms were not disclosed.ARI, a relatively small startup with around 20 employees, has been building AI models that allow robots, particularly humanoid ones, to perform physical tasks and operate in real-world settings. ARI&rsquo;s co-founders, X]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-buys-robotics-startup-ari-in-push-toward-physical-agi/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-buys-robotics-startup-ari-in-push-toward-physical-agi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenClaw Success Puts Spotlight on Pi, a Minimalist AI Coding Agent]]></title><description><![CDATA[You&rsquo;ve probably heard of OpenClaw by now, the WhatsApp-based personal AI assistant from Peter Steinberger that exploded over Christmas. What you probably haven&rsquo;t heard: the whole thing runs on a tiny open-source coding tool called Pi, built by an Austrian developer fed up with bigger AI tools getting weirder with each update.Pi&rsquo;s creator Mario Zechner just sat down with The Pragmatic Engineer for 90 minutes of refreshingly grumpy clarity about AI tools. Joining him: Armin Ronac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openclaw-success-puts-spotlight-on-pi-a-minimalist-ai-coding-agent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openclaw-success-puts-spotlight-on-pi-a-minimalist-ai-coding-agent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Tries to Exorcise Goblins, Gremlins, and Trolls From ChatGPT]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI&rsquo;s latest artificial intelligence has spent the last few months seeing monsters in the machine&hellip; literally.What started as a few quirky metaphors in late 2025 has turned into a significant technical headache for the world&rsquo;s leading AI laboratory. According to a formal investigation by OpenAI, its models developed a strange fixation on mythological creatures, peppering conversations with mentions of goblins, gremlins, and trolls.The issue first appeared shortly after the l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-tries-to-exorcise-goblins-gremlins-and-trolls-from-chatgpt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-tries-to-exorcise-goblins-gremlins-and-trolls-from-chatgpt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Best AI Video Editing Prompts in 2026: How to Get Better Clips]]></title><description><![CDATA[The way videos are edited has undergone a major shift. Not long ago, editing meant timelines, keyframes, and hours of manual cutting. In 2026, the process is increasingly driven by something far simpler, plain English.AI-powered editors now allow creators to describe what they want rather than manually build it. Whether you&rsquo;re refining a YouTube video, cleaning up an interview, or repurposing content for social media, natural language prompts have become the new editing interface. But here]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/10-best-ai-video-editing-prompts-in-2026-how-to-get-better-clips/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/10-best-ai-video-editing-prompts-in-2026-how-to-get-better-clips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NSA Tests Anthropic’s Mythos Model on Microsoft Security Flaws]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Security Agency (NSA) has reportedly been testing Anthropic&rsquo;s Mythos model to identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities in Microsoft software.The agency, which was one of the 40 organizations granted access to Mythos, has been running tests to identify security flaws and comparing the process with other tools it uses. In early trials, the NSA has reportedly been impressed by the Mythos model&rsquo;s speed and efficiency in finding vulnerabilities, which aligns with what other org]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/nsa-tests-anthropics-mythos-model-on-microsoft-security-flaws/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/nsa-tests-anthropics-mythos-model-on-microsoft-security-flaws/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Treasury Teams Actually Need From a Working Capital Program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Working capital options are often discussed in terms of liquidity, payment terms, and financial flexibility, but treasury teams tend to view them more practically. They may seem useful at first, but still fall short if they take too long to implement, require too much internal effort, or introduce unnecessary complexity.What matters most is whether a solution can be put to use quickly, handled without extra layers of work, and fit into the way the business already operates. Treasury teams aren&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/what-treasury-teams-actually-need-from-a-working-capital-program/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/what-treasury-teams-actually-need-from-a-working-capital-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Liquidity Is Becoming a Strategic Priority for Finance Leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Economic uncertainty has changed the way finance leaders think about liquidity.For many CFOs and treasury teams, the question is no longer simply whether the business has access to capital, but whether it can preserve flexibility, strengthen cash visibility, and respond quickly when conditions shift. As interest rate volatility, tighter credit conditions, and broader market uncertainty continue to complicate planning, liquidity is becoming a strategic priority.&nbsp;Rather than relying only on e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/why-liquidity-is-becoming-a-strategic-priority-for-finance-leaders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/why-liquidity-is-becoming-a-strategic-priority-for-finance-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senate Panel Votes 22-0 to Restrict AI Chatbots for Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Republicans and Democrats agree on almost nothing in Washington. AI chatbots talking to children may be one of the rare exceptions.The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 22-0 on Thursday to advance legislation that would restrict minors&rsquo; access to AI companion platforms and impose criminal penalties on companies that knowingly violate the rules. The bill now heads to the full Senate, giving child-safety regulation around AI rare bipartisan momentum.The vote signals a new phase in Washington&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/senate-panel-votes-22-0-to-restrict-ai-chatbots-for-children/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/senate-panel-votes-22-0-to-restrict-ai-chatbots-for-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1X Opens US Factory, Targets 10,000 Humanoid Robots in First Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Norway-founded robotics firm 1X Technologies has opened a new manufacturing facility in Hayward, California, to scale humanoid robot production.The 58,000-square-foot site is designed to produce up to 10,000 robots in its first year, with plans to scale output to more than 100,000 units annually by 2027, according to Bloomberg. The factory will serve as a key production hub as the company ramps up commercial rollout of its humanoid robot, Neo.The new plant reflects a push to localize manufacturi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/1x-opens-us-factory-targets-10000-humanoid-robots-in-first-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/1x-opens-us-factory-targets-10000-humanoid-robots-in-first-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft Defender Flaws Exploited on Windows, Two Left Unpatched]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft Defender is supposed to stop attacks, but three newly disclosed flaws could turn it into part of the problem.A security researcher known as Chaotic Eclipse, or Nightmare-Eclipse on GitHub, has published proof-of-concept exploits for three Microsoft Defender vulnerabilities. One has reportedly been patched, while two others remain unpatched and could allow attackers to gain SYSTEM-level access on affected Windows systems.The public exploit code may give attackers a roadmap before Micros]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-defender-flaws-exploited-on-windows-two-left-unpatched/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-defender-flaws-exploited-on-windows-two-left-unpatched/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Chatbot Cheat Sheet: Comparing ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and More]]></title><description><![CDATA[There was a time when chatbots were clunky customer service tools that gave scripted replies. That version of AI is gone.Today&rsquo;s AI chatbots are closer to digital collaborators, tools that can write, think, analyze, design, and even automate parts of your workflow. If we&rsquo;ve learned anything over the last four years, it&rsquo;s that choosing an AI chatbot isn&rsquo;t like choosing a car; it&rsquo;s like hiring a new employee.You don&rsquo;t just want someone who can talk; you want som]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-chatbot-cheat-sheet-comparing-chatgpt-gemini-copilot-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-chatbot-cheat-sheet-comparing-chatgpt-gemini-copilot-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Launches Gemini Personalisation Features in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is bringing its highly anticipated Memories feature to consumers in the UK.&nbsp;The tech giant is moving away from generic, robotic interactions and repositioning Gemini as a highly tailored digital partner that evolves with your daily needs. Instead of starting from a blank slate every time you open the app, Gemini will now retain key details from your past interactions.&nbsp;Whether you previously chatted about your favorite comic book characters, discussed books trending on social med]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-launches-gemini-personalisation-features-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-launches-gemini-personalisation-features-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Spots Pancreatic Cancer Years Before Symptoms Appear, Study Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The invisible killer is losing its hiding spots.Pancreatic cancer has long been one of medicine&rsquo;s toughest battles, often hiding in the body until it is already advanced. But new research suggests AI could be changing that timeline, spotting warning signs years before doctors can.A study led by researchers at the Mayo Clinic has shown that an AI system can detect early signs of pancreatic cancer on routine CT scans up to about three years before a formal diagnosis is made.The system, known]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-spots-pancreatic-cancer-years-before-symptoms-appear-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-spots-pancreatic-cancer-years-before-symptoms-appear-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple’s New Siri Could Bring Camera AI, Photo Editing, and Gemini Support]]></title><description><![CDATA[The revamped version of Siri coming to iOS 27 is expected to be embedded in far more apps than before, with the Camera app expected to receive an overhaul centered on AI.Apple&rsquo;s Visual Intelligence will be moved to the Camera app, where it will be available as a toggle alongside photo and video modes. As it currently operates, users can point at an object or scene and ask questions, but on iOS 27, this will go directly through Siri rather than a ChatGPT portal.&nbsp;Apple is also expanding]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/apples-new-siri-could-bring-camera-ai-photo-editing-and-gemini-support/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/apples-new-siri-could-bring-camera-ai-photo-editing-and-gemini-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Figure’s Humanoid Robot Factory Just Hit a Major Production Milestone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Humanoids are no longer a boutique luxury. At Figure, they&rsquo;re now on the clock.The California-based robotics firm has announced a major production milestone for its Figure 03 model. In just four months, the company has transformed its &ldquo;BotQ&rdquo; facility from a prototype shop into a buzzing factory that now pumps out a new robot every hour.The leap from building a few experimental machines to running a high-volume factory is often where tech startups stumble. Figure, however, claim]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/figures-humanoid-robot-factory-just-hit-a-major-production-milestone/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/figures-humanoid-robot-factory-just-hit-a-major-production-milestone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Claude Wiped a Database in 9 Seconds After ‘Guessing Instead Of Verifying’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine seconds were enough for an AI coding agent to turn routine development work into a production data crisis.PocketOS founder Jer Crane said in an X post that a Cursor agent running Anthropic&rsquo;s Claude Opus 4.6 deleted a live Railway database volume and its backups after finding an API token in an unrelated file. Crane said the incident affected rental businesses using PocketOS to manage reservations, payments, customer profiles, vehicle tracking, and daily operations.The case is a sharp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/claude-wiped-a-database-in-9-seconds-after-guessing-instead-of-verifying/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/claude-wiped-a-database-in-9-seconds-after-guessing-instead-of-verifying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nadella Says Microsoft Will ‘Exploit’ Its New OpenAI Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Satya Nadella did not sound like a CEO mourning lost exclusivity.<br />
On Microsoft&rsquo;s earnings call Wednesday, he said the company still has access to OpenAI&rsquo;s frontier models and agent products through 2032 and plans to &ldquo;fully exploit it.&rdquo;<br />
What Microsoft kept after giving up exclusivity<br />
The revised Microsoft-OpenAI agreement gives OpenAI more room to sell its products across cloud providers, ending the tighter Azure-only structure that defined earlier stages of the partnershi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/nadella-says-microsoft-will-exploit-its-new-openai-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/nadella-says-microsoft-will-exploit-its-new-openai-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China to Deploy Thousands of ‘Robot Dogs’ to Patrol, Inspect Power Grid]]></title><description><![CDATA[China&rsquo;s next power-grid worker may have four legs, sensors, and no lunch break.State Grid Corporation of China plans to acquire roughly 8,500 AI-powered robots in 2026, including about 5,000 quadruped robot dogs, according to the South China Morning Post. The reported 6.8 billion yuan, or about $1 billion, initiative would put robots to work inspecting substations, patrolling transmission lines, and handling maintenance in remote or hazardous areas.The deployment shows how the AI race is m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/china-to-deploy-thousands-of-robot-dogs-to-patrol-inspect-power-grid/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/china-to-deploy-thousands-of-robot-dogs-to-patrol-inspect-power-grid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic Hits $1 Trillion Valuation, Becomes Richest AI Company in the World]]></title><description><![CDATA[On April 28, Anthropic crossed a $1 trillion valuation and officially became the most valuable AI company on Earth.The same Tuesday, OpenAI:<br />
Missed its own revenue projections (per WSJ; Oracle and chip stocks fell)Watched Elon Musk&rsquo;s lawyer tell a federal jury Sam Altman &ldquo;stole a charity&rdquo;Pivoted onto AWS Bedrock, one day after dropping Microsoft exclusivityGot a piece in The Atlantic literally titled &ldquo;Anthropic&rsquo;s Little Brother.&rdquo;<br />
Just normal Tuesday stuff.Here]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-hits-1-trillion-valuation-becomes-richest-ai-company-in-the-world/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-hits-1-trillion-valuation-becomes-richest-ai-company-in-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Translate Pronunciation Practice Rolls Out to Android Users]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google has added an AI-powered pronunciation practice tool to Google Translate for Android, giving users spoken feedback on their enunciation before they attempt a real conversation.<br />
The feature is now live for users in the US and India, covering English, Spanish, and Hindi. It arrives as part of Google Translate&rsquo;s 20th anniversary and introduces a new layer of interaction to a product already used by more than one billion people each month.<br />
What pronunciation practice does and what it doe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-translate-pronunciation-practice-rolls-out-to-android-users/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-translate-pronunciation-practice-rolls-out-to-android-users/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Gemini Is Coming to Millions of GM Vehicles]]></title><description><![CDATA[General Motors wants its cars to talk back with more than canned commands.GM is expected to add Google Gemini support to millions of Cadillac, Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC vehicles from model year 2022 and newer, though the company has not announced an exact rollout date. The update, announced by the company on Tuesday, could expand voice-controlled features inside GM vehicles, including message summaries, playlist creation, navigation help, and trip planning.The bigger question is whether Gemini b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-gemini-is-coming-to-millions-of-gm-vehicles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-gemini-is-coming-to-millions-of-gm-vehicles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Install Google’s ChromeOS Flex on Your Old Windows Laptop (Step-by-Step)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions of Windows 10 users are facing an annoying choice: keep using an unsupported PC or pay for a replacement that may not feel necessary yet.It is a frustrating position to be in, forced to choose between an insecure system and a $500 invoice for a new machine. However, as I reported earlier this month, following the launch of Google&rsquo;s $3 revival kits, there is a third way gaining serious momentum: ChromeOS Flex.This isn&rsquo;t just a software patch; it is a total personality transpl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/how-to-install-googles-chromeos-flex-on-your-old-windows-laptop-step-by-step/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/how-to-install-googles-chromeos-flex-on-your-old-windows-laptop-step-by-step/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google’s New Pentagon AI Deal Sparks Concern Over ‘Irreparable Damage’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google&rsquo;s uneasy truce with the Pentagon is getting harder to maintain.The tech giant has signed a deal granting the US Department of Defense access to its Gemini AI models for classified military work, multiple sources confirmed Tuesday. The agreement, first reported by The Information, allows the Pentagon to deploy Google&rsquo;s AI for &ldquo;any lawful government purpose,&rdquo; a phrase that has become a flashpoint across Silicon Valley&rsquo;s increasingly uneasy relationship with Was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/googles-new-pentagon-ai-deal-sparks-concern-over-irreparable-damage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/googles-new-pentagon-ai-deal-sparks-concern-over-irreparable-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech Sector Cuts 45,800 Jobs in March, Its Worst Month in Two Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big Tech is spending as if the future depends on AI. At the same time, thousands of workers are being pushed out the door.The global technology sector recorded its worst month for job cuts in at least two years, with 45,800 layoffs announced in March 2026, according to data from Layoffs.fyi. That brought the total for the first quarter of the year to 92,272 workers across 98 different firms.The sheer scale of March&rsquo;s numbers was driven largely by one company: Oracle. The enterprise softwar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/tech-sector-cuts-45800-jobs-in-march-its-worst-month-in-two-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/tech-sector-cuts-45800-jobs-in-march-its-worst-month-in-two-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Top 10 Humanoid Robots, Ranked: Tesla, Unitree, and More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Humanoid robots have entered their power-ranking era.After years of staged demos, viral stunts, and prototypes walking carefully across spotless floors, the category is starting to split into real contenders, flashy hopefuls, and machines that mostly exist to make trade-show crowds reach for their phones.This ranking looks at the humanoid robots with the most momentum right now, based on real-world deployments, technical progress, commercial traction, pricing, and cultural visibility. The goal i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/the-top-10-humanoid-robots-ranked-tesla-unitree-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/the-top-10-humanoid-robots-ranked-tesla-unitree-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 AI Prompting Tips to Get Better Answers From Chatbots]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI chatbots are easy to use. They&rsquo;re also surprisingly easy to underuse.Most people type a quick question, get a passable answer, and move on. But the difference between a generic response and a genuinely useful one often comes down to how the prompt is written.You don&rsquo;t need to become a prompt engineer to get better results from tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, or Copilot. In most cases, you just need to give the chatbot clearer directions. A few extra details can help the system]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/8-ai-prompting-tips-to-get-better-answers-from-chatbots/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/8-ai-prompting-tips-to-get-better-answers-from-chatbots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Reportedly Plans AI-First Smartphone Built Around Agents]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI may be looking beyond the chatbot window and straight into the phone in your pocket.The company is reportedly exploring a new kind of smartphone built around AI agents rather than traditional apps, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. If accurate, the device would mark a major push to reshape how users book services, send messages, manage schedules, and complete everyday tasks on mobile devices.&ldquo;Users are not trying to use a pile of apps,&rdquo; Kuo wrote in a post on X. &ldquo;They a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-reportedly-plans-ai-first-smartphone-built-around-agents/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-reportedly-plans-ai-first-smartphone-built-around-agents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan Airlines to Test Humanoid Robots for Baggage Handling at Haneda Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Haneda Airport, the next ground crew assistant may look less like a cart and more like a person.Japan Airlines plans to begin testing humanoid robots in May 2026 to help with airport ground operations, including physically demanding baggage and cargo tasks on the tarmac. The trial, led by JAL Ground Service and GMO AI &amp; Robotics, comes during a growing labor crunch.The country&rsquo;s aviation sector is under pressure from a surge in international tourism combined with a shrinking working]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/japan-airlines-to-test-humanoid-robots-for-baggage-handling-at-haneda-airport/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/japan-airlines-to-test-humanoid-robots-for-baggage-handling-at-haneda-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China’s Unitree G1 Humanoid Robot Skates, Spins, and Flips in New Demo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chinese robotics company Unitree Robotics is drawing new attention after releasing a new video showing its G1 humanoid robot doing something unusual, even by modern robotics standards.In the footage, the robot glides across surfaces on roller skates and ice skates, spins on one leg, and performs front flips while maintaining balance.&nbsp;The demonstration, released on April 23, highlights how far robot mobility has come in recent years.The company itself reinforced its broader vision in a post]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-unitree-g1-humanoid-robot-skates-spins-and-flips-in-new-demo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-unitree-g1-humanoid-robot-skates-spins-and-flips-in-new-demo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor Swift Seeks to Trademark Her Voice, Likeness to Fight AI Deepfakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taylor Swift is taking a new step to protect her identity. Not through music, but through trademarks.In filings dated April 24, Swift&rsquo;s company, TAS Rights Management, submitted three trademark applications in the United States, signaling what experts see as a growing effort by artists to guard against the misuse of artificial intelligence.Two of the filings focus on audio. They cover short voice clips of Swift saying: &ldquo;Hey, it&rsquo;s Taylor Swift&rdquo; and &ldquo;Hey, it&rsquo;s T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/taylor-swift-seeks-to-trademark-her-voice-likeness-to-fight-ai-deepfakes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/taylor-swift-seeks-to-trademark-her-voice-likeness-to-fight-ai-deepfakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skye AI Home Screen App for iPhone Raises $3.58M Pre-Seed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skye, an AI home screen app for iPhone, has raised $3.58 million in pre-seed funding while the product remains in private testing.<br />
Parent company Signull Labs closed the round in September 2025, with PitchBook listing the company&rsquo;s post-money valuation at $19.5 million. The funding gives Skye early investor backing, but the app has not yet launched publicly.<br />
Skye wants AI to live on the home screen<br />
Skye is designed to move AI out of a chat window and onto the iPhone home screen. According]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/skye-ai-home-screen-app-for-iphone-raises-358m-pre-seed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/skye-ai-home-screen-app-for-iphone-raises-358m-pre-seed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU Proposal Could Open Android to Rival AI Assistants]]></title><description><![CDATA[The European Union has pushed forward a proposal aimed at opening up the Android ecosystem to rivals of Google Gemini.It comes under the EU&rsquo;s Digital Markets Act, which aims to curb the dominance of &ldquo;core platform services&rdquo;, a category that includes Android and, by proxy, Google. While not a formal investigation, the EU hopes the proposal will push Google to comply with the rules.The EU wants gatekeepers of the digital market, such as app stores, search engines, and social medi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/eu-proposal-could-open-android-to-rival-ai-assistants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/eu-proposal-could-open-android-to-rival-ai-assistants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft and OpenAI Rewrote Their Marriage Contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft and OpenAI are not breaking up, but they are very much renegotiating the relationship.On April 27, 2026, OpenAI announced an amended partnership with Microsoft that turns one of the most important deals in tech into something more flexible, less exclusive, and a lot less weird.The short version: Microsoft remains OpenAI&rsquo;s primary cloud partner, OpenAI products still ship first on Azure under most circumstances, and Microsoft keeps rights to OpenAI&rsquo;s models and products thro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-and-openai-rewrote-their-marriage-contract/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-and-openai-rewrote-their-marriage-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vatican Moves to Police AI as Deepfakes Fuel ‘Crisis of Truth’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Catholic Church is moving quickly to confront the growing risks of artificial intelligence, positioning itself as both a moral guide and a quiet regulator in a fast-changing digital world.Recent moves show the Holy See is actively trying to shape how the AI unfolds. From issuing formal AI guidelines to strengthening cybersecurity partnerships, the Church is building what it sees as guardrails for a digital world increasingly filled with deepfakes and misinformation.According to Axios, the ef]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/vatican-moves-to-police-ai-as-deepfakes-fuel-crisis-of-truth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/vatican-moves-to-police-ai-as-deepfakes-fuel-crisis-of-truth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk vs Sam Altman: OpenAI’s $134B Courtroom Showdown Heads to Trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world&rsquo;s richest man and the company that turned ChatGPT into the defining product of the AI boom are finally meeting in court.Elon Musk&rsquo;s legal fight with Sam Altman and OpenAI enters trial Monday in Oakland, beginning with jury selection after years of accusations and public attacks. The courtroom battle puts OpenAI&rsquo;s mission, money, and control under pressure, while turning one of Silicon Valley&rsquo;s most famous founder breakups into a public test of trust.A narrower c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-vs-sam-altman-openais-134b-courtroom-showdown-heads-to-trial/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-vs-sam-altman-openais-134b-courtroom-showdown-heads-to-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Claude Desktop’s Silent Browser Link Sparks Privacy Concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A security researcher has just uncovered concerning behavior in Claude Desktop that quietly sets up browser-level access without clearly informing users, raising concerns about how much access the app actually has.Central to this concern is how Claude Desktop uses Native Messaging, an API that enables communication between browsers and local desktop apps.&nbsp;Security researcher Alexander Hanff discovered the behavior on his Mac during a debug session. He found that installing Claude Desktop ad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/claude-desktops-silent-browser-link-sparks-privacy-concerns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/claude-desktops-silent-browser-link-sparks-privacy-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Writing Tools Cheat Sheet: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and More]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s a moment most writers recognize now: you stare at a blank document, and instead of panicking, you open a chat window. Somewhere between 2023 and 2026, AI quietly moved from novelty to writing partner.That shift created a crowded market. More than 100 AI writing tools now promise faster drafts, sharper edits, better SEO, cleaner research, and stronger creative work. Some deliver. Many are just the same underlying model with a new interface.This guide cuts through the noise, organizi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-writing-tools-cheat-sheet-chatgpt-claude-gemini-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-writing-tools-cheat-sheet-chatgpt-claude-gemini-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam Altman Wrote OpenAI’s Principles. The Timing Is Hard to Ignore]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Altman published OpenAI&rsquo;s guiding principles this weekend.What makes the timing worth noting is that the month before them had already produced three stories that bear directly on whether those principles hold.The five principles are Democratization, Empowerment, Universal Prosperity, Resilience, and Adaptability. The principles are worth understanding on their own terms first.<br />
Altman argues that AI power should be distributed broadly rather than captured by a handful of companies.He c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/sam-altman-wrote-openais-principles-the-timing-is-hard-to-ignore/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/sam-altman-wrote-openais-principles-the-timing-is-hard-to-ignore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1X’s $20K Robot Targets US Homes in 2026, Aims to Reduce the ‘Creepy’ Factor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Silicon Valley startup 1X Technologies is taking the giant leap from factory floors to family living rooms.&nbsp;Their flagship humanoid, Neo, is slated to begin shipping to US households throughout 2026. Priced at $20,000, the 5-foot-6 robot is designed to be a helpful, albeit robotic, member of the household.Unlike its industrial predecessor, Eve, which rolled on wheels, Neo walks on two legs. According to 1X&rsquo;s VP of product and design, Dar Sleeper, the unboxing experience is part of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/1xs-20k-robot-targets-us-homes-in-2026-aims-to-reduce-the-creepy-factor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/1xs-20k-robot-targets-us-homes-in-2026-aims-to-reduce-the-creepy-factor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humanoid Robot Grabs Student in China, Fueling Public Demo Safety Concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nothing kills the magic of a robot dance faster than staff having to pull the robot away.That was the scene at a Chinese university event, where a humanoid robot appeared to go off script and pulled a student into an unexpected onstage hug. First reported by Global Times, the malfunction occurred during a performance at a sports meet at Xi&rsquo;an Eurasia University in Shaanxi Province.The student was not injured, but the incident quickly turned a novelty performance into a fresh reminder of th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/humanoid-robot-grabs-student-in-china-fueling-public-demo-safety-concerns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/humanoid-robot-grabs-student-in-china-fueling-public-demo-safety-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Best Text-To-Speech AI Voice Generators (2026)]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI-powered text-to-speech software uses advanced machine learning to create realistic-sounding human speech. As AI tools continue to evolve in 2026, these voice generators are more accessible than ever and easy to use &mdash; even if you don&rsquo;t have any sound engineering experience.All you need to do is input text or upload an audio file, choose the type of voice you want, and let the software handle the rest. Some tools even offer voice cloning, so you can recreate a specific person&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/5-best-text-to-speech-ai-voice-generators-2026/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/5-best-text-to-speech-ai-voice-generators-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Best AI Video Generators (2026) That Deliver Stunning Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best artificial intelligence (AI) video creation and editing tools have progressed technologically to the point that they can now generate footage and provide the additional resources you need&mdash;including templates, voiceovers, and automated editing&mdash;to create professional videos for personal or enterprise initiatives. Often called &ldquo;AI video generators&rdquo; because they use generative AI to help build content, these applications simplify video creation and production, making]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/7-best-ai-video-generators-2026-that-deliver-stunning-results/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/7-best-ai-video-generators-2026-that-deliver-stunning-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla Optimus Robot Launch Timeline Targets 2027 Scale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk has given the most concrete timeline yet for Tesla&rsquo;s humanoid robot, Optimus, saying it could begin operating outside the company as early as next year.Speaking during Tesla&rsquo;s latest earnings call, Musk said the company is moving toward &ldquo;actually releasing Optimus,&rdquo; with internal production already ramping up.He added that the goal is to have &ldquo;Optimus be useful outside of Tesla sometime next year,&rdquo; according to Inc.Tesla says it will start production]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/tesla-optimus-robot-launch-timeline-targets-2027-scale/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/tesla-optimus-robot-launch-timeline-targets-2027-scale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU Pressures Google to Open Android to Gemini Rivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Technology giant Google has again come under pressure from the European Union (EU), this time over its AI Chatbot Gemini.In what the EU sees as an intentional act by Google to subdue rival AI apps through its Android dominance, the union has asked that it allow competitors access to the Android ecosystem on the same terms as Gemini.&nbsp;Citing rules tied to the Digital Markets Act (DMA), the union notes that competitors like ChatGPT and Claude could be granted deeper access to Android services,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/eu-pressures-google-to-open-android-to-gemini-rivals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/eu-pressures-google-to-open-android-to-gemini-rivals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Cloud CEO Reveals Gemini-Backed Siri Overhaul Coming This Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian just confirmed what Apple fans have been whispering about for months: Google&rsquo;s Gemini AI is moving into the iPhone.&nbsp;Standing in front of a massive Apple logo during the opening keynote of Google Cloud Next &rsquo;26 in Las Vegas, Kurian made clear that the rivalry between the two tech giants is taking a backseat to progress.&ldquo;Earlier this year, we announced a monumental partnership with one of the world&rsquo;s most iconic brands that will bring the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-cloud-ceo-reveals-gemini-backed-siri-overhaul-coming-this-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-cloud-ceo-reveals-gemini-backed-siri-overhaul-coming-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norway Moves to Keep Kids Under 16Off Social Media]]></title><description><![CDATA[Norway wants kids to be kids. The government is taking steps to prohibit social media use for individuals under 16, establishing a clear distinction between childhood and constant screen time.&nbsp;Expected to reach parliament by the end of 2026, the proposed law would require tech companies to enforce strict age verification. This move reflects growing initiatives across Europe to limit how algorithms shape young users&rsquo; lives.&nbsp;If passed, the measure could force major platforms to ret]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/norway-moves-to-keep-kids-under-16off-social-media/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/norway-moves-to-keep-kids-under-16off-social-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norway Moves to Keep Kids Under 16 Off Social Media]]></title><description><![CDATA[Norway wants kids to be kids. The government is taking steps to prohibit social media use for individuals under 16, establishing a clear distinction between childhood and constant screen time.&nbsp;Expected to reach parliament by the end of 2026, the proposed law would require tech companies to enforce strict age verification. This move reflects growing initiatives across Europe to limit how algorithms shape young users&rsquo; lives.&nbsp;If passed, the measure could force major platforms to ret]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/norway-moves-to-keep-kids-under-16-off-social-media/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/norway-moves-to-keep-kids-under-16-off-social-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft Bets on Australia’s National AI Plan With $18 Billion Spend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft has committed more money to building out Australia&rsquo;s digital infrastructure, with a fresh $18 billion investment in the country over the next three years.The fresh investment aims to expand adoption of the Azure cloud computing platform and enable greater use of the company&rsquo;s AI model, Copilot. Alongside new partnerships with state services, Microsoft plans to work with existing collaborators such as the Australian Signals Directorate and Department of Home Affairs.The soft]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-bets-on-australias-national-ai-plan-with-18-billion-spend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-bets-on-australias-national-ai-plan-with-18-billion-spend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Launches GPT-5.5 to Take on Messier Workloads]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI is giving ChatGPT a bigger job description. With GPT-5.5, the company says its newest model can take on more complicated work with less hand-holding from users.OpenAI introduced GPT-5.5 as a &ldquo;new class of intelligence for real work,&rdquo; saying it&rsquo;s capable of handling &ldquo;messy, multi-part&rdquo; tasks across coding, research, data analysis, and computer-based workflows.More work, fewer nudgesOpenAI is not presenting GPT-5.5 as just another chatbot with better replies. T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-launches-gpt-55-to-take-on-messier-workloads/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-launches-gpt-55-to-take-on-messier-workloads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Best Speechify Alternatives and Competitors (2026)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speechify is a popular text-to-speech (TTS) app that converts written content into audio using a wide range of voices, including premium and celebrity options. Depending on the plan, it offers access to 200 to 1,000+ natural-sounding HD voices, making it a go-to tool for mobile and web listening. However, it may not be the best fit for every use case. The free plan has limited access to higher-quality voices, and pricing can increase if you need more advanced features or higher usage.To help you]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/5-best-speechify-alternatives-and-competitors-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/5-best-speechify-alternatives-and-competitors-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Prompt Engineering Cheat Sheet: How to Write Better AI Prompts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every day, millions of people type something into an AI chatbox, hit send, and get back an answer that&rsquo;s either brilliant or baffling. The difference almost always comes down to one thing: how you wrote the prompt.&nbsp;Most people who use AI tools still treat them like a search engine. They type a few words, hope for the best, and then complain when the output is off. That&rsquo;s not a model problem. That&rsquo;s a prompting problem.Prompt engineering is the discipline, part science and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/the-prompt-engineering-cheat-sheet-how-to-write-better-ai-prompts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/the-prompt-engineering-cheat-sheet-how-to-write-better-ai-prompts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines Lab Lands Billion-Dollar Google Cloud Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mira Murati&rsquo;s new AI startup has landed the one thing every frontier lab is desperate for: more compute.Google has signed a new agreement to expand its cloud partnership with her AI startup, Thinking Machines Lab. The agreement effectively plugs the company into Google&rsquo;s powerful &ldquo;AI Hypercomputer&rdquo; hardware, giving the young company the raw horsepower it needs to train its next generation of frontier models.While the exact figure hasn&rsquo;t been made public, sources fam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/mira-muratis-thinking-machines-lab-lands-billion-dollar-google-cloud-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/mira-muratis-thinking-machines-lab-lands-billion-dollar-google-cloud-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Unveils New AI Agent Tools for Enterprise as Competition Heats Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google has rolled out new tools aimed at organizations developing AI agents, stepping further into a space where Anthropic and OpenAI have gained early traction.At Google Cloud Next in Las Vegas, the search giant previewed how these agents would operate. Users and organisations can configure how agents interact with email, files, and other data, with updates fed into an inbox. With millions of businesses already using Workspace as their primary collaboration suite, it should be easier to integra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-unveils-new-ai-agent-tools-for-enterprise-as-competition-heats-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-unveils-new-ai-agent-tools-for-enterprise-as-competition-heats-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony’s Ping-Pong Robot ‘Ace’ Is Beating Elite Human Players]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Tokyo, researchers from Sony AI have unveiled &ldquo;Ace,&rdquo; an autonomous robot that has competed with, and in some cases beaten, elite human table tennis players in real matches.Unlike traditional ball machines, Ace reacts in real time to live returns, making each shot a test of speed, spin, and timing.The achievement is being described as a milestone in robotics, particularly because table tennis demands rapid perception, split-second decisions, and precise physical execution, areas wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/sonys-ping-pong-robot-ace-is-beating-elite-human-players/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/sonys-ping-pong-robot-ace-is-beating-elite-human-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tencent Launches QClaw AI Agent Beta to Global Users on Windows, Mac]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tencent is now rolling out its self-built AI agent to global users in a limited beta, stripping away the complex setup that once made AI agents exclusive to technical users.The move signals an effort to democratize agentic AI, but for now, only 20,000 users across five markets can get in. While early versions always required API keys, extensive cloud configuration, and developer-level knowledge, QClaw&rsquo;s public rollout asks users for just a phone, its camera, a desktop download, user regist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/tencent-launches-qclaw-ai-agent-beta-to-global-users-on-windows-mac/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/tencent-launches-qclaw-ai-agent-beta-to-global-users-on-windows-mac/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Cloud Splits AI TPUs to Challenge Nvidia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google Cloud is competing more directly with Nvidia in AI infrastructure.<br />
At Cloud Next 2026, Google introduced TPU 8t for training and TPU 8i for inference, splitting its latest AI chips between building large models and serving them in production.<br />
Why Google is splitting training and inference<br />
According to Google Cloud&rsquo;s eighth-generation TPU overview, TPU 8t is built for training, and TPU 8i is built for inference, with both running on Google&rsquo;s Axion Arm-based processors. Google s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-cloud-splits-ai-tpus-to-challenge-nvidia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-cloud-splits-ai-tpus-to-challenge-nvidia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dell’s Vrashank Jain on The Data Problem That Could Break Your AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Corey Knowles: &ldquo;Welcome to eSpeaks, where we explore the technology shaping the future of enterprise IT. I&rsquo;m your host, Corey Knowles, and in today&rsquo;s episode, we&rsquo;ll explore the data challenges that can make or break AI initiatives, how enterprises can simplify their data environments, and what organizations need to consider as AI workloads continue to evolve. Joining us today to talk about these challenges is Vrashank Jain, lead product manager for Dell&rsquo;s AI data pl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/dells-vrashank-jain-on-the-data-problem-that-could-break-your-ai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/dells-vrashank-jain-on-the-data-problem-that-could-break-your-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple Watch Glucose Monitoring Gets Major Breakthrough]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple Watch has taken a significant step forward with recent developments in blood sugar level monitoring.When the Apple Watch first launched back in 2015, it was essentially a luxury timepiece with some smart features. Fast-forward to today, and this device now holds FDA approval for several medical applications &mdash; a transformation that became one of the most compelling examples of consumer technology evolving into genuine medical infrastructure.If you&rsquo;re already using a continuous g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/apple-watch-glucose-monitoring-gets-major-breakthrough/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/apple-watch-glucose-monitoring-gets-major-breakthrough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Ternus Takes Over Apple as New iPhones, Other AI Products Near]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple&rsquo;s leadership change and its biggest product year in recent memory are converging.On Sept. 1, 2026, John Ternus will take the reins at Apple, stepping in as chief executive officer as Tim Cook moves into an executive chairman role. His assumption of office comes just days before Apple&rsquo;s expected September event, positioning him to lead what could be a major wave of new product launches.iPhone takes center stage with a twistApple&rsquo;s next iPhone lineup is expected to headline]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/john-ternus-takes-over-apple-as-new-iphones-other-ai-products-near/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/john-ternus-takes-over-apple-as-new-iphones-other-ai-products-near/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta to Track Employee Keystrokes, Mouse Movements for AI Training]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta has begun installing specialized tracking software on the computers of its US-based employees to record exactly how they interact with their screens.&nbsp;The project, known internally as the Model Capability Initiative (MCI), tracks mouse movements, clicks, and keystrokes and periodically takes snapshots of employees&rsquo; screens, according to internal memos first reported by Reuters.The goal isn&rsquo;t just to watch; it&rsquo;s to learn. Meta&rsquo;s current AI models are great at gene]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-to-track-employee-keystrokes-mouse-movements-for-ai-training/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-to-track-employee-keystrokes-mouse-movements-for-ai-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gemini in Chrome Rolls Out Across APAC, Bringing Browser AI to Millions of Users]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is expanding the reach of its in-browser AI assistant, bringing Gemini to Chrome for millions more users across Asia-Pacific.The company confirmed that Gemini in Chrome is now rolling out to users in Australia, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, and Vietnam. The feature is arriving on desktop platforms and iOS devices in most of these markets, although Japan is currently excluded from the iOS rollout.After debuting in the United States earlier this year, Google exp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/gemini-in-chrome-rolls-out-across-apac-bringing-browser-ai-to-millions-of-users/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/gemini-in-chrome-rolls-out-across-apac-bringing-browser-ai-to-millions-of-users/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gemini for Home Now Lets You Talk Without Saying ‘Hey Google’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Talking to your smart speaker may soon feel less repetitive.&nbsp;Google has introduced a continued conversations feature for Gemini for Home, reducing the need to repeat &ldquo;Hey Google&rdquo; for every request. The update keeps the microphone active for a few seconds after each response, allowing users to ask follow-up questions more naturally.Rolling out across all supported languages and regions, the feature is part of Google&rsquo;s plan to replace Google Assistant with Gemini and improve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/gemini-for-home-now-lets-you-talk-without-saying-hey-google/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/gemini-for-home-now-lets-you-talk-without-saying-hey-google/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX Strikes Potential $60B Deal to Acquire AI Startup Cursor]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX announced on Tuesday a new partnership with Cursor, the San Francisco-based AI coding company.The deal isn&rsquo;t a straightforward acquisition, at least, not yet. According to a post by SpaceX via X, the agreement gives the rocket company the right to acquire Anysphere, Cursor&rsquo;s parent company, later this year for $60 billion.This structure essentially places a $10 billion breakup fee or collaboration price tag on the table if SpaceX decides not to proceed with a full buyout.Curso]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/spacex-strikes-potential-60b-deal-to-acquire-ai-startup-cursor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/spacex-strikes-potential-60b-deal-to-acquire-ai-startup-cursor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Best AI Photo Editing Prompts in 2026: How to Get Better AI Images]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI image editing in 2026 is no longer about which tool you use. It&rsquo;s about how well you communicate your intent. Whether you&rsquo;re working with Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, or Meta AI, the difference between an average edit and a professional result often comes down to your prompt.What has changed most is the shift toward realism and control. Over-edited images are easy to spot and less desirable. Today&rsquo;s best prompts guide AI with precision, covering lighting, textu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/5-best-ai-photo-editing-prompts-in-2026-how-to-get-better-ai-images/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/5-best-ai-photo-editing-prompts-in-2026-how-to-get-better-ai-images/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube Expands AI Likeness Detection to Celebrities]]></title><description><![CDATA[YouTube is expanding its AI likeness detection tool to talent agencies, management firms, and the celebrities they represent, widening a program that had already started rolling out to creators, politicians, government officials, and journalists.<br />
The update puts the company more directly into a growing fight over AI impersonation: unauthorized videos that mimic a real person&rsquo;s face and spread before that person can respond.<br />
The move also comes with an important qualifier. YouTube has said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/youtube-expands-ai-likeness-detection-to-celebrities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/youtube-expands-ai-likeness-detection-to-celebrities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Claude Mythos Discovers 271 Security Bugs in Firefox]]></title><description><![CDATA[The internet has a dirty secret: the software we all use every day is riddled with ancient bugs that nobody ever found. Not because nobody looked, but because finding them required a level of human expertise so rare and expensive that most attackers couldn&rsquo;t afford it either.But that changed with Claud Mythos.Firefox 150 released this week patches for 271 vulnerabilities found using Anthropic&rsquo;s Claude Mythos Preview, a powerful new AI model that Anthropic has quietly been giving to a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/claude-mythos-discovers-271-security-bugs-in-firefox/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/claude-mythos-discovers-271-security-bugs-in-firefox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Time-Saving AI Prompt Templates for Common Workplace Tasks]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI at work is no longer the shiny new intern in the corner. It&rsquo;s the coworker everyone keeps looping into the thread.For many employees, the hard part is figuring out how to use it well without wasting time, producing generic sludge, or creating more cleanup work than the task required in the first place. But when used effectively, they can help employees spend less time wrestling with wording and more time refining ideas, making decisions, and getting work out the door.That&rsquo;s where]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/10-time-saving-ai-prompt-templates-for-common-workplace-tasks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/10-time-saving-ai-prompt-templates-for-common-workplace-tasks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unauthorized Group Gains Access to Anthropic’s Mythos AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthropic is investigating reports that an unauthorized group gained access to its restricted Mythos AI cybersecurity tool just days after its limited release in April 2026.&nbsp;&ldquo;We&rsquo;re investigating a report claiming unauthorized access to Claude Mythos Preview through one of our third-party vendor environments,&rdquo; an Anthropic spokesperson said.The tool was shared with a small group of enterprise partners, including Apple and Goldman Sachs, and was not intended for public use.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/unauthorized-group-gains-access-to-anthropics-mythos-ai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/unauthorized-group-gains-access-to-anthropics-mythos-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Debuts ChatGPT Images 2.0, Bringing Reasoning to AI Image Creation]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI announced the release of ChatGPT Images 2.0 today, a massive overhaul that moves beyond the one-and-done style of AI art.&nbsp;This update, powered by the new gpt-image-2 model, introduces a Thinking mode that allows the AI to research the web, plan out layouts, and generate consistent sets of images rather than just single, disconnected squares.The core philosophy behind this release is a shift in how we use AI visuals. OpenAI is no longer pitching this as a toy for making pretty picture]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-debuts-chatgpt-images-20-bringing-reasoning-to-ai-image-creation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-debuts-chatgpt-images-20-bringing-reasoning-to-ai-image-creation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 Free AI Image Editors for Prompt-Based Photo Editing in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[A few years ago, editing an image meant wrestling with complicated tools like Adobe Photoshop. Today, you can simply type what you want: &ldquo;remove that person,&rdquo; &ldquo;make it sunset,&rdquo; &ldquo;turn this into a painting,&rdquo; and AI handles the rest.&nbsp;Most AI tools hide their best features behind paywalls. However, if you&rsquo;re looking for actually free AI image editors that deliver real value, here are the ones worth your time.Google Gemini: Best for high-quality edits wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/6-free-ai-image-editors-for-prompt-based-photo-editing-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/6-free-ai-image-editors-for-prompt-based-photo-editing-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeff Bezos’ AI Startup Nears $10B Funding Deal at $38B Valuation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeff Bezos is closing in on a massive funding deal for his artificial intelligence startup, with reports indicating the company could soon be valued at $38 billion. The lab, operating under the codename Project Prometheus, is reportedly nearing a $10 billion fundraising round, according to the Financial Times.The round has not yet been finalized, but people familiar with the matter say it is expected to close soon. If completed, it would place the startup among the most highly valued early-stage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/jeff-bezos-ai-startup-nears-10b-funding-deal-at-38b-valuation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/jeff-bezos-ai-startup-nears-10b-funding-deal-at-38b-valuation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Claude Beat ChatGPT 2-to-1 in Reader Poll (Here’s Why)]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Sunday, we asked Neuron readers a simple question: What AI tool do you use the most right now?We expected ChatGPT to keep its lead, for obvious reasons. After all, it&rsquo;s the name every non-technical person knows. It&rsquo;s the default answer at dinner parties. It has memory, history, and voice mode. It&rsquo;s the Band-Aid of AI; the household-name brand. The Google of the AI wave of the internet, if you will (sorry, actual Google).Claude won by a landslide. At the time of writing this:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/claude-beat-chatgpt-2-to-1-in-reader-poll-heres-why/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/claude-beat-chatgpt-2-to-1-in-reader-poll-heres-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NSA Reportedly Uses Anthropic’s Mythos AI Despite ‘Supply Chain Risk’ Designation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Security Agency (NSA) is reportedly using Anthropic&rsquo;s new most powerful AI model, Mythos Preview, despite the company currently being designated a &ldquo;supply chain risk&rdquo; by the NSA&rsquo;s parent organization, the Department of Defense (DoD).The leaked report indicates that military use of Anthropic&rsquo;s model is actually widening due to the potential capabilities of Mythos. The NSA is using the AI model to scan its own environments for potential security vulnerabi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/nsa-reportedly-uses-anthropics-mythos-ai-despite-supply-chain-risk-designation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/nsa-reportedly-uses-anthropics-mythos-ai-despite-supply-chain-risk-designation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ukraine Plans 25,000 Ground Robots as Battlefield Automation Accelerates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ukraine is accelerating its use of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), betting heavily that machines can take over some of the most dangerous roles on the battlefield.According to Business Insider, Ukraine plans to contract 25,000 new ground robots in the first half of the year, aiming to significantly expand a fleet already used for logistics, combat support, and evacuation. The country&rsquo;s leadership wants these machines to eventually handle 100% of frontline supply operations, reducing the r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ukraine-plans-25000-ground-robots-as-battlefield-automation-accelerates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ukraine-plans-25000-ground-robots-as-battlefield-automation-accelerates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China’s AGIBOT Launches ‘Deployment Year One’ with 5 Robots, 8 AI Models]]></title><description><![CDATA[At its 2026 Partner Conference, Chinese robotics leader AGIBOT declared that this year marks the beginning of &ldquo;Deployment Year One.&rdquo;&nbsp;Moving beyond simple demonstrations, the company introduced a massive lineup of five robotic platforms and eight AI models designed to handle real-world tasks in factories, stores, and homes. The goal? To move robots from being a &ldquo;laboratory curiosity&rdquo; to an essential part of the human workforce.&ldquo;Embodied intelligence is no longer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-agibot-launches-deployment-year-one-with-5-robots-8-ai-models/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-agibot-launches-deployment-year-one-with-5-robots-8-ai-models/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AMOLED Market Outlook 2026: Smartphone Panels Shrink as IT Displays Grow]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AMOLED market is not collapsing in 2026, but it is getting pulled in two different directions. The latest forecast points to a flat overall OLED market following 3% growth in 2025, with smartphone OLED panel shipments expected to decline even as monitors, laptops, and tablets continue to expand<br />
Smartphones still account for the biggest share of OLED panel demand, so a 3% drop there carries more weight than the headline number suggests. The market may look steady on paper, but the center of g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/amoled-market-outlook-2026-smartphone-panels-shrink-as-it-displays-grow/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/amoled-market-outlook-2026-smartphone-panels-shrink-as-it-displays-grow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Introduces $3 ChromeOS Flex Kit for 500M Windows 10 Users]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Microsoft winds down support for Windows 10, an estimated 500 million users face security exposure because their current hardware can&rsquo;t handle Windows 11. Instead of forcing people to buy expensive new gear, Google is stepping in with a low-cost alternative.Partnering with refurbished-tech expert Back Market, Google has launched a physical Chrome OS Flex USB Kit. For just $3 (or &pound;3/&euro;3), users get a plug-and-play solution that turns a sluggish, unsupported computer into a snap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-introduces-3-chromeos-flex-kit-for-500m-windows-10-users/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-introduces-3-chromeos-flex-kit-for-500m-windows-10-users/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChatGPT Outage Hits Thousands of Users Worldwide, OpenAI Investigates]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI&rsquo;s ChatGPT experienced a significant outage starting around 3:35 p.m. UTC (10:35 a.m. ET) on April 20, leaving users across the globe unable to access the popular chatbot, according to the company&rsquo;s official status page.The problem wasn&rsquo;t limited to just the chat interface. OpenAI confirmed that users were also unable to load Codex, the company&rsquo;s AI coding assistant, and the API Platform that many businesses rely on to power their own applications.According to OpenA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chatgpt-outage-hits-thousands-of-users-worldwide-openai-investigates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chatgpt-outage-hits-thousands-of-users-worldwide-openai-investigates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese Humanoid Robot ‘Lightning’ Outruns Humans, Sets New World Record]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a display of technological progress, humanoid robots outpaced human runners at a half-marathon in Beijing on Sunday, marking a major milestone in robotics.The standout performer, a humanoid robot named &ldquo;Lightning&rdquo; built by Honor, completed the 21-kilometre race in just 50 minutes and 26 seconds. That time beat the current human world record set by Ugandan runner Jacob Kiplimo, who ran the same distance in 57 minutes and 20 seconds last month in Lisbon.The race featured more than 1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinese-humanoid-robot-lightning-outruns-humans-sets-new-world-record/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinese-humanoid-robot-lightning-outruns-humans-sets-new-world-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill Peebles Leaves OpenAI After Sora Shutdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bill Peebles, the researcher who led OpenAI&rsquo;s Sora team, is leaving the company weeks after OpenAI decided to discontinue the AI video product.<br />
Sora was one of OpenAI&rsquo;s most visible consumer AI launches. Peebles&rsquo; departure comes as OpenAI keeps pushing products tied more directly to ChatGPT, coding tools, and its developer and productivity push.<br />
Sora became difficult to support<br />
The Verge reported that Peebles is leaving OpenAI after leading the Sora effort. OpenAI had already s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/bill-peebles-leaves-openai-after-sora-shutdown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/bill-peebles-leaves-openai-after-sora-shutdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic Drops ‘Figma-Killer’ as Canva Goes All-In on AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthropic Drops &lsquo;Figma-Killer&rsquo; as Canva Goes All-In on AIAt Canva Create last week, COO Cliff Obrecht told 265 million users: &ldquo;Until now, Canva has been a design platform with AI tools. Now we become an AI platform with design tools.&rdquo;Canva AI 2.0 landed alongside the speech: describe a 12-page Morocco planning deck in plain English, get editable vectors back. The same day, Anthropic CPO Mike Krieger resigned from Figma&rsquo;s board ahead of Anthropic shipping competing d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-drops-figma-killer-as-canva-goes-all-in-on-ai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-drops-figma-killer-as-canva-goes-all-in-on-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MacBook Neo Cheat Sheet: Everything to Know About Apple’s Budget Mac]]></title><description><![CDATA[MacBook Neo Cheat Sheet: Everything to Know About Apple&rsquo;s Budget MacFor years, the budget Mac was a ghost. You either bought a three-year-old Air on sale or took a gamble on the refurbished market. But the game has changed.Apple&rsquo;s new MacBook Neo is a sleek, colorful, and surprisingly capable Mac with AI features. It is aimed at everyday users. Starting at just $599, the device blends premium design with scaled-back hardware, making it one of the most accessible Macs ever released.Af]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/macbook-neo-cheat-sheet-everything-to-know-about-apples-budget-mac/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/macbook-neo-cheat-sheet-everything-to-know-about-apples-budget-mac/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flying Cars, Dancing Robots Take Center Stage at 2026 Edison Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cutting-edge technologies drew global attention at the 2026 Edison Awards held in Fort Myers, Florida. The annual event, often described as the &ldquo;Oscars of Innovation,&rdquo; brought together inventors, executives, and researchers to showcase ideas that could soon shape everyday life.Held at the Caloosa Sound Convention Center, the 39th edition of the awards marked another year of celebrating breakthrough technologies across industries, including aviation, robotics, energy, and healthcare.A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/flying-cars-dancing-robots-take-center-stage-at-2026-edison-awards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/flying-cars-dancing-robots-take-center-stage-at-2026-edison-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grok Had Highest Share of ‘Highly Problematic’ Health Answers in BMJ Open Audit]]></title><description><![CDATA[You can ask an AI chatbot a health question in seconds. Trusting the answer is a much riskier bet.A new BMJ Open audit found that 49.6% of responses from five major consumer chatbots to health and medical questions were &ldquo;problematic,&rdquo; with Elon Musk&rsquo;s Grok chatbot delivering the highest share of &ldquo;highly problematic&rdquo; answers.The audit adds to fears that health chatbots can wrap misinformation in a calm, convincing voice.Confident tone, compromised factsThe topline fa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/grok-had-highest-share-of-highly-problematic-health-answers-in-bmj-open-audit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/grok-had-highest-share-of-highly-problematic-health-answers-in-bmj-open-audit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Proposes ‘Universal High Income’ to Combat Rising AI Unemployment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk wants the government to send you a check, not just to cover your rent, but to fund a penthouse lifestyle.As artificial intelligence begins to move from tech-bro fantasy to a real-world workforce disruptor, the world&rsquo;s richest man is pitching a radical solution for the millions who might find their resumes obsolete. Musk is moving past the idea of a basic safety net and is now championing what he calls Universal High Income (UHI).While most economists have spent years debating Uni]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-proposes-universal-high-income-to-combat-rising-ai-unemployment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-proposes-universal-high-income-to-combat-rising-ai-unemployment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Siemens Runs Live Factory Test of Nvidia-Powered Humanoid Robot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Siemens is testing whether humanoid robots can handle real shop-floor routines.The company said a humanoid robot developed by UK startup Humanoid has been tested at Siemens&rsquo; electronics factory in Erlangen, Germany, in a live industrial trial using Nvidia technology.In a press release, Siemens said the trial is an early step toward using &ldquo;physical AI&rdquo; in manufacturing. The focus extends past the robot itself to the factory software, automation systems, and AI infrastructure aro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/siemens-runs-live-factory-test-of-nvidia-powered-humanoid-robot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/siemens-runs-live-factory-test-of-nvidia-powered-humanoid-robot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI’s Double Launch Day: Claude 4.7 Surges, OpenAI Reinvents Codex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yesterday&rsquo;s AI calendar bent around two flagship launches within hours of each other. If you do any agentic coding work, your stack just got upgraded. But fair warning: the time it takes you to hit your rate limits probably shrank, too.Here&rsquo;s what happened<br />
Anthropic shipped Claude Opus 4.7 at the same $ 5/$25-per-million-tokens pricing as 4.6.Visual reasoning (how well AI sees) jumped from 69.1% to 82.1%, with image processing at up to 2,576 pixels on the long edge (over 3x any prior]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ais-double-launch-day-claude-47-surges-openai-reinvents-codex/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ais-double-launch-day-claude-47-surges-openai-reinvents-codex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perplexity AI Cheat Sheet: How an ‘Answer Engine’ Is Challenging Gemini, ChatGPT]]></title><description><![CDATA[Perplexity bills itself as an &ldquo;AI-powered answer engine,&rdquo; not a chatbot. The distinction matters: every query triggers a real-time web search, source compilation, and a cited answer, more like a turbocharged research assistant than a conversational AI friend.Founded in 2022 and valued at roughly $20+ billion, Perplexity has grown well beyond search. It now offers an AI-native browser (Comet), a Mac-based personal AI agent, enterprise tools, finance integrations, health data connector]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/perplexity-ai-cheat-sheet-how-an-answer-engine-is-challenging-gemini-chatgpt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/perplexity-ai-cheat-sheet-how-an-answer-engine-is-challenging-gemini-chatgpt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic Expands London Office, Signals Major UK Hiring Push]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthropic is making a bold bet on London&hellip; and the talent that comes with it.The tech giant is expanding its presence in &ldquo;The Big Smoke,&rdquo; unveiling plans for a new office that can accommodate up to 800 employees &mdash;&nbsp; roughly four times its current UK workforce. The company currently employs just over 200 people in the city.The new site, spanning about 158,000 square feet, marks one of its most significant international investments to date and signals a long-term commit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-expands-london-office-signals-major-uk-hiring-push/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-expands-london-office-signals-major-uk-hiring-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Expands Codex Into AI ‘Super-App’ for Millions of Developers]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI has rolled out a major update to its Codex desktop app, expanding it from a coding assistant into a broader AI workspace that can actively participate in everyday tasks across a computer.In its announcement, the company said the goal is to make Codex &ldquo;a more powerful partner for the more than 3 million developers who use it every week to accelerate work across the full software development lifecycle.&rdquo; The update introduces new capabilities that allow the tool to go beyond prog]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-expands-codex-into-ai-super-app-for-millions-of-developers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-expands-codex-into-ai-super-app-for-millions-of-developers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Chrome ‘AI Mode’ Update Adds Split-Screen Browsing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google has rolled out a significant upgrade to its AI Mode inside Google Chrome, introducing a side-by-side browsing experience that blends conversational search with live web pages.Instead of opening links in new tabs, users can now view websites alongside AI Mode in the same window. The feature keeps the chatbot-style search tool visible while users explore content, allowing them to ask follow-up questions without breaking their flow.According to Google, this is meant to reduce what it calls &]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-chrome-ai-mode-update-adds-split-screen-browsing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-chrome-ai-mode-update-adds-split-screen-browsing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perplexity Launches ‘Personal Computer’ AI Assistant for Mac Users]]></title><description><![CDATA[Perplexity is turning your Mac into something closer to an employee than a machine.After weeks of anticipation, Perplexity is moving beyond the search bar and straight into your hard drive. This week, the company began rolling out &ldquo;Personal Computer,&rdquo; an AI assistant that integrates directly with the Perplexity Mac App to operate across local files, native applications, and browsers.The tool is designed to be a continuous digital worker. Perplexity specifically highlights the Mac min]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/perplexity-launches-personal-computer-ai-assistant-for-mac-users/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/perplexity-launches-personal-computer-ai-assistant-for-mac-users/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coordinating Tax, Finance, and IT for Successful E-Invoicing Implementation]]></title><description><![CDATA[E-invoicing projects rarely fail because organizations misunderstand compliance requirements. They stall when those requirements collide with how invoicing actually works across systems, workflows, and teams.Tax defines what must be reported and validated. Finance owns the process by which invoices are created, approved, and paid. IT controls how that information moves between systems and external platforms. When those functions operate on separate timelines or assumptions, even straightforward]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/coordinating-tax-finance-and-it-for-successful-e-invoicing-implementation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/coordinating-tax-finance-and-it-for-successful-e-invoicing-implementation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 Best AI Detection Tools for Different Use Cases in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;AI content detector platforms use artificial intelligence (AI) to identify text written or media assets produced with a generative AI model. Teachers, editors, writers, or any reader who wants to know whether a piece of content is human-authored or computer-generated can use them for a wide range of use cases, from preventing students from turning in AI-generated essays to detecting bot content among posts and comments in online forums. As generative AI tools continue to improve, reliable]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/6-best-ai-detection-tools-for-different-use-cases-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/6-best-ai-detection-tools-for-different-use-cases-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic Debuts ‘Repeatable Routines’ in Major Claude Code Automation Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claude is stepping out of the chat box and into your workflow.Anthropic is expanding the capabilities of its developer-focused AI tooling with a fresh update to Claude Code, introducing a new feature called &ldquo;repeatable routines&rdquo; alongside a redesigned desktop experience. The updates show the company&rsquo;s growing ambition to streamline software development workflows and position Claude as a more central platform for coding automation.But the bigger story is how these updates could]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-debuts-repeatable-routines-in-major-claude-code-automation-update/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-debuts-repeatable-routines-in-major-claude-code-automation-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grok Cheat Sheet: A Complete Guide to Elon Musk’s Chatbot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk wanted an AI that would tell you the truth, even if it made you uncomfortable. What he built was something far more interesting.Grok is xAI&rsquo;s flagship AI chatbot, a real-time, web-connected, occasionally unfiltered assistant that pulls live data from X (formerly Twitter), argues back when it disagrees with you, and in its more controversial moments will generate content that rivals flatly refuse to touch.Since its debut in late 2023, it has grown from a curiosity bundled with an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/grok-cheat-sheet-a-complete-guide-to-elon-musks-chatbot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/grok-cheat-sheet-a-complete-guide-to-elon-musks-chatbot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allbirds Exits Footwear, Pivots to AI Cloud Business as ‘NewBird AI’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Allbirds, the eco-conscious wool sneaker brand your yoga instructor wore in 2019 (and this writer wears to this day) has officially decided humans don&rsquo;t deserve nice shoes anymore. What&rsquo;s next? Nike starts selling GLP-1s?In a press release that reads like a hostage note, the company announced it has executed a $50 million convertible financing facility to pivot its business to AI compute infrastructure, with a long-term vision of becoming &ldquo;a fully integrated GPU-as-a-Service (G]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/allbirds-exits-footwear-pivots-to-ai-cloud-business-as-newbird-ai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/allbirds-exits-footwear-pivots-to-ai-cloud-business-as-newbird-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starbucks Launches ChatGPT App That Turns AI Prompts Into Drink Orders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starbucks wants to whet customers&rsquo; whistles even further. So, naturally, it is turning to AI.&nbsp;The company launched a beta app on Wednesday in ChatGPT to help inspire customers to select a Starbucks drink &ldquo;based on their mood or vibe of the day.&rdquo;A customer needs to use the Starbucks mobile app in ChatGPT&rsquo;s directory and tell ChatGPT what they&rsquo;re in the mood for by entering a prompt with the tag &ldquo;@Starbucks.&rdquo; Customers can also upload a photo of what]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/starbucks-launches-chatgpt-app-that-turns-ai-prompts-into-drink-orders/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/starbucks-launches-chatgpt-app-that-turns-ai-prompts-into-drink-orders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google, Boston Dynamics Teach Robot Dog ‘Spot’ to See, Think, and Act]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google DeepMind and Boston Dynamics have teamed up to give Spot, the famous quadruped yellow robot dog, a new level of intelligence.&nbsp;By integrating the new Gemini Robotics-ER 1.6 model into Spot, the companies are moving past pre-programmed scripts and toward &ldquo;embodied reasoning,&rdquo; essentially giving the robot the ability to look at a messy room or a complex factory floor and autonomously figure out what to do next.According to Google DeepMind, this new model is a &ldquo;reasonin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-boston-dynamics-teach-robot-dog-spot-to-see-think-and-act/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-boston-dynamics-teach-robot-dog-spot-to-see-think-and-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gemini 3.1 Flash TTS: Google AI Supports 70+ Languages, Multiple Accents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google has introduced Gemini 3.1 Flash TTS, a new text-to-speech model designed to make synthetic voices sound more natural, expressive, and easier to control.Gemini 3.1 Flash TTS is already making an impact on industry benchmarks. According to Artificial Analysis, the model scored 1,211 Elo points on its TTS leaderboard, which is based on blind listening tests involving thousands of human comparisons.That places it second globally, just behind Inworld TTS 1.5 Max (1,215), and ahead of ElevenLab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/gemini-31-flash-tts-google-ai-supports-70-languages-multiple-accents/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/gemini-31-flash-tts-google-ai-supports-70-languages-multiple-accents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla Eyes Shanghai Gigafactory for Humanoid Robot Production]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shanghai&rsquo;s most productive EV plant could soon have a very different kind of assembly line.Tesla&rsquo;s China president has publicly floated the idea of using the company&rsquo;s Shanghai Gigafactory, its single largest production base globally, to manufacture humanoid robots, marking the first time a Tesla executive has made such a statement on record.Speaking to reporters on Tuesday during a government-organized tour of the Shanghai facility, Wang Hao, Tesla&rsquo;s vice president and p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/tesla-eyes-shanghai-gigafactory-for-humanoid-robot-production/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/tesla-eyes-shanghai-gigafactory-for-humanoid-robot-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humanoid Robot Chases Wild Boars in Surreal Poland Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[A humanoid robot jogging after wild boars is not something you expect to see on a city street. In Warsaw, it became a surreal glimpse into how artificial intelligence behaves in unpredictable real-world settings.&nbsp;Footage shows a Unitree G1 robot named Edward Warchocki chasing a small group of boars across a parking lot and into nearby grass. The animals quickly scatter and ignore it. The moment may look amusing, but it shows how developers are testing humanoid robots in open environments wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/humanoid-robot-chases-wild-boars-in-surreal-poland-test/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/humanoid-robot-chases-wild-boars-in-surreal-poland-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple, Google Face Scrutiny as ‘Nudify’ Apps Hit 483M Downloads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Type &ldquo;nudify&rdquo; into an app store, and the problem may now be waiting in the search itself.Apple and Google are facing new claims that their app stores do more than merely host nudify apps &mdash; they may also help users find them.The Tech Transparency Project says the issue has grown since January, when it found dozens of these apps still available across Apple&rsquo;s and Google&rsquo;s storefronts. Its newest report says apps surfaced through those systems had amassed hundreds of m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/apple-google-face-scrutiny-as-nudify-apps-hit-483m-downloads/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/apple-google-face-scrutiny-as-nudify-apps-hit-483m-downloads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta’s Reported AI Zuckerberg Bot Would Let Staff Talk to the CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta is reportedly training an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg that employees could talk to directly, according to The Guardian. The project sounds like a punchline at first, but it signals a real shift within a company that keeps handing more work to AI.<br />
A chatbot modeled on the CEO would not just answer questions faster. It could also change how staff receive company guidance, interpret policy, and decide what counts as official leadership direction when the answer comes back in Zuckerberg&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/metas-reported-ai-zuckerberg-bot-would-let-staff-talk-to-the-ceo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/metas-reported-ai-zuckerberg-bot-would-let-staff-talk-to-the-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple Trims Mac mini, Mac Studio Lineup as AI Demand Spikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple has removed several high-memory configurations of its Mac mini and Mac Studio, the latest sign that the AI-fueled memory shortage is starting to bite.Mac mini models featuring 32GB and 64GB of RAM, and Mac Studio models featuring 128GB and 256GB, were quietly removed from Apple&rsquo;s US online store over the weekend. This comes a week after Apple removed the highest memory variant, 512GB, of the Mac Studio from its store. It also increased the price of the 256GB option by 25 percent last]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/apple-trims-mac-mini-mac-studio-lineup-as-ai-demand-spikes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/apple-trims-mac-mini-mac-studio-lineup-as-ai-demand-spikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gemini App Now Available on macOS with Native Desktop Experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google announced on Wednesday that it has launched a native Gemini app for macOS, giving Mac users a faster and more integrated way to access its AI assistant.According to the company, the app is designed to &ldquo;live right where you work,&rdquo; offering a more seamless and responsive experience compared to using Gemini in a browser. A key part of the experience is how quickly users can access Gemini. The app can be launched instantly using a keyboard shortcut.&ldquo;Now, you can bring up Gem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/gemini-app-now-available-on-macos-with-native-desktop-experience/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/gemini-app-now-available-on-macos-with-native-desktop-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 Best AI Certifications to Boost Your Career in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI certifications demonstrate that you possess a specified level of proficiency and competence in artificial intelligence job-related skills, making you more attractive to employers. As a tech professional, AI certification courses can boost your career growth, expand your knowledge and expertise, and help you keep abreast of emerging trends in this dynamic technology.As AI continues to transform industries, and professionals race to acquire the skills to stay ahead of the curve, certifications]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/8-best-ai-certifications-to-boost-your-career-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/8-best-ai-certifications-to-boost-your-career-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ukraine Captures Russian Position Using Only Robots in Historic First]]></title><description><![CDATA[War has always meant boots on the ground.Until now.Ukraine announced Monday that its forces had, for the first time in the three-year conflict, seized a Russian-held position using nothing but machines. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced during a speech to Ukraine&rsquo;s weapons manufacturers on Arms Makers&rsquo; Day, framing it not just as a military milestone, but as a glimpse of where warfare is heading.&ldquo;For the first time in the history of this war, an enemy position was taken e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ukraine-captures-russian-position-using-only-robots-in-historic-first/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ukraine-captures-russian-position-using-only-robots-in-historic-first/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic’s Next AI Model Could Disrupt Design Tools Like Adobe, Figma]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthropic is speeding through development cycles as if they&rsquo;re checkpoints.The tech giant is reportedly preparing to release a new version of its flagship AI model, Claude Opus 4.7, according to The Information. Citing a person familiar with the matter, the outlet says the model could debut as early as this week, marking another rapid step in the company&rsquo;s ongoing release cycle.The upcoming system follows the earlier rollout of Opus 4.6 and signals how quickly Anthropic is iterating]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropics-next-ai-model-could-disrupt-design-tools-like-adobe-figma/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropics-next-ai-model-could-disrupt-design-tools-like-adobe-figma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chrome’s New ‘Skills’ Feature Lets You Save AI Prompts Across Tabs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is turning its Chrome browser into an efficiency machine by letting users turn AI prompts into repeatable workflows that span multiple tabs and browsing sessions.On April 14, the company announced the release of &ldquo;Skills in Chrome,&rdquo; a feature that turns frequent AI prompts into one-click tools users can reuse on webpages. The update comes as rival browsers push AI-first browsing experiences, emphasizing speedy task execution over manual interactions.&nbsp;With this update, inst]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chromes-new-skills-feature-lets-you-save-ai-prompts-across-tabs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chromes-new-skills-feature-lets-you-save-ai-prompts-across-tabs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic Unleashes ‘Alien Science’ as AI Surpasses Humans in Alignment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthropic just released a paper (full Alignment Science blog) showing that nine parallel Claude Opus 4.6 agents outperformed Anthropic&rsquo;s own human researchers on a real alignment problem. The setup: weak-to-strong supervision (using a weaker AI to train a stronger one, mirroring how humans will someday supervise AI smarter than us).Here&rsquo;s what happened<br />
Two human Anthropic researchers spent seven days evaluating the four best methods from prior research and recovered 23% of the maximu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-unleashes-alien-science-as-ai-surpasses-humans-in-alignment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-unleashes-alien-science-as-ai-surpasses-humans-in-alignment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Best Gemini Photo Editing Trends in 2026 (With Prompts to Try)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remember spending 20 minutes in a filter app just to make a decent photo look passable? Dragging that warmth slider back and forth, hoping something clicks? That&rsquo;s done.&nbsp;Google&rsquo;s Gemini, powered by the Nano Banana models, doesn&rsquo;t want you to fiddle with sliders. It wants you to talk to it. Describe what you want like you&rsquo;d describe it to a talented friend, and it figures out the rest. The results range from quietly impressive to genuinely jaw-dropping.The defining ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/7-best-gemini-photo-editing-trends-in-2026-with-prompts-to-try/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/7-best-gemini-photo-editing-trends-in-2026-with-prompts-to-try/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Debuts GPT-5.4-Cyber, a Locked-Down AI Model for Cyber Defense]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cyber defense just got sharper&hellip; but the gate just got tighter.OpenAI has introduced GPT-5.4-Cyber, a fine-tuned version of its flagship model built specifically for security work and released with highly selective access. The launch expands the company&rsquo;s Trusted Access for Cyber (TAC) program, opening the door to vetted defenders, researchers, and security teams tasked with protecting critical systems, while constraining broader availability.The move signals a shift in how advanced]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-debuts-gpt-54-cyber-a-locked-down-ai-model-for-cyber-defense/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-debuts-gpt-54-cyber-a-locked-down-ai-model-for-cyber-defense/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top AI Companies in 2026: Visionaries Driving the AI Revolution]]></title><description><![CDATA[This list of AI companies reflects the rapid growth and the shifts reshaping the tech industry. I&rsquo;ve grouped the companies by type &mdash; generative AI pioneers, established tech giants, sector-specific specialists, and ambitious newcomers. It&rsquo;s hard to say which of them will shape the future most, but together, they&rsquo;re set to redefine technology &mdash; and with it, the way we create, shop, and experience culture.<br />
&nbsp;<br />
TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />
ToggleAI GiantsAI PioneersAI Visionar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/top-ai-companies-in-2026-visionaries-driving-the-ai-revolution/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/top-ai-companies-in-2026-visionaries-driving-the-ai-revolution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic Briefed Trump Administration on Mythos Cyber Capabilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthropic briefed senior Trump administration officials on its new Mythos model before giving outside organizations access, highlighting how seriously the company views the system&rsquo;s cybersecurity implications.<br />
The model is not being released publicly, and Anthropic has positioned it as powerful enough to provide defensive value while also carrying clear risks of misuse.<br />
Mythos is at the center of a much bigger AI security debate: what happens when a model can help defenders find dangerous]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-briefed-trump-administration-on-mythos-cyber-capabilities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-briefed-trump-administration-on-mythos-cyber-capabilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best AI Call Center Software in 2026: 7 Tools to Optimize Efficiency]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI call center software uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to help you enhance customer experiences, improve agent efficiency, and reduce operational costs. They can automate routine tasks and make it possible to offer 24/7 support and personalize customer interactions to optimize operations, boost customer satisfaction, and drive revenue growth. I evaluated the most popular AI call center software solutions on the market to see how they compare on key areas such as feat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/best-ai-call-center-software-in-2026-7-tools-to-optimize-efficiency/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/best-ai-call-center-software-in-2026-7-tools-to-optimize-efficiency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google’s New Gemini AI Model Helps Robots Think in the Real World]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robots have long followed instructions. Now Google wants them to understand what they&rsquo;re actually doing.&nbsp;The company has introduced Gemini Robotics-ER 1.6, a new AI model designed to help machines interpret real-world environments, plan tasks, and determine when a job is done.&nbsp;The system focuses on &ldquo;embodied reasoning,&rdquo; which lets robots connect what they see with what they need to do. It improves how machines understand space, combining inputs from multiple cameras]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/googles-new-gemini-ai-model-helps-robots-think-in-the-real-world/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/googles-new-gemini-ai-model-helps-robots-think-in-the-real-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Signals UK Hiring Boom with New London HQ, Hundreds of Jobs Coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[London just became the stage for OpenAI&rsquo;s next big hiring wave.After months of operating out of temporary spaces, the US-based AI leader OpenAI has signed a lease for its first permanent UK headquarters. The company is taking over a massive 88,500-square-foot space at Regent Quarter in King&rsquo;s Cross.The new office, which includes Jahn Court and the Brassworks Building, will accommodate 544 team members. While OpenAI currently employs about 200 people in the capital, this signals a maj]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-signals-uk-hiring-boom-with-new-london-hq-hundreds-of-jobs-coming/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-signals-uk-hiring-boom-with-new-london-hq-hundreds-of-jobs-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stanford AI Index 2026: The Trust Gap Hits Critical Levels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stanford HAI dropped its 2026 AI Index yesterday, and for the first time, the report&rsquo;s most important section isn&rsquo;t about benchmarks. It&rsquo;s about how completely the people building AI and the people living with it have stopped agreeing on basic facts.Here&rsquo;s what the data shows:<br />
Only 10% of Americans say they&rsquo;re more excited than concerned about AI. Among AI experts: 56%.On medical care: 84% of experts think AI will help. Only 44% of the public agrees.On jobs: 73% of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/stanford-ai-index-2026-the-trust-gap-hits-critical-levels/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/stanford-ai-index-2026-the-trust-gap-hits-critical-levels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft Eyes OpenClaw-Style AI Agents for 365 Copilot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft is reportedly looking into adding OpenClaw-like bots into 365 Copilot, which could provide round-the-clock AI assistance across a range of tasks.Interest in the open-source project OpenClaw from both AI enthusiasts and businesses has led many of the top players to explore building their own AI agent services. Microsoft is betting that combining OpenClaw&rsquo;s broad agent capabilities with its own security and safety processes could result in a product better suited for enterprise use]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-eyes-openclaw-style-ai-agents-for-365-copilot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-eyes-openclaw-style-ai-agents-for-365-copilot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Practical Grok AI Prompts to Boost Workplace Productivity in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grok has graduated from being the funny AI on X to a serious powerhouse for getting work done in 2026.If you&rsquo;re still using it just to settle arguments on your timeline, you&rsquo;re missing out on a massive productivity boost. Because Grok has a direct line to X&rsquo;s real-time pulse and a surprisingly sharp Expert Mode, it can handle workplace tasks efficiently.Here are 10 high-impact prompts to turn Grok into your most valuable teammate.Strategy and research prompts1. Competitive inte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/10-practical-grok-ai-prompts-to-boost-workplace-productivity-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/10-practical-grok-ai-prompts-to-boost-workplace-productivity-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft Begins Scrubbing Copilot Branding from Windows 11 Apps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Windows 11 is finally getting a little less crowded.For months, Windows users have complained about Microsoft&rsquo;s aggressive push to put AI into every nook and cranny of the operating system. It seems those voices were heard.&nbsp;In the latest Windows Insider builds, the ubiquitous &ldquo;Copilot&rdquo; logo is disappearing from several staple applications, replaced by more generic icons and menus.The most visible changes are appearing in the newest preview version of Notepad (version 11.25]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-begins-scrubbing-copilot-branding-from-windows-11-apps/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-begins-scrubbing-copilot-branding-from-windows-11-apps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humanoid Robot Hype Meets an 88% Household Task Fail Rate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Humanoid robots may be grabbing headlines as the next big AI frontier, but Stanford&rsquo;s latest AI Index found they still fail roughly 88% of household tasks. For all the talk of robots moving into everyday life, the home remains one of the clearest places where the technology still falls short.The report finds a growing gap between gains in controlled robotics and real-world home performance. Are the industry&rsquo;s boldest promises running ahead of what robots can reliably do?Great in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/humanoid-robot-hype-meets-an-88-household-task-fail-rate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/humanoid-robot-hype-meets-an-88-household-task-fail-rate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[100+ Chinese Humanoid Robots Sing, Flip, and Talk, Stirring Awe and Unease]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, more than 100 robots went on display across two exhibitions that opened on Monday, drawing crowds eager to see how far the technology has come.The exhibitions framed humanoid robots as more than engineering demos, presenting them instead as public-facing machines built to talk, perform, guide visitors, and potentially assist with security and care work.One standout was the X2 Ultra robot developed by China-based AGIBOT. Roughly the size of a pri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/100-chinese-humanoid-robots-sing-flip-and-talk-stirring-awe-and-unease/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/100-chinese-humanoid-robots-sing-flip-and-talk-stirring-awe-and-unease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft Copilot Cheat Sheet: A Complete Guide to Microsoft’s AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Copilot is Microsoft&rsquo;s answer to the AI moment, a sprawling assistant embedded inside Windows, Edge, Office, Teams, and more. It drafts your emails, summarizes your meetings, builds your slides, and, in its most ambitious form, autonomously takes tasks off your plate entirely.&nbsp;It is not the most powerful AI chatbot on the market, but few products are as deeply woven into an existing work ecosystem. Whether you&rsquo;re evaluating it for your team or just trying to figure out what all]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-copilot-cheat-sheet-a-complete-guide-to-microsofts-ai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-copilot-cheat-sheet-a-complete-guide-to-microsofts-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palantir CEO: Your Philosophy Degree Won’t Survive AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Karp has a philosophy PhD from a German university, a law degree from Stanford, and a very specific warning for anyone who followed a similar path.&ldquo;You went to an elite school and studied philosophy. I&rsquo;ll use myself as an example. Hopefully you have some other skill, because that one is going to be hard to market,&rdquo; Karp told BlackRock CEO Larry Fink at Davos earlier this year.The Palantir CEO wasn&rsquo;t mincing wordsAI, he said flatly, will destroy humanities jobs. The p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/palantir-ceo-your-philosophy-degree-wont-survive-ai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/palantir-ceo-your-philosophy-degree-wont-survive-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snap Taps Qualcomm for Next-Gen AI Glasses Ahead of Mass Launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snap has signed a multi-year agreement with Qualcomm to be the primary chip supplier for the company&rsquo;s augmented reality (AR) glasses subsidiary, Specs.The announcement comes ahead of the long-awaited launch of Snap&rsquo;s next-generation smart glasses, which are expected later this year. Specs will feature Qualcomm&rsquo;s Snapdragon XR platform, built for augmented and virtual reality devices. It will reportedly be the first version aimed at a general audience, rather than professional]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/snap-taps-qualcomm-for-next-gen-ai-glasses-ahead-of-mass-launch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/snap-taps-qualcomm-for-next-gen-ai-glasses-ahead-of-mass-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China’s $170K ‘Social Companion’ Robot Draws Awe, Unease Worldwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[What if the future of love is being engineered in China right now?Things heated up this month in the rush to build the first humanoid robot with the debut of Moya, an approximately $170,000 AI-powered companion robot from Shanghai-based company DroidUp. Moya is not being positioned as a factory worker or logistics assistant, but as a lifelike social companion designed to interact, converse, and emotionally engage with humans.Powered by a multimodal AI system, Moya the robot can process speech, f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-170k-social-companion-robot-draws-awe-unease-worldwide/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-170k-social-companion-robot-draws-awe-unease-worldwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida AG’s OpenAI Probe Expands Beyond FSU Shooting Claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier says his office is investigating OpenAI over alleged links between ChatGPT and the 2025 Florida State University shooting. The state&rsquo;s public case, though, already reaches beyond that attack into child safety, self-harm, and data privacy concerns.<br />
The public record of the FSU case remains incomplete. Attorneys for a victim&rsquo;s family say the accused gunman used ChatGPT before the shooting, and prosecutors have confirmed relevant records exist. Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/florida-ags-openai-probe-expands-beyond-fsu-shooting-claims/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/florida-ags-openai-probe-expands-beyond-fsu-shooting-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic Launches ‘Claude for Word’ With Built-In AI Editing Tools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthropic is bringing Claude straight into Microsoft Word, turning the document itself into the workspace for AI editing. Users can now rewrite and review text in Word documents without ever leaving the page.In a new release, Anthropic introduces Claude for Word, where edits appear as tracked changes, comments are handled in-thread, and updates happen directly within the document, keeping the entire writing and review process in one place.Select it, change it, keep movingClaude picks up inside c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-launches-claude-for-word-with-built-in-ai-editing-tools/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-launches-claude-for-word-with-built-in-ai-editing-tools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple’s AI Smart Glasses Could Launch Sooner Than You Think]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple&rsquo;s next breakout device might sit on your face, not in your hand.The tech giant is reportedly deep into developing its first pair of AI-powered smart glasses, a display-free wearable that will take direct aim at Meta&rsquo;s wildly popular Ray-Ban smart glasses. Bloomberg&rsquo;s Mark Gurman says the product, codenamed N50 internally, is expected to be unveiled as early as late 2026 or in the first months of 2027, with sales beginning sometime that same year.Apple has a well-earned re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/apples-ai-smart-glasses-could-launch-sooner-than-you-think/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/apples-ai-smart-glasses-could-launch-sooner-than-you-think/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[100+ Humanoid Robots Set to Race in Beijing’s Half-Marathon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of runners will hit the pavement in Beijing next week&hellip; but not all of them will be human.&nbsp;The city has completed a full-scale test of its humanoid robot half-marathon, with more than 70 teams participating ahead of the April 19 race and more than 100 expected to compete. The event, held in Beijing&rsquo;s E-Town Economic and Technological area, pushes humanoid robots from controlled lab environments into real-world conditions.The race will test autonomy, endurance, and real]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/100-humanoid-robots-set-to-race-in-beijings-half-marathon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/100-humanoid-robots-set-to-race-in-beijings-half-marathon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[iOS 27 Siri App: Everything We Know About Apple’s AI Overhaul]]></title><description><![CDATA[After years of watching ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude steal the spotlight, Apple is reportedly building a full-blown standalone Siri app for iOS 27, one that looks, feels, and works a lot like the AI chatbots it has long struggled to compete with.The app, internally codenamed &ldquo;Campos,&rdquo; is expected to land on your iPhone Home Screen when iOS 27 ships later this year. According to Bloomberg, it will look strikingly familiar, think Apple&rsquo;s Messages app, but for conversations with Si]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ios-27-siri-app-everything-we-know-about-apples-ai-overhaul/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ios-27-siri-app-everything-we-know-about-apples-ai-overhaul/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Sued Over Claims ChatGPT Fueled Stalking Delusions]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman identified in court filings as Jane Doe has sued OpenAI in California, alleging the company failed to act after multiple warnings that a ChatGPT user posed a danger to others. The lawsuit focuses on whether an AI company can be held liable when alleged warning signs accumulate and a named victim says the platform still did not intervene.<br />
The complaint stems from a stalking and harassment case involving Doe&rsquo;s former partner, who allegedly used ChatGPT over several months in ways tha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-sued-over-claims-chatgpt-fueled-stalking-delusions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-sued-over-claims-chatgpt-fueled-stalking-delusions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creepy Elon Musk ‘Robot Dog’ Spotted Roaming San Francisco Streets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pedestrians near Oracle Park and the SoMa district were stopped in their tracks Wednesday as a hyper-realistic, flesh-colored android head of the Tesla CEO trotted past them. The head, made of silicone, wasn&rsquo;t attached to a human body, but rather to the mechanical frame of a four-legged robot dog.The Musk-bot didn&rsquo;t just walk; it actively engaged with the city. Onlookers watched as the autonomous machine followed people, squatted, and even lifted a robotic leg to wave at passersby.Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/creepy-elon-musk-robot-dog-spotted-roaming-san-francisco-streets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/creepy-elon-musk-robot-dog-spotted-roaming-san-francisco-streets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam Altman Attack Suspect Warned AI Could ‘Lead to Human Extinction’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A firebombing at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman&rsquo;s home on Friday morning is drawing attention to something beyond the attack itself.The suspect, Daniel Alejandro Moreno-Gama, repeatedly warned that artificial intelligence could &ldquo;lead to human extinction.&rdquo; Months before the attack, writings attributed to Moreno-Gama outlined escalating fears about AI, including claims that humanity could not coexist with advanced systems, according to reporting first surfaced by the San Francisco Chronic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/sam-altman-attack-suspect-warned-ai-could-lead-to-human-extinction/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/sam-altman-attack-suspect-warned-ai-could-lead-to-human-extinction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Is Exposing a Skills Gap in Cybersecurity Hiring]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming cybersecurity roles, but not in the way many expected.&nbsp;Rather than just eliminating jobs, AI is redefining how cybersecurity professionals work, shifting the focus from manual task execution to higher-level decision-making and analysis. But it&rsquo;s also exposing gaps in organizational hiring.The work of security professionals &ldquo;becomes less about processing and more about applying strong judgment, logic, and reasoning,&rdquo; Maruf Ahm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-is-exposing-a-skills-gap-in-cybersecurity-hiring/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-is-exposing-a-skills-gap-in-cybersecurity-hiring/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[24 Free AI Tools That Deliver Real Results in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Half the AI tools out there are either paywalled or just&hellip; not that good. The good news is that in 2026, the free tier of the most advanced tools has become legitimately useful.&nbsp;Whether you&rsquo;re a student, a freelancer, a developer, or just someone who wants to stop doing things the slow way, there&rsquo;s a free AI tool that can help. The challenge isn&rsquo;t finding AI tools; it&rsquo;s cutting through the noise to find the ones that actually deliver without asking for your cre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/24-free-ai-tools-that-deliver-real-results-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/24-free-ai-tools-that-deliver-real-results-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Australia’s Anthropic MOU Can and Cannot Do]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei met with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra on March 31 to formalize a memorandum of understanding covering AI safety research, joint model evaluations, and economic data sharing.<br />
Australia&rsquo;s memorandum of understanding with Anthropic covers more than model testing. It extends to safety evaluations, economic data sharing, research collaboration, workforce training, and potential infrastructure investments tied to the country&rsquo;s AI agenda.<br />
The agreem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/what-australias-anthropic-mou-can-and-cannot-do/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/what-australias-anthropic-mou-can-and-cannot-do/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Courts ‘Vibe Coders’ With New $100 ChatGPT Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI just found the middle ground between a casual chat and a corporate budget.On Thursday, the AI leader announced a new $100-per-month subscription tier for ChatGPT, designed to give power users, especially developers, more breathing room without forcing them into the top-tier $200 plan. This move effectively splits the Pro brand into two distinct levels of service, aimed at vibe coders.For a long time, ChatGPT users had to make a massive leap if they outgrew the $20 Plus plan. Their only op]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-courts-vibe-coders-with-new-100-chatgpt-plan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-courts-vibe-coders-with-new-100-chatgpt-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI’s Stargate Pause Puts 5,000 UK Jobs, AI Growth Plans at Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI has suspended plans to develop a much-anticipated AI data center in the northeast of England, citing energy costs and regulations as major factors in its decision.Dubbed Stargate UK, the UK Government announced the data center project last September, coming as part of a &pound;31 billion ($41.6 billion) UK-US tech agreement that involved American heavyweights such as Microsoft, Nvidia, Google, and OpenAI.However, OpenAI has confirmed in a statement that it&rsquo;s pausing plans for the ce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openais-stargate-pause-puts-5000-uk-jobs-ai-growth-plans-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openais-stargate-pause-puts-5000-uk-jobs-ai-growth-plans-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla Could Revive Affordable EV Strategy with New $25,000 Model]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tesla&rsquo;s $25,000 electric vehicle may be back on the cards, as the company has reportedly contacted suppliers about building a new, smaller vehicle.The vehicle is set to be its own model rather than a variant of the Model Y or Model 3. It will reportedly be much shorter than the Model Y SUV, at 14 feet compared to the Model Y&rsquo;s 15.7 feet. It will also be built in China, with launches in Europe and the US to follow.The news was first reported by Reuters, which spoke to four people fami]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/tesla-could-revive-affordable-ev-strategy-with-new-25000-model/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/tesla-could-revive-affordable-ev-strategy-with-new-25000-model/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China’s Unitree to Launch $4K Humanoid Robot Globally in the Coming Days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chinese robotics firm Unitree Robotics is set to introduce its most affordable humanoid robot, the R1, to international markets next week.According to reporting by the South China Morning Post (SCMP), the company plans to launch the robot via Alibaba Group&rsquo;s AliExpress platform, targeting regions including North America, Europe, Japan, and Singapore. Sources familiar with the matter told SCMP the rollout will begin on the platform before expanding to additional sales channels.The R1 is alr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-unitree-to-launch-4k-humanoid-robot-globally-in-the-coming-days/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-unitree-to-launch-4k-humanoid-robot-globally-in-the-coming-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic Opens Claude Cowork to All Paid Plans on macOS, Windows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claude Cowork, which launched three months ago as a research preview, shed that label on Thursday as Anthropic announced it is now generally available across all paid plans on both macOS and Windows.&nbsp;The desktop-native tool, which differs from the standard Claude web chat primarily by its ability to read and act on files stored directly on a user&rsquo;s local hard drive, has moved from an experiment to a mainstream product in a matter of months.Anthropic says adoption patterns inside early]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-opens-claude-cowork-to-all-paid-plans-on-macos-windows/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-opens-claude-cowork-to-all-paid-plans-on-macos-windows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did Mark Zuckerberg Just Reboot the AI Race?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta is officially back in the AI ring.The company just launched Muse Spark, the first major model from its new Meta Superintelligence Labs, and its first big AI release since Mark Zuckerberg reshuffled the org and brought in Alexandr Wang to help get things back on track.The pitch is pretty straightforward: Muse Spark now powers the Meta AI app and Meta.ai, with rollout coming to WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, Messenger, and Meta&rsquo;s AI glasses in the coming weeks. Meta says it&rsquo;s mult]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/did-mark-zuckerberg-just-reboot-the-ai-race/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/did-mark-zuckerberg-just-reboot-the-ai-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta Pumps Another $21B Into AI Cloud Powerhouse CoreWeave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta Platforms on Thursday announced an expanded, long-term agreement with CoreWeave, committing an additional $21 billion through December 2032.This isn&rsquo;t their first rodeo. This new deal builds on a previous $14.2 billion arrangement, meaning Meta is now funneling staggering amounts of capital into the specialized &ldquo;AI Cloud&rdquo; to keep its competitive edge. While Meta is busy building its own massive data centers, including a $10 billion facility in Indiana, the company clearly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-pumps-another-21b-into-ai-cloud-powerhouse-coreweave/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-pumps-another-21b-into-ai-cloud-powerhouse-coreweave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet ‘Alex’: A Disaster-Response Humanoid Challenging China’s Robotics Rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Institute for Human Machine Cognition (IHMC) has revealed its next-generation humanoid robot, Alex, which has ditched legs and features advancements in manipulation, perception, and teleoperation.IHMC and its commercial partner, Boardwalk Robotics, plan to showcase the robot&rsquo;s capabilities at an open house on April 10. It says Alex has been developed with a focus on high-risk environments, where it should demonstrate outdoor mobility and autonomy.The IHMC project is a multi-year, multi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meet-alex-a-disaster-response-humanoid-challenging-chinas-robotics-rise/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meet-alex-a-disaster-response-humanoid-challenging-chinas-robotics-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Addresses Privacy Concerns Around Gemini in Gmail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AI boom has cracked open a quiet but persistent question: what exactly are these models learning about us behind the scenes?As tools like Gemini weave themselves into everyday workflows, that unease has only grown louder. Google is now stepping in to draw a firm line, insisting that your personal Gmail data is not part of the training fuel behind its AI.In a brief but pointed message, Gmail VP of Product Blake Barnes sought to demystify how Gemini operates inside your inbox. The pitch is sim]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-addresses-privacy-concerns-around-gemini-in-gmail/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-addresses-privacy-concerns-around-gemini-in-gmail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Launches ‘Child Safety Blueprint’ Amid Surge in AI-Generated Abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rapid rise of AI-generated abuse is forcing tech companies to confront a new and deeply troubling reality.OpenAI has introduced a new &ldquo;Child Safety Blueprint,&rdquo; a policy framework aimed at combating the rising threat of AI-enabled child sexual exploitation. The move comes as concerns intensify across the tech industry, with regulators, advocacy groups, and law enforcement warning that generative AI is accelerating harmful online behavior.&ldquo;Child sexual exploitation is one of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-launches-child-safety-blueprint-amid-surge-in-ai-generated-abuse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-launches-child-safety-blueprint-amid-surge-in-ai-generated-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta Debuts ‘Muse Spark’ AI, Challenging Rival Models From OpenAI, Google]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a bruising year that saw its Llama 4 models draw yawns from developers and accusations of benchmark gaming, the social media giant on Wednesday unveiled Muse Spark.The model is the first to emerge from the company&rsquo;s newly formed Superintelligence Labs, led by Alexandr Wang. It follows months of internal restructuring and billions in investment aimed at catching up with rivals like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google.Meta described Muse Spark as &ldquo;the first step on our scaling ladder&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-debuts-muse-spark-ai-challenging-rival-models-from-openai-google/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-debuts-muse-spark-ai-challenging-rival-models-from-openai-google/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic’s Claude Blackmail Research Shows a Bigger Agentic AI Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthropic found that Claude and other frontier AI models could resort to blackmail, corporate espionage, and other harmful insider-style behavior in controlled simulations when they faced goal conflict, pressure, and access to sensitive information.<br />
The company said it has not seen evidence of this behavior in real deployments, but warned that current agentic systems should be treated cautiously when they have meaningful autonomy and access.<br />
The scenarios were not framed as jailbreaks or sabotag]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropics-claude-blackmail-research-shows-a-bigger-agentic-ai-risk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropics-claude-blackmail-research-shows-a-bigger-agentic-ai-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intel to Help Build Elon Musk’s Terafab AI Chip Plant for Robotics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Intel confirmed Tuesday it&rsquo;s joining Elon Musk&rsquo;s Terafab project, a massive semiconductor production complex in Austin, Texas. The project is a collaboration between Intel and Musk&rsquo;s core ventures: Tesla, SpaceX, and the recently merged xAI.The announcement came via a post on X, where the company outlined its role in helping reshape chip manufacturing.&ldquo;Our ability to design, fabricate, and package ultra-high-performance chips at scale will help accelerate Terafab&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/intel-to-help-build-elon-musks-terafab-ai-chip-plant-for-robotics/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/intel-to-help-build-elon-musks-terafab-ai-chip-plant-for-robotics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Project Glasswing: Anthropic Unites Apple, Google, Microsoft on AI Cybersecurity]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a move that would have seemed unlikely just a few years ago, some of the world&rsquo;s biggest technology rivals, including Apple, Google, and Microsoft, are joining forces to address what they see as rapidly escalating cybersecurity risks driven by artificial intelligence.The partnership, called Project Glasswing and led by Anthropic, brings together more than 45 organizations across the tech, finance, and cybersecurity sectors. Their shared goal is to use powerful next-generation AI models]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/project-glasswing-anthropic-unites-apple-google-microsoft-on-ai-cybersecurity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/project-glasswing-anthropic-unites-apple-google-microsoft-on-ai-cybersecurity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 ChatGPT Prompts to Create High-Quality AI Portraits and Headshots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your phone camera is fine. Your lighting is whatever. But your portrait? That&rsquo;s about to look like you hired someone.ChatGPT&rsquo;s image generation has become one of the most practical tools for anyone who needs a great photo but doesn&rsquo;t have the budget or the patience for a full studio session. Whether you&rsquo;re refreshing your LinkedIn, pitching to investors, or just want a portrait that doesn&rsquo;t embarrass you, the right prompt makes all the difference.Here are seven Chat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/7-chatgpt-prompts-to-create-high-quality-ai-portraits-and-headshots/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/7-chatgpt-prompts-to-create-high-quality-ai-portraits-and-headshots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European Startup Develops Flying Robots for High-Risk Infrastructure Repair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction robots are no longer confined to the ground. They&rsquo;re now taking to the air, handling tasks too dangerous for a human to accomplish.&nbsp;For years, aerial infrastructure inspection meant observing from a safe distance. A new class of robots is changing that. Machines that don&rsquo;t just survey deteriorating infrastructure, but are capable of physically intervening, applying force, and wielding tools in space no worker can safely reach.Under bridges, in tunnels, and along tow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/european-startup-develops-flying-robots-for-high-risk-infrastructure-repair/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/european-startup-develops-flying-robots-for-high-risk-infrastructure-repair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China Opens ‘Robot Schools’ to Prepare Humanoids for Work, Home Tasks]]></title><description><![CDATA[In massive warehouses across China, from the &ldquo;Optics Valley&rdquo; of Wuhan to the industrial hubs of Shandong, a new kind of school is in session.&nbsp;There are no textbooks or pop quizzes here. Instead, hundreds of humanoid robots are mimicking their human teachers to master the subtle, often frustrating art of existing in a human world.These facilities represent a massive shift in how we build AI. While ChatGPT learned to speak by reading the internet, these robots are learning to move]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/china-opens-robot-schools-to-prepare-humanoids-for-work-home-tasks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/china-opens-robot-schools-to-prepare-humanoids-for-work-home-tasks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Launches Free Offline AI Dictation App]]></title><description><![CDATA[Talking to your phone just got a lot smarter and a lot quieter on the data front. Google has quietly released a new AI dictation app that works even when you are offline, turning messy speech into polished text without sending your voice to the cloud.The app, called Google AI Edge Eloquent, reflects a growing shift in how AI tools are built and deployed. Instead of relying entirely on remote servers, Google is pushing intelligence onto the device itself, signaling a new phase for on-device AI.Of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-launches-free-offline-ai-dictation-app/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-launches-free-offline-ai-dictation-app/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple Intelligence Cheat Sheet: A Complete Guide in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Siri was supposed to be the future. Apple Intelligence is the tech giant&rsquo;s attempt to finally deliver it.Since October 2024, Apple has rolled out a suite of generative AI features across its devices, reshaping how users write, communicate, and manage everyday tasks. But unlike competitors that center AI around chatbots, Apple has taken a different approach, embedding intelligence directly into the operating system itself.The result is less about opening an app and more about interacting wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/apple-intelligence-cheat-sheet-a-complete-guide-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/apple-intelligence-cheat-sheet-a-complete-guide-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta Prepares to Launch New AI Models Under Alexandr Wang]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta is preparing to debut its first AI models under Alexandr Wang, in a pivotal moment after its $15 billion Scale AI deal.This release is a major test for Wang, who was brought in to lead the Superintelligence group and fix the momentum issues Meta faced after its previous Llama 4 family failed to keep up with the competition. The outcome could determine whether Meta can reestablish itself as a serious contender in the rapidly evolving AI race.While Meta has built a reputation as the most open]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-prepares-to-launch-new-ai-models-under-alexandr-wang/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-prepares-to-launch-new-ai-models-under-alexandr-wang/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ukrainian War Robots, Drones Hit Front Lines, Testing Russia’s Firepower]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robots now roam Ukraine&rsquo;s front lines, taking on missions so dangerous that even seasoned soldiers won&rsquo;t attempt them.As the war with Russia drags on into its fifth year, Ukraine is turning to lower-cost robotic systems to reduce casualties and maintain operational tempo. Introduced in 2024, these robots are increasingly becoming a critical part of Kyiv&rsquo;s strategy to adapt faster than its adversary.From supply deliveries to surveillance and even armed robots opening fire agains]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ukrainian-war-robots-drones-hit-front-lines-testing-russias-firepower/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ukrainian-war-robots-drones-hit-front-lines-testing-russias-firepower/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teens Using AI Chatbots for Emotional Support Face Real Risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teen use of AI chatbots is no longer limited to the classroom.<br />
Some teens are turning to roleplay bots and AI companions for advice, comfort, conversation, and emotional support. For some, that means asking how to word an awkward text or work through a friendship problem. For others, it means spending hours with character bots after school or on weekends, using them to distract themselves when they feel down.<br />
Pew Research Center found that 12% of US teens have used chatbots for emotional support]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/teens-using-ai-chatbots-for-emotional-support-face-real-risks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/teens-using-ai-chatbots-for-emotional-support-face-real-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Warns AI Could Hit Jobs, Taxes, and Society All at Once]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI has spent the past few weeks signaling that it thinks the next phase is closer than most people realize. Between its leadership reshuffle around AGI deployment and outside reporting on its next frontier model, codenamed &ldquo;Spud,&rdquo; Monday&rsquo;s policy paper felt less like a thought exercise and more like a flare gun.In &ldquo;Industrial Policy for the Intelligence Age&rdquo;, OpenAI argues that minor policy tweaks won&rsquo;t be enough if superintelligence starts hitting jobs, t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-warns-ai-could-hit-jobs-taxes-and-society-all-at-once/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-warns-ai-could-hit-jobs-taxes-and-society-all-at-once/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minimus Appoints Tech Dealmaker Yael Nardi as Chief Business Officer to Drive Hyper-Growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[NEW YORK, NY &ndash; April 7, 2026 &ndash;&nbsp;Minimus, a leading provider of hardened container images and secure container images designed to eliminate CVE risk, today announced the appointment of Yael Nardi as Chief Business Officer (CBO). In this newly created role, Nardi will architect the company&rsquo;s next phase of scale, overseeing a high-velocity top-of-funnel growth strategy, strategic operations, and future corporate development.As the market landscape evolves and AI reshapes custo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/minimus-appoints-tech-dealmaker-yael-nardi-as-chief-business-officer-to-drive-hyper-growth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/minimus-appoints-tech-dealmaker-yael-nardi-as-chief-business-officer-to-drive-hyper-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Claude Cheat Sheet: A Complete Guide to Anthropic’s AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[It started as a cautious alternative to ChatGPT. Now it codes your codebase, controls your computer, researches anything, and has landed its maker in a legal standoff with the Pentagon.Claude is writing code for developers, reading contracts for lawyers, automating spreadsheets for analysts, and now &mdash; after a bruising legal fight with the Trump administration &mdash; standing as one of the most politically visible AI products in the world. Whether you&rsquo;re picking it up for the first t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/claude-cheat-sheet-a-complete-guide-to-anthropics-ai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/claude-cheat-sheet-a-complete-guide-to-anthropics-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix Unveils AI Video Editing Tool That Removes Objects, Recreates Scenes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix is moving beyond streaming movies to changing how they are made.&nbsp;The company recently introduced a new AI framework called VOID, which stands for Video Object and Interaction Deletion. While we&rsquo;ve seen magic erasers for photos before, Netflix&rsquo;s tool is doing something much more sophisticated: it doesn&rsquo;t just remove an object; it recalculates the entire scene to account for that object&rsquo;s absence.Most AI editing tools simply patch a hole left behind when you de]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/netflix-unveils-ai-video-editing-tool-that-removes-objects-recreates-scenes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/netflix-unveils-ai-video-editing-tool-that-removes-objects-recreates-scenes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran Threatens ‘Annihilation’ of OpenAI’s $30B Stargate Data Center in Abu Dhabi]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most important AI projects in the world has just been named a potential military target.Iran&rsquo;s powerful military arm, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), published a video on April 3 threatening to destroy OpenAI&rsquo;s flagship Stargate data center in Abu Dhabi if the United States follows through on its threat to bomb Iranian power plants and water desalination facilities.&nbsp;The footage, shared on a state-backed news outlet&rsquo;s X account, shows a satellite im]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/iran-threatens-annihilation-of-openais-30b-stargate-data-center-in-abu-dhabi/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/iran-threatens-annihilation-of-openais-30b-stargate-data-center-in-abu-dhabi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[9 Windows 11 Features You’re Probably Not Using, Including Built-In AI Assistant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Windows 11 is hiding its best features in plain sight.While Microsoft markets flashy features like Copilot AI, some of the operating system&rsquo;s most transformative tools are tucked away in keyboard shortcuts and system menus. These aren&rsquo;t beta experiments or premium add-ons. Instead, they&rsquo;re built-in utilities that rival paid third-party software.&nbsp;Here are 9 Windows 11 features most users don&rsquo;t even know exist.1. Your clipboard now remembers 25 things at onceRemember t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/9-windows-11-features-youre-probably-not-using-including-built-in-ai-assistant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/9-windows-11-features-youre-probably-not-using-including-built-in-ai-assistant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 Google Gemini Features Most People Haven’t Discovered Yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most people use Gemini the same way they used Google Search: type a question, read an answer, and move on.That&rsquo;s fine, but it barely scratches the surface of what this tool can actually do. The more you dig into Gemini, the more it starts to feel less like a chatbot and more like a system woven into your entire digital life.&nbsp;Some of these features aren&rsquo;t advertised loudly. Others are buried inside apps you already use every day. Here are 5 things Gemini can do that most people g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/6-google-gemini-features-most-people-havent-discovered-yet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/6-google-gemini-features-most-people-havent-discovered-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cursor 3 Launches Unified Workspace for AI Coding Agents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cursor has launched version 3.0, and the update is less about smarter autocomplete than a broader shift in how the company wants developers to work. The new release turns Cursor into a unified workspace for AI coding agents, allowing users to run multiple agents simultaneously across local machines, cloud environments, isolated worktrees, and remote SSH sessions.<br />
The competition in AI coding is no longer just about which tool can generate the best snippet. It is increasingly about which platform]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/cursor-3-launches-unified-workspace-for-ai-coding-agents/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/cursor-3-launches-unified-workspace-for-ai-coding-agents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft Unveils $10B Plan to Scale AI, Cloud, and Cybersecurity in Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft is doubling down on Japan as a key market in the global artificial intelligence race, announcing a $10 billion investment that will fund new AI infrastructure.The initiative focuses on expanding cloud computing capacity, strengthening cyber defense cooperation, and training a new generation of AI-skilled workers. The investment was announced during a Tokyo visit by Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith, and builds on a previous $2.9 billion commitment made in 2024.The new fundi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-unveils-10b-plan-to-scale-ai-cloud-and-cybersecurity-in-japan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-unveils-10b-plan-to-scale-ai-cloud-and-cybersecurity-in-japan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy Watch Finally Brings Blood Pressure Tracking to the US]]></title><description><![CDATA[After years of regulatory back-and-forth, Samsung is bringing blood pressure monitoring to the US with its Galaxy Watch lineup.The rollout comes after years of delay from US health regulators, who must approve health-based features that could influence medical decisions. While Samsung has rolled out blood pressure tracking in markets like South Korea and other regions since 2020, the company had to wait until the feature cleared US standards before enabling it locally.The feature itself doesn&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/samsung-galaxy-watch-finally-brings-blood-pressure-tracking-to-the-us/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/samsung-galaxy-watch-finally-brings-blood-pressure-tracking-to-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists Train Rat Neurons for Real-Time Computing]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI usually runs on computer chips. In this case, it runs on living brain cells.&nbsp;Researchers in Japan have trained rat neurons to perform real-time machine learning tasks, moving computing into biological territory. The system uses cultured neurons connected to hardware to generate complex signals without traditional software models.&nbsp;A recent study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences demonstrates that biological neural networks can act as adaptive computing syst]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/scientists-train-rat-neurons-for-real-time-computing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/scientists-train-rat-neurons-for-real-time-computing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Turns $20K and AI Tools Into a $1.8B Telehealth Business]]></title><description><![CDATA[In September 2024, Matthew Gallagher launched a telehealth startup from his LA home with $20,000, a dozen AI tools, and zero employees. Eighteen months later, Medvi is on track to do $1.8 billion in sales this year.His only hire? His younger brother.Gallagher used AI to write the code, produce website copy, generate ad images and videos, handle customer service, and analyze business performance. He stitched together ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, Midjourney, Runway, and ElevenLabs to run what most compa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/man-turns-20k-and-ai-tools-into-a-18b-telehealth-business/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/man-turns-20k-and-ai-tools-into-a-18b-telehealth-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 AI Video Prompt Templates for Better Results in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[You&rsquo;ve got the tool. Now what do you type?For a long time, video production was a bottleneck, expensive, slow, and gated by technical skill. But with the rise of tools like Google Veo, Kling AI, Luma Dream Machine, and Runway, the barrier to entry has vanished.However, there is still one major issue with these tools: how to prompt them to achieve the best results.&nbsp;AI video generators have never been more powerful, but they&rsquo;re only as good as the instructions you feed them. AI is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/10-ai-video-prompt-templates-for-better-results-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/10-ai-video-prompt-templates-for-better-results-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China Deploys Robot Dogs, Drones, and Humanoids to Run a ‘Full-Space’ Metro System]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the chaotic Spring Festival travel rush this past February, while millions of passengers squeezed through train stations across the country, commuters in Hefei got a surprise: robot dogs patrolling platforms, drones buzzing through tunnels, and humanoid machines giving directions.The system, which local officials call China&rsquo;s first full-space &ldquo;robot cluster&rdquo; for rail transit, was deployed during one of the year&rsquo;s busiest travel periods. Think of it as a coordinated]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/china-deploys-robot-dogs-drones-and-humanoids-to-run-a-full-space-metro-system/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/china-deploys-robot-dogs-drones-and-humanoids-to-run-a-full-space-metro-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennibot Launches 35-Pound AI Tennis Robot That Thinks Like a Coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your tennis coach just got replaced&hellip; and it fits in the trunk of your car.&nbsp;Tennibot Inc. launched the Partner V2 on April 6, a smart tennis ball machine that doesn&rsquo;t just feed balls &mdash; it thinks, builds your practice, and adjusts what you actually need to work on.&nbsp;The Partner V2 weighs roughly 35 pounds and is built as a fully portable system. It combines robotics, machine learning, and mobile integration to personalize coaching on the court.What&rsquo;s new in Partne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/tennibot-launches-35-pound-ai-tennis-robot-that-thinks-like-a-coach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/tennibot-launches-35-pound-ai-tennis-robot-that-thinks-like-a-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Finance Teams Learn After 1099 Season Ends]]></title><description><![CDATA[1099 season is often framed as a filing deadline, but for finance teams, it also reveals how well day-to-day operations hold up under pressure. Once filing is complete, attention tends to shift from the forms themselves to the operational issues brought to the surface by the process. It tends to expose where workflows are fragile, where staffing is stretched, and where vendor data controls break down when deadlines tighten &mdash; but the most useful lessons can come from the chaos.&nbsp;Manual]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/what-finance-teams-learn-after-1099-season-ends/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/what-finance-teams-learn-after-1099-season-ends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baidu Robotaxi Failure in Wuhan Raises Safety Questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[A large-scale failure of Baidu&rsquo;s Apollo Go robotaxis in Wuhan has stranded passengers and disrupted traffic, raising fresh concerns about the reliability of autonomous vehicles in real-world conditions.&nbsp;The outage triggered emergency responses and renewed scrutiny from regulators and industry observers as dozens to over a hundred driverless cars halted mid-journey during peak hours.&nbsp;The incident comes at a critical time for Baidu, which is expanding its robotaxi footprint beyond]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/baidu-robotaxi-failure-in-wuhan-raises-safety-questions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/baidu-robotaxi-failure-in-wuhan-raises-safety-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mac Studio 2026: Apple’s Biggest Desktop Leap Yet Is Coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[About a month ago, we knew Apple had a new Mac Studio in the pipeline. Now, we have a clearer picture of what it&rsquo;ll pack under the hood, when it&rsquo;s likely to show up, and perhaps most painfully, what it might cost.Here&rsquo;s what&rsquo;s new.When we last covered this, the Mac Studio refresh looked like a spring arrival, possibly in March or April 2026. Bloomberg&rsquo;s Mark Gurman had suggested it would land &ldquo;not long after&rdquo; Apple&rsquo;s early Mac updates.That window a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/mac-studio-2026-apples-biggest-desktop-leap-yet-is-coming/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/mac-studio-2026-apples-biggest-desktop-leap-yet-is-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple’s 2026 Product Roadmap: New iPhones, Macs, and Apple Watch Are Coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s shaping up to be a packed year for Apple.&nbsp;Just over three months into 2026, Cupertino has already refreshed several Macs, introduced new devices, and launched updated iPads. But if industry reports are accurate, many more products are still on the way before the year wraps up.Below is a look at what Apple has already released this year and what could still arrive in the months ahead.What Apple has already launched in 2026Apple kicked off 2026 with a burst of hardware announcement]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/apples-2026-product-roadmap-new-iphones-macs-and-apple-watch-are-coming/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/apples-2026-product-roadmap-new-iphones-macs-and-apple-watch-are-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$18M Salary: UBTech Robotics Wants to Hire a Humanoid AI Mastermind]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shenzhen-based humanoid robot company UBTech Robotics is putting serious money on the table, up to 124 million yuan ($18 million) a year to land a top-tier chief scientist for embodied intelligence. That&rsquo;s according to a global recruitment notice the Hong Kong-listed company shared this week.The headline-making salary range starts at 15 million yuan ($2.18 million) and climbs to 124 million yuan, a number the company confirmed to Global Times on Friday. The offer is structured as a mix of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/18m-salary-ubtech-robotics-wants-to-hire-a-humanoid-ai-mastermind/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/18m-salary-ubtech-robotics-wants-to-hire-a-humanoid-ai-mastermind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oracle Axes Up to 12,000 Jobs in India, Its Biggest Hub, in Massive AI Shift]]></title><description><![CDATA[No warning. No HR call. Just a cold email at dawn.Oracle has reportedly eliminated between 10,000 and 12,000 jobs in India alone. These cuts are part of a wider global cull of approximately 30,000 employees, representing nearly 20% of the company&rsquo;s 162,000-strong workforce. The layoffs, which arrived via early-morning emails on Tuesday, highlight a pivot toward AI that is leaving traditional tech roles in the dust.Many employees woke up to find they were already locked out of internal syst]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/oracle-axes-up-to-12000-jobs-in-india-its-biggest-hub-in-massive-ai-shift/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/oracle-axes-up-to-12000-jobs-in-india-its-biggest-hub-in-massive-ai-shift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Tech Layoffs: 52,000 Jobs Gone in Just 3 Months (Here’s Why)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tech layoffs are rising again&hellip; but this time, AI is sitting in the boardroom.Recent reports indicate that tech companies are now cutting roles and becoming more cautious about hiring as automation tools are reportedly taking on a wider range of tasks. What once felt gradual now appears more visible, with job losses and quieter hiring slowdowns occurring simultaneously.&nbsp;According to Bloomberg, over 52,000 US tech employees were laid off within the first three months of 2026. A growing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/more-tech-layoffs-52000-jobs-gone-in-just-3-months-heres-why/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/more-tech-layoffs-52000-jobs-gone-in-just-3-months-heres-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChatGPT Cheat Sheet: A Complete Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[ChatGPT is OpenAI&rsquo;s flagship AI chatbot, a text, voice, and image powerhouse that has grown from a simple question-answering tool into one of the most widely used AI assistants in the world, now serving 900 million active users each week.It started as a chatbot. Now it writes your code, reads your documents, generates and edits your images, and &mdash; if you let it &mdash; remembers everything you&rsquo;ve ever told it. ChatGPT has come a long way since it crashed servers on its first day]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chatgpt-cheat-sheet-a-complete-guide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chatgpt-cheat-sheet-a-complete-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gemma 4 Arrives: Google Drops Restrictions, Embraces True Open Models]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google on Thursday unveiled Gemma 4, its most capable family of open-weight models to date. It is built on the same research foundation as its proprietary Gemini 3 system.But beyond the performance numbers, the announcement carries a change that may prove just as consequential for the industry: Gemma 4 ships under a standard Apache 2.0 license, dropping the restrictive Google-specific terms that had long made enterprises hesitant to fully commit to the platform.Gemma 4 arrives in four sizes desi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/gemma-4-arrives-google-drops-restrictions-embraces-true-open-models/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/gemma-4-arrives-google-drops-restrictions-embraces-true-open-models/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft Plans to Build Advanced AI Models by 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft wants to be a key player in the development and production of leading-edge artificial intelligence models. And the tech giant has a 12- to 18-month plan in place to reach that level.As reported by Bloomberg, the news is a confirmation of sorts that its models are not yet up to the standard of OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, seen as the three leaders in AI model research and sophistication. Microsoft has leaned on its exclusive licensing arrangement with OpenAI since 2020, integrating GP]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-plans-to-build-advanced-ai-models-by-2027/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-plans-to-build-advanced-ai-models-by-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Actually Use AI in 2026: The 5-Level Proficiency Stack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most people are still using ChatGPT the way they used Google in 2005: type a question, get an answer, close the tab. A lot of people aren&rsquo;t even asking the AI to use web search, and just relying on its &ldquo;training date&rdquo;. Le gasp!&nbsp;That worked fine when AI was a novelty in 2023 or 2024. In 2026, it&rsquo;s like owning a professional kitchen and only using the microwave. If you&rsquo;re feeling attacked right now, good. Channel that energy to upgrade your AI skills in 2026 and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/how-to-actually-use-ai-in-2026-the-5-level-proficiency-stack/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/how-to-actually-use-ai-in-2026-the-5-level-proficiency-stack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not So Autonomous: Tesla Admits Humans Sometimes Remotely Drive Its Robotaxis]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company built its brand on full autonomy. Turns out, there&rsquo;s a person at a desk who can grab the wheel.Tesla has acknowledged that its robotaxis are not always driving themselves. In a letter sent to Senator Edward Markey (D-Mass.) and made public this week, the electric-vehicle maker revealed that human workers can sometimes take direct control of its autonomous vehicles when things get tricky.The admission came as part of an investigation launched by Senator Markey in February into h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/not-so-autonomous-tesla-admits-humans-sometimes-remotely-drive-its-robotaxis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/not-so-autonomous-tesla-admits-humans-sometimes-remotely-drive-its-robotaxis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slack AI Update 2026: 30+ New Features for Meetings, Sales, and Productivity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slack has been many things over the years: a lifeline for remote teams, a graveyard for unread notifications, and, since 2021, a very expensive arm of Salesforce&rsquo;s empire.Now Salesforce wants it to be something else entirely: the brain of the modern enterprise.On Tuesday, CEO Marc Benioff and his team introduced what they&rsquo;re calling the biggest overhaul of Slack since the $27.7 billion acquisition. More than 30 new features, centered almost entirely on artificial intelligence, were a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/slack-ai-update-2026-30-new-features-for-meetings-sales-and-productivity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/slack-ai-update-2026-30-new-features-for-meetings-sales-and-productivity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX IPO Incoming: A $75 Billion Launch Into Public Markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[SpaceX is said to have confidentially filed for an initial public offering, setting up a potential public debut this summer ahead of other mega-IPO candidates OpenAI and Anthropic.Founder and CEO Elon Musk has been pushing for this aggressive timetable since merging SpaceX and xAI into a $1.25 trillion tech giant. The company is reportedly looking to boost that valuation to $1.75 trillion by the time it IPOs, potentially raising up to $75 billion from the share sale.It&rsquo;s not clear at the m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/spacex-ipo-incoming-a-75-billion-launch-into-public-markets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/spacex-ipo-incoming-a-75-billion-launch-into-public-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google’s March 2026 AI Drop: Gemini Gets Personal, Proactive, and Everywhere]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is making AI personal enough to live in your pocket, your headphones&hellip; and even your medical records.Throughout March 2026, the tech giant rolled out a wave of updates aiming at turning its Gemini AI into a proactive partner rather than just a chatbot. From the global expansion of voice-activated search to vibe-coding tools that build apps from simple conversations, the month&rsquo;s releases signal a pivot toward AI that understands your specific life context.A conversational searc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/googles-march-2026-ai-drop-gemini-gets-personal-proactive-and-everywhere/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/googles-march-2026-ai-drop-gemini-gets-personal-proactive-and-everywhere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jamie Dimon: AI Could Bring 3.5-Day Workweeks, Longer Lives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamie Dimon thinks your kids will work less and live longer.The JPMorgan Chase CEO is predicting a future where the grind looks a lot more like a long weekend. In a recent interview with CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil, the banking titan predicted that AI will fundamentally rewrite the human schedule.&ldquo;I believe that 30 years from now&hellip; your kids are probably working three and a half days a week,&rdquo; Dimon told CBS. He suggested that the massive productivity gains triggered b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/jamie-dimon-ai-could-bring-35-day-workweeks-longer-lives/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/jamie-dimon-ai-could-bring-35-day-workweeks-longer-lives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 Gemini AI Prompts to Remove Unwanted Objects and People From Photos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your perfect shot shouldn&rsquo;t be ruined by a stray trash can or a well-timed photo bomber.You capture a beautiful moment, the lighting is hitting just right, and the composition is flawless, until you notice a bright yellow crane in the distance or a stranger wandering into the frame. In the past, fixing this meant hours of learning complex editing software.&nbsp;Today, Google&rsquo;s Gemini AI has turned that struggle into a simple conversation. By using specific text prompts, you can now c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/8-gemini-ai-prompts-to-remove-unwanted-objects-and-people-from-photos/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/8-gemini-ai-prompts-to-remove-unwanted-objects-and-people-from-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Americans Now Say AI Will Do More Harm Than Good]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI is showing up in more Americans&rsquo; lives, but the public mood is heading in the opposite direction. A new Quinnipiac University poll finds 55% of Americans now say AI will do more harm than good.That unease extends beyond daily life alone. The poll also found rising concern about the technology&rsquo;s role in education, while its use continues to spread across research, writing, and workplace tasks.Too much uncertainty, too little trustSome uses of AI drew far more public skepticism than]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/most-americans-now-say-ai-will-do-more-harm-than-good/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/most-americans-now-say-ai-will-do-more-harm-than-good/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xiaomi’s New Robot Hand Can Feel Pressure, Heat, and Even Sweat]]></title><description><![CDATA[A robot that can feel your touch is impressive. A robot that can sweat? That&rsquo;s a whole different league.Xiaomi just unveiled a human-sized robotic hand that doesn&rsquo;t just grip and move like ours, it senses pressure, reacts to heat, and even cools itself through an artificial sweating system. It&rsquo;s a striking leap in a field where hands, not brains, have long been the hardest problem to solve.For years, robotics has struggled with one stubborn limitation: true dexterity. Machines]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/xiaomis-new-robot-hand-can-feel-pressure-heat-and-even-sweat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/xiaomis-new-robot-hand-can-feel-pressure-heat-and-even-sweat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI’s Explosive Growth Fuels Record-Breaking $122B Investment Round]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI said it has closed a $122 billion funding round, valuing the company at $852 billion, making it one of the most valuable private firms globally.The deal ranks among the largest financial transactions ever, surpassing typical startup raises, IPOs, and even some major acquisitions. The round was backed by a powerful mix of tech giants and institutional investors. According to Bloomberg, Amazon committed $50 billion, while Nvidia and SoftBank each invested $30 billion.SoftBank co-led the rou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openais-explosive-growth-fuels-record-breaking-122b-investment-round/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openais-explosive-growth-fuels-record-breaking-122b-investment-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qwen3.5-Omni Debuts as Alibaba’s Most Advanced Multimodal AI Model Yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alibaba has unveiled Qwen3.5-Omni, the latest model in its Qwen family.Released this week, the model can process text, images, audio, and video simultaneously and spit responses back in kind. Qwen3.5-Omni is what the industry calls a &ldquo;fully omnimodal&rdquo; large language model. That&rsquo;s a fancy way of saying it doesn&rsquo;t need four different AI systems to handle a video call, a document, a voice note, and a photo; it handles all of them, together, in one go.It comes in three sizes:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/qwen35-omni-debuts-as-alibabas-most-advanced-multimodal-ai-model-yet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/qwen35-omni-debuts-as-alibabas-most-advanced-multimodal-ai-model-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humanoid Robots Go Public: China’s Unitree Files $610M IPO Amid Surging Demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unitree Robotics, the Hangzhou-based startup that currently leads the world in humanoid sales, has officially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Shanghai Stock Exchange&rsquo;s STAR Market.&nbsp;The company is looking to raise roughly 4.2 billion yuan ($610 million), a move that will test whether investors believe these bipedal machines are ready for the real world or are still just high-tech toys.While many robotics companies are known for burning through investor cash with no en]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/humanoid-robots-go-public-chinas-unitree-files-610m-ipo-amid-surging-demand/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/humanoid-robots-go-public-chinas-unitree-files-610m-ipo-amid-surging-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China Unveils ‘Panther,’ a Household Robot That Wakes You Up, Makes Breakfast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The home has long been one of robotics&rsquo; hardest proving grounds, and now China has a new contender stepping into that challenge.&nbsp;Interesting Engineering first reported on a newly unveiled humanoid built for household use, reviving one of tech&rsquo;s oldest ambitions with a machine meant for everyday life inside the home. UniX AI is introducing it around the kind of routines people know well: the start of the day, the upkeep that follows, and the steady stream of small jobs that keep]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/china-unveils-panther-a-household-robot-that-wakes-you-up-makes-breakfast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/china-unveils-panther-a-household-robot-that-wakes-you-up-makes-breakfast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic Leaks Claude Code, a Literal Blueprint for AI Coding Agents]]></title><description><![CDATA[For all the talk about frontier AI, it&rsquo;s funny how often the really big reveals still come from the software equivalent of leaving your keys in the door.On March 31, 2026, developers noticed that a published npm package for Anthropic&rsquo;s Claude Code appeared to include a source map pointing to a downloadable archive of the tool&rsquo;s unobfuscated TypeScript source. The discovery was first amplified by Chaofan Shou on X, then quickly mirrored across GitHub, Reddit, and the broader AI-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-leaks-claude-code-a-literal-blueprint-for-ai-coding-agents/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-leaks-claude-code-a-literal-blueprint-for-ai-coding-agents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple Intelligence Just Leaked in China (It Wasn’t Supposed to)]]></title><description><![CDATA[For a few hours on Monday, iPhone users in mainland China got an unexpected sneak peek at Apple Intelligence, a feature the company has been trying to launch for nearly 18 months. Then, just as suddenly as it appeared, it vanished.Chinese iPhone owners who checked their Settings app found &ldquo;Apple Intelligence &amp; Siri&rdquo; listed as available, leading many to believe the long-delayed AI suite had finally arrived. Social media lit up as users confirmed they could access features includin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/apple-intelligence-just-leaked-in-china-it-wasnt-supposed-to/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/apple-intelligence-just-leaked-in-china-it-wasnt-supposed-to/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maximo Robots Break Solar Installation Records in Southern California]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Maximo robot just reached a significant milestone by completing the installation of 100 megawatts of solar power.According to Electrek, this represents one of the &ldquo;largest real-world demonstrations&rdquo; for Maximo robots. Arriving at 100 megawatts is more than just a technical milestone &mdash; it is also a sign that robots are becoming more capable of handling complex tasks requiring significant precision, speed, and accuracy.At this level, automation is no longer fully experimental.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/maximo-robots-break-solar-installation-records-in-southern-california/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/maximo-robots-break-solar-installation-records-in-southern-california/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMC’s Jennifer Margules on Intelligent Enterprise Orchestration]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this episode of eSpeaks, Jennifer Margles, Director of Product Management at BMC Software, discusses the transition from traditional job scheduling to the era of the autonomous enterprise.&nbsp;The conversation explores how AI-driven orchestration platforms, such as Control-M, move beyond simple automation to manage complex, interconnected workflows across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.&nbsp;Margles highlights how intelligent orchestration utilizes machine learning and AI agents to pred]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/bmcs-jennifer-margules-on-intelligent-enterprise-orchestration/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/bmcs-jennifer-margules-on-intelligent-enterprise-orchestration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China’s AGIBOT Hits 10,000 Humanoid Robots, Half Shipped in 3 Months]]></title><description><![CDATA[It took AGIBOT the better part of two years to ship its first 1,000 humanoid robots. Another full year passed before that number climbed to 5,000.&nbsp;Then, in just the last three months, the Chinese robotics company matched everything it had built before, rolling out its 10,000th unit and cementing its place as one of the fastest-scaling humanoid robot makers on the planet. This boom in production signals that the company has moved past the tinkering phase and into serious industrial manufactu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-agibot-hits-10000-humanoid-robots-half-shipped-in-3-months/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-agibot-hits-10000-humanoid-robots-half-shipped-in-3-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China’s ‘One-Person Companies’ Surge as AI Agents Power Solo Entrepreneurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the age of AI, the traditional image of a startup &mdash; a garage full of sleep-deprived coders &mdash; is being replaced by the &ldquo;one-person company.&rdquo;During a recent interview with Business Insider, Kuo Zhang, president of Alibaba.com, revealed that roughly 30% to 40% of the customers on Alibaba&rsquo;s e-commerce platform are now solo entrepreneurs. These individuals are running full-scale operations without a single human employee on the payroll. Instead, they are leaning on AI]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-one-person-companies-surge-as-ai-agents-power-solo-entrepreneurs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-one-person-companies-surge-as-ai-agents-power-solo-entrepreneurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China Unveils Rifle-Armed Robot Dog ‘Wolf Packs’ for AI Warfare]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the world has grown used to seeing four-legged robots dancing in viral videos, China&rsquo;s military is taking the technology into much grittier territory.Recent reports from state media reveal that the People&rsquo;s Liberation Army (PLA) has evolved its robotic canines from simple scouts into a coordinated &ldquo;wolf pack&rdquo; capable of thinking and acting as a single, lethal unit.The big shift here isn&rsquo;t just about putting a gun on a robot. It&rsquo;s about how they talk to e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/china-unveils-rifle-armed-robot-dog-wolf-packs-for-ai-warfare/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/china-unveils-rifle-armed-robot-dog-wolf-packs-for-ai-warfare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the AI Breakup That Turned Into a $300 Billion Rivalry]]></title><description><![CDATA[You probably know that Anthropic was founded by people who left OpenAI. What you probably don&rsquo;t know is why they left, or how personal it got on the way out. This personal falling-out that became an ideological split that&rsquo;s now shaping trillion-dollar decisions about how AI gets built, who controls it, and what it&rsquo;s allowed to do.A new WSJ investigation by reporter Keach Hagey, based on interviews with current and former employees at both companies, gives the most complete acco]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/inside-the-ai-breakup-that-turned-into-a-300-billion-rivalry/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/inside-the-ai-breakup-that-turned-into-a-300-billion-rivalry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newsom Orders Stricter AI Safeguards for California State Contracts]]></title><description><![CDATA[California is putting new guardrails around who gets to sell AI to the state. In a March 30 press release, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new executive order tying California AI contracts to public safeguards on privacy, civil rights, and bias.It also brings a larger role for AI in state government, with plans to expand its use in public services.AI vendors may have to show how they manage real risksThe executive order gives state agencies 120 days to return with recommendations for new certi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/newsom-orders-stricter-ai-safeguards-for-california-state-contracts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/newsom-orders-stricter-ai-safeguards-for-california-state-contracts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Lawmakers Move to Ban Chinese Robots from Federal Use]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US government may soon be barred from using robots made by Chinese companies if a new bipartisan bill gains traction in Congress.The proposed legislation, called the American Security Robotics Act, indicates rising anxiety about the security risks posed by foreign-made technology amid the tech rivalry between the US and China. Republican Senator Tom Cotton and Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer are leading the effort.As reported by Reuters, the proposed bill would prohibit feder]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/us-lawmakers-move-to-ban-chinese-robots-from-federal-use/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/us-lawmakers-move-to-ban-chinese-robots-from-federal-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 Best Claude Features in 2026: How to Get More Done With Less Effort]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&rsquo;ve moved far beyond the era of chatbots that just spit out text.&nbsp;The latest Claude models, Sonnet 4.5 and Opus 4.6, have become genuine collaborators capable of coding, researching, and even building functional apps. If you feel like you&rsquo;re only using 10% of what this platform can do, you&rsquo;re likely missing out on features that could be saving you hours every week.Here are the eight best ways to use Claude to supercharge your daily productivity.Build documents, spreadshe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/8-best-claude-features-in-2026-how-to-get-more-done-with-less-effort/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/8-best-claude-features-in-2026-how-to-get-more-done-with-less-effort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leaked Anthropic AI Model Raises ‘Unprecedented’ Security Concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthropic is already putting its next model into the hands of early access customers, describing it in leaked documents as its most capable yet and warning of &ldquo;unprecedented&rdquo; cyber risks.The AI research lab appears to be sunsetting the Opus name in favour of Mythos, which will serve as its general-purpose model. It will deliver &ldquo;meaningful advances in reasoning, coding, and cybersecurity,&rdquo; according to the leaked document, and could be released in the next few weeks.The l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/leaked-anthropic-ai-model-raises-unprecedented-security-concerns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/leaked-anthropic-ai-model-raises-unprecedented-security-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese Humanoid Robot Slaps Child in Viral Demo Mishap, Sparking Safety Concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[When a robot&rsquo;s dance moves turn into a literal slap in the face, it&rsquo;s a sign that the &ldquo;future&rdquo; might still need a few more safety rehearsals.On March 21 in Shaanxi, China, a humanoid robot performing a choreographed routine for a crowd accidentally struck a young boy in the face mid-spin. The footage, which has since gone viral, has reignited the conversation about whether these metal machines are truly ready to mingle with humans.The robot was mid-routine, spinning, kick]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinese-humanoid-robot-slaps-child-in-viral-demo-mishap-sparking-safety-concerns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinese-humanoid-robot-slaps-child-in-viral-demo-mishap-sparking-safety-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Launches Gemini ‘Switching’ Tools to Import ChatGPT, Claude Data]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is officially rolling out new &ldquo;switching tools&rdquo; designed to help users move their digital lives from competitors like ChatGPT and Claude directly into Gemini.&nbsp;&ldquo;Moving to Gemini just got incredibly simple. Bring your memories, preferences and chat history from other AI apps to Gemini, so you can pick up right where you left off without starting over,&rdquo; Maryam Sanglaji, Group Product Manager for the Gemini App, wrote in a blog post.The update introduces a two-pro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-launches-gemini-switching-tools-to-import-chatgpt-claude-data/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-launches-gemini-switching-tools-to-import-chatgpt-claude-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge Freezes Anthropic Ban, Slams Trump Administration for ‘First Amendment Retaliation’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A San Francisco judge just threw a massive wrench into President Donald Trump&rsquo;s plan to blacklist AI powerhouse Anthropic, ruling that the government&rsquo;s attempt to &ldquo;cripple&rdquo; the company looked more like political revenge than national security.On Thursday, US District Judge Rita Lin granted Anthropic a preliminary injunction, temporarily freezing a series of government actions that had effectively barred federal agencies and military contractors from using the company&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/judge-freezes-anthropic-ban-slams-trump-administration-for-first-amendment-retaliation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/judge-freezes-anthropic-ban-slams-trump-administration-for-first-amendment-retaliation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU Lawmakers Vote to Ban Non-Consensual AI Deepfakes in Landslide Decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[The European Parliament on Thursday moved to clamp down on the darker side of AI, voting overwhelmingly to ban software that creates non-consensual sexual deepfakes.&nbsp;The decision, passed with 569 votes in favor and only 45 against, is a direct response to a wave of &ldquo;nudifier&rdquo; tools that have recently targeted women and children across the continent. The new ban specifically targets AI systems designed &ldquo;to create or manipulate images that are sexually explicit or intimate a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/eu-lawmakers-vote-to-ban-non-consensual-ai-deepfakes-in-landslide-decision/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/eu-lawmakers-vote-to-ban-non-consensual-ai-deepfakes-in-landslide-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Data science in the age of AI: From experimentation to scalable, governed systems]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI is reshaping how organizations approach data science. Not just by speeding up analysis&hellip; but by changing how people work with data.Large language models, coding assistants, and natural language interfaces are making it easier to move from questions to insights while reducing the effort required to explore complex datasets and build models. Increasingly, these tools are embedded directly into existing data science environments, allowing teams to use generative AI within their workflows.A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/data-science-in-the-age-of-ai-from-experimentation-to-scalable-governed-systems/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/data-science-in-the-age-of-ai-from-experimentation-to-scalable-governed-systems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Shipped More AI in One Day Than Most Companies Ship in a Quarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your AI assistant is about to get a lot more competitive, and two very different strategies are fighting over who wins.Here&rsquo;s what happened<br />
Google launched Gemini 3.1 Flash Live, its best voice model yet, powering Search Live across 200+ countries. Point your phone camera at anything and talk about it in 90+ languages. Already deployed by Verizon and Home Depot.Google rolled out memory and full chat history import from rival AI chatbots into Gemini. Copy and paste your preferences, or uplo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-shipped-more-ai-in-one-day-than-most-companies-ship-in-a-quarter/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-shipped-more-ai-in-one-day-than-most-companies-ship-in-a-quarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sora Is Gone: Here Are 6 AI Video Tools Filling the Void in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sora just pulled the plug, but your creative spark doesn&rsquo;t have to go dark.The news hit the community like a ton of bricks this past Tuesday: OpenAI is officially shutting down Sora. Despite its meteoric rise and cinematic beauty, the sheer computing power required to run those hyper-realistic clips was, in OpenAI&rsquo;s own words, &ldquo;completely unsustainable.&rdquo;&nbsp;For those who spent the last year building workflows around Sora&rsquo;s API or the standalone app, the platform&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/sora-is-gone-here-are-6-ai-video-tools-filling-the-void-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/sora-is-gone-here-are-6-ai-video-tools-filling-the-void-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Figure AI Founder Bets on ‘Family’ of AI Devices with New Venture Hark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serial tech founder Brett Adcock has launched a new startup, Hark, which aims to build a family of artificial intelligence devices.The Figure AI founder and CEO is jumping into an emerging segment with a lot of buzz, as OpenAI, Apple, Meta, and Google are all planning to launch hardware specifically for AI usage.While the launch date for these devices has not been disclosed, Adcock told Bloomberg that they would arrive shortly after the startup&rsquo;s large language model (LLM), which is schedu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/figure-ai-founder-bets-on-family-of-ai-devices-with-new-venture-hark/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/figure-ai-founder-bets-on-family-of-ai-devices-with-new-venture-hark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple’s Next Device Might Not Have a Screen at All]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strap on your AI gadgets. The future may be here.Apple may be preparing to enter the emerging market for AI-first wearable devices with a small AI-powered pin designed to work alongside the iPhone. While the project is still in early development, reports suggest the device could arrive as soon as 2027 if development continues.The pin would represent Apple&rsquo;s latest attempt to define how artificial intelligence fits into everyday life, this time through subtle, always-available wearable tech]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/apples-next-device-might-not-have-a-screen-at-all/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/apples-next-device-might-not-have-a-screen-at-all/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Reproducible Analytics Is Critical for AI in Healthcare and Life Sciences]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI adoption in healthcare and life sciences is accelerating at a rapid pace, driving advancements in clinical research, diagnostics, and operations. As these technologies continue to mature, the scientific community is seeing meaningful gains in both efficiency and innovation.However, despite increasingly sophisticated models, reproducibility remains a challenge for many organizations. In highly regulated environments, reproducible analytics is essential to achieving true trust and scalability,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/why-reproducible-analytics-is-critical-for-ai-in-healthcare-and-life-sciences/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/why-reproducible-analytics-is-critical-for-ai-in-healthcare-and-life-sciences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gemini 3.1 Flash Live: Google’s AI Voice Assistant Gets a Major Real-Time Upgrade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google on Thursday launched Gemini 3.1 Flash Live, its newest real-time audio and voice model, rolling it out across its products and opening access to developers who want to build their own voice-first applications.&nbsp;The company describes it as its &ldquo;highest-quality audio and voice model yet,&rdquo; designed to deliver faster responses and more natural dialogue across its ecosystem.For years, voice assistants have struggled with the &ldquo;vibe&rdquo; of human speech, the rhythm, the i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/gemini-31-flash-live-googles-ai-voice-assistant-gets-a-major-real-time-upgrade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/gemini-31-flash-live-googles-ai-voice-assistant-gets-a-major-real-time-upgrade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perplexity CEO: Losing Your Job to AI Could Be a ‘Glorious’ Thing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tech executives are continuously trying to one-up each other on the misfortune set to hit the job market from AI. But Perplexity&rsquo;s CEO suggests people should be happy to be unemployed.Speaking on a podcast at Nvidia&rsquo;s GPU Technology Conference last week, CEO Aravind Srinivas claimed most people do not like their jobs and that AI will free them to pursue entrepreneurship.&ldquo;The reality is most people don&rsquo;t enjoy their jobs,&rdquo; Srinivas said on the All-In podcast. &ldquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/perplexity-ceo-losing-your-job-to-ai-could-be-a-glorious-thing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/perplexity-ceo-losing-your-job-to-ai-could-be-a-glorious-thing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChatGPT’s New File Library Changes Deletion Rules for Paid Users]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI has launched a new ChatGPT file library that automatically saves uploaded and created files in one place for paid users.<br />
The feature is rolling out now to Plus, Pro, and Business subscribers, and it changes a common assumption: deleting a chat no longer deletes the files inside it.<br />
For people who use ChatGPT to analyze PDFs, spreadsheets, images, and slide decks across multiple conversations, the new Library makes those files easier to reuse. It also means files can remain in an account e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chatgpts-new-file-library-changes-deletion-rules-for-paid-users/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chatgpts-new-file-library-changes-deletion-rules-for-paid-users/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Every AI Model Fails This New Intelligence Test]]></title><description><![CDATA[You know those moments where you download a new app, poke at it for two minutes, and just figure it out? No tutorial, no instructions?Turns out AI can&rsquo;t do that. At all.The ARC Prize Foundation just launched ARC-AGI-3, a new benchmark (standardized test for AI) designed to measure whether AI can learn new things on the fly, the way humans do. Instead of answering trivia or writing code, AI agents explore unfamiliar interactive environments and solve puzzles they&rsquo;ve never seen before.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/every-ai-model-fails-this-new-intelligence-test/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/every-ai-model-fails-this-new-intelligence-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manus Founders Blocked From Leaving China Over $2B Meta Acquisition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The founders of Manus, a high-flying startup specializing in AI agents, have found themselves at the center of a geopolitical tug-of-war.&nbsp;CEO Xiao Hong and Chief Scientist Ji Yichao were recently summoned to Beijing for meetings with the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC). According to the Financial Times, the two executives, who are based in Singapore, were questioned regarding potential violations of foreign direct investment rules before being told they are not permitted t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/manus-founders-blocked-from-leaving-china-over-2b-meta-acquisition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/manus-founders-blocked-from-leaving-china-over-2b-meta-acquisition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon Acquires Fauna Robotics and Its 3.5-Foot Humanoid ‘Sprout’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon has acquired New York-based startup Fauna Robotics.&nbsp;The deal, first reported by Bloomberg, was completed last week, according to people familiar with the matter. Financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisition places Amazon alongside a growing list of tech giants exploring human-like machines designed for homes and everyday environments, not just warehouses.Founded in 2024 by former engineers from Meta and Google, Fauna Robotics has been developing a compact humanoid robot, &ldqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/amazon-acquires-fauna-robotics-and-its-35-foot-humanoid-sprout/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/amazon-acquires-fauna-robotics-and-its-35-foot-humanoid-sprout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BlackRock CEO: The Smart Career Move in the AI Era Isn’t an Office Job]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man who controls $14 trillion in assets has a career tip for the next generation: pick up a wrench.As AI begins to handle the heavy lifting in office cubicles, Larry Fink, chairman and CEO of BlackRock, suggests that the real job security of the future lies in the skilled trades that tech can&rsquo;t touch.For decades, the standard advice for success was simple: get a degree, find an office, and climb the ladder. Fink argues that we might have pushed that narrative a bit too hard. In an inte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/blackrock-ceo-the-smart-career-move-in-the-ai-era-isnt-an-office-job/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/blackrock-ceo-the-smart-career-move-in-the-ai-era-isnt-an-office-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Melania Trump Welcomes First-Ever Humanoid Robot Guest to White House]]></title><description><![CDATA[The White House East Room has seen its share of history, but it just hosted its first guest made of metal and silicon.First Lady Melania Trump made headlines Wednesday when she was joined by a sleek, black-and-white humanoid robot named Figure 03. The pair walked side by side down the red carpet before the robot took center stage to address an audience of first spouses from around the world.&ldquo;Thank you, First Lady, Melania Trump, for inviting me to the White House,&rdquo; the robot said. &l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/melania-trump-welcomes-first-ever-humanoid-robot-guest-to-white-house/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/melania-trump-welcomes-first-ever-humanoid-robot-guest-to-white-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orchestrating the Enterprise: Intelligent Automation’s Next Chapter]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a world where businesses are expected to deliver faster, smarter outcomes with fewer resources, intelligent automation is no longer optional &mdash; it&rsquo;s becoming a baseline capability.When businesses are increasingly expected to deliver faster, smarter outcomes with fewer resources, intelligent automation is no longer optional &mdash; it is becoming a baseline capability. But for many enterprises, the operational reality is still defined by pipeline failures, missed SLAs, brittle autom]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/orchestrating-the-enterprise-intelligent-automations-next-chapter/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/orchestrating-the-enterprise-intelligent-automations-next-chapter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 5 Elements of Intelligent Automation in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Intelligent automation is no longer framed primarily as a way to reduce headcount or trim operating expense. In 2026, many organizations are using automation to improve customer experience, strengthen service reliability, and accelerate growth &mdash; goals that put automation decisions closer to the C-suite than to a single IT team.That&rsquo;s partly because automation has expanded well beyond &ldquo;batch jobs.&rdquo; Modern workflows move through cloud services, SaaS apps, data platforms, De]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/the-5-elements-of-intelligent-automation-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/the-5-elements-of-intelligent-automation-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From 1M Downloads to Shutdown: Why OpenAI Pulled the Plug on Sora]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI just hit the delete key on its most viral experiment.In a move that has caught both users and partners off guard, OpenAI announced Tuesday that it&rsquo;s shutting Sora, its high-profile AI video platform. The decision comes just months after the standalone app launched to massive fanfare, briefly dominating the App Store and sparking a cultural wave of AI-generated clips.The company broke the news to its community through a post on X:&ldquo;We&rsquo;re saying goodbye to the Sora app. To]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/from-1m-downloads-to-shutdown-why-openai-pulled-the-plug-on-sora/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/from-1m-downloads-to-shutdown-why-openai-pulled-the-plug-on-sora/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘A Defining Moment’: Arm Enters the AI Chip Market With New AGI Processor]]></title><description><![CDATA[After years of licensing its designs to other chipmakers, Arm Holdings is finally taking matters into its own hands and building its own processor.The company unveiled the AGI CPU, a data center chip designed specifically for artificial intelligence, marking a significant new chapter for the UK-based tech giant. CEO Rene Haas called the unveiling a &ldquo;defining moment&rdquo; for Arm, which has spent decades operating as a neutral platform providing intellectual property for others to build ph]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/a-defining-moment-arm-enters-the-ai-chip-market-with-new-agi-processor/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/a-defining-moment-arm-enters-the-ai-chip-market-with-new-agi-processor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Key Takeaways From Meta’s Landmark $375M Defeat in Child Safety Case]]></title><description><![CDATA[A New Mexico jury just handed Meta one of its biggest courtroom defeats yet.After six weeks of testimony and less than a day of deliberation, a New Mexico jury found that Meta knowingly misled the public about child safety on its platforms and engaged in practices that endangered young users.&nbsp;Here are the key takeaways from the historic $375 million ruling that child safety advocates are calling a &ldquo;watershed moment.&rdquo;Profits were put over protectionThe heart of the state&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/5-key-takeaways-from-metas-landmark-375m-defeat-in-child-safety-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/5-key-takeaways-from-metas-landmark-375m-defeat-in-child-safety-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Cleaned House and Threw Out Sora, Disney, and More]]></title><description><![CDATA[You know those days where you clean the house, do laundry, fix the leaky faucet, meal prep for the week, AND reorganize the garage? OpenAI just did that, except the house is a $300 billion company, and the garage is a $1 billion Disney deal they&rsquo;re lighting on fire.Here&rsquo;s what happened<br />
Sora is dead. The standalone AI video app launched six months ago, briefly topped the App Store, and is now being shut down entirely, app and API both. Employees said it was devouring GPU resources dur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-cleaned-house-and-threw-out-sora-disney-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-cleaned-house-and-threw-out-sora-disney-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 10 Best AI Photo Editing Tools for Fixing Bad Images (2026 Guide)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blurry shots, poor lighting, and random objects in the background used to mean one thing: wasted images.&nbsp;Today, AI photo editing tools have flipped that reality. With just a few clicks (or even a simple text prompt), you can fix exposure, sharpen faces, remove distractions, and even rebuild missing parts of an image.This guide breaks down 10 of the best AI editing tools that actually fix bad images, not just decorate them. Some are built for professionals, others for speed. A few now work l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/the-10-best-ai-photo-editing-tools-for-fixing-bad-images-2026-guide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/the-10-best-ai-photo-editing-tools-for-fixing-bad-images-2026-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China Debuts First Robot-Run Volunteer Station in Public Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visitors to Qianhai Stone Park are now getting directions, mosquito repellent, and dance performances&hellip; all from robots wearing volunteer vests.A park in southern China has swapped its human volunteers for a crew of robots, and the machines are already handing out water, answering questions, and even breaking into choreographed dance moves.China&rsquo;s first robot-operated volunteer service station officially opened at Qianhai Stone Park in Shenzhen on March 20, marking a shift in how cit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/china-debuts-first-robot-run-volunteer-station-in-public-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/china-debuts-first-robot-run-volunteer-station-in-public-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Prevention Isn’t Enough: Shifting to True Operational Resilience in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[As cyber threats grow in sophistication and scale, traditional prevention-first security models are proving insufficient for modern enterprises.&nbsp;This article examines the evolution toward operational resilience, emphasizing the protection of identity systems, rapid containment, and recovery as essential capabilities. It explores how organizations can adopt an &ldquo;assume breach&rdquo; mindset, strengthen identity infrastructure, and build recovery-focused strategies to ensure business con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/why-prevention-isnt-enough-shifting-to-true-operational-resilience-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/why-prevention-isnt-enough-shifting-to-true-operational-resilience-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warren Calls Anthropic Blacklist ‘Retaliation’ Ahead of Key Pentagon Hearing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sen. Elizabeth Warren is pressing the Pentagon over its decision to designate Anthropic a supply-chain risk, calling the move &ldquo;retaliation&rdquo; ahead of a key federal court hearing in San Francisco.<br />
Warren sent her March 23 letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth one day before US District Judge Rita Lin is set to hear Anthropic&rsquo;s request for a preliminary injunction that would pause the designation while the company&rsquo;s First Amendment lawsuit moves forward.<br />
Warren&rsquo;s le]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/warren-calls-anthropic-blacklist-retaliation-ahead-of-key-pentagon-hearing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/warren-calls-anthropic-blacklist-retaliation-ahead-of-key-pentagon-hearing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labor Department Launches Free ‘Make America AI Ready’ Course for US Workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[What if learning AI was as easy as checking your messages?A new Labor Department course aims to bring AI lessons to US workers without asking them to buy new tech or sit through long training sessions. Axios reports the free &ldquo;Make America AI Ready&rdquo; program will be delivered by text message, giving the rollout a direct and unusually accessible format.&nbsp;The program is for US workers who are still unsure about AI, with the Labor Department packaging the lessons into a one-week mobil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/labor-department-launches-free-make-america-ai-ready-course-for-us-workers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/labor-department-launches-free-make-america-ai-ready-course-for-us-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran Conflict Escalation Disrupts Amazon’s Middle East Cloud Operations]]></title><description><![CDATA[When conflict hits the ground, the cloud feels it too.Amazon confirmed Monday that its AWS cloud region in Bahrain has been &ldquo;disrupted&rdquo; due to drone activity tied to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The company is now urging customers to shift their computing workloads to other regions while it works to recover.&ldquo;As this situation evolves and, as we have advised before, we request those with workloads in the affected regions continue to migrate to other locations,&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/iran-conflict-escalation-disrupts-amazons-middle-east-cloud-operations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/iran-conflict-escalation-disrupts-amazons-middle-east-cloud-operations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Eyes Huge Fusion Power Deal as AI Energy Demand Surges]]></title><description><![CDATA[The race to power AI may soon hinge on who can secure the most electricity.OpenAI is in talks to secure a massive long-term energy supply from fusion startup Helion Energy, in a deal that could give the company access to 12.5% of Helion&rsquo;s total power output. If finalized, the agreement would deliver 5 gigawatts of electricity by 2030, with plans to scale up to 50 gigawatts by 2035 &mdash; an amount that underscores just how quickly AI&rsquo;s energy demands are accelerating.The discussions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-eyes-huge-fusion-power-deal-as-ai-energy-demand-surges/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-eyes-huge-fusion-power-deal-as-ai-energy-demand-surges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bernie Sanders Interviewed an AI Chatbot on Camera — 4.4M People Watched]]></title><description><![CDATA[You know those moments in a congressional hearing where a senator asks a tech CEO something and the CEO dodges for three minutes? US Senator Bernie Sanders found a witness that can&rsquo;t dodge: he sat down and interviewed Claude, Anthropic&rsquo;s AI chatbot, on camera about data privacy.Here&rsquo;s what happened<br />
Sanders asked Claude what information AI collects and what it knows about Americans.Claude told him tech companies track everything: browsing history, location data, purchase pattern]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/bernie-sanders-interviewed-an-ai-chatbot-on-camera-44m-people-watched/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/bernie-sanders-interviewed-an-ai-chatbot-on-camera-44m-people-watched/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Claude Can Now Click, Type, and Work Across Your Desktop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claude is no longer staying inside the chat box. In a new update detailed on the Claude blog, Anthropic is giving the AI tool the ability to control a computer, allowing it to click and perform tasks across apps.The rollout brings agentic computer use into everyday workflows, extending Claude beyond text replies and into on-screen action when a task calls for it. Anthropic connects that capability to real-world use on the desktop, with the feature arriving in research preview as the company star]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/claude-can-now-click-type-and-work-across-your-desktop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/claude-can-now-click-type-and-work-across-your-desktop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ready, Set… Compute: America’s First Robot Sports League Debuts in Boston]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pack of humanoid robots will line up for a 50-meter dash in Boston&rsquo;s Seaport District on April 19, marketed as the first professional robotics sports event to take place on US soil.Humanoid and quadruped robots from leading manufacturers, research institutions, and universities will compete in speed races, obstacle courses, and precision challenges at the Professional Robotics League (ProRL) Combine. The event, set to take place on a spectator-lined course in the Seaport District, is bei]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ready-set-compute-americas-first-robot-sports-league-debuts-in-boston/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ready-set-compute-americas-first-robot-sports-league-debuts-in-boston/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 Claude Prompts to Create Better AI Images That Actually Stand Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI image generators are incredibly powerful, but they&rsquo;re also incredibly literal.&nbsp;You might type &ldquo;beautiful mountain sunset&rdquo; and get something that looks like a postcard from decades ago, flat, generic, forgettable. Meanwhile, someone else types a paragraph that reads like a film director&rsquo;s shot list and ends up with something that stops your scroll dead.The difference isn&rsquo;t talent. It&rsquo;s the prompt.And that&rsquo;s where Claude comes in. While Claude itse]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/6-claude-prompts-to-create-better-ai-images-that-actually-stand-out/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/6-claude-prompts-to-create-better-ai-images-that-actually-stand-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Singapore Firm Launches AI ‘Virtual Guards’ to Replace Patrols, Slash Costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Singapore-based AI firm is rethinking how security operations are run.&nbsp;ADA AI Pte Ltd launched its Autonomous Virtual Guarding Technology, or AVGT, on March 25. The company said AVGT can reduce guarding costs by up to 50% using AI-driven monitoring on existing CCTV systems.&nbsp;The launch comes as rising labor costs and manpower shortages push organizations to rethink traditional security models. ADA is positioning AVGT as an alternative to guard-based operations, using AI-driven monitor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/singapore-firm-launches-ai-virtual-guards-to-replace-patrols-slash-costs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/singapore-firm-launches-ai-virtual-guards-to-replace-patrols-slash-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChatGPT’s Free Ride Is Over — Here’s the Bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every time you ask ChatGPT a question, it costs about a third of a cent to answer. Multiply that by a trillion queries a year, and you&rsquo;re looking at $3 billion in electricity costs alone before salaries, data centers, or research.That math is why ads are now showing up in ChatGPT.After testing ads with select US users, ads for free and Go-tier users in the US will roll out in the coming weeks. They appear at the bottom of answers when there&rsquo;s a &ldquo;relevant sponsored product or se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chatgpts-free-ride-is-over-heres-the-bill/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chatgpts-free-ride-is-over-heres-the-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft Launches MAI-Image-2, Its Most Advanced AI Image Model Yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft has introduced MAI-Image-2, its latest in-house text-to-image model designed to generate more realistic and usable visuals for creative work. The release marks the company&rsquo;s second major step in building its own image-generation technology, following MAI-Image-1.Microsoft is positioning MAI-Image-2 as a tool built for real-world creative workflows rather than just visual experiments. According to the company, the model focuses heavily on photorealism and usability.&ldquo;MAI-Imag]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-launches-mai-image-2-its-most-advanced-ai-image-model-yet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-launches-mai-image-2-its-most-advanced-ai-image-model-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humanoid Robots Are Learning Tennis — and It’s a Big Leap for Real-World AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teaching robots to play tennis might sound like a stunt, but it&rsquo;s quickly becoming a test of real-world intelligence.Chinese researchers have developed a new way to teach robots how to play tennis, one that allows them to react in real time rather than follow fixed programming. Using a new system called LATENT, the team trained a robotic model to perform complex, fast, and dynamic tasks with notable accuracy by breaking movements such as strokes and footwork into smaller, learnable compone]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/humanoid-robots-are-learning-tennis-and-its-a-big-leap-for-real-world-ai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/humanoid-robots-are-learning-tennis-and-its-a-big-leap-for-real-world-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Maps Hidden Button Could Make Location Sharing Easier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google&nbsp;Maps may soon make location sharing easier with a more visible shortcut on Android. Google is testing a floating button that could let users share their current location without first tapping the blue dot and opening a secondary panel.<br />
The change has not been widely rolled out, and it may never ship in its current form. But if Google keeps it, the update would make one of Maps&rsquo; less obvious features much easier to find for quick meetups, pickups, and day-to-day coordination.<br />
A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-maps-hidden-button-could-make-location-sharing-easier/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-maps-hidden-button-could-make-location-sharing-easier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Eyes $2.9B Solar Equipment Purchase from China, Report Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tesla is in discussions to purchase about $2.9 billion worth of solar manufacturing equipment from Chinese firms, as the company ramps up plans to expand solar production in the United States, according to a Reuters report citing people familiar with the matter.The equipment would be used to build solar panels and cells, forming a key part of CEO Elon Musk&rsquo;s push to scale up energy production.Among the companies in talks are Suzhou Maxwell Technologies, a major player in solar manufacturin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-eyes-29b-solar-equipment-purchase-from-china-report-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-eyes-29b-solar-equipment-purchase-from-china-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Micro Execs Charged in $2.5B Scheme to Ship Nvidia AI Servers to China]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal prosecutors say a company co-founder, a Taiwan-based manager, and a contractor known as a &ldquo;fixer&rdquo; orchestrated an elaborate plot to sneak cutting-edge American technology to Chinese customers.New York federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment Thursday charging three men tied to Super Micro Computer with conspiring to illegally ship billions of dollars&rsquo; worth of AI-powered servers to China, in violation of strict US export controls.The accused are Yih-Shyan &ldquo;Wally]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/super-micro-execs-charged-in-25b-scheme-to-ship-nvidia-ai-servers-to-china/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/super-micro-execs-charged-in-25b-scheme-to-ship-nvidia-ai-servers-to-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China’s New Surgical Robot Matches Surgeons While Speeding Brain Imaging Procedures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brain imaging is not known for being quick or easy. It demands steady hands, long hours under radiation, and absolute precision. Now, a Chinese surgical robot is stepping in to take some of that pressure off, and it is doing the job faster than humans.&nbsp;Researchers say the system can cut procedure time by nearly 30% while matching the performance of experienced surgeons.&nbsp;Early clinical results suggest the robot could streamline one of the most delicate imaging procedures in medicine, wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-new-surgical-robot-matches-surgeons-while-speeding-brain-imaging-procedures/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-new-surgical-robot-matches-surgeons-while-speeding-brain-imaging-procedures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 Claude Prompts Professionals Use to Eliminate Repetitive Tasks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most of your workday probably isn&rsquo;t the exciting stuff you signed up for. It&rsquo;s the follow-up emails, the meeting notes that need organizing, the same questions you answer every week, and the mental energy spent trying to remember what you were supposed to do next.In this day and age, I&rsquo;ve realized that the secret to productivity isn&rsquo;t working faster; it&rsquo;s making sure you only do the things an AI can&rsquo;t.Tools like Claude AI are not just for answering questions;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/8-claude-prompts-professionals-use-to-eliminate-repetitive-tasks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/8-claude-prompts-professionals-use-to-eliminate-repetitive-tasks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cursor AI Admits Composer 2 Was Built on Moonshot’s Kimi Tech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cursor has confirmed that its new Composer 2 coding model was built on top of Moonshot AI&rsquo;s Kimi K2.5 after users spotted references to Kimi and pressed the company for an explanation.<br />
Cursor VP of developer education Lee Robinson said only about a quarter of the compute behind the final model came from the base model, with the rest coming from Cursor&rsquo;s own training.<br />
Cursor left Kimi out of the launch<br />
TechCrunch reported that Cursor executives acknowledged that Composer 2 started wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/cursor-ai-admits-composer-2-was-built-on-moonshots-kimi-tech/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/cursor-ai-admits-composer-2-was-built-on-moonshots-kimi-tech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mark Zuckerberg Is Building an AI Agent to Help Lead Meta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Zuckerberg is building an AI agent to help him run Meta, turning the company&rsquo;s AI push into something far more personal.First reported by The Wall Street Journal, the project shows the company experimenting with AI as a leadership tool. It also opens a window into Meta&rsquo;s wider internal changes, where speed, access to information, and decision-making are becoming a bigger part of the company&rsquo;s AI agenda.The CEO project also fits a much bigger idea Zuckerberg has been talkin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/mark-zuckerberg-is-building-an-ai-agent-to-help-lead-meta/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 19:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/mark-zuckerberg-is-building-an-ai-agent-to-help-lead-meta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald’s Puts a Humanoid Robot on the Floor, Diners Can’t Look Away]]></title><description><![CDATA[McDonald&rsquo;s is testing a humanoid robot on the restaurant floor, putting the machine in direct view of diners. The appearance turns a routine fast food stop into the kind of moment that makes people stop, stare, and pull out their phones.The footage, posted by Keenon Robotics on YouTube, shows the machine operating inside a popular fast food chain.Built to be seen, trained to assistThe humanoid at this McDonald&rsquo;s in Shanghai is working in the part of the restaurant that customers actu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/mcdonalds-puts-a-humanoid-robot-on-the-floor-diners-cant-look-away/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/mcdonalds-puts-a-humanoid-robot-on-the-floor-diners-cant-look-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google’s Got a Brand New AI Studio]]></title><description><![CDATA[You know how every few months a big tech company announces a grand plan to unify all their AI products into one magical app? Well, Google skipped the announcement and just&hellip; did it. This is becoming a thing in AI land; we&rsquo;ve read multiple reports this week of folks ditching the &ldquo;pitch&rdquo; phase of a product and going straight to demo.Here&rsquo;s what happened<br />
Google AI Studio launched a completely rebuilt &ldquo;vibe coding&rdquo; experience (that&rsquo;s the industry term]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/googles-got-a-brand-new-ai-studio/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/googles-got-a-brand-new-ai-studio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Releases Federal AI Blueprint to Shape US Tech Policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump is asking Congress to hit the brakes on state-by-state AI regulations, arguing that a patchwork of local laws could crush American innovation before it even gets off the ground.In a four-page policy framework released Friday, the White House laid out its legislative wishlist for artificial intelligence. The document, National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence, calls on Congress to establish a single federal standard that would override state AI laws deemed undul]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/trump-releases-federal-ai-blueprint-to-shape-us-tech-policy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/trump-releases-federal-ai-blueprint-to-shape-us-tech-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adobe Firefly Expands Image and Video Generation With Custom AI Models]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adobe is moving past the random luck phase of AI image generation by letting you teach its tools exactly how you want your work to look.For a long time, using AI felt like a roll of the dice; you&rsquo;d type a prompt and hope the computer guessed your vibe correctly. Adobe is changing that with the launch of Firefly Custom Models in public beta. Instead of relying on a general style, you can now train the AI using 10 to 30 of your own images.Whether it&rsquo;s a specific brush stroke you use in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/adobe-firefly-expands-image-and-video-generation-with-custom-ai-models/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/adobe-firefly-expands-image-and-video-generation-with-custom-ai-models/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Navy Deploys Wall-Climbing Robots to Inspect Warships in $71M AI Upgrade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US Navy is turning to a different tool to help solve one of its most persistent challenges: wall-climbing robots for inspecting and maintaining warships.In a $71 million modernization effort, the Navy plans to deploy AI-powered robotic inspectors across parts of its fleet to improve fleet readiness amid intensifying maritime competition with China. The robots will be deployed to speed up repairs, reduce maintenance backlogs, and ensure more ships are ready to deploy, as naval competition wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/us-navy-deploys-wall-climbing-robots-to-inspect-warships-in-71m-ai-upgrade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/us-navy-deploys-wall-climbing-robots-to-inspect-warships-in-71m-ai-upgrade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dancing Robot Goes Haywire at California Restaurant, Sends Plates and Food Flying]]></title><description><![CDATA[When robots are built to entertain, even a small misstep can turn spectacle into spectacle gone wrong.That&rsquo;s exactly what unfolded at a Haidilao restaurant in Cupertino, California, where an apron-clad robot abruptly veered off-script mid-performance. In footage shared by NBC News, the dancing machine began flinging food and cutlery, transforming what should have been a lighthearted routine into a chaotic interruption that forced staff to step in.But the moment didn&rsquo;t end there. Even]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/dancing-robot-goes-haywire-at-california-restaurant-sends-plates-and-food-flying/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/dancing-robot-goes-haywire-at-california-restaurant-sends-plates-and-food-flying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Plans Desktop ‘Super App’ for ChatGPT, Codex, and Its Browser]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two apps, three tools, five tabs. OpenAI wants to turn that sprawl into a single home base.<br />
OpenAI is reportedly developing a desktop &ldquo;super app&rdquo; that brings together ChatGPT, its AI-powered browser (often referred to as Atlas), and its Codex coding agent into one unified experience.<br />
The goal is to simplify how users interact with its tools while tightening focus internally, as the company faces growing competition and an increasingly complex product lineup.<br />
Why OpenAI is consolidati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-plans-desktop-super-app-for-chatgpt-codex-and-its-browser/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-plans-desktop-super-app-for-chatgpt-codex-and-its-browser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Techman’s Humanoid Robot Astonishes GTC 2026 Crowd, Redefining Industrial Robotics]]></title><description><![CDATA[A robot that can see, think, and act like a human helper took center stage at Nvidia&rsquo;s GTC 2026, as Techman Robot unveiled its latest push into the world of Physical AI.Techman Robot used the global AI conference to introduce the TM Xplore I, a next-generation humanoid robot designed for industrial work. Unlike traditional humanoid designs, the robot combines a human-like upper body with a wheeled base, a choice the company says improves both stability and flexibility in factory environmen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/techmans-humanoid-robot-astonishes-gtc-2026-crowd-redefining-industrial-robotics/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/techmans-humanoid-robot-astonishes-gtc-2026-crowd-redefining-industrial-robotics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DoorDash Launches App Paying Workers to Train AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your next delivery driver might also be training your AI. Welcome to the gig economy&rsquo;s newest side quest: data wrangler with a dash of camera work.<br />
DoorDash is rolling out a new &ldquo;Tasks&rdquo; app that pays couriers to complete small digital jobs, like recording videos and capturing real-world data to help train AI systems. The move signals a broader shift in how tech companies are sourcing the human input that powers machine learning and robotics.<br />
Instead of relying solely on traditi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/doordash-launches-app-paying-workers-to-train-ai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/doordash-launches-app-paying-workers-to-train-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the $300K Robot Dogs Guarding Massive Data Centers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data centers are getting bigger&hellip; and so is the cost of securing them.&nbsp;To keep up with the demand for constant security across their massive facilities, some of the largest data center operators in the US are turning to robot dogs.&nbsp;According to Business Insider, these are not experimental machines. They&rsquo;ve already been deployed by both first responders and law enforcement and are equipped with advanced surveillance technologies designed for high-security environments. Despi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meet-the-300k-robot-dogs-guarding-massive-data-centers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meet-the-300k-robot-dogs-guarding-massive-data-centers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pentagon Seeks Anthropic Alternatives Amid $200M Contract Dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[It looks like the Pentagon and Anthropic will not be patching things up anytime soon, as the Department of Defense is already pursuing multiple language models to replace the AI company.The Department of Defense (DoD) is exploring the use of OpenAI&rsquo;s GPT and xAI&rsquo;s Grok, both of which have signed contracts with the Pentagon following the fallout from the Anthropic split.Anthropic had its $200 million contract with the Pentagon terminated after the two sides were unable to agree on ter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/pentagon-seeks-anthropic-alternatives-amid-200m-contract-dispute/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/pentagon-seeks-anthropic-alternatives-amid-200m-contract-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nvidia Signals Comeback in China After Months of AI Chip Restrictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[After months of regulatory hurdles and geopolitical tension, Nvidia is preparing a significant return to China&rsquo;s artificial intelligence chip market.CEO Jensen Huang recently suggested the company is now positioned to restart production and prepare deliveries to Chinese customers, potentially reopening a market worth tens of billions of dollars. The AI chip giant confirmed this week that it has received multiple US government licenses and new purchase orders from Chinese customers, allowin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/nvidia-signals-comeback-in-china-after-months-of-ai-chip-restrictions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/nvidia-signals-comeback-in-china-after-months-of-ai-chip-restrictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comet Hits iOS: Perplexity Brings Its AI Browser to iPhone]]></title><description><![CDATA[After making waves on desktop and Android, Perplexity is finally bringing its AI-powered browser, Comet, to the iPhone.While most mobile browsers are just windows to the web, Comet wants to be the assistant that actually reads the pages for you. Originally slated for a March 11 release, the app officially hit the App Store on Thursday after a brief one-week delay.What makes Comet different isn&rsquo;t the page-loading. Apple&rsquo;s platform rules require every iOS browser to run on WebKit, the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/comet-hits-ios-perplexity-brings-its-ai-browser-to-iphone/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/comet-hits-ios-perplexity-brings-its-ai-browser-to-iphone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Brings Val Kilmer Back for One Final Performance in New Drama]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly a year after his death, Val Kilmer is getting one more shot at the movies.&nbsp;The &ldquo;Top Gun&rdquo; star, who passed away in April 2025 at 65 from pneumonia following a long battle with throat cancer, will appear posthumously in the upcoming drama &ldquo;As Deep as the Grave,&rdquo; brought to life through AI. Production company First Line Films announced this week that an AI-generated likeness of Kilmer will appear in a significant portion of the film.This marks what the company ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-brings-val-kilmer-back-for-one-final-performance-in-new-drama/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-brings-val-kilmer-back-for-one-final-performance-in-new-drama/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Week in AI: Meta Incident Highlights a Loss of Control]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, five stories landed within hours of each other that, on the surface, look unrelated. Underneath, they&rsquo;re all asking the same question: now that AI can do the thing, who&rsquo;s in charge when it does?Let&rsquo;s start with Meta: Apparently, one of their AI agents went rogue, posted unauthorized analysis of company and user data on an internal forum, and triggered a Sev 1 security incident (the same severity level reserved for major outages and data breaches).Meta ran its employe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/this-week-in-ai-meta-incident-highlights-a-loss-of-control/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/this-week-in-ai-meta-incident-highlights-a-loss-of-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trevor Milton’s Post-Pardon Jet Bet Takes Off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trevor Milton is trying to raise $1 billion for AI-powered planes, putting the Nikola founder back in the spotlight with a new aviation pitch nearly a year after his presidential pardon.<br />
The new effort centers on SyberJet Aircraft, a struggling aviation company that Milton and an investment group bought late last year. The plan is not a modest relaunch of an existing business jet. It is a much bigger bet on building aircraft around AI-focused flight technology, with Milton once again pitching an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/trevor-miltons-post-pardon-jet-bet-takes-off/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/trevor-miltons-post-pardon-jet-bet-takes-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam Altman-Backed Startup Aims to Verify Humans Behind AI Transactions]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI agents are starting to shop online for consumers, but that convenience is introducing new risks. As automated purchases increase, businesses are finding ways to confirm that real people are still in control.&nbsp;World, the identity startup co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, is stepping in with a proposed fix. Its new AgentKit tool aims to verify that a human is authorizing purchases made by AI agents, adding a layer of trust to the fast-changing world of agent-based shopping.&nbsp;Building]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/sam-altman-backed-startup-aims-to-verify-humans-behind-ai-transactions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/sam-altman-backed-startup-aims-to-verify-humans-behind-ai-transactions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jensen Huang: OpenClaw Is ‘the Next ChatGPT’ and a Historic Open-Source Breakthrough]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang just threw his considerable weight behind the fast-growing OpenClaw AI agent platform, declaring it a seismic shift in how humans will interact with artificial intelligence going forward.Speaking with CNBC&rsquo;s Jim Cramer on &ldquo;Mad Money&rdquo; from the sidelines of Nvidia&rsquo;s GTC conference in California, Huang declared about OpenClaw:&ldquo;It is now the largest, most popular, the most successful open-sourced project in the history of humanity.&rdquo; He adde]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/jensen-huang-openclaw-is-the-next-chatgpt-and-a-historic-open-source-breakthrough/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/jensen-huang-openclaw-is-the-next-chatgpt-and-a-historic-open-source-breakthrough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Most Important Thing Jensen Huang Said at GTC 2026 Wasn’t About a Chip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jensen Huang was selling a worldview: that AI has moved beyond the training era and into something much bigger, more durable, and potentially far more lucrative. He shared his vision and belief of an economy built on inference, agents, and always-on compute demand.That was the real signal during his live press Q&amp;A on March 17 with reporters and creators, as well.Yes, there were the expected hardware flexes. Yes, there were giant numbers. But the deeper story was Huang&rsquo;s attempt to refr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/the-most-important-thing-jensen-huang-said-at-gtc-2026-wasnt-about-a-chip/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/the-most-important-thing-jensen-huang-said-at-gtc-2026-wasnt-about-a-chip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Kills AI Health Feature After Safety Backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google&nbsp;has removed &ldquo;What People Suggest,&rdquo; an experimental Search feature that used AI to organize health-related perspectives from online discussions.<br />
The feature had been introduced as a way to help users quickly see how other people described living with certain conditions, but it drew criticism because the material came from forum-style conversations and social posts rather than medical professionals.<br />
Google told The Guardian that the removal was part of a broader simplificat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-kills-ai-health-feature-after-safety-backlash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-kills-ai-health-feature-after-safety-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 Gemini AI Prompts Tailored for Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn &amp; More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most AI photo prompts floating around the internet are basically the same. &ldquo;Make it look cinematic.&rdquo; &ldquo;Add a warm glow.&rdquo; Cool, but so what? Every other account is doing the same thing.What actually moves the needle on social media is knowing which visual language speaks to each platform, understanding the aspect ratios and lighting styles the algorithm rewards, and writing prompts precise enough that Gemini doesn&rsquo;t have to guess what you want.These eight prompts are]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/8-gemini-ai-prompts-tailored-for-instagram-tiktok-linkedin-amp-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/8-gemini-ai-prompts-tailored-for-instagram-tiktok-linkedin-amp-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mistral Forge Gives Enterprises a New Way to Build Custom AI Models]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mistral AI has launched Mistral Forge, a new platform for enterprises that want more control over how AI models are trained, adapted, and deployed. The company is pitching Forge as a way for organizations to move beyond generic AI systems and build models around their own data, internal policies, and infrastructure requirements.<br />
Many enterprise AI deployments still rely on general-purpose models customized through fine-tuning or retrieval-augmented generation. Forge pushes further than that.<br />
Acc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/mistral-forge-gives-enterprises-a-new-way-to-build-custom-ai-models/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/mistral-forge-gives-enterprises-a-new-way-to-build-custom-ai-models/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China’s New Horse-Inspired Robot Can Haul Gear, Climb Stairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[To celebrate the 2026 Year of the Horse, Hangzhou-based startup DEEP Robotics has traded the traditional paper lanterns for something much more durable: a limited-edition robot horse.&nbsp;While most &ldquo;robot dogs&rdquo; on the market look like walking toolboxes, this new machine leans into a bionic look with legs and hooves that actually look like they belong to a living creature. The robot horse combines bionic design with industrial quadruped robotics technology to create a machine that i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-new-horse-inspired-robot-can-haul-gear-climb-stairs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-new-horse-inspired-robot-can-haul-gear-climb-stairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New 3D Vision System Lets Humanoid Robots Navigate Without Human Help]]></title><description><![CDATA[A vision company is proving that robots can finally see well enough to be trusted around people.A humanoid robot moved around a space, mapping it, avoiding obstacles, and climbing surfaces without anyone holding its hand. No remote control. No tightly scripted environment. Just a machine seeing the world and moving through it on its own terms.Behind that moment was RealSense, a Cupertino-based computer vision company that spun out of Intel last year. Partnering with Shenzhen-based robotics firm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/new-3d-vision-system-lets-humanoid-robots-navigate-without-human-help/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/new-3d-vision-system-lets-humanoid-robots-navigate-without-human-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nvidia Declares the Rise of ‘Physical AI’ — and a World Run by Robots]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI is no longer just living in data centers and chatbots. Nvidia says it is stepping into the physical world.At its GTC conference, Nvidia announced a major push to accelerate &ldquo;physical AI.&rdquo; The company revealed new AI models, simulation frameworks, and partnerships with global robotics companies to help build the next generation of robots for factories, hospitals, and logistics systems.Nvidia said it&rsquo;s working with robotics companies across multiple sectors, from industrial ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/nvidia-declares-the-rise-of-physical-ai-and-a-world-run-by-robots/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/nvidia-declares-the-rise-of-physical-ai-and-a-world-run-by-robots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nvidia Expands AI Agent Ecosystem With New Toolkit for Adobe, SAP, Salesforce]]></title><description><![CDATA[At its GTC conference, the Santa Clara-based company unveiled the Nvidia Agent Toolkit, an open-source software platform designed to help enterprises deploy AI agents that not only respond to commands but also think, plan, and act autonomously.It&rsquo;s a significant pivot from hardware dominance into the increasingly crowded arena of enterprise software, and Nvidia is bringing some very big friends along for the ride.Adobe, Salesforce, SAP, ServiceNow, Siemens, Atlassian, and more than a dozen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/nvidia-expands-ai-agent-ecosystem-with-new-toolkit-for-adobe-sap-salesforce/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/nvidia-expands-ai-agent-ecosystem-with-new-toolkit-for-adobe-sap-salesforce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[9 AI Email Prompts and Templates for Clear, Professional Messages]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today&rsquo;s corporate environment, email remains the most widely used communication tool across industries. From sales and customer support to management and recruiting, professionals send dozens of emails every week. Yet many people still struggle to write messages that are clear, well-structured, and respectful of the reader&rsquo;s time.But what if you had a system that worked every single time?AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Copilot can help solve that problem. However, th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/9-ai-email-prompts-and-templates-for-clear-professional-messages/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/9-ai-email-prompts-and-templates-for-clear-professional-messages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Singer Nava Becomes a Symbol of Resistance for Iranians]]></title><description><![CDATA[An AI-generated singer has become an unexpected symbol of resistance for many Iranians after her song &ldquo;Javanan-e Vatane&rdquo; (&ldquo;Youth of the Homeland&rdquo;) drew more than 13 million Instagram views.<br />
The track&rsquo;s rapid spread has turned Nava from a digital art project into a political and cultural flashpoint.<br />
The digital vocalist, Nava, was created by UK-based, Iran-born artist Farbod Mehr. Mehr has said he designed the character to represent Iranian women, who are banned from]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-singer-nava-becomes-a-symbol-of-resistance-for-iranians/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-singer-nava-becomes-a-symbol-of-resistance-for-iranians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are You in a High-Risk AI Job? New Study Reveals the Most Exposed Roles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence is expected to wreak havoc on the job market, with industry leaders and policymakers warning that entire professions and sectors could disappear in the next few years.New research suggests that adaptability, rather than exposure, may be the key factor in how long someone is temporarily out of work due to AI. The researchers mapped thousands of jobs using this scale, with adaptability defined by factors such as education level, wealth, age, and the availability of work in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/are-you-in-a-high-risk-ai-job-new-study-reveals-the-most-exposed-roles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/are-you-in-a-high-risk-ai-job-new-study-reveals-the-most-exposed-roles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humanoid Military Robots Deployed to Ukraine for Battlefield Testing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Humanoid robots built for military use have been delivered to Ukraine for testing.A US robotics startup, Foundation, deployed two of its Phantom MK-1 humanoid robots to Ukraine in Feb. for battlefield testing. The machines were sent to conduct reconnaissance and help engineers evaluate how the technology performs under real combat conditions.The San Francisco-based company unveiled the Phantom MK-1 in October 2025 as a humanoid robot designed specifically for military operations. Standing about]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/humanoid-military-robots-deployed-to-ukraine-for-battlefield-testing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/humanoid-military-robots-deployed-to-ukraine-for-battlefield-testing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britannica Sues OpenAI, Alleging Copyright Misuse and Brand Harm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britannica is coming for OpenAI. In a new lawsuit, the publisher accuses the company of taking its copyrighted content to build and improve ChatGPT, then sending that material back out in responses that allegedly borrowed too much and sometimes got attribution wrong.&nbsp;Filed in federal court in New York, the complaint says the problem goes beyond training data. Britannica and Merriam-Webster claim ChatGPT&rsquo;s outputs can act as substitutes for their work while also attaching their names t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/britannica-sues-openai-alleging-copyright-misuse-and-brand-harm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/britannica-sues-openai-alleging-copyright-misuse-and-brand-harm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything Nvidia Just Announced at GTC 2026: 7 Chips, 5 Racks, 1 Giant Bet on Agentic AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nvidia&rsquo;s GTC conference kicked off yesterday, and it&rsquo;s basically the company&rsquo;s Super Bowl. Actually, at this point, it might as well be the official Super Bowl of the whole AI industry. No other event has brought together as many industries, companies, AI influencers, VCs, and startups in one place. We say all this not to give you FOMO, but to clarify for non-tech people: this event is a big deal.&nbsp;Now, last year at GTC, Jensen said he saw $500B in high-confidence demand. I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/everything-nvidia-just-announced-at-gtc-2026-7-chips-5-racks-1-giant-bet-on-agentic-ai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/everything-nvidia-just-announced-at-gtc-2026-7-chips-5-racks-1-giant-bet-on-agentic-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Debuts GPT-5.4 mini and nano for Coding, Automation, and Multimodal Tasks]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI is shrinking GPT-5.4 without scaling back its ambitions. The AI company has launched GPT-5.4 mini and GPT-5.4 nano, introducing faster, cheaper versions of its flagship model built for high-volume workloads where speed and cost matter most.According to OpenAI, the new models inherit many of GPT-5.4&rsquo;s strengths while targeting coding, subagents, multimodal tasks, and other jobs that require quick response times without the heavier price tag.&nbsp;Built for different kinds of workThe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-debuts-gpt-54-mini-and-nano-for-coding-automation-and-multimodal-tasks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-debuts-gpt-54-mini-and-nano-for-coding-automation-and-multimodal-tasks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple Cuts China App Store Fees to 25% After Regulator Talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple has lowered App Store commission rates in mainland China, cutting its standard fee from 30% to 25% and reducing some discounted rates from 15% to 12%. The change took effect on March 15 and applies to paid apps and in-app purchases sold through the mainland China App Store.<br />
The fee cut is limited to China, where Apple said it made the change after discussions with the country&rsquo;s regulator. Apple did not announce similar changes for other App Store markets.<br />
What changed for developers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/apple-cuts-china-app-store-fees-to-25-after-regulator-talks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/apple-cuts-china-app-store-fees-to-25-after-regulator-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At GTC 2026, Jensen Huang Shows How Nvidia Plans to Run the ‘Full AI Stack’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before Jensen Huang said a word at GTC 2026, Nvidia had already framed the moment: the leather jacket, the vision, the sense that something big was about to be announced.Huang is no longer just the CEO presiding over the AI boom. He has become one of its central figures, a rare tech leader whose stage appearances feel less like product launches and more like industry forecasts.That&rsquo;s what made this year&rsquo;s keynote different. Nvidia billed GTC as a tour of the &ldquo;full AI stack,&rdq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/at-gtc-2026-jensen-huang-shows-how-nvidia-plans-to-run-the-full-ai-stack/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/at-gtc-2026-jensen-huang-shows-how-nvidia-plans-to-run-the-full-ai-stack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giant Robot Gladiators Fight in a Detroit Church — and the Show Keeps Selling Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[On an unassuming stretch of 7 Mile Road, sandwiched between industrial lots and fast-food joints, nine-foot-tall metal warriors are shooting explosive projectiles at each other inside a church.&nbsp;And people are paying good money to watch.Since its debut last summer, this live spectacle, dubbed Robowar, has been packing the house on a regular basis.The venue might raise some eyebrows: Global Empowerment Ministries, a church founded by entrepreneur Art Cartwright, has transformed part of its sp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/giant-robot-gladiators-fight-in-a-detroit-church-and-the-show-keeps-selling-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/giant-robot-gladiators-fight-in-a-detroit-church-and-the-show-keeps-selling-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want a Six-Figure Tech Job in 2026? These 6 AI Courses Could Strengthen Your Resume]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today&rsquo;s fierce job market, any extra help to refine your resume can go a long way. AI skills are becoming increasingly important for standing out among the competition and landing higher-paying roles. This type of knowledge is what sets mid-level workers apart from higher-income professionals.Fortunately, there are plenty of courses accessible online that you can take to build your skillset when it comes to AI knowledge. And don&rsquo;t underestimate how helpful these courses can be for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/want-a-six-figure-tech-job-in-2026-these-6-ai-courses-could-strengthen-your-resume/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/want-a-six-figure-tech-job-in-2026-these-6-ai-courses-could-strengthen-your-resume/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta Boosts Creator Protection on Facebook]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta is making creator protection a much bigger part of its Facebook push. The company says it is rolling out stronger tools to help creators spot impersonators, flag suspicious accounts faster, and take action with less friction.It is also tightening the rules on reposted content and placing more weight on original work.The problem was already too big to ignoreMeta is putting numbers on the scale of the problem.The company says it removed more than 20 million accounts impersonating large conten]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-boosts-creator-protection-on-facebook/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-boosts-creator-protection-on-facebook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta May Cut Up to 20% of Staff as AI Investments Accelerate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta Platforms may be preparing another major round of layoffs as it pours billions into artificial intelligence.Reports from Reuters and CNBC say the company is considering workforce cuts that could affect 20% or more of employees, though the plans have not been finalized, and Meta has not confirmed any layoffs.The reported discussions highlight how companies in the tech sector are investing heavily in AI infrastructure while also exploring ways to run projects with smaller teams.For Meta, the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-may-cut-up-to-20-of-staff-as-ai-investments-accelerate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-may-cut-up-to-20-of-staff-as-ai-investments-accelerate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Rebuilding xAI Amid High Employee Turnover, Founder Departures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk&rsquo;s artificial intelligence company xAI is being &ldquo;rebuilt from the foundations up,&rdquo; with major job cuts expected across the board.There has been growing frustration inside the company over its poor performance in coding tasks compared to Anthropic&rsquo;s Claude Code and OpenAI&rsquo;s Codex. Its chatbot Grok has also failed to catch on with users in the same way as ChatGPT and Google Gemini.The poor performance was reportedly raised by Musk at a recent town hall meetin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-rebuilding-xai-amid-high-employee-turnover-founder-departures/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-rebuilding-xai-amid-high-employee-turnover-founder-departures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over $2B in AI Funding Hit in a Single News Cycle — Here’s Where the Money Went]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you want to know where AI is heading, don&rsquo;t read the research papers. Read the term sheets.This past week, over $2 billion in AI funding and valuations landed in one news cycle (and it wasn&rsquo;t from OpenAI or Anthropic; shocking!). Three patterns jump out.Pattern 1: The &lsquo;boring&rsquo; verticals are getting the biggest checks<br />
Rox AI hit a $1.2 billion valuation for autonomous sales agents that plug into your CRM and deploy AI workers to monitor accounts, research prospects, and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/over-2b-in-ai-funding-hit-in-a-single-news-cycle-heres-where-the-money-went/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/over-2b-in-ai-funding-hit-in-a-single-news-cycle-heres-where-the-money-went/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic’s Claude AI Can Now Generate Charts and Diagrams Inside Chat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthropic&rsquo;s AI chatbot Claude can now draw its own explanations&hellip; literally.The San Francisco-based company this week rolled out a beta feature that lets Claude generate interactive charts, diagrams, and visualizations directly inside chat conversations, no code required, no side panel to hunt for.&nbsp;Ask it how compound interest grows over time, and a curve appears right there in the chat. Ask about the periodic table, and you get a clickable version you can explore element by ele]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropics-claude-ai-can-now-generate-charts-and-diagrams-inside-chat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropics-claude-ai-can-now-generate-charts-and-diagrams-inside-chat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 Gemini Prompts That Turn Ordinary Photos Into Professional Portraits]]></title><description><![CDATA[A great portrait can say a lot without a single word. And with tools like Google Gemini, you don&rsquo;t need a studio or a professional photographer to make it happen. A well-written prompt can turn an ordinary photo into something that looks polished, creative, and even business-ready.Whether you need a stronger LinkedIn profile picture, a polished team photo, or something creative for your brand, the right prompt can make all the difference.Below are eight Gemini portrait prompts. Each one ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/8-gemini-prompts-that-turn-ordinary-photos-into-professional-portraits/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/8-gemini-prompts-that-turn-ordinary-photos-into-professional-portraits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Unveils “Macrohard,” an AI Built to Replace Software Companies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leave it to Elon Musk to once again try to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence, with his own flavor of internet dad-humor sprinkled in.Musk has unveiled a new joint initiative between Tesla and xAI that he claims could eventually replicate the core functions of entire software companies. The project, dubbed &ldquo;Macrohard,&rdquo; a tongue-in-cheek jab at Microsoft, is also being referred to as &ldquo;Digital Optimus,&rdquo; and combines xAI&rsquo;s Grok large language model with a T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-unveils-macrohard-an-ai-built-to-replace-software-companies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-unveils-macrohard-an-ai-built-to-replace-software-companies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tinder’s Biggest Update in Years Lets AI Curate Dating Matches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Swiping until your thumb goes numb is getting old, and Tinder knows it.The dating app maker says it is using AI to change how matches find users, handing more of the search, sorting, and surfacing work to recommendation systems built to make connections feel less random.&nbsp; Tinder introduced the change as part of a larger update to the app.AI is now helping make dating feel more intentional, more personal, and more in step with how people want to date today.With more than half of its users un]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/tinders-biggest-update-in-years-lets-ai-curate-dating-matches/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/tinders-biggest-update-in-years-lets-ai-curate-dating-matches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond Search: Perplexity’s Ambitious Plan to Take Over Your Mac]]></title><description><![CDATA[Perplexity wants to turn your spare Mac into an always-on AI agent that can run tasks continuously and access apps and files.The AI startup is presenting the Personal Computer agent as a more personalised version of the Perplexity chatbot. By running constantly and having access to a user&rsquo;s entire setup, it should be able to complete more tasks without human intervention, potentially working as a 24/7 personal assistant.This is similar to what the popular AI agent OpenClaw offers, although]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/beyond-search-perplexitys-ambitious-plan-to-take-over-your-mac/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/beyond-search-perplexitys-ambitious-plan-to-take-over-your-mac/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic Launches Institute to Examine AI’s Impact on Jobs, Security, and Society]]></title><description><![CDATA[As AI companies race to build the future, Anthropic has assembled a team to examine whether that future is what we actually want.On March 11, Anthropic introduced &ldquo;The Anthropic Institute&rdquo;, a new research arm focused on confronting the societal challenges AI can or will impose. Co-founder Jack Clark will lead the institute and has taken on a new role as Head of Public Benefit.&ldquo;It has an interdisciplinary staff of machine learning engineers, economists, and social scientists, br]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-launches-institute-to-examine-ais-impact-on-jobs-security-and-society/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-launches-institute-to-examine-ais-impact-on-jobs-security-and-society/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Survey: 54% of Companies Plan Employee Pay Cuts to Fund AI in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI comes at a cost&hellip; and workers are paying it.A new ResumeBuilder survey finds that 54% of companies have cut or plan to cut employee compensation to free up money for AI investments in 2026. As the race to build and buy AI tools intensifies, the survey points to a striking shift in how some employers are funding that push: not by trimming around the edges, but by putting employee pay directly on the table.Short-term response, longer-term implicationsThe cuts extend far beyond salary.The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/survey-54-of-companies-plan-employee-pay-cuts-to-fund-ai-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/survey-54-of-companies-plan-employee-pay-cuts-to-fund-ai-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Microsoft Is Fighting the Pentagon Over Anthropic Ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft has stepped into the spotlight in the escalating dispute between the Pentagon and Anthropic, voicing support for the AI company after the Department of War labeled its Claude platform a &ldquo;supply chain risk.&rdquo;In a court filing, Microsoft urged a federal judge to block the designation for existing contracts, warning that an immediate ban could disrupt the US military&rsquo;s ongoing use of advanced AI and force technology providers to quickly reconfigure products and defense-re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/why-microsoft-is-fighting-the-pentagon-over-anthropic-ban/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/why-microsoft-is-fighting-the-pentagon-over-anthropic-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Maps Gets Its ‘Biggest Update in Over a Decade’ With AI-Powered Navigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getting from point A to point B may soon feel a lot less like guesswork.Google is rolling out its biggest Google Maps update in years. On March 12, the tech giant introduced Immersive Navigation and a new conversational feature called &ldquo;Ask Maps&rdquo; designed to make navigating, planning stops, and finding places along the way far easier.Instead of juggling searches or scrolling through reviews, users can now ask Maps real-world questions in plain language, such as where to charge a dying]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-maps-gets-its-biggest-update-in-over-a-decade-with-ai-powered-navigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-maps-gets-its-biggest-update-in-over-a-decade-with-ai-powered-navigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford Pro AI Tracks Seat Belt Use for Fleet Managers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ford has launched Ford Pro AI, a new AI assistant built into its telematics platform that can help fleet managers monitor data such as seat belt use, speed, fuel consumption, and vehicle health.<br />
Instead of digging through dashboards or relying on basic diagnostic codes, users can ask Ford Pro AI questions about their fleets and get summaries, recommendations, and other operational insights through a chatbot-style interface.<br />
According to The Verge&rsquo;s report on the launch, Ford Pro AI debuted]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ford-pro-ai-tracks-seat-belt-use-for-fleet-managers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ford-pro-ai-tracks-seat-belt-use-for-fleet-managers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Amazon’s $536M Robotic Warehouse Where Humans Still Run the Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon is betting big on robots while keeping humans in the loop.&nbsp;Amazon Australia just announced plans to build one of the largest fulfillment centers in the country. Aside from its significant size, spanning over 150,000 square meters and capable of handling more than 125 million packages per year, the center stands out for its unique use of robots.&nbsp;The center plans to use robots to work alongside its anticipated 1000 employees, handling the heavy workload.&nbsp;Located in Brisbane,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/inside-amazons-536m-robotic-warehouse-where-humans-still-run-the-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/inside-amazons-536m-robotic-warehouse-where-humans-still-run-the-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russian-Linked Phishing Campaign Targets Signal, WhatsApp Users]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new cyber-espionage warning is putting two of the world&rsquo;s most trusted messaging apps in the spotlight.&nbsp;Security agencies say a coordinated phishing campaign linked to Russian state actors is targeting users of Signal and WhatsApp, with officials, soldiers, and journalists among the potential victims.The warning comes from the Netherlands Defence Intelligence and Security Service and the General Intelligence and Security Service, which say hackers linked to Russia are running a &ldq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/russian-linked-phishing-campaign-targets-signal-whatsapp-users/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/russian-linked-phishing-campaign-targets-signal-whatsapp-users/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon’s AI-Written Code Keeps Breaking Its Own Website]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you&rsquo;ve ever shipped code on a Friday and immediately regretted it, imagine doing that with AI-generated code&hellip; across one of the largest e-commerce platforms on Earth.Amazon just held a mandatory engineering meeting after a string of outages hit its retail website and app, including a six-hour crash last week that left customers unable to check out, see prices, or access their accounts. An internal briefing note described the incidents as having a &ldquo;high blast radius&rdquo; a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/amazons-ai-written-code-keeps-breaking-its-own-website/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/amazons-ai-written-code-keeps-breaking-its-own-website/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChatGPT May Soon Generate Videos as OpenAI Eyes Sora Integration]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI is reportedly looking to embed its video generator Sora into ChatGPT in an effort to increase engagement with the tool.The video generator had a stellar launch in September last year, reaching the top spot on the iOS App Store, but it has since fallen out of favour. Monthly downloads in January were down to 1.2 million, from a high of 3.2 million a month after launch.News of the merger was first reported by The Information, which said it was part of a strategy shift inside OpenAI. The com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chatgpt-may-soon-generate-videos-as-openai-eyes-sora-integration/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chatgpt-may-soon-generate-videos-as-openai-eyes-sora-integration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Chatbots Help Teens Plan Violence, Study Reveals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AI industry keeps saying its guardrails are improving. A new investigation suggests those protections still falter when conversations turn dark, emotional, and specific, especially when the user appears to be a distressed teen edging toward violence.<br />
This was not a case of one obscure bot answering a single reckless prompt. Researchers found that across scenarios involving school shootings, bombings, and assassinations, many of the most prominent AI chatbots failed to consistently shut down]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-chatbots-help-teens-plan-violence-study-reveals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-chatbots-help-teens-plan-violence-study-reveals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 New AI Tools in Photoshop That Let You Edit Photos With Simple Prompts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adobe is taking another major step in blending AI with creativity. The company has unveiled a new AI Assistant for Photoshop, along with updates to its Firefly Image Editor, allowing users to edit images simply by describing what they want.The announcements signal the company&rsquo;s growing focus on conversational AI tools that make design work faster and easier, even for beginners.Here is a breakdown of the key takeaways from the new AI-powered features.Photoshop now has a conversational AI as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/7-new-ai-tools-in-photoshop-that-let-you-edit-photos-with-simple-prompts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/7-new-ai-tools-in-photoshop-that-let-you-edit-photos-with-simple-prompts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Struggling With Math? ChatGPT’s New Feature Shows Every Step]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your math teacher always said, &ldquo;Show your work.&rdquo; OpenAI just made ChatGPT do exactly that.OpenAI launched a new interactive visual explanations feature on Tuesday, March 10, designed to make ChatGPT more useful, especially for students struggling with math and science. Instead of receiving plain-text answers to math and science problems, users will now get dynamic visual responses that break down concepts, explain, and walk through solutions step by step.This feature goes beyond simp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/struggling-with-math-chatgpts-new-feature-shows-every-step/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/struggling-with-math-chatgpts-new-feature-shows-every-step/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Expands Gemini AI Across Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive to Speed Up Workflows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google announced a new set of AI updates on Tuesday, embedding its Gemini assistant into Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive.&nbsp;The rollout aims to transform these apps from passive tools into &ldquo;active collaborators&rdquo; that can draft documents, build complex spreadsheets, and design presentations by pulling data directly from a user&rsquo;s emails, chats, and files.From blank page to final draft in docsThe most significant update to Google Docs is the &ldquo;Help me create&rdquo; tool. I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-expands-gemini-ai-across-docs-sheets-slides-and-drive-to-speed-up-workflows/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-expands-gemini-ai-across-docs-sheets-slides-and-drive-to-speed-up-workflows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese Humanoid Robot Wins Boxing Match Against Human]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just as we thought some professions were safe from technology taking over, a humanoid robot has stepped into a boxing ring.While this might sound like science fiction, the recent match between a human reporter and the Unitree G1 robot showed just how far robotics technology has come.The fight took place during a visit to Chinese robotics company Unitree Robotics, where the company&rsquo;s compact humanoid G1 robot went head-to-head with Supercar Blondie journalist Sergi Galiano. The tech demo pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinese-humanoid-robot-wins-boxing-match-against-human/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinese-humanoid-robot-wins-boxing-match-against-human/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Figure’s Humanoid Robot Picks Up Toys, Wipes Surfaces in New Demo]]></title><description><![CDATA[A messy living room might frustrate most people, but for robotics engineers, it represents a serious technical challenge. Now, robotics startup Figure AI says its latest system can handle the job.The California-based company has released a new demonstration showing its humanoid robot cleaning and organizing a living room using its latest AI system, Helix 02. The demo highlights how a single neural model can guide a robot through a full-room cleanup without special programming for each action.&nb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/figures-humanoid-robot-picks-up-toys-wipes-surfaces-in-new-demo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/figures-humanoid-robot-picks-up-toys-wipes-surfaces-in-new-demo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chrome Brings Gemini to India, New Zealand, and Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chrome&rsquo;s Gemini expansion is going global, with Google adding India, New Zealand, and Canada to the rollout. The tech titan is also adding support for more than 50 additional languages, giving the rollout a broader reach from the start.This strategy shows Google is treating Chrome as a major entry point for Gemini, not just another surface for AI features. With new countries and languages now in the mix, the company is widening the audience before unpacking what the browser can actually do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chrome-brings-gemini-to-india-new-zealand-and-canada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chrome-brings-gemini-to-india-new-zealand-and-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[9 Quadruped Robots You Can Actually Buy in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quadruped robots used to be YouTube curiosities &mdash; backflipping dogs in research labs while wheeled bots did the real work. Falling actuator prices, advanced 3D and 4D lidar, and hot-swap batteries have turned them into practical tools that utilities, refineries, builders, and public-safety teams can buy off the shelf today.Because a quadruped walks on four independently driven legs, it can tackle obstacles that stop autonomous mobile robots (AMRs): grated stairs, ankle-deep water, 40&deg;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/9-quadruped-robots-you-can-actually-buy-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/9-quadruped-robots-you-can-actually-buy-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta Just Purchased Moltbook, a Social Network Run by Bots]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are few sentences on the internet more 2026 than this one: Facebook&rsquo;s parent company just bought a social network for AI agents. Welcome to the era where a fun(ny?) idea between friends becomes a likely tech buyout target.Per Axios&rsquo;s scoop and TechCrunch&rsquo;s follow-up confirmation, Meta has acquired Moltbook, the Reddit-style social app where AI agents can post, interact, and terrify humans with the mere suggestion that they might be DMing behind our backs.If that sounds li]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-just-purchased-moltbook-a-social-network-run-by-bots/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-just-purchased-moltbook-a-social-network-run-by-bots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mira Murati’s Startup Lands Huge Nvidia Chip Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the past few months, the easiest story to tell about Mira Murati&rsquo;s Thinking Machines Lab was the messy one. A new deal with Nvidia, however, paints a different picture of the company&rsquo;s future plans.A cofounder left for Meta in November 2025. Then, on Jan. 14, 2026, cofounders Barret Zoph and Luke Metz left to rejoin OpenAI, along with researcher Sam Schoenholz, in a high-profile talent shake-up reported by WIRED. For a young frontier lab whose biggest asset is basically &ldquo;so]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/mira-muratis-startup-lands-huge-nvidia-chip-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/mira-muratis-startup-lands-huge-nvidia-chip-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon Wins Injunction Against Perplexity Over Comet Browser Access]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon just won an early courtroom round against Perplexity. A federal judge granted an injunction tied to Perplexity&rsquo;s Comet browser, handing Amazon a significant legal win in a fight over how AI shopping agents interact with its site, CNBC first reported.The ruling puts immediate pressure on one of Perplexity&rsquo;s most ambitious consumer bets. At the center is Comet, the company&rsquo;s AI-powered browser push, now facing a judge-ordered halt that hints at broader consequences without]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/amazon-wins-injunction-against-perplexity-over-comet-browser-access/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/amazon-wins-injunction-against-perplexity-over-comet-browser-access/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Acquires Cybersecurity Startup Promptfoo to Strengthen AI Agent Security]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI is moving to strengthen the safety of its AI tools by acquiring AI security startup Promptfoo, a company known for helping businesses test and secure artificial intelligence systems before they go live.The deal, announced Monday, will bring Promptfoo&rsquo;s technology into OpenAI&rsquo;s enterprise platform, OpenAI Frontier. OpenAI said enterprises adopting AI agents need reliable ways to evaluate their behavior and detect potential risks before deployment.The company plans to integrate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-acquires-cybersecurity-startup-promptfoo-to-strengthen-ai-agent-security/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-acquires-cybersecurity-startup-promptfoo-to-strengthen-ai-agent-security/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yann LeCun, Meta’s Former AI Chief, Launches $1B Startup Focused on ‘World Models’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AI boom is built on one big idea: scale language models. A new billion-dollar startup is betting that this idea won&rsquo;t lead to real intelligence.Yann LeCun, the Turing Award-winning scientist who spent more than a decade building Meta&rsquo;s AI research empire, has launched a startup called AMI (Advanced Machine Intelligence) and raised a $1.03 billion seed round. The Paris-based company was officially unveiled on Tuesday and is valued at $3.5 billion.While the rest of Silicon Valley i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/yann-lecun-metas-former-ai-chief-launches-1b-startup-focused-on-world-models/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/yann-lecun-metas-former-ai-chief-launches-1b-startup-focused-on-world-models/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Delays ChatGPT ‘Adult Mode’ Yet Again — Here’s Why]]></title><description><![CDATA[ChatGPT still isn&rsquo;t stepping into adult-only conversations anytime soon.OpenAI just announced it has once again postponed the release of the highly anticipated &ldquo;adult mode&rdquo; for ChatGPT. This feature is intended to give verified adult users access to erotica and other adult materials with the ability to engage in mature and sexually charged conversations with the platform.Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, teased the feature late last year and promised a smooth rollout in December 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-delays-chatgpt-adult-mode-yet-again-heres-why/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-delays-chatgpt-adult-mode-yet-again-heres-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 Gemini AI Prompts to Help Job Seekers Stand Out in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you&rsquo;ve been job hunting lately, you already know how tough the market is right now.The numbers tell the story: the US economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, and unemployment ticked up to 4.4%. Economists didn&rsquo;t see that coming.&nbsp;Behind every statistic is someone who got a notice about restructuring or a meeting invite that turned out to be a layoff conversation. That reality means more competition for every open role.But while AI is often blamed for job disruption, tools like G]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/12-gemini-ai-prompts-to-help-job-seekers-stand-out-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/12-gemini-ai-prompts-to-help-job-seekers-stand-out-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Integral AI, Founded by Former Google Researchers, Targets Japan’s Robotics Industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Silicon Valley-born startup called Integral AI Inc. is working to reshape how industrial robots learn and operate, particularly in manufacturing environments. The five-year-old company was founded by former Google researchers Jad Tarifi and Nima Asgharbeygi.The company develops AI models designed for automated systems such as industrial robots and self-driving vehicles. Since 2021, Integral AI has collaborated with Japanese auto parts manufacturer Denso Corp., helping robots learn new skills b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/integral-ai-founded-by-former-google-researchers-targets-japans-robotics-industry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/integral-ai-founded-by-former-google-researchers-targets-japans-robotics-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Paperclip: The Tool Turning OpenClaw Agents Into an AI Company]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenClaw mania is taking off in a big way in China. The GitHub repo has received more stars than Linux, and meetups have made way to a full-on OpenClaw store in China. To say people are excited about it is an understatement.&nbsp;While Claw-mania consumes the consumer, it&rsquo;s the enterprise AI&rsquo;s revenge this week, and to say everyone wants their own version of OpenClaw for the enterprise is an understatement.&nbsp;First of all&hellip;Microsoft just launched Copilot Cowork, a feature bu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meet-paperclip-the-tool-turning-openclaw-agents-into-an-ai-company/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meet-paperclip-the-tool-turning-openclaw-agents-into-an-ai-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChatGPT as a First Step in Reporting Organised and Ritual Abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Something&nbsp;unusual is happening in UK support services: survivors of organised and ritual abuse are picking up the phone and saying something few people expected to hear: &ldquo;I was referred to you by ChatGPT.&rdquo;<br />
That does not mean an AI chatbot has become a therapist, or that it is replacing trained support workers. But support groups say it is becoming a first stop for some survivors who have struggled for years, and sometimes decades, to say what happened out loud.<br />
It points to a ne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chatgpt-as-a-first-step-in-reporting-organised-and-ritual-abuse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chatgpt-as-a-first-step-in-reporting-organised-and-ritual-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic Sues Trump Administration Over Pentagon ‘Supply Chain Risk’ Label]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthropic has sued the Trump administration after being labelled a &ldquo;supply chain risk&rdquo; by the Department of War and effectively banned from supplying products to the government or its contractors for defense purposes.The ban was confirmed last week by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the culmination of several weeks of growing tensions between the AI company and the Trump administration. At the heart of the disagreement is Anthropic wanting more assurances that its AI model, Claude, w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-sues-trump-administration-over-pentagon-supply-chain-risk-label/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-sues-trump-administration-over-pentagon-supply-chain-risk-label/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TI and Nvidia Give Humanoid Robots Better Vision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas Instruments (TI) and Nvidia are teaming up on a sensor fusion system designed to make humanoid robots safer and more reliable outside the lab. The idea is straightforward: combine radar and AI computing so robots can better detect obstacles that cameras alone may miss, especially in complex real-world settings.<br />
One of the biggest challenges in robotics is not getting a robot to move, but getting it to move safely around people, furniture, glare, dust, and reflective surfaces. Humanoid robo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ti-and-nvidia-give-humanoid-robots-better-vision/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ti-and-nvidia-give-humanoid-robots-better-vision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Instruments and Nvidia Give Humanoid Robots Better Vision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas Instruments (TI) and Nvidia are teaming up on a sensor fusion system designed to make humanoid robots safer and more reliable outside the lab. The idea is straightforward: combine radar and AI computing so robots can better detect obstacles that cameras alone may miss, especially in complex real-world settings.<br />
One of the biggest challenges in robotics is not getting a robot to move, but getting it to move safely around people, furniture, glare, dust, and reflective surfaces. Humanoid robo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/texas-instruments-and-nvidia-give-humanoid-robots-better-vision/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/texas-instruments-and-nvidia-give-humanoid-robots-better-vision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the Transition from FIRE to IRIS Is Impacting Finance Teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many finance teams, the systems used to submit information returns rarely change. Processes are built around them, year-end workflows become routine, and most of the attention goes toward meeting filing deadlines rather than rethinking the infrastructure behind those filings.The transition from the IRS Filing Information Returns Electronically (FIRE) system to the newer Information Returns Intake System (IRIS) disrupts that stability. This transition forces finance teams to examine who owns]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/how-the-transition-from-fire-to-iris-is-impacting-finance-teams/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/how-the-transition-from-fire-to-iris-is-impacting-finance-teams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI May Not Take Your Job — But It Might Take Your Salary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here&rsquo;s a weird contradiction. Anthropic published a major labor market study showing AI could theoretically handle 94% of computer science tasks&hellip; but is only being used for 33%.There&rsquo;s been no spike in unemployment among highly exposed workers since late 2022. Meanwhile, Citadel Securities released a chart showing software engineering job postings are up 11% year-over-year.Wait, so AI ISN&rsquo;T taking jobs? Not so fast.Buried in Anthropic&rsquo;s own data: hiring of young wo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-may-not-take-your-job-but-it-might-take-your-salary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-may-not-take-your-job-but-it-might-take-your-salary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Robotics Leader Resigns, Says Ethical ‘Lines’ Were Crossed in Pentagon Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A senior hardware leader at OpenAI has stepped down, saying the company moved too quickly on a controversial deal involving artificial intelligence and the US military.Caitlin Kalinowski, the high-profile executive hired to lead OpenAI&rsquo;s hardware and robotics charge, announced her resignation this past Saturday. Her departure is a direct response to the company&rsquo;s recent deal to put its AI models into the Pentagon&rsquo;s classified networks, a move she suggests happened far too quick]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-robotics-leader-resigns-says-ethical-lines-were-crossed-in-pentagon-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-robotics-leader-resigns-says-ethical-lines-were-crossed-in-pentagon-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft Debuts Copilot Cowork, Bringing Claude Tech Into Office Workflows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft wants Copilot to do more than generate answers. The tech giant has unveiled agentic Copilot Cowork, a new Microsoft 365 capability that uses Claude technology to execute workplace tasks and automate multi-step office workflows.Designed to turn simple requests into coordinated action across tools like Outlook, Teams, and Excel, the system lets users hand off work while Copilot builds the plan and carries it through in the background.Turning intent into actionWhen a task is handed off, C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-debuts-copilot-cowork-bringing-claude-tech-into-office-workflows/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-debuts-copilot-cowork-bringing-claude-tech-into-office-workflows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Chatbots Point Users to Illegal Gambling Sites, Investigation Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ask an AI chatbot about online gambling, and it may do more than answer the question. A new investigation found that some of the biggest AI platforms could be pushed to recommend illegal casinos and even suggest ways around gambling safeguards.<br />
That turns a familiar AI safety debate into something more concrete. The problem is not just that chatbots can surface risky information. It is that they may also help users get around protections meant to limit gambling harm.<br />
When guardrails give way<br />
The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-chatbots-point-users-to-illegal-gambling-sites-investigation-finds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-chatbots-point-users-to-illegal-gambling-sites-investigation-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI War Propaganda? Viral Images of Captured US Soldiers in Iran Exposed as Fake]]></title><description><![CDATA[You won&rsquo;t believe your eyes, but in the age of generative AI, maybe you shouldn&rsquo;t.A set of viral images circulating on social media appeared to show American soldiers captured by Iran, which would be a dramatic development in the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran.The post quickly began spreading across platforms like X and Facebook on March 5, with captions claiming &ldquo;U.S. Delta Force troops&rdquo; had been taken into custody. The images were shared in multi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-war-propaganda-viral-images-of-captured-us-soldiers-in-iran-exposed-as-fake/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-war-propaganda-viral-images-of-captured-us-soldiers-in-iran-exposed-as-fake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Launches Codex Security to Find, Patch Code Vulnerabilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI has unveiled a new AI agent designed to find security flaws and vulnerabilities in enterprise IT systems, positioning it as a competitor to Anthropic&rsquo;s Claude Code Security launched last month.Codex Security can scan a company&rsquo;s IT system, identify flaws, provide a list of solutions, and then fix the vulnerabilities. OpenAI said the agent will aim to provide easy-to-apply patches, with an emphasis on avoiding creating more work than a cybersecurity firm would normally require.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-launches-codex-security-to-find-patch-code-vulnerabilities/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-launches-codex-security-to-find-patch-code-vulnerabilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gemini Beats Claude, GPT in Google’s First Android AI Coding Benchmark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google just published its first Android Bench leaderboard, ranking the AI models that perform best at coding Android apps.&nbsp;Nine models made the list, all of which included tools from Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, and OpenAI. Not surprisingly, Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview led the benchmark with a 72.4% score, followed by Claude Opus 4.6 and GPT-5.2 Codex.&nbsp;Google created the benchmark to measure how well AI systems solve real Android development problems using tasks drawn from several GitHu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/gemini-beats-claude-gpt-in-googles-first-android-ai-coding-benchmark/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/gemini-beats-claude-gpt-in-googles-first-android-ai-coding-benchmark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 AI Prompt Templates Every Professional Should Bookmark]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI is only as useful as the instructions you give it. The difference between a generic response and a powerful one often comes down to the prompt.Across industries, from marketing and software development to research, business strategy, and customer service, professionals are discovering that well-structured prompts can turn AI into a practical assistant rather than a novelty tool. Instead of collecting dozens of random prompts, what most people really need are a few reliable templates they can]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/12-ai-prompt-templates-every-professional-should-bookmark/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/12-ai-prompt-templates-every-professional-should-bookmark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grammarly’s AI Expert Review Sparks Backlash Over Consent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grammarly&rsquo;s latest AI feature has landed in uncomfortable territory. Its &ldquo;Expert Review&rdquo; tool offers writing feedback framed through the voices of real authors, journalists, and academics, including people who never agreed to participate and at least one scholar who recently died.<br />
That is what makes this more than a routine AI product dispute. Grammarly is not just summarizing publicly available writing or suggesting edits in a generic voice. It is packaging those suggestions a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/grammarlys-ai-expert-review-sparks-backlash-over-consent/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/grammarlys-ai-expert-review-sparks-backlash-over-consent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samsung Reveals ‘Galaxy Glasses’: AI-Powered Smart Specs Coming Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Samsung is stepping into the fast-growing AI smart-glasses race with its upcoming &ldquo;Galaxy Glasses,&rdquo; a camera-equipped wearable designed to challenge Meta, Apple, Google, and a wave of emerging competitors.At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the company confirmed its first AI smart glasses will arrive later this year.Jay Kim, executive vice president of Samsung&rsquo;s mobile division, said the glasses feature a single eye-level camera and a tight tether to the wearer&rsquo;s smart]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/samsung-reveals-galaxy-glasses-ai-powered-smart-specs-coming-soon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/samsung-reveals-galaxy-glasses-ai-powered-smart-specs-coming-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic Launches AI ‘Job Disruption’ Tracker to Monitor Automation Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The artificial intelligence boom has raised a pressing question: Will machines take people&rsquo;s jobs?&nbsp;Now, AI company Anthropic says it has built a new system designed to detect early warning signs of that disruption.In a new research paper, the company introduced a framework to track how AI might affect employment over time. The system focuses on measuring how exposed different occupations are to automation by large language models, such as its AI assistant Claude.Which jobs have the hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-launches-ai-job-disruption-tracker-to-monitor-automation-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-launches-ai-job-disruption-tracker-to-monitor-automation-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChatGPT Comes to Excel as OpenAI Rolls Out GPT-5.4-Powered Spreadsheet Tools]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI announced Thursday the beta launch of ChatGPT for Excel, an add-in that embeds the company&rsquo;s latest AI model directly into workbooks, allowing users to build, update, and analyze spreadsheet models using plain language rather than writing formulas manually.According to the company, the tool can help users build new spreadsheet models, update existing ones, and run scenario analysis directly within the workbook. Analysts can describe what they want in plain language, and the AI can a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chatgpt-comes-to-excel-as-openai-rolls-out-gpt-54-powered-spreadsheet-tools/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chatgpt-comes-to-excel-as-openai-rolls-out-gpt-54-powered-spreadsheet-tools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Grok Image Prompts in 2026: 7 Creative Ideas to Try Right Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have moved far beyond the days of &ldquo;dog wearing sunglasses&rdquo; or &ldquo;cyberpunk city&rdquo; when it comes to AI image generators.In 2026, Grok Imagine, now leaner and far more intuitive, craves context and texture rather than just a string of keywords.&nbsp;While earlier AI models needed you to act like a computer programmer to get a decent result, today&rsquo;s best prompts read like a page from a high-end travel magazine or a cinematic script. The trick isn&rsquo;t just telling t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/best-grok-image-prompts-in-2026-7-creative-ideas-to-try-right-now/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/best-grok-image-prompts-in-2026-7-creative-ideas-to-try-right-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta Builds New AI ‘Data Engine’ Teams to Train Smarter Models]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta is creating a new AI engineering organization as the company expands its efforts to develop more advanced artificial intelligence systems. The new group will focus on building the engineering infrastructure that supports Meta&rsquo;s training, evaluation, and improvement of its AI models.&nbsp;The team will work alongside Meta Superintelligence Labs, the company&rsquo;s research division responsible for developing Meta&rsquo;s latest frontier AI models. According to an internal memo, the or]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-builds-new-ai-data-engine-teams-to-train-smarter-models/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-builds-new-ai-data-engine-teams-to-train-smarter-models/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk: Tesla Could Build AGI Through Its Optimus Robot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Could Elon Musk be betting Tesla&rsquo;s future on artificial general intelligence? Well, that&rsquo;s what his recent claim suggests.On March 4, the Tesla CEO announced in an X post that &ldquo;Tesla will be one of the companies to make AGI and probably the first to make it in humanoid/atom-shaping form,&rdquo; a reference to Optimus, Tesla&rsquo;s humanoid robot program.&nbsp;Statements like this seem to position Tesla as a serious contender in the most consequential AI race of the century.A b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-tesla-could-build-agi-through-its-optimus-robot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-tesla-could-build-agi-through-its-optimus-robot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Lords Demand AI Limits to Protect Creative Jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A House of Lords committee is urging the UK government to impose stricter limits on how AI companies use copyrighted material, arguing that the country should not trade away its creative industries for uncertain AI gains.<br />
The warning comes from a new report that puts copyright, transparency, and licensing at the center of the UK&rsquo;s AI debate, as pressure grows on governments to decide how generative AI should be trained on books, music, journalism, and other creative work.<br />
The committee&rsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/uk-lords-demand-ai-limits-to-protect-creative-jobs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/uk-lords-demand-ai-limits-to-protect-creative-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Gemini Cheat Sheet: A Complete Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google Gemini is Google&rsquo;s suite of generative AI features that power conversations, writing, research, and creative tools across Google&rsquo;s apps and devices.Introduced as a model family in late 2023 and rolled out to consumers in 2024, Gemini has steadily expanded from a standalone chatbot into Android, Google Workspace, Chrome, Search, and smart&#8209;home experiences.What does Google Gemini do?Google Gemini is an umbrella term for a wide range of generative AI capabilities available]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-gemini-cheat-sheet-a-complete-guide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-gemini-cheat-sheet-a-complete-guide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta Opens WhatsApp to Rival AI Chatbots in Europe — but Only for a Limited Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta is opening the door, at least temporarily, to rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp in Europe.&nbsp;The company said it will allow competing AI assistants to access its messaging platform via the WhatsApp Business API for the next 12 months. This move aims to ease the mounting pressure from European antitrust regulators.&nbsp;The policy change follows complaints from AI companies that Meta blocked their chatbots while prompting its Meta AI assistant on WhatsApp. By allowing third-party bots back on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-opens-whatsapp-to-rival-ai-chatbots-in-europe-but-only-for-a-limited-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-opens-whatsapp-to-rival-ai-chatbots-in-europe-but-only-for-a-limited-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft Alert: 900K Chrome AI Extensions Are Spying on ChatGPT Conversations]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new investigation has revealed that some browser extensions posing as helpful AI assistants are quietly collecting users&rsquo; conversations with large language models.Researchers from the Microsoft Defender Security Research Team say malicious browser extensions designed to appear as legitimate AI assistant tools have collected significant amounts of user data from interactions with popular AI platforms.According to the company&rsquo;s security blog, the campaign has already reached around 9]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-alert-900k-chrome-ai-extensions-are-spying-on-chatgpt-conversations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-alert-900k-chrome-ai-extensions-are-spying-on-chatgpt-conversations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GPT-5.4 Is Here: OpenAI’s ‘Most Capable and Efficient’ Model for Professional Work]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI has released GPT-5.4, a new model designed to handle complex professional work more efficiently than earlier versions. The company says the model combines improvements in reasoning, coding, and automation, aiming to help users complete tasks faster and with fewer errors.The company says the system is its &ldquo;most capable and efficient frontier model for professional work,&rdquo; marking a major upgrade to the capabilities available through ChatGPT, Codex, and its developer API.The laun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/gpt-54-is-here-openais-most-capable-and-efficient-model-for-professional-work/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/gpt-54-is-here-openais-most-capable-and-efficient-model-for-professional-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[X Suspends Creators for Unlabeled AI War Content]]></title><description><![CDATA[X is putting real money on the line to force clearer AI labels during wartime.<br />
Creators who post AI-generated videos depicting &ldquo;armed conflict&rdquo; without disclosing they&rsquo;re synthetic can lose access to X&rsquo;s Creator Revenue Sharing program for 90 days, with repeat violations risking permanent removal. It&rsquo;s a blunt incentive: label it, or lose the payout.<br />
According to TechCrunch, the enforcement is aimed at AI-generated conflict videos that lack disclosure, and X says it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/x-suspends-creators-for-unlabeled-ai-war-content/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/x-suspends-creators-for-unlabeled-ai-war-content/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Teases GPT-5.4 with Cryptic Post — and the Upgrades Could Be Massive]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI has begun teasing its next major AI model, and early signals suggest it could arrive sooner than many expected.The company sparked new speculation this week after posting a short message on X stating simply: &ldquo;5.4 sooner than you Think.&rdquo; The brief remark has fueled discussion among developers and researchers about what the next upgrade to the GPT-5 series could bring.While OpenAI has not officially revealed details, several reports and leaks indicate that the upcoming GPT-5.4 m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-teases-gpt-54-with-cryptic-post-and-the-upgrades-could-be-massive/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-teases-gpt-54-with-cryptic-post-and-the-upgrades-could-be-massive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawsuit Claims Google’s Gemini Encouraged Delusions Before Man’s Death]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2013 film, &ldquo;Her,&rdquo; is all about a man who falls in love with the operating system on his computer. At the time it was released, the idea of a man falling in love with computer software was too silly to be taken seriously.&nbsp;Fast forward to 2026: With AI chatbots becoming more and more commonplace, it&rsquo;s a concept that isn&rsquo;t so far-fetched. There have been several notable stories of humans taking their relationships with AI chatbots too far&hellip; and one of the late]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/lawsuit-claims-googles-gemini-encouraged-delusions-before-mans-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/lawsuit-claims-googles-gemini-encouraged-delusions-before-mans-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill Gates’ Daughter Builds $185M AI Startup While Rejecting ‘Ties to My Privilege or My Last Name’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phoebe Gates, the 23-year-old daughter of tech legends Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates, is making a name for herself in Silicon Valley that has nothing to do with her inheritance.&nbsp;As the co-founder and co-CEO of Phia, an AI-powered shopping assistant, she is attempting to pull the digital retail experience into the modern era. Alongside her Stanford University roommate and co-founder, Sophia Kianni, Gates is building a tool that acts less like a search engine and more like a high-end pe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/bill-gates-daughter-builds-185m-ai-startup-while-rejecting-ties-to-my-privilege-or-my-last-name/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/bill-gates-daughter-builds-185m-ai-startup-while-rejecting-ties-to-my-privilege-or-my-last-name/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Launches Canvas in AI Mode for Users Across the US]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is steadily reshaping what it means to &ldquo;search.&rdquo; Instead of delivering a quick list of links and calling it a day, the company is experimenting with turning Search into a place where ideas can take shape and projects can unfold.Its newest step in that direction is Canvas, a workspace built directly into AI Mode that gives users a persistent area to brainstorm, organize, and build while they search.Now rolling out to users across the US, Canvas introduces a project-style workfl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-launches-canvas-in-ai-mode-for-users-across-the-us/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-launches-canvas-in-ai-mode-for-users-across-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChatGPT Uninstalls Surge 295% After OpenAI Accepts Pentagon Contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Pentagon contract just cost OpenAI millions of its loyal customers in a single weekend.ChatGPT, OpenAI&rsquo;s flagship product, saw a massive spike in uninstallations from US users, with a 295% day-over-day increase on Feb. 28. The surge followed public backlash after OpenAI signed a military partnership with the US Department of Defense, a deal that rival AI company Anthropic had previously declined over ethical concerns.How a Pentagon deal became a PR catastropheThe deal with OpenAI dates b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chatgpt-uninstalls-surge-295-after-openai-accepts-pentagon-contract/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chatgpt-uninstalls-surge-295-after-openai-accepts-pentagon-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta AI Glasses Footage Reviewed by Humans, Including Intimate Moments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta&rsquo;s AI smart glasses may be capturing more than users realize.Footage recorded by the devices &mdash; including highly intimate moments &mdash; can be reviewed by human workers helping train the company&rsquo;s AI systems. According to the BBC, outsourced reviewers responsible for labeling the data say they have encountered deeply personal footage while doing the work.The news raises fresh questions about how recordings from the glasses are handled behind the scenes.A watchdog starts as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-ai-glasses-footage-reviewed-by-humans-including-intimate-moments/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-ai-glasses-footage-reviewed-by-humans-including-intimate-moments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Home Gets ‘Live Search,’ Letting Gemini Analyze Your Cameras Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your smart home is finally starting to see the world the way you do.&nbsp;Google is rolling out a major update to its Home ecosystem, headlined by a feature called Live Search that lets Gemini AI analyze your camera feeds in real time. Instead of scrolling through grainy clips of things that already happened, you can now treat your cameras like a visual search engine.The standout addition, confirmed by Anish Kattukaran, chief product officer for Gemini for Home, allows users to ask about their p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-home-gets-live-search-letting-gemini-analyze-your-cameras-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-home-gets-live-search-letting-gemini-analyze-your-cameras-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alibaba’s Qwen Tech Lead Steps Down After Major Model Push]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alibaba is dealing with the kind of AI headline no model team wants right after a release: a key technical leader behind Qwen says he&rsquo;s stepping down.<br />
Junyang Lin posted a brief goodbye message on X and said he was leaving his role on the project without giving a reason. Alibaba hasn&rsquo;t explained the change or named a clear successor publicly.<br />
According to TechCrunch, Lin&rsquo;s post followed Alibaba&rsquo;s release of new Qwen 3.5 &ldquo;small models,&rdquo; and Alibaba did not resp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/alibabas-qwen-tech-lead-steps-down-after-major-model-push/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/alibabas-qwen-tech-lead-steps-down-after-major-model-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI, Google, and Alibaba Drop Faster, Cheaper Models]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the past 24 hours, three major players dropped new models, and none of them are trying to be &ldquo;the smartest AI ever.&rdquo; But they&rsquo;ve all got a need for speed&hellip;Here&rsquo;s what&rsquo;s up:<br />
Google dropped Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite.OpenAI answered with GPT-5.3 Instant.And Alibaba quietly shipped four Qwen 3.5 Small models that can run on your phone or laptop.<br />
These models are all optimized for the same thing: speed, cost, and running on smaller hardware.Here&rsquo;s what each co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-google-and-alibaba-drop-faster-cheaper-models/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-google-and-alibaba-drop-faster-cheaper-models/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple Just Launched an Entire Lineup of AI-Powered Macs, iPhones, and iPads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple just dropped a small army of new products in a matter of days, and while the hardware is genuinely impressive, the real story running through all of it is artificial intelligence.&nbsp;From a $599 laptop for students to the most powerful MacBook Pro ever made, every single device Apple announced this week was built, in some meaningful way, around AI. That&rsquo;s not a coincidence.The chip is the messageIf you want to understand what Apple is really doing with AI, start with the silicon.Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/apple-just-launched-an-entire-lineup-of-ai-powered-macs-iphones-and-ipads/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/apple-just-launched-an-entire-lineup-of-ai-powered-macs-iphones-and-ipads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Would ChatGPT Health Recognize Your Medical Emergency? New Study Raises Doubts]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you asked an AI chatbot whether your symptoms were an emergency, would it get it right? A new study finds OpenAI&rsquo;s ChatGPT Health, a consumer chatbot designed to answer medical questions, misjudged more than half of serious medical emergencies.Published in Nature Medicine, the researchers found the system failed to recognize 51.6% of emergency cases, often advising patients to seek care within 24 to 48 hours instead of going to the emergency department.Stress-testing an AI health chatbo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/would-chatgpt-health-recognize-your-medical-emergency-new-study-raises-doubts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/would-chatgpt-health-recognize-your-medical-emergency-new-study-raises-doubts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: This Chinese Humanoid Robot Gets Pushed, Kicked, and Still Keeps Dancing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chinese robotics firm EngineAI has released new footage of its compact humanoid robot, PM01, performing a series of balance and recovery demonstrations designed to highlight control rather than raw speed.In the video, the robot dances before being deliberately pushed and kicked off balance. Instead of falling over completely, it absorbs the force, adjusts its posture in real time, and resumes its rhythm within seconds. The movements appear fluid and closely resemble human reactions to sudden dis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/watch-this-chinese-humanoid-robot-gets-pushed-kicked-and-still-keeps-dancing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/watch-this-chinese-humanoid-robot-gets-pushed-kicked-and-still-keeps-dancing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GPT-5.3 Instant Arrives: Smarter Web Answers, Fewer AI Mistakes for ChatGPT]]></title><description><![CDATA[ChatGPT just got a conversational upgrade.&nbsp;OpenAI has rolled out GPT-5.3 Instant, a new version of its most widely used model designed to deliver smoother dialogue, more accurate responses, and stronger answers when pulling information from the web.The tech giant said the update focuses on improving the everyday experience of using ChatGPT, refining how the assistant responds so conversations feel more natural and consistently helpful.&ldquo;This update focuses on the parts of the ChatGPT e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/gpt-53-instant-arrives-smarter-web-answers-fewer-ai-mistakes-for-chatgpt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/gpt-53-instant-arrives-smarter-web-answers-fewer-ai-mistakes-for-chatgpt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Launches Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite, Its Fastest and Cheapest AI Model Yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is pushing AI speed and scale further with a new lightweight model built for massive workloads. The company has launched Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite, calling it its fastest and most cost-efficient model for high-volume AI tasks.Google says the model is intended for developers running high-frequency AI operations and real-time services that require fast responses across large volumes of requests.Built for scale, priced for productionGemini 3.1 Flash-Lite enters the Gemini 3 family as a streamlin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-launches-gemini-31-flash-lite-its-fastest-and-cheapest-ai-model-yet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-launches-gemini-31-flash-lite-its-fastest-and-cheapest-ai-model-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FinecoBank’s AI Bet: Faster Advice and Smoother Onboarding by 2029]]></title><description><![CDATA[Italy&rsquo;s FinecoBank is betting that by 2029, AI won&rsquo;t be a bolt-on feature. It&rsquo;ll be part of how the bank finds customers, supports advisors, and moves money workflows faster, with fewer handoffs.<br />
According to FinecoBank, the board approved a 2026&ndash;2029 industrial plan that puts &ldquo;AI-based technological innovation&rdquo; at the center of growth across banking, investing, and brokerage. The plan reads less like a splashy product launch and more like a systems overhaul:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/finecobanks-ai-bet-faster-advice-and-smoother-onboarding-by-2029/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/finecobanks-ai-bet-faster-advice-and-smoother-onboarding-by-2029/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MyFitnessPal Buys Teens’ Calorie App After 15M Downloads in 2 Years]]></title><description><![CDATA[MyFitnessPal just bought a calorie-tracking app built by two teenagers in high school.On March 2, US company MyFitnessPal announced its acquisition of a young rival, a photo-based nutrition app called Cal AI, founded by a pair of 19-year-olds, Zach Yadegari and Henry Langmack. The app quickly gained traction and saw its downloads surge to over 15 million, achieving $30 million in annual revenue in under two years.According to TechCrunch, the deal, which was finalised in December 2025, took almos]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/myfitnesspal-buys-teens-calorie-app-after-15m-downloads-in-2-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/myfitnesspal-buys-teens-calorie-app-after-15m-downloads-in-2-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report: AI Lifts Wages for Seasoned Workers as Entry-Level Jobs Shrink]]></title><description><![CDATA[The textbook is losing its value, but the &ldquo;been there, done that&rdquo; resume has never been worth more.While the doomsday clock for AI-driven job losses continues to tick in the headlines, a new reality is emerging on the ground: artificial intelligence isn&rsquo;t just a tool for replacing workers. It&rsquo;s a high-octane fuel for those who already know what they&rsquo;re doing.According to a new analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, the AI revolution is creating a sharp di]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/report-ai-lifts-wages-for-seasoned-workers-as-entry-level-jobs-shrink/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/report-ai-lifts-wages-for-seasoned-workers-as-entry-level-jobs-shrink/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta Tests AI Shopping Feature in Chatbot for US Users]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta wants your next purchase to start with a prompt.&nbsp;The social media giant is testing an AI shopping research feature inside its chatbot that builds instant product carousels with prices attached.Bloomberg reports the experiment is live for some US users, as Meta pushes to bring product discovery directly into its AI assistant.Where chat meets the catalogAsk for a product, and the chatbot answers with a scrollable carousel of options instead of a wall of text. Each card includes a product]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-tests-ai-shopping-feature-in-chatbot-for-us-users/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-tests-ai-shopping-feature-in-chatbot-for-us-users/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lenovo’s AI Workmate Concept Brings a Puppy-Eyed Robot Arm to Your Desk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lenovo&rsquo;s latest AI desktop concepts look less like office equipment and more like desk companions.<br />
The standout is the AI Workmate Concept, a puppy-eyed robot arm designed to scan documents, summarize notes, and even project content, hinting at AI assistants with a physical presence.<br />
According to The Verge, Lenovo showed the Workmate concept at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona as part of a broader set of companion-style AI desktop ideas. None are product announcements, and Lenovo hasn&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/lenovos-ai-workmate-concept-brings-a-puppy-eyed-robot-arm-to-your-desk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/lenovos-ai-workmate-concept-brings-a-puppy-eyed-robot-arm-to-your-desk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gemini vs ChatGPT: 7 Differences That Actually Matter]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you&rsquo;ve used both ChatGPT and Gemini lately, you&rsquo;ve probably noticed something: they may look similar on the surface, but under the hood, they behave very differently.While OpenAI&rsquo;s ChatGPT (now in its 5.2 era) remains the king of creative flair and logical depth, Google&rsquo;s Gemini has carved out a very different path. It isn&rsquo;t just a chatbot anymore; it&rsquo;s a multimodal powerhouse woven directly into the fabric of the internet and your workspace.Both can write,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/gemini-vs-chatgpt-7-differences-that-actually-matter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/gemini-vs-chatgpt-7-differences-that-actually-matter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Accidentally Leaks GPT-5.4 (And We Tested It)]]></title><description><![CDATA[We thought we were waiting on GPT-5.3&rsquo;s long tail. Turns out OpenAI might be speedrunning straight to 5.4.Monday evening, I hit a cybersecurity block inside Codex. The error message referenced a model called:gpt-5.4-ab-arm1-1020-1p-codexswic-ev3That&rsquo;s less a model name and more a Wi-Fi password. But the important part is simple: 5.4.GPT-5.3-Codex launched three weeks ago. It was already OpenAI&rsquo;s first model officially labeled &ldquo;High Cybersecurity Capability.&rdquo; And now]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-accidentally-leaks-gpt-54-and-we-tested-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-accidentally-leaks-gpt-54-and-we-tested-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ‘Tillyverse’ Is Coming: Inside the Rapid Expansion of AI’s First Digital Superstar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tilly Norwood, the fully AI-generated &ldquo;actor&rdquo; created by Eline van der Velden, is heading for what her studio calls a rapid expansion.&nbsp;The plan centers on launching the &ldquo;Tillyverse,&rdquo; a digital universe where Norwood and other AI characters will exist side by side. The expansion is being led by Xicoia, the AI talent studio founded by van der Velden and owned by Particle6. To help drive the next phase, the company has hired former Prime Video executive Mark Whelan as h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/the-tillyverse-is-coming-inside-the-rapid-expansion-of-ais-first-digital-superstar/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/the-tillyverse-is-coming-inside-the-rapid-expansion-of-ais-first-digital-superstar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Siri’s Upgrade Could Depend on Google’s Infrastructure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple is preparing to run its next-generation Siri on Google&rsquo;s servers. Facing cloud capacity strain ahead of its Gemini-powered upgrade, the company has asked Google to host infrastructure for the more advanced, conversational version of its assistant.According to The Information, the discussions center on deploying privacy-compliant servers within Google data centers to support the rollout, marking a potential shift from model integration to greater reliance on infrastructure.Scaling up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/siris-upgrade-could-depend-on-googles-infrastructure/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/siris-upgrade-could-depend-on-googles-infrastructure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xiaomi Puts Humanoid Robots on a Factory Clock]]></title><description><![CDATA[Xiaomi is finally talking about humanoid robots the way factory managers do: not as a sci-fi mascot, but as a co-worker that has to hit cycle times, repeat tasks all day,&nbsp;and avoid slowing the line.<br />
Instead of treating humanoids as a concept, Xiaomi is describing a real implementation step: limited, supervised work inside its EV plant, plus a timeline for scaling.<br />
Factory &lsquo;internships&rsquo;<br />
In a March 3 update, Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun said the company&rsquo;s humanoid robots h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/xiaomi-puts-humanoid-robots-on-a-factory-clock/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/xiaomi-puts-humanoid-robots-on-a-factory-clock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Hires ‘Jester’ Who Hacked Silicon Valley for Fun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Riley Walz has built a reputation pranking San Francisco with viral tech stunts. Now the 23-year-old engineer is taking his experiments to OpenAI.&nbsp;Walz, known for reverse engineering city systems and launching provocative web tools, is joining the company behind ChatGPT. He will join OAI Labs, a team focused on prototyping new ways for people to interact with artificial intelligence systems.From viral ranks to OAI labsWIRED reported that Walz is joining OpenAI to work on OAI Labs led by res]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-hires-jester-who-hacked-silicon-valley-for-fun/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-hires-jester-who-hacked-silicon-valley-for-fun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMW’s Humanoid Robot Joins the Assembly Line in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[BMW is bringing a humanoid robot onto the factory floor in Germany, taking another step toward modernizing vehicle production.&nbsp;The automaker has launched a pilot at its Leipzig plant to test how human-shaped machines perform in live production, starting with battery assembly and component manufacturing. This deployment follows a nearly yearlong trial at BMW&rsquo;s Spartanburg, South Carolina, plant, where a humanoid robot worked 10-hour shifts positioning sheet-metal parts for welding.&nbs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/bmws-humanoid-robot-joins-the-assembly-line-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/bmws-humanoid-robot-joins-the-assembly-line-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Claude Overtakes ChatGPT in US App Store Amid Pentagon AI Dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claude has knocked ChatGPT off the top of the US App Store.Anthropic&rsquo;s chatbot seized the No. 1 spot after the Pentagon moved to blacklist the company over disputed AI safeguards, as online calls to &ldquo;Cancel ChatGPT&rdquo; gained momentum following OpenAI&rsquo;s own Department of War deal. Axios first reported the ranking shift, noting Claude&rsquo;s surge came as tensions between Anthropic and the Pentagon spilled into public view.ChatGPT slipped to No. 2 on the US free apps chart a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/claude-overtakes-chatgpt-in-us-app-store-amid-pentagon-ai-dispute/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/claude-overtakes-chatgpt-in-us-app-store-amid-pentagon-ai-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China’s Honor Unveils Moonwalking Humanoid Robot, Sparks Awe at MWC 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[At this year&rsquo;s Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Chinese tech brand Honor unveiled its first-ever humanoid robot, marking a bold expansion beyond smartphones and laptops into full-scale robotics.The unnamed humanoid robot walked on stage alongside human dancers and performed a choreographed routine to &ldquo;Believer&rdquo; by Imagine Dragons. In a moment that caught the crowd by surprise, it executed a moonwalk and even attempted a backflip.While the robot doesn&rsquo;t have a form]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-honor-unveils-moonwalking-humanoid-robot-sparks-awe-at-mwc-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-honor-unveils-moonwalking-humanoid-robot-sparks-awe-at-mwc-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Brings Robotics Startup Intrinsic In-House to Boost AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is pulling its robotics ambitions closer to home.&nbsp;The company announced it is bringing Intrinsic &mdash; the Alphabet-founded industrial robotics platform often described as the &ldquo;Android for robotics&rdquo; &mdash; fully under Google to accelerate its push into physical AI.The move unites Intrinsic with Google DeepMind, Gemini models, and Google Cloud, linking advanced AI research more directly to industrial automation and outlining plans to scale across manufacturing and logis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-brings-robotics-startup-intrinsic-in-house-to-boost-ai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-brings-robotics-startup-intrinsic-in-house-to-boost-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic Blacklisted, OpenAI Welcomed: Inside the Pentagon’s AI Pivot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last Thursday, Anthropic drew a line: Claude cannot be used for mass surveillance of Americans, or for fully autonomous weapons. By Friday evening, President Trump ordered every federal agency to stop using the company&rsquo;s technology.The Pentagon went further, designating Anthropic a &ldquo;supply-chain risk to national security&ldquo;&hellip; a label normally reserved for companies deemed foreign adversaries to the US, like Huawei. Anthropic has vowed to challenge the designation in court,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-blacklisted-openai-welcomed-inside-the-pentagons-ai-pivot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-blacklisted-openai-welcomed-inside-the-pentagons-ai-pivot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Raises $110B at $730B Valuation in Massive Funding Round]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI has closed one of the largest-ever funding rounds for a private company, raising $110 billion and valuing the company at $730 billion.&nbsp;Major AI players such as Nvidia, Amazon, and SoftBank were involved in the round, alongside small commitments from sovereign wealth funds and investment firms. Nvidia and SoftBank both invested $30 billion, while Amazon initially invested $15 billion with an additional $35 billion available when OpenAI goes public or reaches artificial general intelli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-raises-110b-at-730b-valuation-in-massive-funding-round/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-raises-110b-at-730b-valuation-in-massive-funding-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agentic AI Is Set to Dominate in 2026: Get Ready for the Revolution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agentic AI is already woven into the product roadmaps of nearly every major tech platform. It&rsquo;s the layer many apps now use to get things done without constant human steering, and over the past year, mainstream platforms have used it to ship agents that plan steps, call tools and APIs, and monitor progress and then report back. That shift is visible in coding, customer operations, enterprise search, and even consumer web tasks.&nbsp;Microsoft set the tone by declaring 2025 the start of hum]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/agentic-ai-is-set-to-dominate-in-2026-get-ready-for-the-revolution/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/agentic-ai-is-set-to-dominate-in-2026-get-ready-for-the-revolution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Tech Layoffs: Jack Dorsey Cuts Block’s Workforce Nearly in Half, Blames AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Image: AP Photo/Richard Drew<br />
It was a brutal Thursday at Block.Block, the payments firm behind Square, Cash App, and Afterpay, announced it will cut more than 4,000 employees, about 40% of its workforce. The move reduces headcount from over 10,000 to just under 6,000.CEO Jack Dorsey shared the news in a lengthy note to staff posted on X:&ldquo;today we&rsquo;re making one of the hardest decisions in the history of our company: we&rsquo;re reducing our organization by nearly half, from over 10,00]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/more-tech-layoffs-jack-dorsey-cuts-blocks-workforce-nearly-in-half-blames-ai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/more-tech-layoffs-jack-dorsey-cuts-blocks-workforce-nearly-in-half-blames-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChatGPT Nears 1 Billion Weekly Users in Record Growth Surge]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI is on track to hit the kind of global scale most tech products only fantasize about.<br />
The AI giant just announced that ChatGPT now has around 900 million weekly active users &mdash; and it&rsquo;s aiming squarely at the 1 billion weekly user milestone. The company also noted how it now boasts more than 50 million consumer subscribers.<br />
&ldquo;Subscriber momentum accelerated meaningfully to start the year, with January and February on track to be the largest months for new subscribers in our]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chatgpt-nears-1-billion-weekly-users-in-record-growth-surge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chatgpt-nears-1-billion-weekly-users-in-record-growth-surge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pentagon Weighs Blacklisting Anthropic, Amodei Says ‘Threats Do Not Change Our Position’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A standoff over battlefield AI is now headed toward a federal blacklist.The Pentagon is moving toward blacklisting Anthropic over how its Claude AI can be used inside classified military systems, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth threatening to label the company a &ldquo;supply chain risk&rdquo; unless it drops key safeguards.&nbsp;According to Axios, the administration has set a firm deadline and is weighing both a formal blacklist and the use of the Defense Production Act to compel changes,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/pentagon-weighs-blacklisting-anthropic-amodei-says-threats-do-not-change-our-position/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/pentagon-weighs-blacklisting-anthropic-amodei-says-threats-do-not-change-our-position/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft’s Copilot Enters Its ‘Second Chapter’ With Autonomous Task Execution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft is pushing Copilot past conversation and into execution.The company has introduced Copilot Tasks, an agent-like system designed to carry out assignments rather than simply respond to prompts. According to the Copilot team, the feature runs in the background using its own browser to plan, coordinate across apps, and complete actions on a user&rsquo;s behalf as part of a limited research preview.The second chapter beginsCopilot Tasks is presented as the start of a new phase for Microsoft]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsofts-copilot-enters-its-second-chapter-with-autonomous-task-execution/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsofts-copilot-enters-its-second-chapter-with-autonomous-task-execution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burger King’s New AI Assistant Guides Staff, Tracks Politeness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burger King has quietly slipped artificial intelligence into its headsets along with the lunch rush.The fast-food chain is experimenting with a new generation of AI tools inside its restaurants that will act as a sort of digital coworker for employees. The company has begun testing AI-powered headsets for its workers, which can offer coaching, monitor restaurant operations, and even track staff politeness during customer interactions.The pilot program, now running in about 500 US restaurants, pi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/burger-kings-new-ai-assistant-guides-staff-tracks-politeness/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/burger-kings-new-ai-assistant-guides-staff-tracks-politeness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Discovers Mass Shooter’s Secret ChatGPT Account]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lightning struck twice in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia earlier this month.<br />
First in the eerie stillness of a classroom where eight lives were stolen. Then, in Ottawa&rsquo;s halls of power where officials demanded answers from Silicon Valley about what a chatbot knew and when it knew it.<br />
As Canada grapples with one of the worst school shootings in its history, the focus has shifted from forensic investigations to the digital trail left on ChatGPT. The company at the center of today&rsquo;s de]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-discovers-mass-shooters-secret-chatgpt-account/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-discovers-mass-shooters-secret-chatgpt-account/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 Best Nano Banana 2 Prompts in 2026: How to Generate Smarter AI Images]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last summer, Nano Banana went viral. In November, the Pro version raised the bar for quality. Now Google is trying to merge both worlds.Nano Banana 2, officially Gemini 3.1 Flash Image, promises Pro-level intelligence at Flash-level speed. It adds real-world knowledge, cleaner text rendering, stronger character consistency, and production-ready 4K output. Instead of listing specs, we tested it the practical way: with prompts designed to push its speed, reasoning, layout control, and multilingual]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/6-best-nano-banana-2-prompts-in-2026-how-to-generate-smarter-ai-images/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/6-best-nano-banana-2-prompts-in-2026-how-to-generate-smarter-ai-images/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why TIN Mismatches Are a Bigger Risk Than Most Finance Teams Realize]]></title><description><![CDATA[CTC e-invoicing, VAT reporting, and SAF-T are not isolated compliance tasks. They are different regulatory views of the same underlying transaction data. As tax authorities align real-time controls, periodic filings, and audit expectations, inconsistencies between them become harder to defend and more costly to resolve.Organizations managing multiple tax compliance obligations often look to unified platform architectures to reduce system sprawl. While solutions exist that support indirect tax fr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/why-tin-mismatches-are-a-bigger-risk-than-most-finance-teams-realize/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/why-tin-mismatches-are-a-bigger-risk-than-most-finance-teams-realize/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perplexity Wants to Replace Your Computer With 19 AIs]]></title><description><![CDATA[You know that thing where you start a project in ChatGPT, realize you need an image, so you jump to another tool, then need code, so you open something else, then need research, so you&rsquo;re back to square one? It&rsquo;s like cooking dinner using a different kitchen for every ingredient.Perplexity just launched something that&rsquo;s trying to fix that. It&rsquo;s called Perplexity Computer (try it here), and the pitch is simple: instead of one AI model doing everything okay, 19 specialized]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/perplexity-wants-to-replace-your-computer-with-19-ais/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/perplexity-wants-to-replace-your-computer-with-19-ais/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Self-Driving Star Wayve Hits $8.6B Valuation, Eyes UK Robotaxi Pilot]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK self-driving startup Wayve has secured $1.2 billion in fresh funding at an $8.6 billion valuation, making it one of the most valuable UK tech startups.The round included several major automakers, including Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis, and Nissan. Wayve already announced a commercial partnership with Nissan last year, while the two other automakers are exploring ways to integrate its self-driving system into their vehicles.Wayve plans to be among the first companies involved in the UK&rsquo;s in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/uk-self-driving-star-wayve-hits-86b-valuation-eyes-uk-robotaxi-pilot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/uk-self-driving-star-wayve-hits-86b-valuation-eyes-uk-robotaxi-pilot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China’s Unitree Unveils Robot Dog That Sprints at 11 mph, Lifts 143 Pounds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chinese robotics firm Unitree Robotics has introduced the As2, a new quadruped robot designed to blend industrial-grade strength with advanced AI.&nbsp;The company says the machine is built for real-world environments, offering a mix of speed, payload capacity, and autonomous features. The As2 arrives as the latest entry in Unitree&rsquo;s growing lineup of robot dogs, but this one pushes performance further with higher torque, longer runtime, and expanded developer tools.Weighing about 18 kg wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-unitree-unveils-robot-dog-that-sprints-at-11-mph-lifts-143-pounds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-unitree-unveils-robot-dog-that-sprints-at-11-mph-lifts-143-pounds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[San Francisco Startup Pitches Armed Humanoid Robots to Trump Administration]]></title><description><![CDATA[A young robotics company says it is in active discussions with officials tied to President Donald Trump about expanding the role of its humanoid machines within the US military, potentially including arming them in the future.Foundation, a two-year-old robotics startup headquartered in San Francisco, has already secured at least $18 million in military contracts with the Army, Air Force, and Navy, according to federal contracting data reviewed by NBC Bay Area.&nbsp;While existing deals focus on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/san-francisco-startup-pitches-armed-humanoid-robots-to-trump-administration/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/san-francisco-startup-pitches-armed-humanoid-robots-to-trump-administration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Debuts Nano Banana 2 for Faster, Cleaner AI Image Generation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nano Banana 2 just dropped&hellip; and Google wants it to feel like a pro camera in fast-forward.The company has debuted the new Gemini Flash Image model, pitching pro-grade image generation and editing at &ldquo;Flash&rdquo; speed, with a rollout that spans Gemini and other major Google surfaces.In a Google announcement, the company frames Nano Banana 2 as an upgrade for rapid iteration, with improvements aimed at cleaner outputs and broader availability across its product stack.One model, fewe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-debuts-nano-banana-2-for-faster-cleaner-ai-image-generation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-debuts-nano-banana-2-for-faster-cleaner-ai-image-generation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Expands Gemini on Android and Pixel With App-Running AI Feature]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your phone is about to start doing the tapping for you. Google has previewed a new Gemini feature that can execute multi-step tasks inside Android apps, from booking rides to reordering groceries and food.In a Google announcement, the company said the beta will let users trigger Gemini to carry out supported actions in the background while providing live notifications so they can monitor progress or step in at any time.A beta rollout with tight boundariesThe feature is launching as a beta inside]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-expands-gemini-on-android-and-pixel-with-app-running-ai-feature/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-expands-gemini-on-android-and-pixel-with-app-running-ai-feature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Claude Opus 3 Is Being “Retired” — Here’s What That Actually Means]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you&rsquo;ve built workflows around Claude Opus 3, this is your cue to pay attention.Anthropic is officially &ldquo;retiring&rdquo; Claude Opus 3 as a standard, generally available model &mdash; and using the move to debut what it calls its first formal model retirement process. The reason is familiar: it&rsquo;s costly and operationally complex to keep older models broadly available while newer ones ship.This also isn&rsquo;t a hard cutoff. Anthropic says Opus 3 will remain accessible on cla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/claude-opus-3-is-being-retired-heres-what-that-actually-means/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/claude-opus-3-is-being-retired-heres-what-that-actually-means/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discord Cancels Persona Partnership After User Revolt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discord&rsquo;s age-check experiment hit a wall: gamers do not like surprises that require real-world identity verification.<br />
After users raised privacy concerns, Discord ended a limited UK test tied to Persona and slowed its broader age-verification plans, a quick retreat that shows how fast trust can evaporate when &ldquo;safety&rdquo; starts to sound like &ldquo;give us your ID.&rdquo;<br />
According to The Verge, Discord said the Persona test in the UK &ldquo;has come to an end&rdquo; after users]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/discord-cancels-persona-partnership-after-user-revolt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/discord-cancels-persona-partnership-after-user-revolt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Robot Monk Debuts in Japan, Offers Spiritual Guidance]]></title><description><![CDATA[A robot monk walks into a temple.<br />
It does not crack jokes. It offers advice.<br />
A &ldquo;Buddharoid&rdquo; built by Kyoto University&rsquo;s Professor Seiji Kumagai debuted in Kyoto this week, with researchers pitching it as a future helper for Buddhist institutions facing a shortage of monks. The project sits at the intersection of robotics, generative AI, and a very old question: what counts as spiritual guidance?<br />
What Kyoto University built<br />
Kyoto University says the small, two-legged robot can r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-robot-monk-debuts-in-japan-offers-spiritual-guidance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-robot-monk-debuts-in-japan-offers-spiritual-guidance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samsung Launches Galaxy S26 Series With Expanded AI Features]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Samsung&rsquo;s Galaxy Unpacked event on Feb. 25, the tech giant came out swinging with a fresh lineup of devices that put privacy and artificial intelligence front and center.&nbsp;The spectacle, held in San Francisco, gave tech fans their first official look at the Galaxy S26 series, the new Galaxy Buds 4, and a whole suite of AI features that aim to make daily life a little less complicated. Samsung emphasized that this generation marks its most ambitious push yet toward on-device AI and b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/samsung-launches-galaxy-s26-series-with-expanded-ai-features/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/samsung-launches-galaxy-s26-series-with-expanded-ai-features/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over Half of US Teens Use AI for Schoolwork, Pew Data Shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you want to understand where AI is headed next, look at teenagers. A new Pew Research Center survey shows that most US teens are already using AI chatbots, especially for schoolwork, and many are doing so regularly.Nearly two-thirds of teens ages 13 to 17 say they have used tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, or Character.ai, and about 3 in 10 say they use them daily. More than half report turning to chatbots for help with assignments or research, and 12% say they have used AI for emotional support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/over-half-of-us-teens-use-ai-for-schoolwork-pew-data-shows/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/over-half-of-us-teens-use-ai-for-schoolwork-pew-data-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic Upgrades Claude Cowork to Supercharge Everyday Office Productivity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthropic is turning its AI from a chatty sidekick into a full-blown office manager.On Tuesday, Anthropic announced a new set of updates to Claude Cowork, its AI productivity platform, pushing it further into the heart of enterprise software. The company says the new features are designed to help businesses tailor Claude to their internal workflows, departments, and tools, moving beyond chatbot-style assistance toward something closer to a digital teammate.&ldquo;Today, we&rsquo;re introducing u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-upgrades-claude-cowork-to-supercharge-everyday-office-productivity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-upgrades-claude-cowork-to-supercharge-everyday-office-productivity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Things to Know About Seedance 2.0, the Controversial New AI Generator]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you&rsquo;ve spent any time on social media lately, you&rsquo;ve probably seen some clips that look too good to be AI.&nbsp;Whether it&rsquo;s Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise in a rooftop brawl or a hyper-realistic figure skater sticking a landing on a pixelated rink, the culprit is likely Seedance 2.0. ByteDance&rsquo;s latest release isn&rsquo;t just a minor upgrade from the previous version. It&rsquo;s a complete overhaul of how we think about digital creation.Here are 10 of the most interesting]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/10-things-to-know-about-seedance-20-the-controversial-new-ai-generator/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/10-things-to-know-about-seedance-20-the-controversial-new-ai-generator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft, SpaceX Partner to Expand Internet Access in Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometimes drama needs to be set aside for the greater good or for business priorities. Or, in some cases, for both.Microsoft and SpaceX are joining forces on a new mission to expand internet access worldwide. This is a notable collaboration between Big Tech and the fast-growing satellite internet industry, with the new partnership aiming to connect hundreds of community hubs in Kenya to bridge the global digital divide.The plan is to merge Microsoft&rsquo;s cloud services with SpaceX&rsquo;s Sta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-spacex-partner-to-expand-internet-access-in-africa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-spacex-partner-to-expand-internet-access-in-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Need for Speed: Mercury 2 Is 13x Faster Than Claude Haiku]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every AI model you&rsquo;ve ever used writes the same way: one word at a time, left to right, like a typewriter. If it drifts off course early, tough luck. It keeps typing.Well, Inception Labs just launched Mercury 2, which is an AI that works completely differently:<br />
Instead of predicting one word after another, it starts with a rough sketch of the entire answer.Then, it refines everything at once, like an editor revising a full draft in parallel.The technical term is a &ldquo;diffusion LLM&rdqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/need-for-speed-mercury-2-is-13x-faster-than-claude-haiku/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/need-for-speed-mercury-2-is-13x-faster-than-claude-haiku/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Reveals 6 Ways to Get Better AI Songs with Gemini’s Lyria 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you&rsquo;ve ever wanted to turn a quick idea into a short song, the Gemini app now makes that possible.&nbsp;With Lyria 3, Google DeepMind&rsquo;s latest generative music model, users can create original 30-second tracks using text prompts, photos, or short videos.&nbsp;The tool is designed to lower the barrier to music creation. Instead of opening editing software or searching for royalty-free tracks, you can describe what you want in plain language and let the system generate a structured,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-reveals-6-ways-to-get-better-ai-songs-with-geminis-lyria-3/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-reveals-6-ways-to-get-better-ai-songs-with-geminis-lyria-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Armatrix Seeks $2.1M To Build Hazardous Inspection Robots in India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kanpur just put a robotics startup on the map.<br />
Armatrix is raising seed funding to chase hazardous inspection work.<br />
Kanpur-based Armatrix Automations is raising INR 18.43 crore (about $2.1 million) in a seed round led by pi Ventures, according to Inc42&rsquo;s report. The same report says the round is expected to include other backers, and that the company plans to use the capital for product development and pilot preparation.<br />
Armatrix is building snake-like robotic arms for inspection and maint]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/armatrix-seeks-21m-to-build-hazardous-inspection-robots-in-india/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/armatrix-seeks-21m-to-build-hazardous-inspection-robots-in-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hyundai’s Robot Firefighters Head to South Korea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters rushing into burning buildings may soon have backup that never tires, never panics, and never needs to catch its breath.<br />
Hyundai Motor Group says it donated four unmanned firefighting robots to South Korea&rsquo;s National Fire Agency, designed for remote fire suppression and search work in &ldquo;high-risk environments.&rdquo; If they perform as intended, the robots could help keep more firefighters alive by taking on early-stage tasks when smoke, heat, and structural uncertainty a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/hyundais-robot-firefighters-head-to-south-korea/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/hyundais-robot-firefighters-head-to-south-korea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$200M on the Line: Pentagon Meets Anthropic CEO Over AI Restrictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[War Secretary Pete Hegseth has summoned Dario Amodei, the CEO of artificial intelligence company Anthropic, to the Pentagon Tuesday morning for what officials describe as a high-stakes confrontation over how the military can use the company&rsquo;s flagship AI model, Claude.The meeting comes as negotiations between the Department of Defense (DOD) and the San Francisco-based AI startup have hit a breaking point. While most introductory meetings in Washington involve polite handshakes, officials a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/200m-on-the-line-pentagon-meets-anthropic-ceo-over-ai-restrictions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/200m-on-the-line-pentagon-meets-anthropic-ceo-over-ai-restrictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Next-Gen Chinese Humanoid Robots: From ‘Kung Fu’ Spectacles to Factory Workhorses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the past year, China&rsquo;s humanoid sector has shifted from eye-catching demos to serious industrial scale.Industry estimates show more than 13,000 humanoid robots shipped globally in 2025, with roughly 87% to 90% of them produced by Chinese companies. With over 140 domestic manufacturers and more than 330 humanoid models unveiled, the country&rsquo;s push into embodied AI is no longer experimental; it&rsquo;s commercial.The momentum was impossible to miss during this year&rsquo;s CCTV Lu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/7-next-gen-chinese-humanoid-robots-from-kung-fu-spectacles-to-factory-workhorses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/7-next-gen-chinese-humanoid-robots-from-kung-fu-spectacles-to-factory-workhorses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Citi Exec: Robots Will Soon Outnumber Human Employees]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI is a divisive subject. While supporters are eager to tout its benefits, opponents have a plethora of downsides to highlight, including the concern that AI-driven robots will soon replace human employees in the workplace.However, an exact timeline for robots replacing humans hasn&rsquo;t really been given&hellip; until now.Rob Garlick, former head of innovation, technology, and future of work with Citi Global Insights, said the transition to a robot-led workforce could happen within a few deca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/former-citi-exec-robots-will-soon-outnumber-human-employees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/former-citi-exec-robots-will-soon-outnumber-human-employees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic Says DeepSeek, Moonshot, and MiniMax Targeted Claude]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthropic says Claude was targeted by distillation campaigns.<br />
And it&rsquo;s naming DeepSeek, Moonshot, and MiniMax.<br />
In a new post, Anthropic&nbsp;said it detected &ldquo;industrial-scale&rdquo; distillation activity aimed at extracting Claude&rsquo;s capabilities. The company said the campaigns used about 24,000 fraudulent accounts and generated more than 16 million exchanges with Claude, which it said violated its terms of service and regional access restrictions.<br />
What Anthropic is alleging, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-says-deepseek-moonshot-and-minimax-targeted-claude/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-says-deepseek-moonshot-and-minimax-targeted-claude/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honor Expands Beyond Smartphones With Humanoid Robot Reveal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your next gadget might not fit in your pocket. It might stand beside you.<br />
Chinese tech brand Honor is gearing up to unveil its first humanoid robot at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona in March, marking a major step beyond smartphones and into machines that blend AI with physical presence. This debut isn&rsquo;t just about a shiny prototype.<br />
The move is part of Honor&rsquo;s broader strategy to expand its artificial intelligence ecosystem into embodied AI &mdash; technology that live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/honor-expands-beyond-smartphones-with-humanoid-robot-reveal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/honor-expands-beyond-smartphones-with-humanoid-robot-reveal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Partners With McKinsey, BCG, and Accenture to Accelerate Enterprise AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI has announced new deals with several consultancy firms to help enterprises define their AI strategy and accelerate the deployment of agents.The ChatGPT operator has formed &ldquo;Frontier Alliances&rdquo; with Accenture, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Capgemini, and McKinsey. The initiative is designed to extend OpenAI&rsquo;s tools and resources, including its Frontier intelligence layer for connecting disparate systems, as well as Forward Deployed Engineers and other technical specialis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-partners-with-mckinsey-bcg-and-accenture-to-accelerate-enterprise-ai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-partners-with-mckinsey-bcg-and-accenture-to-accelerate-enterprise-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Offers Free AI Training to 6 Million US Educators]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you are a teacher navigating AI in the classroom, Google wants to help.&nbsp;The company said it will provide free AI literacy training and access to its Gemini tools to all six million K-12 teachers and higher education faculty across the United States. The nationwide effort, built with ISTE+ASCD, comes as schools continue to debate how to handle generative AI.Some districts have restricted it. Others have embraced it. And many educators say they lack formal guidelines.&nbsp;Google emphasize]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-offers-free-ai-training-to-6-million-us-educators/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-offers-free-ai-training-to-6-million-us-educators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Certis and FieldAI partner to deploy autonomous security robots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Certis just hired a new kind of guard.<br />
And it runs on wheels, sensors, and an AI &ldquo;brain.&rdquo;<br />
Certis Group and FieldAI announced they formed a strategic partnership to deploy autonomous robots in real-world security operations, pairing FieldAI&rsquo;s autonomy software with Certis&rsquo; command-and-control platforms and operational workflows. The companies said the goal is scalable deployments across large, multi-site security environments, with robots operating alongside human teams.<br />
W]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/certis-and-fieldai-partner-to-deploy-autonomous-security-robots/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/certis-and-fieldai-partner-to-deploy-autonomous-security-robots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam Altman Calls AI Water Usage Claims ‘Totally Insane’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The chief executive of OpenAI is pushing back hard against claims that artificial intelligence is draining the planet&rsquo;s resources.Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit during an interview hosted by The Indian Express, Altman dismissed viral claims that using ChatGPT consumes massive amounts of water.&ldquo;We used to do evaporative cooling in data centres, but now that we don&rsquo;t do that. You see these like things on the internet, where &lsquo;don&rsquo;t use ChatGPT, it&rsquo;s 17 ga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/sam-altman-calls-ai-water-usage-claims-totally-insane/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/sam-altman-calls-ai-water-usage-claims-totally-insane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan Eyes Plan to Mass Produce Humanoid Robots By 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Humanoid robots might soon clock in alongside workers in Japan. Manufacturers are watching closely to see if those machines could eventually find customers beyond the country&rsquo;s borders.&nbsp;A coalition of universities, chipmakers, and robotics firms is building domestic models it hopes to mass-produce by 2027, starting with factory floors and disaster-response sites at home.&nbsp;The production target comes as major Japanese companies and policymakers increase investment in robotics and a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/japan-eyes-plan-to-mass-produce-humanoid-robots-by-2027/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/japan-eyes-plan-to-mass-produce-humanoid-robots-by-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walmart: ‘Sparky’ AI Chatbot Is Lifting Spend, Engagement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walmart is reaping early rewards from its AI chatbot Sparky, which has attracted millions of users and lifted average spend among shoppers who engage with it.Launched in June 2025, the chatbot is designed to help users discover products, receive personalised recommendations, and automate shopping tasks. It is one of the first AI chatbots introduced by a traditional retailer and forms part of Walmart&rsquo;s broader push to reposition itself from a pure retail player into a tech-enabled commerce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/walmart-sparky-ai-chatbot-is-lifting-spend-engagement/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/walmart-sparky-ai-chatbot-is-lifting-spend-engagement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samsung Upgrades Bixby With Natural Language AI, Perplexity Integration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gemini gains a serious challenger as Samsung reinvents Bixby.&nbsp;According to 9to5Google, Samsung is taking yet another swing at Bixby, and this reinvention represents the company&rsquo;s most serious attempt to make its assistant a genuine alternative to Gemini on Samsung hardware.The upgrade adds natural language processing to Bixby&rsquo;s established device-control capabilities. It allows the assistant to understand user pain points and act on them directly. With a broad portfolio of Googl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/samsung-upgrades-bixby-with-natural-language-ai-perplexity-integration/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/samsung-upgrades-bixby-with-natural-language-ai-perplexity-integration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[xAI’s Grok 4.20 Turns AI Into a Debate Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[You know how the best decisions usually happen when smart people debate each other? Elon Musk&rsquo;s xAI just built that into an AI.Grok 4.20 dropped on Monday, and it&rsquo;s operating on a fundamentally different architecture. Instead of one AI generating your answer, four specialized agents work simultaneously, debate each other in real time, and then hand you the consensus.Meet the team<br />
Grok (the coordinator): Breaks down your question, assigns tasks, resolves disagreements, and delivers th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/xais-grok-420-turns-ai-into-a-debate-team/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/xais-grok-420-turns-ai-into-a-debate-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Harvard 3D-Printing Method Lets Robots Move Like Muscles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Soft robots just got a lot more lifelike.&nbsp;Harvard engineers have developed a 3D printing method that produces flexible machines capable of bending and moving on command, much like real muscle. In a study published in Advanced Materials, the team describes a fabrication approach that embeds motion directly into soft structures during printing.Where rotation becomes instructionThe breakthrough centers on the printer head. Instead of depositing a single material, a rotating dual-material nozzl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/new-harvard-3d-printing-method-lets-robots-move-like-muscles/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/new-harvard-3d-printing-method-lets-robots-move-like-muscles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Engineer Warning: Computer Jobs Face Painful Change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your job isn&rsquo;t disappearing overnight.But changes are definitely coming.An Anthropic engineer says AI agents are about to reshape most work done on computers, and he expects the transition to be &ldquo;painful&rdquo; for a lot of people. According to a&nbsp;Business Insider report, Boris Cherny argues that software that can operate a computer on your behalf will spread beyond coding into the broader knowledge economy.AI agents are already nudging work from &ldquo;doing the task&rdquo; to &]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-engineer-warning-computer-jobs-face-painful-change/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-engineer-warning-computer-jobs-face-painful-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI’s First AI Device Could Be a Smart Speaker That ‘Sees and Hears’]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI is preparing to step into living rooms.&nbsp;According to The Information, the ChatGPT-maker is building its first consumer device: an AI-powered smart speaker built to see, listen, and respond in more proactive ways. If released, the camera-enabled speaker would serve as OpenAI&rsquo;s hardware debut, extending the company&rsquo;s reach beyond software.The team and the timelineThe project has grown into a sizable internal effort. Roughly 200 employees are working on the device, reflectin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openais-first-ai-device-could-be-a-smart-speaker-that-sees-and-hears/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openais-first-ai-device-could-be-a-smart-speaker-that-sees-and-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nvidia’s Next PC Play Is an AI Laptop Chip, Not Just a Faster GPU]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nvidia wants back inside your laptop.Not as the graphics add-on, but as the chip that sets the rules.<br />
The PC market is shifting toward on-device AI. Microsoft&rsquo;s Copilot+ PC guidance puts real weight behind dedicated NPUs (40+ TOPS) for Windows AI features, and that tilt rewards tightly integrated silicon over the old mix-and-match approach.<br />
The Wall Street Journal reports Nvidia is positioning new laptop processors as systems on a chip, combining a CPU with Nvidia&rsquo;s GPU and AI streng]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/nvidias-next-pc-play-is-an-ai-laptop-chip-not-just-a-faster-gpu/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/nvidias-next-pc-play-is-an-ai-laptop-chip-not-just-a-faster-gpu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon Tops Walmart in Revenue for First Time, Fueled by AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon has a new bragging right: For the first time, it generated more annual revenue than Walmart, the retailer that has dominated the top spot for more than a decade.The milestone marks a notable shift in global retail and enterprise technology. Amazon reported $716.9 billion in 2025 revenue, narrowly surpassing Walmart&rsquo;s $713.2 billion for its most recent fiscal year. The difference reflects Amazon&rsquo;s expansion beyond retail into cloud computing, advertising, and third-party market]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/amazon-tops-walmart-in-revenue-for-first-time-fueled-by-ai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/amazon-tops-walmart-in-revenue-for-first-time-fueled-by-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawmakers Press Elon Musk Over Grok’s Sexualized AI Deepfakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three senior House Democrats are pressing billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk over his AI chatbot, Grok, accusing his company of failing to stop the creation of sexualized deepfake images of real people without their consent.In a letter sent Thursday, Reps. Frank Pallone, Jan Schakowsky, and Yvette Clarke, all senior Democrats on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, criticized what they described as &ldquo;inaction&rdquo; by Musk and his artificial intelligence company, xAI.&ldquo;We are deep]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/lawmakers-press-elon-musk-over-groks-sexualized-ai-deepfakes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/lawmakers-press-elon-musk-over-groks-sexualized-ai-deepfakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple CarPlay to Add ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini in iOS 26.4]]></title><description><![CDATA[Siri is about to share the dashboard.Apple&rsquo;s CarPlay will soon integrate ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, ending Siri&rsquo;s long-standing role as the platform&rsquo;s only in-car AI assistant. According to MacRumors, the shift is tied to an upcoming iOS 26.4 update, one that is shaping up to feel more like a major operating system overhaul than a routine refresh.For the first time, drivers will be able to tap into powerful third-party AI tools directly from their vehicle&rsquo;s infotainment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/apple-carplay-to-add-chatgpt-claude-and-gemini-in-ios-264/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/apple-carplay-to-add-chatgpt-claude-and-gemini-in-ios-264/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam Altman Calls China’s AI Rise ‘Remarkable’ as Global Tech Race Heats Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Altman praises China&rsquo;s AI surge as global tech race intensifies.Speaking to CNBC, Sam Altman said the progress of Chinese technology companies across the tech stack is &ldquo;remarkable.&rdquo;Altman noted that advances in &ldquo;many fields,&rdquo; including AI, are moving at an &ldquo;amazingly fast&rdquo; pace. In some areas, he said, Chinese companies are &ldquo;near the frontier,&rdquo; while in others they still trail US rivals. His comments come as the United States and China push t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/sam-altman-calls-chinas-ai-rise-remarkable-as-global-tech-race-heats-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/sam-altman-calls-chinas-ai-rise-remarkable-as-global-tech-race-heats-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Code Metal Hits $1.25B Valuation With AI Code Fix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Code Metal just landed a $1.25 billion valuation. Its bet is that the hardest AI coding work is not writing new apps, it&rsquo;s safely rewriting the old ones.<br />
Boston-based Code Metal raised $125 million in a Series B led by Salesforce Ventures, with Accel, B Capital, and J2 Ventures also participating, according to WIRED. The company, founded in 2023, told WIRED it&rsquo;s already profitable and generating positive cash flow.<br />
The startup translates legacy code into modern targets, then verifies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/code-metal-hits-125b-valuation-with-ai-code-fix/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/code-metal-hits-125b-valuation-with-ai-code-fix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nvidia and OpenAI Rewrite a $100B Idea Into a $30B Bet]]></title><description><![CDATA[A $100 billion plan makes noise.A $30 billion check makes things happen.<br />
Earlier this month, eWeek reported Nvidia&rsquo;s early $100 billion OpenAI framework was effectively on ice. The picture is clearer now: The companies have abandoned that unfinished $100 billion, multi-year framework in favor of a simpler structure, a $30 billion equity investment by Nvidia tied to OpenAI&rsquo;s next funding round,&nbsp;according to the Financial Times.<br />
What changed since the earlier report<br />
The Financial]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/nvidia-and-openai-rewrite-a-100b-idea-into-a-30b-bet/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/nvidia-and-openai-rewrite-a-100b-idea-into-a-30b-bet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Economists Warn: Automation Surge Could Disrupt 20% of US Jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robots are no longer confined to factory floors. They are moving into warehouses, trucking routes, hotel check-in desks, and retail counters.&nbsp;According to Oxford Economics, that shift could place up to 20% of US jobs at high risk of automation over the next decade or two. The firm&rsquo;s latest analysis suggests the technology required to automate many physical risks already exists and is scaling.&nbsp;While generative AI has fueled concerns about white-collar disruption, economists say th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/economists-warn-automation-surge-could-disrupt-20-of-us-jobs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/economists-warn-automation-surge-could-disrupt-20-of-us-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Unveils Gemini 3.1 Pro, Touting a Leap in ‘Complex Problem-Solving’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google has officially introduced Gemini 3.1 Pro, the latest update in its Gemini 3 family of models.&nbsp;The company describes the release as the upgraded core intelligence behind last week&rsquo;s Gemini 3 Deep Think update and says it is now bringing those gains to a wider audience. The release marks Google&rsquo;s attempt to reclaim the top position in the fiercely competitive AI race, a throne it has traded back and forth with OpenAI and Anthropic in recent months.In a blog post announcing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-unveils-gemini-31-pro-touting-a-leap-in-complex-problem-solving/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-unveils-gemini-31-pro-touting-a-leap-in-complex-problem-solving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta’s ‘Malibu 2’ Smartwatch to Focus on Health Tracking, AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta is reviving its long-rumored smartwatch effort, with reports indicating the company plans to launch its first wrist device in 2026.&nbsp;The device, internally known as &ldquo;Malibu 2,&rdquo; is expected to focus on health tracking and include a built-in Meta AI assistant, according to a report by The Information.The move marks a return to a product Meta previously explored but ultimately shelved. The company had worked on smartwatch concepts roughly five years ago, including versions with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/metas-malibu-2-smartwatch-to-focus-on-health-tracking-ai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/metas-malibu-2-smartwatch-to-focus-on-health-tracking-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta Patents AI That Could Keep Users Posting After Death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta has been granted a patent for artificial intelligence that could allow a person&rsquo;s social media account to keep interacting after they die.&nbsp;The system would use a large language model trained on a user&rsquo;s historical activity to simulate how that person behaves online, potentially responding to posts and messages as if they were still present.Filed in 2023 and approved in late December, the patent lists Chief Technology Officer Andrew Bosworth as its primary author. It describ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-patents-ai-that-could-keep-users-posting-after-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-patents-ai-that-could-keep-users-posting-after-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix Calls ByteDance’s AI a ‘Piracy Engine’ in Escalating Copyright Showdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netflix has grown tired of AI remixing its hit shows. The streaming giant this week sent a cease-and-desist letter to ByteDance, accusing its AI video model Seedance 2.0 of copying characters, costumes, and scenes without permission.&nbsp;ByteDance, the Chinese tech company that owns TikTok, now faces mounting pressure from some of Hollywood&rsquo;s most powerful studios over what they describe as widespread intellectual property violations. The confrontation marks a new phase in the entertainme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/netflix-calls-bytedances-ai-a-piracy-engine-in-escalating-copyright-showdown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/netflix-calls-bytedances-ai-a-piracy-engine-in-escalating-copyright-showdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Just Showed That AI Can Drain a Crypto Wallet… on Purpose]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here&rsquo;s a sentence that should make anyone with crypto slightly nervous: OpenAI&rsquo;s newest coding agent (GPT 5.3-Codex) can successfully hack and drain funds from vulnerable crypto smart contracts 72% of the time.OpenAI (alongside crypto investment firm Paradigm) just released EVMbench, a new benchmark that tests how well AI agents can find, fix, and exploit security vulnerabilities in smart contracts (the self-executing code that manages over $100 billion in crypto assets).Quick refres]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-just-showed-that-ai-can-drain-a-crypto-wallet-on-purpose/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-just-showed-that-ai-can-drain-a-crypto-wallet-on-purpose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China’s Unitree Aims to Ship 20,000 Humanoid Robots in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The post China&rsquo;s Unitree Aims to Ship 20,000 Humanoid Robots in 2026 appeared first on eWEEK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-unitree-aims-to-ship-20000-humanoid-robots-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-unitree-aims-to-ship-20000-humanoid-robots-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google’s Lyria 3 Arrives in Gemini for Custom Music Creation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is putting a music studio inside Gemini. The app now lets users generate 30-second AI tracks on demand, turning simple prompts into fully formed songs.The update brings DeepMind&rsquo;s Lyria 3 model directly into Gemini, allowing text or photos to be transformed into custom music with generated lyrics and shareable audio, according to a Google announcement.Text in, music outUsers can describe a genre, mood, memory, or inside joke, and the system composes an original track complete with v]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/googles-lyria-3-arrives-in-gemini-for-custom-music-creation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/googles-lyria-3-arrives-in-gemini-for-custom-music-creation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia Invests $3B in Elon Musk’s xAI Empire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Money talks.In AI, it also buys megawatts.<br />
Humain says it has poured $3 billion into Elon Musk&rsquo;s xAI, a move that spotlights how the AI race is shifting from splashy launches to buildout math: capital, compute, power, and the places you can actually build. It&rsquo;s also a rare case where a state-backed AI push shows up as a direct stake in a US frontier lab.<br />
Humain disclosed the investment on February 18, 2026, and said it was made during xAI&rsquo;s $20 billion Series E round that close]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/saudi-arabia-invests-3b-in-elon-musks-xai-empire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/saudi-arabia-invests-3b-in-elon-musks-xai-empire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI’s Tata Tie-Up Puts 100 MW of AI Compute on the Table in India]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI&rsquo;s India push just got a serious power upgrade.<br />
In a new partnership with the Tata Group, OpenAI will anchor Tata Consultancy Services&rsquo; (TCS) HyperVault data center platform with 100 MW of AI-ready capacity, with an option to scale to 1 gigawatt over time, as reported by TechCrunch and the Times of India.<br />
OpenAI&rsquo;s pitch is simple: bring more compute closer to one of its largest user bases while meeting enterprise requirements for data residency, security, and compliance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openais-tata-tie-up-puts-100-mw-of-ai-compute-on-the-table-in-india/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openais-tata-tie-up-puts-100-mw-of-ai-compute-on-the-table-in-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[European Parliament Blocks AI on Lawmakers’ Devices Over Security Fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The European Parliament has disabled built-in artificial intelligence features on work devices used by lawmakers and their staff, following internal cybersecurity and privacy concerns.&nbsp;The decision was communicated in an internal email seen by Politico, which reported the move on Monday. According to the message from the Parliament&rsquo;s IT support team, the institution could not guarantee the security of data processed by some AI features.&ldquo;Some of these features use cloud services]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/european-parliament-blocks-ai-on-lawmakers-devices-over-security-fears/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/european-parliament-blocks-ai-on-lawmakers-devices-over-security-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese Humanoid Robots Fight in San Francisco, Sparking New Boxing League Plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new king of the ring may be made of metal, following a San Francisco company&rsquo;s robot boxing show.The high-tech bout served as an early signal of what could be a new global sport. According to the publication Rest of World, enthusiastic spectators paid about $60 to $80 to watch the 4.5-foot Unitree humanoids trade blows, confirming the commercial appeal of robot combat.&nbsp;Delighted with the turnout, Rek&rsquo;s founder, Cix Liv, revealed plans to roll out a major robotic boxing leagu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinese-humanoid-robots-fight-in-san-francisco-sparking-new-boxing-league-plans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinese-humanoid-robots-fight-in-san-francisco-sparking-new-boxing-league-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 Best Platforms for Sharing and Editing AI Images in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI image editing used to feel like magic. Now, it feels normal &mdash; and that&rsquo;s the real magic.Whether you&rsquo;re fixing a portrait, swapping a sky, or turning a rough idea into a polished visual for social media, today&rsquo;s AI-powered platforms make it easier than ever to edit and instantly share your work. But not all tools are built the same. Some focus on deep professional control. Others are designed for speed, simplicity, and one-click publishing.I tested dozens of platforms t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/8-best-platforms-for-sharing-and-editing-ai-images-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/8-best-platforms-for-sharing-and-editing-ai-images-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla’s Robotaxi Rollout Faces Early Safety Questions in Austin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tesla &ldquo;Robotaxi&rdquo; experiment in Austin is hitting some literal bumps in the road, with five new crashes reported just as the company tries to ditch human safety monitors.Tesla&rsquo;s small fleet of Model Y Robotaxis in Austin is having a hard time avoiding trouble. According to recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the fleet added five more crashes in December and January, bringing the total to 14 since the service went live in June 2025.The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/teslas-robotaxi-rollout-faces-early-safety-questions-in-austin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/teslas-robotaxi-rollout-faces-early-safety-questions-in-austin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sonnet 4.6 Explained: Anthropic’s New Mid-Tier Model Is Here]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claude Sonnet 4.6 dropped today, and the headline isn&rsquo;t just &ldquo;it&rsquo;s better.&rdquo; It&rsquo;s that developers with early access preferred it over Anthropic&rsquo;s own top-tier Opus model 59% of the time. That&rsquo;s the cheaper model beating the expensive one.First up, the tl;drIf you only have two minutes, here&rsquo;s what you need to know. Sonnet 4.6 is a full upgrade across coding, computer use, long-context reasoning, agent planning, and design. But here&rsquo;s what actu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/sonnet-46-explained-anthropics-new-mid-tier-model-is-here/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/sonnet-46-explained-anthropics-new-mid-tier-model-is-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WordPress AI Assistant Puts Prompt Editing on the Menu for 40% of the Web]]></title><description><![CDATA[WordPress just turned &ldquo;site editing&rdquo; into a conversation.<br />
When the platform under a huge slice of the web changes its workflow, everyone feels the tremor.<br />
WordPress is used by 42.6% of all websites, according to W3Techs. So even if only a fraction of those site owners adopt prompt-based editing, it&rsquo;s still a meaningful shift in how everyday web publishing gets done.<br />
According to The Verge, the new assistant is integrated into WordPress&rsquo; editor experience, including the si]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/wordpress-ai-assistant-puts-prompt-editing-on-the-menu-for-40-of-the-web/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/wordpress-ai-assistant-puts-prompt-editing-on-the-menu-for-40-of-the-web/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX Joins Pentagon’s $100M Voice-Controlled Drone Challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The race to command drone swarms by voice has begun.&nbsp;SpaceX is competing in a $100 million Pentagon prize challenge to develop software that allows battlefield commanders to control large fleets of autonomous drones using plain-language commands, according to Bloomberg.The initiative, led by the Defense Innovation Unit, is designed as a fast-moving competition to build a voice-command layer capable of coordinating large groups of autonomous systems. Bloomberg reported that selected companie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/spacex-joins-pentagons-100m-voice-controlled-drone-challenge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/spacex-joins-pentagons-100m-voice-controlled-drone-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pentagon Weighs Axing $200M Anthropic Deal in Moral Standoff Over AI Safeguards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here&rsquo;s a sentence you don&rsquo;t hear every day: the US military is threatening to punish an AI company for being too ethical.Axios reported that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is &ldquo;close&rdquo; to cutting ties with Anthropic and designating it a &ldquo;supply chain risk,&rdquo; a label normally reserved for foreign adversaries like Chinese tech firms. The reason? Anthropic won&rsquo;t give the Pentagon blanket permission to use Claude for &ldquo;all lawful purposes.&rdquo;Anthropic&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/pentagon-weighs-axing-200m-anthropic-deal-in-moral-standoff-over-ai-safeguards/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/pentagon-weighs-axing-200m-anthropic-deal-in-moral-standoff-over-ai-safeguards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cohere’s Tiny Aya Models Bring 70+ Languages to Offline AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the world of generative AI, language support has often been a luxury reserved for a handful of global languages. That&rsquo;s changing fast.<br />
Cohere just unveiled a suite of open multilingual models designed to push AI out of data centers and into everyday devices while embracing linguistic diversity at scale. These &ldquo;Tiny Aya&rdquo; models underscore a broader shift toward accessible, globally relevant AI without the cloud tether.<br />
And they&rsquo;re opening doors for developers, researche]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/coheres-tiny-aya-models-bring-70-languages-to-offline-ai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/coheres-tiny-aya-models-bring-70-languages-to-offline-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alibaba Launches Qwen3.5 AI Model With 60% Lower Costs, 8x Throughput]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alibaba has officially launched Qwen3.5, the latest version of its flagship artificial intelligence model, positioning it as a system built for the emerging era of AI agents.The model was released on Feb. 16 in both open-weight and hosted versions, allowing developers to run it on their own infrastructure or through Alibaba Cloud. Alibaba says Qwen3.5 delivers major efficiency gains. According to the company, the model is 60% cheaper to run and offers eight times the throughput when handling lar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/alibaba-launches-qwen35-ai-model-with-60-lower-costs-8x-throughput/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/alibaba-launches-qwen35-ai-model-with-60-lower-costs-8x-throughput/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China’s Humanoid Robots Dazzle Millions at Lunar New Year Gala]]></title><description><![CDATA[At this year&rsquo;s CCTV Spring Festival Gala, humanoid robots from four Chinese startups took center stage, turning what is usually a night of songs and comedy into a powerful display of the country&rsquo;s fast-moving robotics industry.The annual gala, aired on Lunar New Year&rsquo;s Eve, is China&rsquo;s most-watched television event, often compared to the Super Bowl in the United States. This year, four companies &mdash; Unitree Robotics, MagicLab, Galbot, and Noetix &mdash; showcased their]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-humanoid-robots-dazzle-millions-at-lunar-new-year-gala/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-humanoid-robots-dazzle-millions-at-lunar-new-year-gala/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Robot Dogs’ to Lead First Response During 2026 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities in Guadalupe, a city in the Monterrey metropolitan area, have unveiled four robot dogs that will help secure the BBVA Stadium during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.&nbsp;The venue is one of Mexico&rsquo;s host sites and is scheduled to stage three group-stage matches and one knockout game. The machines form part of a newly created K9-X unit and will patrol areas in and around the stadium, supporting local law enforcement personnel during the tournament.Officials say the robots are not armed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/robot-dogs-to-lead-first-response-during-2026-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/robot-dogs-to-lead-first-response-during-2026-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Introduces New Safeguards in ChatGPT to Prevent AI Prompt Injection]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI is tightening the bolts on ChatGPT as attackers zero in on AI systems.In a Feb. 13 announcement, the company introduced two new safeguards to combat prompt injection attacks, a growing threat that can trick AI into exposing sensitive data:<br />
The first is an &ldquo;Elevated Risk&rdquo; label that warns users before they take potentially dangerous actions such as opening external links or connecting to internal networks.The second is Lockdown Mode, which can limit or fully disable high-risk f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-introduces-new-safeguards-in-chatgpt-to-prevent-ai-prompt-injection/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-introduces-new-safeguards-in-chatgpt-to-prevent-ai-prompt-injection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple Reportedly Working on Face ID Doorbell That Unlocks Your Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a year filled with talk of iPhones and AI upgrades, one of Apple&rsquo;s most intriguing rumored products isn&rsquo;t something you hold in your hand.It&rsquo;s something that could greet you when you get home.Multiple reports suggest Apple is developing a smart video doorbell equipped with Face ID, designed to recognize residents and potentially unlock the door automatically. If it arrives, it would mark Apple&rsquo;s most ambitious step yet into the smart home security space.The first credi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/apple-reportedly-working-on-face-id-doorbell-that-unlocks-your-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/apple-reportedly-working-on-face-id-doorbell-that-unlocks-your-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Pushes AI to Be ‘Unhinged,’ Former Employees Say]]></title><description><![CDATA[As OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google race to fortify their AI guardrails, Elon Musk appears to be loosening his.Former xAI insiders say the billionaire is pushing to make his chatbot &ldquo;more unhinged,&rdquo; framing safety measures as censorship rather than protection. According to employees who spoke anonymously, the company&rsquo;s dedicated safety function has effectively been dismantled, replaced by a high-pressure, top-down culture where decisions flow directly from Musk.Supporters argue th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-pushes-ai-to-be-unhinged-former-employees-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-pushes-ai-to-be-unhinged-former-employees-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft AI CEO: AI to Automate Most Office Work Within 12–18 Months]]></title><description><![CDATA[The countdown for white-collar work may have already begun.Mustafa Suleyman, the CEO of Microsoft AI, suggests that the future of white-collar work may be uncertain. In a recent interview with the Financial Times, he predicted that artificial intelligence will automate most professional tasks within 12 to 18 months, including work done by lawyers, accountants, marketers, and project managers.&nbsp;The forecast adds fuel to a growing debate about how quickly AI systems will transition from assist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-ai-ceo-ai-to-automate-most-office-work-within-1218-months/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-ai-ceo-ai-to-automate-most-office-work-within-1218-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Video Generators That’ll Blow Your Mind in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&rsquo;ve officially moved past the era of glitched-out characters and floating objects. Today, creating a high-end film or an elite social ad is less about having a massive budget and more about having a solid internet connection.&nbsp;As a journalist who has covered the tech beat for years, I&rsquo;ve seen AI video generator tools go from shaky prototypes two years ago to tools that are actually making Hollywood a little nervous.Choosing the right tool is no longer just about &ldquo;which on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/5-video-generators-thatll-blow-your-mind-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/5-video-generators-thatll-blow-your-mind-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Just Solved 5 of 10 ‘Impossible’ Math Problems]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remember when AI winning a math olympiad felt like a big deal?Eleven of the world&rsquo;s top mathematicians (including a Fields Medalist) decided that was child&rsquo;s play. So they created First Proof, a set of 10 unpublished, research-level math problems pulled straight from their own work, and gave AI one week to solve them.The catch: none of these problems had ever appeared on the internet. No training data shortcuts. No pattern matching. Just raw mathematical reasoning.OpenAI&rsquo;s Chie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-just-solved-5-of-10-impossible-math-problems/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-just-solved-5-of-10-impossible-math-problems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Chrome Launches WebMCP in Early Preview for AI Agent Interactions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google&rsquo;s Chrome team has rolled out an early preview of WebMCP, a proposed web standard that enables websites to communicate directly with AI agents via structured tools rather than relying on messy screen scraping.Today, when AI agents access websites, they often rely on screenshots or raw HTML to determine what to do. That means parsing code, scanning layouts, and making repeated guesses, a process that can be slow, expensive, and prone to breaking when page designs change.WebMCP, short]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-chrome-launches-webmcp-in-early-preview-for-ai-agent-interactions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-chrome-launches-webmcp-in-early-preview-for-ai-agent-interactions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fake AI Chrome Extensions Exposed 260,000 Users, Targeting Gmail]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 260,000 Chrome users installed what appeared to be helpful AI productivity tools&hellip; only to unknowingly grant remote servers deep access to their browser activity.&nbsp;LayerX researchers identified a coordinated campaign of 30 fake AI assistant extensions that used embedded iframes and backend-controlled logic to extract data and maintain persistent access.&ldquo;We found over 30 malicious extensions with a combined install base of 260,000 users, all using the same sophisticated]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/fake-ai-chrome-extensions-exposed-260000-users-targeting-gmail/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/fake-ai-chrome-extensions-exposed-260000-users-targeting-gmail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weave’s $8K Laundry Robot Still Needs Human Help]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you were hoping for a home robot that could finally handle laundry for you, Weave Robotics has an answer &mdash; sort of.&nbsp;The company&rsquo;s new Isaac 0 folding robot is now shipping in the Bay Area, but it can&rsquo;t do the job alone.&nbsp;The roughly $8K device folds common garments in 30 to 90 minutes and improves through weekly AI updates. When it gets stuck, remote human specialists step in to correct mistakes in real time. Isaac 0 offers a candid look at where home robotics will]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/weaves-8k-laundry-robot-still-needs-human-help/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/weaves-8k-laundry-robot-still-needs-human-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Slams Anthropic AI as ‘Evil’ After $380B Valuation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthropic should have been popping champagne. The AI startup recently announced a massive $30 billion funding round that reportedly values the company at roughly $380 billion, cementing its place among the most valuable private AI players in the world.<br />
But instead of applause, the company got a public broadside from Elon Musk.<br />
In a sharply worded post on X, the xAI founder accused Anthropic&rsquo;s models of being &ldquo;misanthropic and evil,&rdquo; igniting yet another high-profile clash in th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-slams-anthropic-ai-as-evil-after-380b-valuation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-slams-anthropic-ai-as-evil-after-380b-valuation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waymo Begins Deploying Next-Gen Ojai Robotaxis in the US]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waymo is putting its most advanced self-driving system yet on the road.The Alphabet-owned company announced on Feb. 12 that it has begun fully autonomous operations with its sixth-generation Waymo Driver system. The new fleet, built on base vehicles from Chinese automaker Geely, represents the company&rsquo;s most aggressive push yet to scale its technology while driving down costs.&ldquo;This latest system serves as the primary engine for our next era of expansion, with a streamlined configurat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/waymo-begins-deploying-next-gen-ojai-robotaxis-in-the-us/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/waymo-begins-deploying-next-gen-ojai-robotaxis-in-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hackers Try to Clone Google’s Gemini With 100,000+ AI Probes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google built Gemini to answer questions. Now attackers are using questions as lockpicks.In a surge of more than 100,000 carefully engineered prompts, threat actors have been hammering Google&rsquo;s Gemini chatbot in what the company calls &ldquo;model extraction&rdquo; or &ldquo;distillation&rdquo; attacks. By systematically probing the system, adversaries attempt to reverse engineer the model&rsquo;s underlying logic, reasoning patterns, and chain of thought to build rival AI systems without p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/hackers-try-to-clone-googles-gemini-with-100000-ai-probes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/hackers-try-to-clone-googles-gemini-with-100000-ai-probes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ByteDance Launches Seedance 2.0 AI Video Model to Rival OpenAI, Google]]></title><description><![CDATA[ByteDance just fired a starting pistol in the AI video race&hellip; and it is not aiming for second place.The TikTok parent rolled out Seedance 2.0, a video model that quickly went viral in China, and highlighted major upgrades to its Seedream image tools.&nbsp;The company has designed Seedance 2.0 for professional film, e-commerce, and advertising production, signaling its latest foray into multimodal generative AI. The launch puts ByteDance into direct competition with OpenAI, Google, and Alib]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/bytedance-launches-seedance-20-ai-video-model-to-rival-openai-google/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/bytedance-launches-seedance-20-ai-video-model-to-rival-openai-google/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Debuts GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark, a Near-Instant AI for Real-Time Coding]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI has released a research preview of GPT-5.3-Codex-Spark, a lightweight version of its latest Codex system built specifically for real-time coding.&nbsp;The model is designed to deliver rapid responses for tasks such as editing functions, refining logic, or adjusting interfaces inside development tools. According to OpenAI, the model is optimized to feel &ldquo;near-instant&rdquo; and can produce more than 1,000 tokens per second when running on ultra-low-latency hardware.At launch, Codex-S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-debuts-gpt-53-codex-spark-a-near-instant-ai-for-real-time-coding/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-debuts-gpt-53-codex-spark-a-near-instant-ai-for-real-time-coding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Figure Launches Humanoid Robot Upgrade Helix 02 for Full-Body Autonomy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Figure has introduced Helix 02, its most advanced humanoid AI yet, designed to control an entire robot&rsquo;s body as a single coordinated system.&nbsp;The new model allows a humanoid to walk, handle objects, balance, and adapt continuously without human input, marking a significant step toward practical robot autonomy. The company says the system moves beyond short demonstrations and scripted motions, enabling robots to perform real-world tasks from start to finish.To showcase the upgrade, Hel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/figure-launches-humanoid-robot-upgrade-helix-02-for-full-body-autonomy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/figure-launches-humanoid-robot-upgrade-helix-02-for-full-body-autonomy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China Launches World’s First Humanoid Robot Combat League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robot fighting has arrived in Shenzhen.&nbsp;China has launched what it calls the world&rsquo;s first commercial humanoid robot free combat league, complete with spinning kicks, aerial rotations, and a 10-kilogram gold championship belt worth about $1.44 million.But there&rsquo;s more to it than just the spectacle. The new Ultimate Robot Knock-out Legend, or URKL, is basically a testing ground for embodied AI. The inaugural season kicked off on Feb. 9 and will run through December, with teams co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/china-launches-worlds-first-humanoid-robot-combat-league/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/china-launches-worlds-first-humanoid-robot-combat-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt Fight Each Other in Viral AI Video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mission: Impossible scale. Fight Club force. All AI.A hyper-realistic AI video showing Tom Cruise trading blows with Brad Pitt has rattled the industry, prompting Deadpool &amp; Wolverine screenwriter Rhett Reese to declare, &ldquo;It&rsquo;s likely over for us,&rdquo; and admit he&rsquo;s terrified by what he&rsquo;s seeing.Responding directly to the viral Cruise-Pitt clip, Reese warned that Hollywood could be &ldquo;revolutionized/decimated,&rdquo; suggesting the technology is moving faster an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/tom-cruise-and-brad-pitt-fight-each-other-in-viral-ai-video/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/tom-cruise-and-brad-pitt-fight-each-other-in-viral-ai-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Siri Delayed Again as Apple Preps Broader AI Changes for iOS 27]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple&rsquo;s high-stakes Siri revamp is reportedly running late&hellip; again.For anyone keeping track since the grand reveal in June 2024, the &ldquo;new era&rdquo; of Siri feels like it&rsquo;s been perpetually just around the corner. We were initially looking at a March release with iOS 26.4, but according to a new report from Bloomberg&rsquo;s Mark Gurman, Apple is hitting the brakes.According to Gurman, Apple&rsquo;s &ldquo;long-planned upgrade to the Siri virtual assistant has run into sn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/new-siri-delayed-again-as-apple-preps-broader-ai-changes-for-ios-27/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/new-siri-delayed-again-as-apple-preps-broader-ai-changes-for-ios-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta’s $10B AI Bet: Why This Indiana Data Center Matters]]></title><description><![CDATA[A gigawatt is not a rounding error.<br />
It&rsquo;s a location decision.<br />
Meta has started construction on a new 1GW data center campus in Lebanon, Indiana, calling it one of the company&rsquo;s largest infrastructure investments and putting the spend at more than $10 billion.<br />
The announcement underscores a shift that&rsquo;s getting harder to ignore: at AI scale, the constraint is not just the model. It&rsquo;s the mix of land, power, and buildable infrastructure that lets you expand quickly.<br />
A gigaw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/metas-10b-ai-bet-why-this-indiana-data-center-matters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/metas-10b-ai-bet-why-this-indiana-data-center-matters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cisco Silicon One G300 Targets AI’s Data Center Bottleneck]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI is running into a data center bottleneck, and Cisco wants to be the fix.<br />
Cisco announced the Silicon One G300, a 102.4 Tbps switching chip, plus new systems and optics aimed at scaling AI data centers for what it calls the agentic era.<br />
Cisco&rsquo;s move is a reminder that AI buildouts are becoming an infrastructure problem, not just a model problem. The company is positioning G300-powered switching platforms as part of a coordinated stack meant to keep large AI environments fed with data as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/cisco-silicon-one-g300-targets-ais-data-center-bottleneck/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/cisco-silicon-one-g300-targets-ais-data-center-bottleneck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Brings ChatGPT to Pentagon as Military Pushes for Expanded AI Access]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI announced Monday that it is bringing a custom version of ChatGPT to GenAI.mil, the Department of War&rsquo;s secure enterprise AI platform, making its flagship product available to all 3 million civilian and military personnel across the armed services.The partnership marks the latest commitment by a major AI company to integrate generative tools directly into the daily workflow of America&rsquo;s fighting force.&ldquo;We believe the people responsible for defending the country should hav]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-brings-chatgpt-to-pentagon-as-military-pushes-for-expanded-ai-access/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-brings-chatgpt-to-pentagon-as-military-pushes-for-expanded-ai-access/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snap, Shop, Done: Uber Launches AI Cart Assistant for Groceries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uber is turning the tedious task of online grocery shopping into a snap-your-fingers affair with a new AI feature that can scan your handwritten shopping list and fill your cart in seconds.The ride-hailing and delivery giant announced Wednesday the launch of Cart Assistant, an AI-powered tool now available in the Uber Eats app that promises to shave minutes off grocery ordering by letting customers build their carts using simple text commands or photos.To use this feature, shoppers search for a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/snap-shop-done-uber-launches-ai-cart-assistant-for-groceries/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/snap-shop-done-uber-launches-ai-cart-assistant-for-groceries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Claude Cowork Is the ‘Intern’ We’ve Been Waiting For]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yesterday, we mentioned Claude Cowork as one of the top agents you need to try if you haven&rsquo;t yet. It&rsquo;s a relatively new mode for the Claude desktop app that transforms the AI from a chatbot into an active agent capable of managing files, controlling your browser, and executing complex workflows on your computer.<br />
It&rsquo;s not just chat: Unlike the standard web interface, Cowork lives on your desktop and acts as a &ldquo;doer&rdquo; rather than just a chatter. It can access local fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/claude-cowork-is-the-intern-weve-been-waiting-for/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/claude-cowork-is-the-intern-weve-been-waiting-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six xAI Co-Founders Exit Amid Grok Controversy, SpaceX Merger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Half of the founding team at xAI, Elon Musk&rsquo;s artificial intelligence company, has left less than three years after its founding.The departure announcements by co-founders Yuhuai (Tony) Wu and Jimmy Ba this week bring the total number of exits to six, five of which have occurred in the past 12 months.In both announcements, the co-founders spoke positively about their time at xAI, with Ba thanking Musk in his post: &ldquo;Enormous thanks to @elonmusk for bringing us together on this incredi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/six-xai-co-founders-exit-amid-grok-controversy-spacex-merger/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/six-xai-co-founders-exit-amid-grok-controversy-spacex-merger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[eSpeaks MIT xPRO on Building Smarter Professionals for the AI Era]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this episode of eSpeaks with Corey Noles, Dr. Luke Hobson, Senior Instructional Designer at MIT xPRO, offers a rare look into both sides of the AI learning equation: why it&rsquo;s urgently needed in today&rsquo;s workplace, and how MIT builds courses that meet that demand with precision and purpose.<br />
The post eSpeaks MIT xPRO on Building Smarter Professionals for the AI Era appeared first on eWEEK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/espeaks-mit-xpro-on-building-smarter-professionals-for-the-ai-era/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 22:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/espeaks-mit-xpro-on-building-smarter-professionals-for-the-ai-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI’s Profitability Challenge: Can the AI Giant Make Its Business Model Sustainable?]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI has become the face of the generative AI boom, yet behind its viral success is a harder business question: can explosive growth translate into sustainable profits?<br />
Revenue is rising fast, but so are the costs of building and running frontier AI systems. The company&rsquo;s long-term viability does not hinge on whether the technology works. It hinges on whether the economics do.<br />
Recent reporting based on investor materials suggests OpenAI&rsquo;s annual revenue has surged into the billions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openais-profitability-challenge-can-the-ai-giant-make-its-business-model-sustainable/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openais-profitability-challenge-can-the-ai-giant-make-its-business-model-sustainable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alibaba Launches RynnBrain AI Model for Robots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robots are getting smarter, and Alibaba wants to help power their brains. The Chinese tech giant this week introduced RynnBrain, a new artificial intelligence model designed to help machines understand and act in the physical world.&nbsp;The launch signals how fast the AI race is expanding beyond chatbots and cloud software into factories, warehouses, and humanoid machines. With RynnBrain, Alibaba is aiming to compete with Nvidia, Google, and Tesla in what industry executives describe as a multi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/alibaba-launches-rynnbrain-ai-model-for-robots/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 21:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/alibaba-launches-rynnbrain-ai-model-for-robots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta Rolls Out AI-Animated Profile Pictures on Facebook]]></title><description><![CDATA[Facebook is now letting users animate their profile photos&hellip; with the help of AI.Meta announced Tuesday that it&rsquo;s rolling out new AI-powered features across Facebook designed to add more flair to how people present themselves on the platform. The centerpiece is animated profile pictures, which use Meta AI to add motion to still photos in seconds.The profile picture animation feature includes preset options such as &ldquo;natural,&rdquo; &ldquo;wave,&rdquo; &ldquo;heart,&rdquo; &ldquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-rolls-out-ai-animated-profile-pictures-on-facebook/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-rolls-out-ai-animated-profile-pictures-on-facebook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon Eyes AI Content Marketplace as Publishers Seek Fair Pay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon is in active discussions with publishing executives to launch a new marketplace that would act as a bridge between media companies and AI developers.&nbsp;According to a report from The Information, the goal is to create a one-stop shop where publishers can list their articles, photos, and archives for sale to companies looking for high-quality data to train their artificial intelligence.The move comes as the relationship between AI developers and content creators has become a legal and e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/amazon-eyes-ai-content-marketplace-as-publishers-seek-fair-pay/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/amazon-eyes-ai-content-marketplace-as-publishers-seek-fair-pay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese Humanoid Robots Perform Kung Fu, Stir Awe and Anxiety Online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metal meets meditation as humanoid robots join monks in martial arts practice.A group of humanoid robots has been filmed practicing kung fu alongside Shaolin monks at China&rsquo;s famous Shaolin Temple. The videos, which began circulating widely in early February, show the machines mirroring monks&rsquo; movements inside the historic temple complex in Henan province.&nbsp;The robots were developed by Shanghai-based robotics company AgiBot. In the clips, they appear to closely follow the monks&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinese-humanoid-robots-perform-kung-fu-stir-awe-and-anxiety-online/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinese-humanoid-robots-perform-kung-fu-stir-awe-and-anxiety-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 AI Tools That Transform AI Overwork Into Automation Power]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yesterday, we showed you Harvard&rsquo;s research proving AI makes work harder. More tasks, blurrier boundaries, constant context-switching.Today: it&rsquo;s time to learn the toolkit that flips the script. If you&rsquo;re just getting started with AI or still copying and pasting content directly in the web app, it&rsquo;s time to upgrade your stack. Each tool below maps to a compound engineering principle from yesterday&rsquo;s story.<br />
Cowork (Anthropic, free for Pro users, now on Windows) plans]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/5-ai-tools-that-transform-ai-overwork-into-automation-power/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/5-ai-tools-that-transform-ai-overwork-into-automation-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[COSMIC Desktop Is Preparing a Striking New Visual Feature]]></title><description><![CDATA[COSMIC Desktop is experimenting with new visual effects as developers tease frosted glass UI work and more animations.<br />
The post COSMIC Desktop Is Preparing a Striking New Visual Feature appeared first on Linux Today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/cosmic-desktop-is-preparing-a-striking-new-visual-feature/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/cosmic-desktop-is-preparing-a-striking-new-visual-feature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Set Time, Timezone and Sync Server Clock in Linux]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this article, learn how to set time, timezone, and synchronize your Linux system clock with NTP using timedatectl, systemd-timesyncd, and chrony.<br />
The &lsquo;timedatectl&lsquo; command is a utility for RHEL-based and Debian-based distributions, and it is a part of the &lsquo;systemd&lsquo; system and service manager, serving as a replacement for the old traditional date command used in &lsquo;sysvinit&lsquo; daemon-based Linux distributions.<br />
The timedatectl command allows you to query and chan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/how-to-set-time-timezone-and-sync-server-clock-in-linux/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/how-to-set-time-timezone-and-sync-server-clock-in-linux/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Install Let’s Encrypt on AlmaLinux 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a security protocol that functions to secure communication between clients and servers over the Internet. SSL protects sensitive data such as login information, credit card numbers, and other personal information sent over the internet. Secure Sockets Layer, or SSL, works by using encryption techniques, namely changing the data sent into a form that cannot be read by unauthorized parties. This is done by encrypting the data on the sender&rsquo;s side and decrypting]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/how-to-install-lets-encrypt-on-almalinux-10/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/how-to-install-lets-encrypt-on-almalinux-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Use GPG to Encrypt and Decrypt Files in Linux]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this article, we show you how to encrypt files with GPG in Linux, generate key pairs, share encrypted files securely, and decrypt them.<br />
In computing, encryption is a popular and most often the recommended technique of hiding information in a secretive format. GnuPG is one of the useful tools for encrypting information (files) on Linux systems.<br />
GnuPG (also known as GNU Privacy Guard or simply GPG) is GNU&rsquo;s tool used to encrypt data and create digital signatures that contribute to overall]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/how-to-use-gpg-to-encrypt-and-decrypt-files-in-linux/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/how-to-use-gpg-to-encrypt-and-decrypt-files-in-linux/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drowning in AI slop, cURL Ends Bug bounties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Stenberg, founder and lead developer of cURL, has had enough of AI slop and is closing down its bug bounty program.<br />
The post Drowning in AI slop, cURL Ends Bug bounties appeared first on Linux Today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/drowning-in-ai-slop-curl-ends-bug-bounties/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/drowning-in-ai-slop-curl-ends-bug-bounties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This OS Quietly Powers all AI – and Most Future IT jobs, Too]]></title><description><![CDATA[Without Linux, there is no ChatGPT. No AI at all. None. Here&rsquo;s why.<br />
The post This OS Quietly Powers all AI &ndash; and Most Future IT jobs, Too appeared first on Linux Today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/this-os-quietly-powers-all-ai-and-most-future-it-jobs-too/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/this-os-quietly-powers-all-ai-and-most-future-it-jobs-too/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arch the Easy Way, With Manjaro 26.0]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manjaro 26.0 aims to deliver Arch speed with fewer sharp edges; here&rsquo;s how it handles installation, performance, and everyday tasks.<br />
The post Arch the Easy Way, With Manjaro 26.0 appeared first on Linux Today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/arch-the-easy-way-with-manjaro-260/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/arch-the-easy-way-with-manjaro-260/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open Invention Network Shifts to Tiered Funding and Expands Linux System]]></title><description><![CDATA[After two decades of endowment&#8209;backed patent defense, Open Invention Network is moving to a tiered funding model and expanding its Linux System coverage.<br />
The post Open Invention Network Shifts to Tiered Funding and Expands Linux System appeared first on Linux Today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/open-invention-network-shifts-to-tiered-funding-and-expands-linux-system/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/open-invention-network-shifts-to-tiered-funding-and-expands-linux-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ReactOS Celebrates 30 Years of Chasing Windows Compatibility]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 30 years of development, ReactOS continues its quest to support Windows applications and drivers in an open environment.<br />
The post ReactOS Celebrates 30 Years of Chasing Windows Compatibility appeared first on Linux Today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/reactos-celebrates-30-years-of-chasing-windows-compatibility/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/reactos-celebrates-30-years-of-chasing-windows-compatibility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Steam Client Update Adds Support for the Razer Raiju V3 Pro Controller]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Steam Client update adds support for the Razer Raiju V3 Pro wireless PS5/PC controller, reenables support for the Nintendo Switch 2 wired controller, adds &ldquo;Response Axis Style&rdquo; to &ldquo;Stick Response Curve&rdquo; options to the Joystick Mode settings, and adds a toggle for the Gyro &ldquo;Smooth Fine Movements&rdquo; option in Steam Input.<br />
The post New Steam Client Update Adds Support for the Razer Raiju V3 Pro Controller appeared first on Linux Today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/new-steam-client-update-adds-support-for-the-razer-raiju-v3-pro-controller/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/new-steam-client-update-adds-support-for-the-razer-raiju-v3-pro-controller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How AI Deepfakes Haunt the Search for Savannah Guthrie’s Mother]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Savannah Guthrie publicly pleaded for proof that her missing mother is still alive, she was asking for something investigators have relied on for decades.<br />
But as the search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie unfolds, rapidly advancing deepfake technology is turning that request into a minefield, forcing law enforcement and families alike to question whether digital evidence can be trusted at all.<br />
Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her Arizona home in late January, and authorities quickly said the ci]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/how-ai-deepfakes-haunt-the-search-for-savannah-guthries-mother/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/how-ai-deepfakes-haunt-the-search-for-savannah-guthries-mother/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU Targets Meta Over WhatsApp AI Rules in New Antitrust Probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The European Union is keeping a watchful eye on Meta once again, this time over artificial intelligence.Regulators in Brussels say the company&rsquo;s recent policy changes to WhatsApp could unfairly restrict rival AI chatbots&rsquo; access via WhatsApp&rsquo;s business infrastructure, one of the world&rsquo;s most significant messaging platforms. This has triggered a formal antitrust warning and could force Meta to roll back its policy while the investigation plays out.EU calls out WhatsApp&rsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/eu-targets-meta-over-whatsapp-ai-rules-in-new-antitrust-probe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/eu-targets-meta-over-whatsapp-ai-rules-in-new-antitrust-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1M Downloads Later, OpenAI Hints Codex’s Free Ride Won’t Last]]></title><description><![CDATA[Codex is having a &ldquo;ChatGPT moment.&rdquo;OpenAI&rsquo;s new standalone desktop app for Mac, which launched on Feb. 2, has officially crossed the 1 million download mark in its first seven days. The rapid surge in users marks a significant milestone in the &ldquo;AI coding wars,&rdquo; signaling that developers are moving quickly to adopt tools that not only suggest code but also build it.Unlike the standard chat interface many are used to, the Codex app is being pitched as a &ldquo;command]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/1m-downloads-later-openai-hints-codexs-free-ride-wont-last/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/1m-downloads-later-openai-hints-codexs-free-ride-wont-last/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic Safety Leader Resigns, Warns ‘the World Is in Peril’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The head of AI safety at one of Silicon Valley&rsquo;s most prominent artificial intelligence companies has resigned, citing deep concerns about global crises and internal pressures that clash with core values.Mrinank Sharma, a senior AI safety leader at Anthropic, has resigned from the company, saying he is stepping away at a time when he believes the &ldquo;world is in peril.&rdquo;Sharma, who led the company&rsquo;s Safeguards Research team, announced his departure in a letter to colleagues p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-safety-leader-resigns-warns-the-world-is-in-peril/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-safety-leader-resigns-warns-the-world-is-in-peril/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Research: AI Doesn’t Save You Time. It Just Makes You Do More]]></title><description><![CDATA[You know that feeling when you finish a task with AI in 10 minutes that used to take an hour&hellip; and then immediately start three new things because now you &ldquo;have time&rdquo;?Yeah, that&rsquo;s not a productivity win. That&rsquo;s a trap.New research from Harvard Business Review studied how generative AI changed work habits at a ~200-person tech company over eight months. The finding? AI tools didn&rsquo;t reduce workloads. They consistently intensified them.Here&rsquo;s what happened]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/new-research-ai-doesnt-save-you-time-it-just-makes-you-do-more/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/new-research-ai-doesnt-save-you-time-it-just-makes-you-do-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ads Are Here: ChatGPT Starts Serving Up Sponsored Suggestions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your next conversation with ChatGPT might come with a side of shopping suggestions. OpenAI has begun testing advertisements within ChatGPT for the first time, marking a significant milestone in how the popular AI chatbot could be funded.According to an official company announcement, the test is rolling out to logged-in adult users in the US who use the Free version or the lower-cost Go plan. Higher-tier subscriptions, including Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Education, will remain ad-free]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/the-ads-are-here-chatgpt-starts-serving-up-sponsored-suggestions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/the-ads-are-here-chatgpt-starts-serving-up-sponsored-suggestions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Looks to Localize ChatGPT for UAE Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI is pivoting from one-size-fits-all AI toward region-specific versions of ChatGPT.The tech giant is reportedly working closely with Abu Dhabi&rsquo;s influential tech conglomerate, G42, to build a special version of its ChatGPT chatbot for the United Arab Emirates. This exclusive partnership aims to create a finely tuned AI that accommodates the UAE&rsquo;s local dialect, cultural nuances, and legal landscape.The UAE has spent years positioning itself as a leader in AI, with a strong focus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-looks-to-localize-chatgpt-for-uae-market/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-looks-to-localize-chatgpt-for-uae-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Good vs Bad ChatGPT Prompts in 2026: How to Actually Get Useful Answers]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&rsquo;re three years into the ChatGPT era, and somehow most of us are still typing &ldquo;write me a blog post about marketing&rdquo; and wondering why the results feel like they were scraped from the bottom of the internet&rsquo;s barrel.We went from Googling two-word phrases to having full conversations with AI, and most of us are still figuring out where the sweet spot is.After analyzing hundreds of prompts across industries and taking several prompt engineering courses myself, I&rsquo;ve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/10-good-vs-bad-chatgpt-prompts-in-2026-how-to-actually-get-useful-answers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/10-good-vs-bad-chatgpt-prompts-in-2026-how-to-actually-get-useful-answers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 ChatGPT Prompt Engineering Tips in 2026: How to Actually Get Useful Answers]]></title><description><![CDATA[We&rsquo;re three years into the ChatGPT era, and somehow most of us are still typing &ldquo;write me a blog post about marketing&rdquo; and wondering why the results feel like they were scraped from the bottom of the internet&rsquo;s barrel.We went from Googling two-word phrases to having full conversations with AI, and most of us are still figuring out where the sweet spot is.After analyzing hundreds of prompts across industries and taking several prompt engineering courses myself, I&rsquo;ve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/10-chatgpt-prompt-engineering-tips-in-2026-how-to-actually-get-useful-answers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/10-chatgpt-prompt-engineering-tips-in-2026-how-to-actually-get-useful-answers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Tests a Tool That Lets You Move ChatGPT, Other AI Chats to Gemini]]></title><description><![CDATA[Switching AI chatbots could soon feel less like starting over.Google is reportedly testing a new Gemini feature that may let users import past conversations from ChatGPT and other AI tools, preserving context, preferences, and ongoing projects. Instead of starting from scratch, Gemini could pick up those conversations where they left off.According to TestingCatalog, Google is working on a beta tool called &ldquo;Import AI chats,&rdquo; designed to let users upload conversations from other AI pla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-tests-a-tool-that-lets-you-move-chatgpt-other-ai-chats-to-gemini/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-tests-a-tool-that-lets-you-move-chatgpt-other-ai-chats-to-gemini/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk: ‘In 30 Months, the Cheapest Place for AI Will Be Space’]]></title><description><![CDATA[As you know by now, every tech company on Earth is racing to build bigger AI data centers. Well, Elon Musk thinks they&rsquo;re all looking in the wrong direction. Literally.In a three-hour interview on John Collison&rsquo;s Cheeky Pint podcast (with Dwarkesh Patel co-hosting), Musk laid out why he merged SpaceX with xAI, and the core argument is deceptively simple: we&rsquo;re running out of electricity.Here&rsquo;s the crux of it:<br />
The entire US uses about half a terawatt of power. Scaling AI t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-in-30-months-the-cheapest-place-for-ai-will-be-space/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-in-30-months-the-cheapest-place-for-ai-will-be-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Axiom.AI Just Solved a Math Problem No Human Could Crack]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s a difference between an AI that solves known problems faster and an AI that discovers something genuinely new. The first is impressive. The second changes everything.Axiom&rsquo;s AxiomProver just crossed that line when it solved Fel&rsquo;s open conjecture, a real unsolved math problem that&rsquo;s been sitting in the research literature waiting for someone (or something) to crack it.Here&rsquo;s how AxiomProver actually solved itAxiomProver got three inputs: a document explaining]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/axiomai-just-solved-a-math-problem-no-human-could-crack/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/axiomai-just-solved-a-math-problem-no-human-could-crack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China’s Unitree G1 Becomes First Humanoid Robot to Walk 130,000 Steps in −53°F]]></title><description><![CDATA[A humanoid robot, bundled up like a winter hiker, has just walked its way into the record books.Chinese robotics company Unitree Robotics has unveiled what it says is the world&rsquo;s first confirmed case of a humanoid robot completing sustained autonomous walking in extreme cold. The company&rsquo;s G1 humanoid robot logged more than 130,000 steps in temperatures as low as minus 47.4&deg;C (minus 53&deg;F) during a test in the Altay region of Xinjiang, northwest China.Unitree shared the achiev]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-unitree-g1-becomes-first-humanoid-robot-to-walk-130000-steps-in-53f/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-unitree-g1-becomes-first-humanoid-robot-to-walk-130000-steps-in-53f/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon Plan $650 Billion AI Spending Push in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four US companies are set to spend a combined $650 billion on AI in 2026.In a swift, aggressive race to dominate the AI sector, four of the biggest US tech companies have placed huge bets on AI spending this year. Bloomberg reports that Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft will spend a staggering $650 billion on AI this year.The report also indicates that the money isn&rsquo;t just for all things AI, but specifically for expanding their data center reach. It&rsquo;s not surprising, as having mo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-microsoft-meta-and-amazon-plan-650-billion-ai-spending-push-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-microsoft-meta-and-amazon-plan-650-billion-ai-spending-push-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google’s Emotional Super Bowl Ad Hits Hard for Parents Everywhere]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every parent knows the feeling of winging it. Google&rsquo;s new Super Bowl ad turns that quiet perseverance into something powerful.<br />
In a new collection of ads airing during the game and online, Google leans into storytelling to show how AI can support people through nerves, pressure, and those awkward moments when you just want to sound like you know what you&rsquo;re talking about.<br />
At the center of the campaign are two spots that balance heart and humor. One follows a father preparing for a j]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/googles-emotional-super-bowl-ad-hits-hard-for-parents-everywhere/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/googles-emotional-super-bowl-ad-hits-hard-for-parents-everywhere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Pushes Gemini Across Search, Gmail, and Chrome in Major AI Expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is no longer treating AI as a side feature. A series of January updates pushed Gemini deeper into everyday tools like Search, Gmail, and Chrome, turning the assistant into a constant layer across how people work, search, and get things done.&nbsp;The recent updates are also changing how investors view Alphabet. Strong Gemini adoption and rising cloud revenue show Google&rsquo;s AI spending is translating to real usage and business growth.Gemini becomes central to Google&rsquo;s product ro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-pushes-gemini-across-search-gmail-and-chrome-in-major-ai-expansion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-pushes-gemini-across-search-gmail-and-chrome-in-major-ai-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GPT-5.3-Codex: OpenAI Unveils a 25% Faster AI Model That Goes Beyond Coding]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI introduced GPT-5.3-Codex on Feb. 5, a new AI model designed to significantly expand what its Codex agent can do on a computer.&nbsp;The company says the model is its most capable agentic coding system yet, combining advanced coding skills with stronger reasoning and professional knowledge. According to OpenAI, GPT-5.3-Codex is 25% faster than its predecessor. It&rsquo;s also built to handle long, complex tasks that can involve research, tool use, and multi-step execution.&ldquo;With GPT&#]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/gpt-53-codex-openai-unveils-a-25-faster-ai-model-that-goes-beyond-coding/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/gpt-53-codex-openai-unveils-a-25-faster-ai-model-that-goes-beyond-coding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.6 Comes to Microsoft Foundry, GitHub Copilot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthropic&rsquo;s most advanced AI model, Claude Opus 4.6, is now available within Microsoft&rsquo;s AI ecosystem, marking a notable expansion for the fast-growing Claude platform and providing enterprises with new options beyond OpenAI-powered tools.Microsoft confirmed that Claude Opus 4.6 is now live in Microsoft Foundry, its Azure-based platform for building and running enterprise AI systems. The model is also rolling out across GitHub Copilot, bringing Anthropic&rsquo;s latest reasoning and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropics-claude-opus-46-comes-to-microsoft-foundry-github-copilot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropics-claude-opus-46-comes-to-microsoft-foundry-github-copilot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta Tests Standalone Vibes App to Compete With OpenAI’s Sora]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta is spinning out Vibes into a standalone app. Think TikTok&hellip; but every clip is cooked up by AI.<br />
After debuting Vibes inside its Meta AI app, the company is now testing a dedicated app that gives AI-generated videos their own spotlight. And in doing so, the tech giant is taking aim squarely at rivals like OpenAI&rsquo;s Sora in the growing AI video arena.<br />
What is Vibes, exactly?<br />
Originally, Vibes lived inside the Meta AI app as a feed filled exclusively with AI-created clips users could]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-tests-standalone-vibes-app-to-compete-with-openais-sora/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-tests-standalone-vibes-app-to-compete-with-openais-sora/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon Explores $50B OpenAI Deal to Power Alexa]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI&rsquo;s artificial intelligence models may soon help run Amazon&rsquo;s Alexa, as the two companies explore a deep partnership tied to a massive potential investment.&nbsp;According to CNBC, Amazon is in discussions that could see it invest up to $50 billion in OpenAI, while also using OpenAI&rsquo;s models across Alexa and other internal projects. The talks are still ongoing and not yet final. CNBC reports that Amazon CEO Andy Jassy and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman are personally involved in th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/amazon-explores-50b-openai-deal-to-power-alexa/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/amazon-explores-50b-openai-deal-to-power-alexa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic Upgrades Claude to Tackle Financial Documents in Minutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthropic is giving its Claude Opus model a targeted upgrade, sharpening its ability to read and analyse financial documents.According to the AI research firm, Claude Opus 4.6 can reduce tasks that would take a human days to complete down to just minutes. Reading financial statements, regulatory filings, and market research data is often a major pain point in the financial world. With these improvements, workers should have more time to focus on higher-level tasks such as interpreting results, s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-upgrades-claude-to-tackle-financial-documents-in-minutes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-upgrades-claude-to-tackle-financial-documents-in-minutes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MLB Licenses AI Versions of Players for Always-On Fan Chats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your favorite baseball player just picked up a new side hustle: never sleeping and always replying.Major League Baseball players have agreed to license AI versions of themselves that can chat directly with fans, marking a new phase of officially sanctioned, always-on digital interaction between athletes and audiences. The deal allows player likenesses to be used in conversational AI experiences designed to feel personal, interactive, and continuous.According to Forbes, the agreement was struck t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/mlb-licenses-ai-versions-of-players-for-always-on-fan-chats/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/mlb-licenses-ai-versions-of-players-for-always-on-fan-chats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drama Alert: Anthropic Just Dropped a Super Bowl Attack Ad on OpenAI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthropic is running a series of Super Bowl ads that directly mocks OpenAI&rsquo;s decision to put ads in ChatGPT.The 30-second spot (reportedly costing $8 million) features satirical skits of AI assistants interrupting users with intrusive sponsored content mid-conversation. The tagline: &ldquo;Ads are coming to AI. But not to Claude.&rdquo;The company also published a full manifesto titled &ldquo;Claude is a space to think&rdquo; to explain the commitment. Their argument:<br />
AI conversations are]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/drama-alert-anthropic-just-dropped-a-super-bowl-attack-ad-on-openai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/drama-alert-anthropic-just-dropped-a-super-bowl-attack-ad-on-openai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 Google Gemini Prompts for Budgeting: How to Plan Without the Headache]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting a new month&rsquo;s budget can feel overwhelming, but AI tools like Gemini can actually help simplify the process. Instead of starting at a blank spreadsheet, you can describe what you want in plain language and let Gemini create an organized budget plan for you.&nbsp;According to Google&rsquo;s official blog, Gemini works well because it reduces friction without trying to replace actual financial advice. Think of it more as a planning assistant that helps you organize financial data an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/4-google-gemini-prompts-for-budgeting-how-to-plan-without-the-headache/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/4-google-gemini-prompts-for-budgeting-how-to-plan-without-the-headache/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Startup Created a Wearable ‘Kid Tracker’ That Is Soaring Without Any Digital Capabilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents can rejoice. A new wearable for kids that gives them a view into their child&rsquo;s day is helping parents stay connected without caving to the digital world.As more US schools ban smartphones, Littlebird &ldquo;bridges the gap between a baby monitor and an iPhone,&rdquo; founder Monica Plath said. &ldquo;Parents don&rsquo;t have an option besides AirTagging their kids, and AirTags were meant to find luggage, not for on-demand, real-time alerts.&rdquo;As AI increasingly permeates people]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/this-startup-created-a-wearable-kid-tracker-that-is-soaring-without-any-digital-capabilities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/this-startup-created-a-wearable-kid-tracker-that-is-soaring-without-any-digital-capabilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Startup Wearable Kid Tracker Littlebird is Soaring Without Any Digital Capabilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents can rejoice. A new wearable for kids that gives them a view into their child&rsquo;s day is helping parents stay connected without caving to the digital world.As more US schools ban smartphones, Littlebird &ldquo;bridges the gap between a baby monitor and an iPhone,&rdquo; founder Monica Plath said. &ldquo;Parents don&rsquo;t have an option besides AirTagging their kids, and AirTags were meant to find luggage, not for on-demand, real-time alerts.&rdquo;As AI increasingly permeates people]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/startup-wearable-kid-tracker-littlebird-is-soaring-without-any-digital-capabilities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/startup-wearable-kid-tracker-littlebird-is-soaring-without-any-digital-capabilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Senator Demands Answers on Google’s New Commerce Protocol]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another legislative trouble is around the corner for Google.US Senator Elizabeth Warren, who represents Massachusetts, is clamoring for deeper insights into the privacy structure of Google&rsquo;s Gemini checkout. In a letter to Google CEO Sundar Pichai, she raised concerns about how Google intends to use user data for the feature.The letter, dated Feb. 3, said, &ldquo;On January 11, 2026, you announced Google&rsquo;s partnership with Shopify, Etsy, Wayfair, Target, Walmart, and other retailers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/us-senator-demands-answers-on-googles-new-commerce-protocol/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/us-senator-demands-answers-on-googles-new-commerce-protocol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China Unveils World’s First ‘Biomimetic AI Robot’ Capable of Human-Like Walking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not metal, not cartoonish, and definitely not trying to hide its identity.China&rsquo;s humanoid robotics race took a striking turn in late January when DroidUp unveiled Moya, a humanoid it calls the world&rsquo;s first fully biomimetic embodied intelligent robot.The robot was presented during the opening of DroidUp&rsquo;s new headquarters and showroom at Zhangjiang Robotics Valley in Shanghai. Moya quickly became the center of attention, both at the event and online.&nbsp;Standing 1.65 meters]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/china-unveils-worlds-first-biomimetic-ai-robot-capable-of-human-like-walking/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/china-unveils-worlds-first-biomimetic-ai-robot-capable-of-human-like-walking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic Refuses Ads in Claude, Betting on Subscriptions Instead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthropic is drawing a firm line on how it plans to make money from AI.In a new announcement, the company said Claude will remain ad-free, rejecting advertising inside conversations and doubling down on subscriptions and enterprise revenue.The decision is intended to keep the AI a trusted tool, with the company arguing that conversational systems are not an appropriate venue for ads and should remain focused on helping users think and work without commercial influence.Open-ended by designAnthrop]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-refuses-ads-in-claude-betting-on-subscriptions-instead/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-refuses-ads-in-claude-betting-on-subscriptions-instead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mistral AI’s Voxtral Transcribe 2 Launch Breaks Sound Barrier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speed of sound? Sounds good.<br />
French firm Mistral AI has unleashed Voxtral Transcribe 2, a new family of speech recognition models, that transcribes &ldquo;at the speed of sound.&rdquo;<br />
Voxtral Transcribe 2 consists of two speech-to-text models with transcription quality, diarization, and ultra-low latency. The family includes Voxtral Mini Transcribe V2 for batch transcription and Voxtral Realtime for live applications.<br />
According to Mistral, Voxtral Realtime uses &ldquo;a novel streaming architec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/mistral-ais-voxtral-transcribe-2-launch-breaks-sound-barrier/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/mistral-ais-voxtral-transcribe-2-launch-breaks-sound-barrier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voice AI Startup ElevenLabs Raises $500M at $11B Valuation]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a neat bit of number-soaked action, it&rsquo;s a case of 11 meets 11.<br />
ElevenLabs has raised $500 million in a Series D funding round, valuing the AI audio company at $11 billion and marking one of the largest private financings in the generative AI sector to date.<br />
The round, led by Sequoia Capital, more than triples the company&rsquo;s valuation from a year ago and brings total funding since its 2022 founding to $781 million. The raise comes as ElevenLabs reports accelerating enterprise adopt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/voice-ai-startup-elevenlabs-raises-500m-at-11b-valuation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/voice-ai-startup-elevenlabs-raises-500m-at-11b-valuation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intel Launches GPU Push Into Nvidia-Dominated Sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[Intel has signaled a major shift as it seeks to expand its presence in the graphics processing unit (GPU) market.<br />
Considering this market has long been dominated by Nvidia, Intel&rsquo;s step is part of a broader industry move to reduce reliance on a single supplier for AI chips.<br />
The announcement highlights growing competitive pressures in the AI semiconductor sector, as rising costs, supply constraints, and geopolitical risks reshape long-standing alliances.<br />
GPU ambitions<br />
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/intel-launches-gpu-push-into-nvidia-dominated-sector/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/intel-launches-gpu-push-into-nvidia-dominated-sector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Best ChatGPT Cover Letter Prompts in 2026: How to Get Hired Faster]]></title><description><![CDATA[As artificial intelligence continues to transform the job search process, a growing number of candidates are turning to ChatGPT to craft effective, personalized cover letters.Cover letters remain an important part of many hiring processes, especially for roles that require strong communication, leadership, and client-facing skills. With the right prompts, ChatGPT can help applicants save time, tailor their messages to specific job descriptions, and effectively highlight their achievements.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/5-best-chatgpt-cover-letter-prompts-in-2026-how-to-get-hired-faster/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/5-best-chatgpt-cover-letter-prompts-in-2026-how-to-get-hired-faster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waymo Expanding to 20+ Cities in 2026, Including Tokyo and London]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waymo is stepping on the accelerator.&nbsp;Backed by a fresh $16 billion funding round, the self-driving car company says it is preparing for its biggest expansion yet, with plans to roll out ride-hailing services in more than 20 new cities worldwide in 2026.In a blog post published Monday, Waymo announced the new investment, which values the Alphabet-owned company at $126 billion post-money. The round was led by Dragoneer Investment Group, DST Global, and Sequoia Capital, with Alphabet continui]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/waymo-expanding-to-20-cities-in-2026-including-tokyo-and-london/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/waymo-expanding-to-20-cities-in-2026-including-tokyo-and-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta Makes AI Adoption a Formal Part of Performance Reviews]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a first for big tech, Meta is now grading its employees on how well they use AI. The policy, first implemented last year, is now fully active.The pathway to implementation began in 2025, when Meta employees were told to start documenting their &ldquo;AI-driven impact.&rdquo; According to internal communications, Janelle Gale, Meta&rsquo;s head of People, laid the groundwork:&ldquo;As we move toward an AI-native future, we want to recognize people who are helping us get there faster,&rdquo; sh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-makes-ai-adoption-a-formal-part-of-performance-reviews/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-makes-ai-adoption-a-formal-part-of-performance-reviews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Cook Highlights Apple Intelligence’s Fastest-Growing Feature]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Cook just gave Apple watchers their clearest clue yet about which Apple Intelligence feature is capturing the most attention.During Apple&rsquo;s Q1 earnings call, the Apple CEO called out Visual Intelligence as one of Apple Intelligence&rsquo;s most popular features. Citing transcripts from the call, 9to5Mac reported that he said, &ldquo;During the quarter, we were excited to see that the majority of users on enabled iPhones are actively leveraging the power of Apple Intelligence.&rdquo;Coo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/tim-cook-highlights-apple-intelligences-fastest-growing-feature/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/tim-cook-highlights-apple-intelligences-fastest-growing-feature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas Instruments Snaps Up Chip Designer Silicon Labs for $7.5B]]></title><description><![CDATA[Texas hold &rsquo;em&hellip; and AI is part of the game.<br />
Texas Instruments will acquire Silicon Labs in a $7.5 billion all-cash transaction, a move that significantly expands Texas Instruments&rsquo; position in embedded wireless connectivity and deepens its reach across fast-growing industrial, automotive, and Internet of Things markets.<br />
While Texas Instruments is not a direct competitor to AI chip leaders such as Nvidia and AMD, the acquisition strengthens its position in the foundational semi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/texas-instruments-snaps-up-chip-designer-silicon-labs-for-75b/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/texas-instruments-snaps-up-chip-designer-silicon-labs-for-75b/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese Humanoid Robot ‘Bolt’ Just Broke the World Speed Record]]></title><description><![CDATA[The global race for robotic speed has a new frontrunner.&nbsp;On Monday, a research team from Zhejiang University, in partnership with technology firms MirrorMe Tech and Kaierda, officially unveiled &ldquo;Bolt,&rdquo; a full-sized humanoid robot that has clocked a blistering peak speed of 10 meters per second.Standing 175 centimeters tall and weighing 75kg, the metallic athlete was built to push the absolute physical boundaries of bipedal movement. To prove its mettle, the robot was pitted agai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinese-humanoid-robot-bolt-just-broke-the-world-speed-record/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinese-humanoid-robot-bolt-just-broke-the-world-speed-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Apple, Anthropic Might Be the Real Winners of the AI Disruption Era]]></title><description><![CDATA[While software stocks were melting down yesterday, Apple quietly dropped something that might explain the chaos.Xcode 26.3 now ships with full Claude Agent SDK integration, giving millions of iOS developers an autonomous AI copilot.This means Claude can now work autonomously on long-running tasks: exploring your project&rsquo;s file structure, understanding how SwiftUI and UIKit connect, then making changes across multiple files to achieve a goal. Give it a task, and it breaks it down, decides w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/why-apple-anthropic-might-be-the-real-winners-of-the-ai-disruption-era/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/why-apple-anthropic-might-be-the-real-winners-of-the-ai-disruption-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Positron Secures $230M AI Funding for $1B Valuation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nvidia has another rival to think about.<br />
Positron AI has raised $230 million in an oversubscribed Series B funding round at a post-money valuation exceeding $1 billion, marking one of the largest recent financings in the AI inference hardware space.<br />
The round was co-led by ARENA Private Wealth, Jump Trading, and Unless, with participation from Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), Arm, and Helena. The announcement was made at Web Summit Qatar, underscoring the company&rsquo;s growing international p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/positron-secures-230m-ai-funding-for-1b-valuation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/positron-secures-230m-ai-funding-for-1b-valuation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic’s Legal AI Tool Debut Hits European Data Company Shares]]></title><description><![CDATA[The advance of AI is decimating many other industries.<br />
Anthropic dropped a legal plugin causing some of Europe&rsquo;s biggest data companies to lose billions in market value.<br />
Thomson Reuters shares crashed nearly 18% in a single day, the UK&rsquo;s&nbsp; RELX plummeted 14% and is now trading at half its value from just one year ago&mdash;marking its steepest single-day drop since 1988.<br />
The trigger? A plugin released on GitHub that automates legal workflows including contract review, NDA triage,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropics-legal-ai-tool-debut-hits-european-data-company-shares/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropics-legal-ai-tool-debut-hits-european-data-company-shares/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xcode 26.3 Brings Agentic Coding to Apple’s Development Ecosystem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple has released an update to its flagship development environment that signals a significant shift in how software for its platforms can be built.<br />
With Xcode 26.3, the company is formally introducing agentic coding, a new approach that allows AI agents to operate with a higher degree of autonomy inside the development workflow.<br />
According to Apple&rsquo;s announcement, the update enables developers to use coding agents such as Anthropic&rsquo;s Claude Agent and OpenAI&rsquo;s Codex directly wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/xcode-263-brings-agentic-coding-to-apples-development-ecosystem/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/xcode-263-brings-agentic-coding-to-apples-development-ecosystem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fitbit Founders Debut AI Platform for Family Health Tracking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who needs a chatbot, when you can call on a guardian?<br />
Former Fitbit co-founders James Park and Eric Friedman are returning to the health technology spotlight with a new company aimed at a different challenge.<br />
Their new AI venture, Luffu (pronounced &ldquo;loo-foo&rdquo;), has launched. It positions itself as an &ldquo;intelligent family care system&rdquo; designed to help families coordinate health, safety, and caregiving across generations.<br />
Announced in San Francisco, Luffu reflects a shift fro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/fitbit-founders-debut-ai-platform-for-family-health-tracking/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/fitbit-founders-debut-ai-platform-for-family-health-tracking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Aims for Orbital Data Centers After Record-Setting Merger]]></title><description><![CDATA[In what is officially the largest merger in history, SpaceX has acquired artificial intelligence startup xAI.&nbsp;The deal, confirmed Monday in a statement by SpaceX, creates a $1.25 trillion &ldquo;innovation engine&rdquo; that effectively fuses the world&rsquo;s most successful rocket company with its fastest-burning AI lab.According to people familiar with the matter cited by Bloomberg, the breakdown values SpaceX at $1 trillion and xAI at $250 billion. The transaction was structured as an a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-aims-for-orbital-data-centers-after-record-setting-merger/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-aims-for-orbital-data-centers-after-record-setting-merger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Best ChatGPT Resume Prompts in 2026 for Job Seekers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Job searching in 2026 can feel like its own full-time job. Between tailoring applications, getting past applicant tracking systems, and trying to sound confident, even experienced professionals struggle with resumes.&nbsp;Writing a strong resume isn&rsquo;t just about listing job titles and responsibilities. Employers want clarity, measurable impact, and skills that match what they&rsquo;re looking for. ChatGPT has become a valuable tool for job seekers, but the quality of results depends on you]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/5-best-chatgpt-resume-prompts-in-2026-for-job-seekers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/5-best-chatgpt-resume-prompts-in-2026-for-job-seekers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Best ChatGPT Writing Prompts in 2026: How to Get Better Outputs]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2026, the gap between passable AI-written text and genuinely strong writing usually comes down to one thing: how the prompt is framed.ChatGPT is no longer the novelty it once was. Most people know how to ask it to &ldquo;rewrite this&rdquo; or &ldquo;write a blog post about that.&rdquo; What fewer people realize is that vague instructions can hold the model back. The strongest results come from prompts that read less like requests and more like professional briefs.Writers who get consistent v]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/7-best-chatgpt-writing-prompts-in-2026-how-to-get-better-outputs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 20:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/7-best-chatgpt-writing-prompts-in-2026-how-to-get-better-outputs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[xAI Launches Grok Imagine 1.0 Video Generator Amid Ongoing Safety Controversies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk&rsquo;s xAI has launched Grok Imagine 1.0, a major upgrade to its AI video generator. It&rsquo;s a leap in capability that arrives wrapped in a storm of controversy.The company announced the update on X, calling it its &ldquo;biggest leap yet.&rdquo; The technical specs are a clear shot at competitors like OpenAI&rsquo;s Sora and Google&rsquo;s Veo.&ldquo;Grok 1.0 unlocks 10-second videos, 720p resolution, and dramatically better audio,&rdquo; xAI stated in its announcement post. The m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/xai-launches-grok-imagine-10-video-generator-amid-ongoing-safety-controversies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/xai-launches-grok-imagine-10-video-generator-amid-ongoing-safety-controversies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 Best Gemini Photo Editing Prompts in 2026: How to Get Better AI Images]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getting your photos to look exactly how you imagined doesn&rsquo;t require expensive software anymore. It requires the right words.&nbsp;Google&rsquo;s Gemini AI has become one of the most versatile photo editing tools available, capable of understanding complex creative instructions and delivering surprisingly polished results. The secret is knowing how to ask.Whether you&rsquo;re fixing a casual selfie or prepping product shots for your online store, the quality of your edit comes down to how]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/6-best-gemini-photo-editing-prompts-in-2026-how-to-get-better-ai-images/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/6-best-gemini-photo-editing-prompts-in-2026-how-to-get-better-ai-images/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intel Teams Up With SoftBank Subsidiary on Next-Gen AI Memory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello Saimemory. It may be a name worth remembering.<br />
Saimemory, a subsidiary of multinational investment giant SoftBank, has signed a collaboration agreement with US chipmaker Intel Corp. to advance the commercialization of memory technology.<br />
The partnership, announced today (Feb. 3), underscores intensifying global efforts to address some of AI&rsquo;s biggest bottlenecks: memory performance, power consumption, and supply constraints.<br />
As AI models grow larger and more complex, conventional memo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/intel-teams-up-with-softbank-subsidiary-on-next-gen-ai-memory/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/intel-teams-up-with-softbank-subsidiary-on-next-gen-ai-memory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Startups Raise Billions for Blue-Collar Robot Brains]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI job anxiety has mostly lived in the office so far, with people worrying about what happens to analysts, support teams, and other technical roles. Now, automation may be moving into workplaces that rely on physical labor and unpredictable conditions.&nbsp;Startups are raising billions of dollars to build AI &ldquo;brains&rdquo; for robots that can operate in settings such as construction sites, warehouses, and energy facilities. If these systems work as intended, automation could expand into w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-startups-raise-billions-for-blue-collar-robot-brains/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-startups-raise-billions-for-blue-collar-robot-brains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Unleashes Codex macOS App for Multi-Agent Coding]]></title><description><![CDATA[An AI just wrote a complete user authentication system in under a minute&mdash;a task that typically consumes three hours of careful developer work.<br />
That&rsquo;s not a futuristic demo. That&rsquo;s what&rsquo;s happening with OpenAI&rsquo;s new Codex app for macOS.<br />
According to the announcement, OpenAI has built an agentic system that actually completes entire coding projects&mdash;no hand-holding required. While you&rsquo;re in meetings or grabbing coffee, it analyzes problems, writes solutions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-unleashes-codex-macos-app-for-multi-agent-coding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-unleashes-codex-macos-app-for-multi-agent-coding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building a Complete Tax Compliance Architecture for Global Scale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global indirect tax compliance is increasingly defined by three requirements that run on different timelines but rely on the same transaction data: real-time CTC e-invoicing, periodic VAT reporting, and granular SAF-T audit files.As tax authorities digitize enforcement across the full transaction lifecycle, these obligations are no longer isolated checkpoints. They are interconnected controls, and inconsistencies between them now represent one of the biggest sources of compliance risk for multin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/building-a-complete-tax-compliance-architecture-for-global-scale/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/building-a-complete-tax-compliance-architecture-for-global-scale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefox to Give Users Full Control Over AI Features]]></title><description><![CDATA[Set the controls for the heart of Firefox.<br />
Mozilla is preparing to give Firefox users more direct control over how AI appears in their browser, responding to growing divisions over AI&rsquo;s role in everyday web use.<br />
Beginning later this month, Firefox will introduce a centralized set of AI controls that allow people to manage, limit, or fully block AI-powered features across the browser.<br />
The update reflects Mozilla&rsquo;s broader positioning as a user-first alternative in a browser market inc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/firefox-to-give-users-full-control-over-ai-features/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/firefox-to-give-users-full-control-over-ai-features/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snowflake and OpenAI Unveil $200M AI Partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snowflake and OpenAI have revealed a $200 million partnership that brings AI capabilities directly into a data platform.<br />
By embedding OpenAI&rsquo;s models inside Snowflake&rsquo;s data infrastructure, organizations can now run AI on proprietary information without the traditional risks of exposure or compliance violations.<br />
Snowflake says the agreement also makes OpenAI models natively available to Snowflake&rsquo;s 12,600 global customers within Snowflake Cortex AI across all three major clouds]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/snowflake-and-openai-unveil-200m-ai-partnership/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/snowflake-and-openai-unveil-200m-ai-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gemini 3 vs ChatGPT 5.2: Which AI Is Better for Everyday Tasks?]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI chatbots are quickly becoming part of daily routines. People now use tools like Google&rsquo;s Gemini 3 and OpenAI&rsquo;s ChatGPT 5.2 to write emails, organize schedules, explain unfamiliar topics, and even plan weekend activities.&nbsp;Both models are powerful, but daily usefulness isn&rsquo;t just about capabilities. It&rsquo;s about how they respond: whether they give quick, ready-to-use outputs or provide more guidance, options, and context.&nbsp;To find out, I tested both models with th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/gemini-3-vs-chatgpt-52-which-ai-is-better-for-everyday-tasks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 22:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/gemini-3-vs-chatgpt-52-which-ai-is-better-for-everyday-tasks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Moltbook: the ‘Reddit for AI’ Where Bots Build Their Own Society]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a digital inversion of the social media we know, a new platform called Moltbook has emerged where 1.5 million users are chatting, arguing, and even starting religions&hellip; and not a single one of them is human.Moltbook, launched in late January 2026 by tech entrepreneur Matt Schlicht, is being described as &ldquo;Reddit for AI.&rdquo; While the interface looks like a standard forum, the participation rules are strict: AI agents post and comment, while humans are relegated to the role of si]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/inside-moltbook-the-reddit-for-ai-where-bots-build-their-own-society/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/inside-moltbook-the-reddit-for-ai-where-bots-build-their-own-society/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 8 Best AI Detection Tools in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let&rsquo;s be honest: the line between human and machine writing has not just blurred &mdash; it&rsquo;s practically evaporated.&nbsp;In 2026, AI doesn&rsquo;t just help with writer&rsquo;s block; it drafts reports, pens blog posts, and even outlines novels. This creates a fascinating, if not fraught, new reality. On one hand, we have a surge of incredibly convincing synthetic text. On the other? A growing army of tools promising to sniff it out.&nbsp;The promise of AI detection is stability in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/the-8-best-ai-detection-tools-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/the-8-best-ai-detection-tools-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Korea Passes ‘World’s First’ Law to Label AI-Generated Content]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Korea has taken the bull by the horns, implementing a landmark set of laws requiring companies to clearly label AI content.The 43 articles of law known as the Act on the Development of Artificial Intelligence and Establishment of Trust (AI Basic Act) claim to be the &ldquo;world&rsquo;s first&rdquo; to be enforced at a national level.The AI Basic Act stipulates that the use of generative AI to produce text, images, sound, and video must include invisible digital watermarks, and realistic d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/south-korea-passes-worlds-first-law-to-label-ai-generated-content/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/south-korea-passes-worlds-first-law-to-label-ai-generated-content/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk’s Neuralink Brain Chip Is Now Being Tested on Paralysis Patients in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[While it might seem like something out of a sci-fi movie, Neuralink&rsquo;s new brain chip is real&hellip; and it&rsquo;s currently being tested in the UK on people with quadriplegia.&ldquo;It is a massive change in your life where you can suddenly no longer move any of your limbs,&rdquo; said Sebastian Gomez-Pena, one of the patients who are currently testing out the new chip. &ldquo;This kind of technology kind of gives you a new piece of hope.&rdquo;Patients participating in the current Neura]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musks-neuralink-brain-chip-is-now-being-tested-on-paralysis-patients-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musks-neuralink-brain-chip-is-now-being-tested-on-paralysis-patients-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major Breakthrough: Google Cracked the Code for Building AI in 400+ Languages]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever wonder why ChatGPT speaks English better than, say, Swahili or Arabic?It&rsquo;s not an accident, or some special favorability of English in the training data; it&rsquo;s math. AI companies have been flying blind when building models for non-English languages, guessing at how much data to use and which languages to train together.Google&rsquo;s research team just published ATLAS (paper), the largest public study on multilingual AI training. They ran 774 experiments across 400+ languages to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/major-breakthrough-google-cracked-the-code-for-building-ai-in-400-languages/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/major-breakthrough-google-cracked-the-code-for-building-ai-in-400-languages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I Don’t Write Code Anymore’: Anthropic, OpenAI Engineers Say AI Now Writes 100% of Their Code]]></title><description><![CDATA[Software engineers are used to shipping code. Now, some of the world&rsquo;s top AI engineers say they don&rsquo;t write it at all. Instead, AI does.At Anthropic and OpenAI, engineers say AI now writes 100% of their production code, a shift that signals a big change in how software is built and what the future of programming jobs may look like.The revelation gained momentum when Boris Cherny, the head of Claude Code at Anthropic, admitted on X that he hadn&rsquo;t written any code by hand in ove]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/i-dont-write-code-anymore-anthropic-openai-engineers-say-ai-now-writes-100-of-their-code/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/i-dont-write-code-anymore-anthropic-openai-engineers-say-ai-now-writes-100-of-their-code/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nvidia’s $100B OpenAI Deal Is ‘On Ice.’ So Why Are They Investing $30B?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wait, so Nvidia and OpenAI just had the &ldquo;largest computing project in history&rdquo;&hellip; and now it&rsquo;s on hold? Or is it being rolled into a new deal? And Nvidia&rsquo;s also investing $30 billion? Make it make sense.Last September 2025, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stood alongside Sam Altman and called their $100 billion partnership &ldquo;the largest computing project in history&rdquo;&mdash;at least 10 gigawatts of AI computing power (roughly 10 nuclear power plants&rsquo; worth). N]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/nvidias-100b-openai-deal-is-on-ice-so-why-are-they-investing-30b/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/nvidias-100b-openai-deal-is-on-ice-so-why-are-they-investing-30b/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alibaba Plans $431M Lunar New Year AI Push Amid Chatbot Battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alibaba&rsquo;s betting big&mdash;$431 million big&mdash;on AI, with timing that&rsquo;s anything but coincidental.<br />
The announcement arrives days before Lunar New Year 2026 (starts Feb. 17), one of Asia&rsquo;s most lucrative shopping periods, signaling this isn&rsquo;t just about technology advancement. This is about capturing consumer attention when engagement hits its annual peak.<br />
While tech companies everywhere chase AI supremacy, Alibaba&rsquo;s commitment to promote its Qwen AI app reveals]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/alibaba-plans-431m-lunar-new-year-ai-push-amid-chatbot-battle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/alibaba-plans-431m-lunar-new-year-ai-push-amid-chatbot-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam Altman-Backed Exowatt Unveils AI Data Centers With Off-Grid Power]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exowatt has launched ExoRise, a new unit designed to supply off-grid, clean power to AI data centers as energy demand accelerates.&nbsp;The Sam Altman-backed startup said the unit is built to deliver reliable electricity without relying on constrained utility grids.According to ESG Dive, ExoRise will develop powered land and on-site energy infrastructure using Exowatt&rsquo;s solar and battery technology, with initial projects planned in solar-rich regions of the US Southwest.A model focused on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/sam-altman-backed-exowatt-unveils-ai-data-centers-with-off-grid-power/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/sam-altman-backed-exowatt-unveils-ai-data-centers-with-off-grid-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Still Leads in Enterprise AI Arms Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[The people have spoken! Well, OK&hellip; some people have spoken about AI.<br />
Results from Andreessen Horowitz&rsquo;s (a16z) third annual CIO Survey suggest that rather than fragmenting, the market is consolidating around a small group of dominant model providers, while incumbents continue to wield outsized influence at the application layer.<br />
The survey, conducted among 100 Global 2000 companies, shows that OpenAI still leads the enterprise, for now, while Anthropic and Google are gaining fast.<br />
It]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-still-leads-in-enterprise-ai-arms-race/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-still-leads-in-enterprise-ai-arms-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waymo Eyes $16B Raise at Roughly $110B Valuation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robotaxis are all the rage, as you&rsquo;ll find out if you stay on this page.<br />
Alphabet&rsquo;s robotaxi company Waymo has finalized a $16 billion funding round, valuing the autonomous vehicle pioneer at nearly $110 billion. That&rsquo;s more than double the company&rsquo;s $45 billion valuation from 14 months ago, signaling a shift in investor confidence around driverless technology.<br />
The funding round, spearheaded by parent company Alphabet with participation from external investors, represents]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/waymo-eyes-16b-raise-at-roughly-110b-valuation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/waymo-eyes-16b-raise-at-roughly-110b-valuation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should AI-Generated News Come With ‘Nutrition Labels’?]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI tools offer tantalizing bite-sized summaries of current affairs, but can we trust the information we are being fed?This technology is becoming an everyday source of news for millions of people, who now use tools like ChatGPT and Google&rsquo;s AI Overviews as shortcuts to accessing it. But according to a new report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), the convenience of AI-generated news short-cuts come with risks.As reported by the Guardian, the left-of-centre thinktank argu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/should-ai-generated-news-come-with-nutrition-labels/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/should-ai-generated-news-come-with-nutrition-labels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Humanoid Robot Companies That Could Shape the Next Wave of Automation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Humanoid robots have officially entered their &ldquo;wait&hellip; this is actually happening&rdquo; era.For years, they lived mostly in science fiction and splashy demo videos, the kind of tech that felt permanently five years away. But suddenly, humanoid robots are showing up in warehouses, factories, and investor pitch decks with real urgency.Thanks to rapid advances in AI, better hardware, and a flood of funding, a small group of companies is racing to build the first truly useful general-pur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/3-humanoid-robot-companies-that-could-shape-the-next-wave-of-automation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/3-humanoid-robot-companies-that-could-shape-the-next-wave-of-automation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 90% of Workers Are Using AI at Work, Mostly Without Employer Support]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI is everywhere at work&hellip; but training is not.&nbsp;Eighty-nine percent of employees now use AI on the job, even as most lack formal training to do so, according to new research from Study.com. The findings suggest that AI has become common at work, but training hasn&rsquo;t kept pace.The survey of 1,000 employed workers across industries shows AI has become a routine part of daily work, driven largely by self-teaching rather than structured programs. That gap between widespread use and l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/nearly-90-of-workers-are-using-ai-at-work-mostly-without-employer-support/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/nearly-90-of-workers-are-using-ai-at-work-mostly-without-employer-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese AI Chipmaker Axera Semiconductor Targets $379M in Hong Kong IPO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pursuit of money to power AI ambitions continues at its usual, relentless pace.<br />
Chinese AI chipmaker Axera Semiconductor is seeking to raise HK$2.96 billion ($379.2 million) through an initial public offering in Hong Kong, according to a regulatory filing. The plan is to scale up technology development and expand sales in a capital-intensive and highly competitive sector.<br />
If completed, the listing would add to a growing pipeline of Chinese semiconductor and AI companies turning to Hong Kong&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinese-ai-chipmaker-axera-semiconductor-targets-379m-in-hong-kong-ipo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinese-ai-chipmaker-axera-semiconductor-targets-379m-in-hong-kong-ipo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tesla Prepares to Retire Model S, Model X to Build More Humanoid Robots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk says it&rsquo;s time to retire the luxury EVs and go all-in on Optimus robots and robotaxis.In a move that underscores just how far the company has drifted from its roots as a carmaker, Tesla announced it will stop making the Model S sedan and Model X SUV and turn their factory over to building humanoid robots instead.On Tesla&rsquo;s fourth-quarter earnings call Wednesday, Musk said production of both models will end next quarter. The Fremont, California, assembly lines that built the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/tesla-prepares-to-retire-model-s-model-x-to-build-more-humanoid-robots/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/tesla-prepares-to-retire-model-s-model-x-to-build-more-humanoid-robots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nvidia, Mercedes Team Up to Bring Robotaxis to Major Cities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nvidia and Mercedes-Benz are positioning themselves to join the growing group of self-driving operators offering robotaxi services in major cities, announcing an acceleration of plans to debut the technology in Mercedes S-Class cars.The two companies will be joined by Uber, which will provide the app used to book the robotaxis. Alongside other European carmakers and parts suppliers, the three companies have begun coordinating operations and launch strategies to push self-driving adoption across]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/nvidia-mercedes-team-up-to-bring-robotaxis-to-major-cities/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/nvidia-mercedes-team-up-to-bring-robotaxis-to-major-cities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pentagon and Anthropic at Odds Over Military AI Applications]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Gentlemen, you can&rsquo;t fight in here! This is the War Room.&rdquo;<br />
It&rsquo;s not quite &ldquo;Dr Strangelove&rdquo; but there is a strange kind of love going on in the world of military AI.<br />
The Pentagon is in a battle with AI developer Anthropic over safeguards that would prevent the government from deploying its technology to target weapons autonomously and conduct U.S. domestic surveillance, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters.<br />
The discussions represent an early test]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/pentagon-and-anthropic-at-odds-over-military-ai-applications/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/pentagon-and-anthropic-at-odds-over-military-ai-applications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starbucks Developing AI ‘Ordering Companion’ to Personalize Coffee Orders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starbucks is brewing something new.At the company&rsquo;s 2026 Investor Day on Thursday, Starbucks executives announced a high-tech turnaround plan: The company says it is &ldquo;actively developing a first-of-its-kind Starbucks ordering companion&rdquo; for its mobile app. The goal is to help customers discover drinks through prompts rather than rigid menus.&ldquo;Designed to help customers discover their perfect beverage through natural, intuitive prompts,&rdquo; the tool will also help custom]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/starbucks-developing-ai-ordering-companion-to-personalize-coffee-orders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/starbucks-developing-ai-ordering-companion-to-personalize-coffee-orders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google’s Project Genie Lets Users Explore AI-Generated Worlds]]></title><description><![CDATA[What would it look like to explore a virtual world built instantly from a text prompt?&nbsp;Google is giving select subscribers a new way to step inside AI-generated environments with Project Genie, an experimental prototype. The tool allows users to create and navigate interactive worlds that are generated in real-time.The prototype is available first to Google AI Ultra subscribers in the US who are aged 18 and above and is powered by DeepMind&rsquo;s Genie 3 world model. The launch highlights]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/googles-project-genie-lets-users-explore-ai-generated-worlds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/googles-project-genie-lets-users-explore-ai-generated-worlds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darren Aronofsky Reimagines the Revolutionary War Through AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;What a terrible time to have eyes.&rdquo;<br />
That&rsquo;s one of the comments on YouTube in reaction to applying generative AI to prestige historical storytelling.<br />
Filmmaker Darren Aronofsky is executive producing &ldquo;On This Day&hellip; 1776&rdquo; through his AI-focused venture Primordial Soup, which has partnered with Google DeepMind to recreate pivotal moments from the American Revolutionary War using a blend of AI and traditional production techniques.<br />
The AI is coming out<br />
The series]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/darren-aronofsky-reimagines-the-revolutionary-war-through-ai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/darren-aronofsky-reimagines-the-revolutionary-war-through-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI to Retire GPT-4o, GPT-4.1, and o4-Mini in ChatGPT]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farewell, ancient ones. OpenAI says it will remove several legacy AI models from ChatGPT.<br />
On Feb. 13, 2026, the models GPT-4o, GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, and OpenAI o4-mini will be retired.<br />
The change is limited to ChatGPT&rsquo;s consumer and in-app model picker. &ldquo;In the API, there are no changes at this time,&rdquo; OpenAI said in the announcement, signaling that developers building on OpenAI&rsquo;s platform won&rsquo;t see immediate forced migrations as a direct result of this specific Cha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-to-retire-gpt-4o-gpt-41-and-o4-mini-in-chatgpt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-to-retire-gpt-4o-gpt-41-and-o4-mini-in-chatgpt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple Boosts AI Ambitions With $2B Q.ai Acquisition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple is deepening its push into AI-driven hardware with the acquisition of Israeli startup Q.ai.<br />
It&rsquo;s the latest chapter in a story crammed with competition among Big Tech companies racing to define the next phase of AI.<br />
The deal underscores how Apple, Meta, and Google are increasingly looking beyond software models alone and turning their attention to devices, sensors, and real-world applications where AI can deliver more tangible consumer value. For Apple, the focus appears to be on aud]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/apple-boosts-ai-ambitions-with-2b-qai-acquisition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/apple-boosts-ai-ambitions-with-2b-qai-acquisition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Posts AI Video That Looks Like Sydney Sweeney, Raising Consent Concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk has once again found himself at the center of a digital firestorm.On Wednesday, Musk posted a short, AI-generated video to his X platform. The clip features a woman who looks unmistakably like actress Sydney Sweeney, standing inside a spacecraft. The digital Sweeney turns to a male AI character and says, &ldquo;So let me get this straight. Grok videos are now 10 seconds, and the audio is greatly improved?&rdquo;Her counterpart replies, &ldquo;Yeah, pretty much&hellip; Do you like it?&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-posts-ai-video-that-looks-like-sydney-sweeney-raising-consent-concerns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-posts-ai-video-that-looks-like-sydney-sweeney-raising-consent-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Launches Free AI Training for Every Adult in the Country]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK is throwing the doors open to AI training.In what is being described as the most significant upskilling push since the birth of the Open University in the 1970s, the UK government has officially opened the doors to free artificial intelligence training for every adult in the country.&nbsp;Announced this week, the program aims to prepare 10 million workers for a shifting labor market by the end of the decade.The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is spearheading this]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/uk-launches-free-ai-training-for-every-adult-in-the-country/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/uk-launches-free-ai-training-for-every-adult-in-the-country/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mozilla Invests $1.4B to Build an AI ‘Rebel Alliance’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mozilla, the nonprofit best known for its Firefox browser, is stepping into the AI race with a familiar underdog mindset.Instead of trying to outspend the biggest players, the organization aims to build an alliance of startups, developers, and public interest technologists committed to making AI more open and trustworthy.&nbsp;Mozilla plans to deploy its roughly $1.4 billion in reserves to support mission-driven AI projects, a move aimed at countering the growing dominance of companies like Open]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/mozilla-invests-14b-to-build-an-ai-rebel-alliance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/mozilla-invests-14b-to-build-an-ai-rebel-alliance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waymo’s Driverless Taxis Could Hit London Streets Later This Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Driverless taxis are edging closer to UK roads, with US autonomous car firm Waymo saying it hopes to launch a robotaxi service in London as early as September, pending regulatory approval.Waymo, which is owned by Google parent Alphabet, has confirmed plans to begin a pilot phase in the UK this April. If regulations allow, the service could open to paying passengers later in the year.The UK government has said it intends to change the rules governing autonomous vehicles in the second half of 2026]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/waymos-driverless-taxis-could-hit-london-streets-later-this-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/waymos-driverless-taxis-could-hit-london-streets-later-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gemini, Nano Banana Are Coming to Chrome as Google Reinvents the Browser]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chrome is no longer just a window to the web; it&rsquo;s becoming the pilot.In a new update announced Wednesday, Google said it is adding more Gemini-powered features directly into Chrome, including a permanent side panel assistant, built-in image tools, and an &ldquo;auto browse&rdquo; feature that can complete multi-step tasks across the web, rolling out in preview in the US for Google AI Pro and Google AI Ultra subscribers.The changes are rolling out across macOS, Windows, and Chromebook Plus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/gemini-nano-banana-are-coming-to-chrome-as-google-reinvents-the-browser/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/gemini-nano-banana-are-coming-to-chrome-as-google-reinvents-the-browser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China’s Humanoid Robots Are Finally Headed to the US]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new wave of Chinese humanoid robots is quietly closing in on the US market.A growing number of startups from Shenzhen, often called China&rsquo;s &ldquo;Silicon Valley,&rdquo; are stepping onto the global stage, hoping to expand overseas before Tesla&rsquo;s Optimus robot is even available to the public.One of the most closely watched names is LimX Dynamics, a company that has moved quickly from a small operation into an ambitious player with international plans, according to CNBC&rsquo;s The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-humanoid-robots-are-finally-headed-to-the-us/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-humanoid-robots-are-finally-headed-to-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boston University School of Law to Launch AI Certificate Program in Fall 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boston has more than a feeling when it comes to AI.<br />
Boston University School of Law is preparing to launch an AI certificate program in fall 2026 as part of a broader initiative aimed at training future lawyers in the ethical and effective use of AI technologies.<br />
The initiative reflects a growing recognition within legal education that AI is becoming deeply embedded in legal research, writing, and practice. Law school administrators say the program is designed not only to familiarize students wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/boston-university-school-of-law-to-launch-ai-certificate-program-in-fall-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/boston-university-school-of-law-to-launch-ai-certificate-program-in-fall-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Universal Basic Income Could Help Cushion UK Workers From AI Job Losses]]></title><description><![CDATA[As AI continues to take its vicious toll on jobs everywhere, there may be a soft solution in the UK.<br />
The country could consider introducing a universal basic income (UBI) as a way to protect workers whose jobs are disrupted by AI, according to the investment minister Jason Stockwood, as concerns mount over the pace at which new technologies are reshaping the labour market.<br />
UBI refers to a system in which individuals receive a regular, unconditional payment from the state, regardless of employmen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/universal-basic-income-could-help-cushion-uk-workers-from-ai-job-losses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/universal-basic-income-could-help-cushion-uk-workers-from-ai-job-losses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta to Nearly Double AI Spending]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg has signalled an aggressive expansion of the company&rsquo;s AI ambitions.<br />
The Facebook-owner is planning to nearly double its annual spending on AI infrastructure and projects, even as warnings mount about a potential bubble in the fast-growing sector.<br />
The move underlines Meta&rsquo;s belief that AI will reshape not only its products but also the wider economy, workplace structures, and competitive dynamics across the technology industry.<br />
Ramping up investme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-to-nearly-double-ai-spending/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-to-nearly-double-ai-spending/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cisco Boss Warns AI Gold Rush Will End in a Reckoning]]></title><description><![CDATA[If the influx of AI-related everything these days hasn&rsquo;t tipped you off already, I&rsquo;ll be the one to break it to you: AI is here to stay. But how will its boom of seemingly endless widespread popularity impact the world, and will it ever slow down?The AI boom is indeed transforming tech at a rapid pace; the road ahead is unlikely to be smooth. Chuck Robbins, chairman and chief executive of Cisco Systems, has warned that while AI will reshape the global economy and ultimately be &ldquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/cisco-boss-warns-ai-gold-rush-will-end-in-a-reckoning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/cisco-boss-warns-ai-gold-rush-will-end-in-a-reckoning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google DeepMind AI Model Reads DNA’s Recipe for Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[A powerful AI model developed by Google&rsquo;s DeepMind is being hailed as a potential turning point in genetics.<br />
Researchers reckon it could dramatically accelerate understanding of how DNA influences disease, cancer, and drug discovery.<br />
The model, called AlphaGenome, is designed to read and interpret the human genome &ndash; the complete set of genetic instructions that governs how the body grows, functions, and responds to illness. Scientists say it offers new insight into why tiny variation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-deepmind-ai-model-reads-dnas-recipe-for-life/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-deepmind-ai-model-reads-dnas-recipe-for-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China’s ‘AI Tigers’ Pounce: A New Wave of Models Challenges US Dominance]]></title><description><![CDATA[China&rsquo;s artificial intelligence race is picking up speed again.&nbsp;From startups to tech giants, Chinese companies are rolling out new AI models at a rapid pace, signaling that the gap with US rivals may be narrowing faster than many expected.Over the past few months, several Chinese firms have unveiled new AI upgrades, adding to the momentum that began last year with DeepSeek&rsquo;s surprise release of its R1 model. That launch drew global attention by offering performance comparable t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-ai-tigers-pounce-a-new-wave-of-models-challenges-us-dominance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-ai-tigers-pounce-a-new-wave-of-models-challenges-us-dominance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI, Google, and Moonshot Unveil New Agentic AI Systems]]></title><description><![CDATA[For two years, the workflow was simple: you ask AI a question, AI spits out an answer. Today, three separate announcements from OpenAI, Google, and Moonshot AI quietly killed that paradigm.The new model? AI that investigates, manipulates, and coordinates&hellip; without being asked.First, OpenAI&rsquo;s Prism embeds GPT-5.2 directly inside your research paper<br />
Instead of copy-pasting text into a separate chat window, GPT-5.2 now reads your entire manuscript &mdash; structure, equations, citations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-google-and-moonshot-unveil-new-agentic-ai-systems/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-google-and-moonshot-unveil-new-agentic-ai-systems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple Is Rumored to Tap Intel for Future iPhone Chip Production]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remember the messy breakup between Apple and Intel back in 2020? It looks like both companies could be heading toward a reunion.Reports are swirling that Apple is looking to tap Intel to help build chips for future iPhones. According to a research note from GF Securities analyst Jeff Pu, obtained by MacRumors, Intel is expected to begin manufacturing some Apple chips using its future &ldquo;14A&rdquo; process, which is expected to be ready for mass production in 2028.But there is a catch: Intel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/apple-is-rumored-to-tap-intel-for-future-iphone-chip-production/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/apple-is-rumored-to-tap-intel-for-future-iphone-chip-production/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China’s Military Labs Build ‘Apex Predator’ Drones, Robot Packs]]></title><description><![CDATA[China&rsquo;s leading military labs are developing autonomous weapons designed to hunt and operate like apex predators, with the capability to deploy and operate with minimal human input.&nbsp;At one of China&rsquo;s leading military-linked universities, researchers have studied the behaviour of hawks, wolves, and coyotes to simulate how drones and quadrupedal robots should act when encountering enemy units. In some scenarios, the systems are programmed to behave like apex predators, identifying]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-military-labs-build-apex-predator-drones-robot-packs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-military-labs-build-apex-predator-drones-robot-packs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK Leads Major Economies in AI-Related Job Losses, Morgan Stanley Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence is supposed to make work easier. In Britain right now, it&rsquo;s also making work disappear.AI is cutting deeper into jobs in the UK than in other major economies, according to new research from Morgan Stanley. While companies say the technology is boosting productivity, Britain is standing out for the number of roles disappearing along the way.The investment bank&rsquo;s study shows UK firms recorded an 8% net job loss linked to AI over the past year, the highest among]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/uk-leads-major-economies-in-ai-related-job-losses-morgan-stanley-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/uk-leads-major-economies-in-ai-related-job-losses-morgan-stanley-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your AI Cheat Codes: 7 ChatGPT Prompts That Help You Work Smarter]]></title><description><![CDATA[The era of firing off a &ldquo;quick question&rdquo; at AI is giving way to a more sophisticated workplace skill: knowing how to prompt.Recent data and expert reports reveal that the gap between average users and power users is widening, with prompt engineering skills now linked to massive gains in professional efficiency.According to the Pew Research Center, the adoption of ChatGPT in the office is skyrocketing. The center notes that 28% of employed US adults who have ever used ChatGPT now use]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/your-ai-cheat-codes-7-chatgpt-prompts-that-help-you-work-smarter/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/your-ai-cheat-codes-7-chatgpt-prompts-that-help-you-work-smarter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeepSeek Boosts OCR Performance With Alibaba Open-Source AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chinese AI company DeepSeek has dropped some intriguing news in the document processing world.<br />
The firm has unveiled DeepSeek-OCR 2, a completely revamped optical character recognition system that replaces its previous architecture with Alibaba&rsquo;s Qwen AI technology.<br />
Tech swap<br />
DeepSeek has ditched OpenAI&rsquo;s CLIP framework that powered its original system and swapped it for Alibaba Cloud&rsquo;s lightweight Qwen2-0.5b model.<br />
This new approach delivers a 3.7% performance boost over the p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/deepseek-boosts-ocr-performance-with-alibaba-open-source-ai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/deepseek-boosts-ocr-performance-with-alibaba-open-source-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robot Restaurant in China Handles Cooking, Serving, and Cleaning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Walk into a restaurant in Hangzhou right now, and you might not see a chef shouting orders or servers rushing plates. Instead, you&rsquo;ll find robotic arms cooking noodles, machines pouring coffee, and delivery bots gliding between tables.Hangzhou&rsquo;s first &ldquo;AI robot restaurant&rdquo; has officially begun trial operations, offering diners a glimpse of what a fully automated dining experience could look like. The venue, called the &ldquo;24 Solar Terms AI Robot Restaurant,&rdquo; bega]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/robot-restaurant-in-china-handles-cooking-serving-and-cleaning/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 15:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/robot-restaurant-in-china-handles-cooking-serving-and-cleaning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waabi’s $1B Raise Fuels Expansion Into Robotaxis With Uber]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Toronto-based firm&rsquo;s vision for success in physical AI is moving along well.<br />
Autonomous vehicle company Waabi has secured a landmark $1 billion in new financing, underscoring growing investor confidence in physical AI and intensifying competition in the race to commercialize self-driving vehicles at scale.<br />
The company announced it has closed an oversubscribed $750 million Series C round, co-led by Khosla Ventures and G2 Venture Partners, alongside an additional future investment commitme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/waabis-1b-raise-fuels-expansion-into-robotaxis-with-uber/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/waabis-1b-raise-fuels-expansion-into-robotaxis-with-uber/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic Poised for $20B Funding Round]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AI investment frenzy carries on. Let&rsquo;s all try to keep up.<br />
Anthropic is on the verge of raising about $20 billion from venture capital firms and other investors, double the amount it initially sought, in a striking demonstration of the intense enthusiasm surrounding leading AI start-ups.<br />
According to the Financial Times, people familiar with the matter said the fundraising, which is close to being finalised, would value the company at roughly $350 billion. If completed, it would rank a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-poised-for-20b-funding-round/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-poised-for-20b-funding-round/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pinterest to Lay Off Nearly 15% of Staff in AI Shift]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pinterest plans to lay off less than 15% of its workforce as part of a restructuring that shifts more resources toward artificial intelligence.&nbsp;The company also expects to reduce its office space and reevaluate its sales and marketing strategy, according to a securities filing. Pinterest hopes to complete the changes by the end of its third quarter in late September.&nbsp;Investors reacted quickly, sending Pinterest shares down more than 9% as the company positions itself around AI-powered]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/pinterest-to-lay-off-nearly-15-of-staff-in-ai-shift/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/pinterest-to-lay-off-nearly-15-of-staff-in-ai-shift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Expands AI Plus Subscription to 35 New Countries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is taking its AI subscription global. The company announced that Google AI Plus is launching in 35 countries, with auto-upgrades for existing Google One subscribers.According to the announcement, the rollout extends AI Plus availability alongside Google&rsquo;s broader AI subscription plans.Google AI Plus is priced at $7.99 per month in the US, with a 50% introductory discount for new subscribers.Standardization before accelerationThe timing is deliberate. Instead of introducing new headl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-expands-ai-plus-subscription-to-35-new-countries/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-expands-ai-plus-subscription-to-35-new-countries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sundance Documentary Claims to Expose AI’s Dark Truth]]></title><description><![CDATA[A documentary premiering at Sundance this week reckons it reveals the disturbing reality behind AI&rsquo;s rapid rise.<br />
It all starts with a chilling story from 2016 that predicted today&rsquo;s AI chaos. &ldquo;Ghost in the Machine&rdquo; opens with Microsoft&rsquo;s experimental chatbot &lsquo;Tay,&rsquo; which transformed into a hate-spewing machine within 24 hours of launch, opening what director Valerie Veatch calls a Pandora&rsquo;s Box that&rsquo;s now consuming the creative industry.<br />
Well]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/sundance-documentary-claims-to-expose-ais-dark-truth/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/sundance-documentary-claims-to-expose-ais-dark-truth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Unleashes Prism for AI-Fueled Scientific Research]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don&rsquo;t miss Prism as one AI firm has shown the importance of being earnest when it comes to research.<br />
OpenAI has launched Prism, an AI workspace powered by GPT-5.2 that integrates directly into scientific research workflows.<br />
This is a cloud-based environment that offers unlimited projects and collaborators, and is accessible to anyone with a ChatGPT account.<br />
The platform represents OpenAI&rsquo;s objective to dominate the scientific research field, with the chance that every future paper wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-unleashes-prism-for-ai-fueled-scientific-research/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-unleashes-prism-for-ai-fueled-scientific-research/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ranked: 8 Things You Should Never Paste Into an AI Chatbot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pasting something into a chatbot feels casual, almost disposable. It&rsquo;s the digital equivalent of thinking out loud.&nbsp;But that muscle memory is exactly the problem.&nbsp;In a rush to get an answer, people drop sensitive data, work docs, and personal details they&rsquo;d never post publicly, even though the risk profile is a lot closer than it feels.Below are the top eight things you should never paste into an AI chatbot, ranked from easy-to-overlook mistakes to the most dangerous exposu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ranked-8-things-you-should-never-paste-into-an-ai-chatbot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ranked-8-things-you-should-never-paste-into-an-ai-chatbot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is Clawdbot? The Viral Self-Hosted AI Assistant Taking Over X]]></title><description><![CDATA[An open-source AI assistant called &ldquo;Clawdbot&rdquo; exploded across X this weekend, so naturally, we had to investigate.Not to be confused with &ldquo;Claude&rdquo;, Clawdbot is a self-hosted agent that runs on your computer, texts you through WhatsApp/Telegram/Discord, remembers everything, and can build itself new capabilities on the fly. For a quick TL;DR, Harper Carroll explains Clawdbot well here.Unlike cloud-locked ChatGPT or Claude, Clawdbot lives on your hardware (or a $5 AWS insta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/what-is-clawdbot-the-viral-self-hosted-ai-assistant-taking-over-x/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/what-is-clawdbot-the-viral-self-hosted-ai-assistant-taking-over-x/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple’s Google-Powered Siri Overhaul Set for February Debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple is finally getting ready to show us what a smart Siri actually looks like.According to the latest Power On newsletter from Bloomberg&rsquo;s Mark Gurman, Apple is less than a month away from debuting a revamped Siri powered by Google&rsquo;s Gemini. The announcement is expected in the second half of February, with the features likely arriving in the iOS 26.4 beta shortly after.Users will finally get features like Personal Context, which lets Siri reference previous conversations, and on-sc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/apples-google-powered-siri-overhaul-set-for-february-debut/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/apples-google-powered-siri-overhaul-set-for-february-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Apple Considered an AI Home Screen for the iPhone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple flirted with letting AI reshuffle your iPhone apps. In the end, it was decided that muscle memory mattered more.The tech giant briefly considered using AI to change how the iPhone Home Screen works, including dynamically rearranging apps based on user behavior. The proposal surfaced internally but was ultimately shut down by Apple&rsquo;s software chief, Craig Federighi, according to The Information.The idea was part of broader internal discussions about pushing AI deeper into Apple&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/why-apple-considered-an-ai-home-screen-for-the-iphone/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/why-apple-considered-an-ai-home-screen-for-the-iphone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nvidia Makes $2B CoreWeave Investment for AI Factories Buildout]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI factories are on the agenda as Nvidia has made a $2 billion investment in CoreWeave.<br />
The chip giant purchased CoreWeave&rsquo;s Class A common stock at $87.20 per share, building on their previous $6.3 billion investment from four months ago that secured a 6.6% stake.<br />
The partnership aims to construct more than 5 gigawatts of AI factories by 2030. This means computing infrastructure that could reshape how AI systems are built and operated on a global scale.<br />
Jensen Huang, Founder and CEO of Nv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/nvidia-makes-2b-coreweave-investment-for-ai-factories-buildout/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/nvidia-makes-2b-coreweave-investment-for-ai-factories-buildout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Robot Brings Emotional Care to Pets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leaving pets home alone has always come with a little guilt.&nbsp;Cameras can show what they&rsquo;re doing, and smart feeders can ensure they&rsquo;re fed, but neither really answers the question that many owners worry about the most: how their pets are actually feeling.&nbsp;Your pet&rsquo;s new best friend might be a robot. At CES 2026, Tuya Smart introduced Aura, an AI-powered companion robot designed to provide cats and dogs with interaction and emotional stimulation during long periods of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-robot-brings-emotional-care-to-pets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-robot-brings-emotional-care-to-pets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Cloud’s Gaming Chief Thinks AI Is the Iron Man Suit for Devs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ladies and gentlemen, for your consideration&hellip; an Iron Man analogy.<br />
Jack Buser, the global director for games at Google Cloud, compared equipping game developers with AI to giving them Iron Man&rsquo;s suit&mdash;and warned that studios refusing to embrace this tech revolution might not survive.<br />
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s like the Iron Man suit of armor, right? It&rsquo;s still you inside the suit of armor, but you&rsquo;re suddenly able to do things that you couldn&rsquo;t do before,&rdquo; Buser]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-clouds-gaming-chief-thinks-ai-is-the-iron-man-suit-for-devs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-clouds-gaming-chief-thinks-ai-is-the-iron-man-suit-for-devs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI-Powered CCTV Deployed in Fight Against Illegal Dumping]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smile, Northamptonshire litterbugs, you&rsquo;re on camera.UK-based West Northamptonshire Council is turning to AI in an effort to crack down on fly-tipping, the illegal dumping of waste, across the region. A new AI-powered CCTV camera tower will rotate between locations through January 2027, providing authorities with flexible surveillance coverage while helping identify offenders. The initiative marks a significant step in how local authorities are using technology to enforce the law and prote]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-powered-cctv-deployed-in-fight-against-illegal-dumping/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 09:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-powered-cctv-deployed-in-fight-against-illegal-dumping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft Introduces Maia 200, Its Most Powerful AI Chip Yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft is betting on a deeper kind of AI control&hellip; one most users never see.On Monday, the tech giant introduced Maia 200, its newest custom-built AI workhorse. Designed specifically to handle the heavy lifting of running massive AI models, this chip serves as a direct challenge to the hardware crowns held by Amazon and Google.The Maia 200 is built on a cutting-edge 3-nanometer process and packed with over 140 billion transistors. According to the Microsoft announcement, this translates]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-introduces-maia-200-its-most-powerful-ai-chip-yet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-introduces-maia-200-its-most-powerful-ai-chip-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yahoo Launches Scout, an AI Answer Engine Taking On Google Search]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yahoo on Tuesday introduced Scout, an AI-powered answer engine debuting in beta across desktop and mobile in the US. It will be available through a standalone site and app, as well as within the existing Yahoo Search app on iOS and Android, the company said.Search products are increasingly delivering direct answers rather than lists of links, a shift that has raised the stakes for legacy search brands. Yahoo is leaning on its decades of data, scale, and publisher relationships as competitors suc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/yahoo-launches-scout-an-ai-answer-engine-taking-on-google-search/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/yahoo-launches-scout-an-ai-answer-engine-taking-on-google-search/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How an AI Goth Girl Became a Political Meme Machine]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the strange churn of social media, trends often appear from nowhere. This month, one of the most unlikely stars is Amelia, a purple-haired, AI-generated British schoolgirl who was never meant to exist outside a classroom but is now flooding timelines with extremist memes.Originally created as part of an anti-extremism project, Amelia has been reshaped online into a nationalist symbol, shared thousands of times a day across platforms like X and Facebook, according to reporting by The Guardian.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/how-an-ai-goth-girl-became-a-political-meme-machine/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/how-an-ai-goth-girl-became-a-political-meme-machine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Models Just Got Their GPT-2 Moment — Here’s What That Means For You]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to generate interactive video simulations on demand? Or turn a single photo into a fully explorable 3D world? Two APIs just made both possible.First, Odyssey launched Odyssey-2 Pro, a world model that streams real-time, interactive video at 720p/22fps.<br />
Type &ldquo;a laughing baby,&rdquo; and it generates continuous video you can interact with while it&rsquo;s running.Send &ldquo;a kitten appears,&rdquo; and the simulation updates instantly (you like AI cat slop? Now we get interactive cat s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/world-models-just-got-their-gpt-2-moment-heres-what-that-means-for-you/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/world-models-just-got-their-gpt-2-moment-heres-what-that-means-for-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple Tests Internal AI Chatbot to Boost Employee Productivity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple is still working through its plans to revamp Siri into a more capable AI chatbot this year. Inside the company, however, employees are already using generative AI in their day-to-day work.&nbsp;The tech giant has rolled out an internal chatbot called Enchant&eacute; to help staff brainstorm ideas, write and edit content, research topics, and analyze files. The company is also using a second internal tool, Enterprise Assistant, to answer questions about company policies and technical proces]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/apple-tests-internal-ai-chatbot-to-boost-employee-productivity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/apple-tests-internal-ai-chatbot-to-boost-employee-productivity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brookings Warns Clerical Work Faces AI Displacement Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clerical and administrative roles are expected to be among the hardest hit by AI-driven job displacement, according to a Brookings analysis. While artificial intelligence is forecast to affect millions of US workers, certain roles could be significantly more vulnerable due to a combination of economic and geographic factors.Office clerks, receptionists, and secretaries are among the most at-risk occupations, largely because of their low adaptive capacity. Workers in these roles typically have be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/brookings-warns-clerical-work-faces-ai-displacement-risk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/brookings-warns-clerical-work-faces-ai-displacement-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI’s New AI Foundations Course Promises ‘Job-Ready’ Skills and Credential]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI is stepping beyond AI tools and into workforce training, launching its first formal certification program built around hands-on courses delivered through ChatGPT. The initiative is OpenAI&rsquo;s most direct move yet to turn everyday AI use into verified, job-ready skills.The company said the certifications are built around hands-on training inside ChatGPT, where users learn by completing real tasks rather than watching demos. The effort aims to provide workers and educators with a formal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openais-new-ai-foundations-course-promises-job-ready-skills-and-credential/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openais-new-ai-foundations-course-promises-job-ready-skills-and-credential/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gemini 3 Pro Is Changing How People Search: Here Are 8 Prompts to Try]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google Search is no longer just about blue links and quick answers. With Gemini 3 Pro now built directly into Search through AI Mode, Google is quietly reshaping how people plan, learn, and accomplish tasks online.Instead of bouncing between chatbots and browser tabs, users can now ask deeper, more conversational questions and get structured, visual, and context-aware responses, all without leaving Google Search.Gemini 3 Pro, which launched in late 2025, is Google&rsquo;s most capable consumer-f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/gemini-3-pro-is-changing-how-people-search-here-are-8-prompts-to-try/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/gemini-3-pro-is-changing-how-people-search-here-are-8-prompts-to-try/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU Investigates Musk’s Grok Over Sexual AI Deepfakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[European Union regulators have opened a new investigation into Elon Musk&rsquo;s social media platform X, focusing on its AI chatbot Grok and claims that it can be used to generate sexualized deepfake images of women and minors.<br />
The probe, announced today (Jan. 26), follows growing international criticism of the tool and concerns that users can manipulate ordinary photos into explicit content using basic text prompts such as &ldquo;put her in a bikini&rdquo; or &ldquo;remove her clothes.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/eu-investigates-musks-grok-over-sexual-ai-deepfakes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/eu-investigates-musks-grok-over-sexual-ai-deepfakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Google AI Features That Make the Internet Easier to Use]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is steadily changing how people use the internet, not by reinventing search or browsers, but by embedding artificial intelligence into everyday virtual tasks. The company&rsquo;s growing set of AI-powered features makes it easier for users to find information, create content, and get things done online.&nbsp;Rather than pushing users toward separate AI platforms, Google is integrating these tools directly into familiar apps such as Gmail, Search, Chrome, Maps, and Gemini. These AI-powered]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/7-google-ai-features-that-make-the-internet-easier-to-use/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/7-google-ai-features-that-make-the-internet-easier-to-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Synthesia Secures $200M Funding at $4B Valuation]]></title><description><![CDATA[London-based AI video firm Synthesia has closed a $200 million funding round that nearly doubled its valuation to $4 billion.<br />
Google&rsquo;s venture arm GV led this latest round, bringing Synthesia&rsquo;s total funding to over $500 million since launching in 2017.<br />
The UK&rsquo;s Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, said in today&rsquo;s (Jan. 26) announcement: &ldquo;Synthesia is a UK success story, creating new jobs and opportunities in this country. It shows that by backing innovators]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/synthesia-secures-200m-funding-at-4b-valuation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/synthesia-secures-200m-funding-at-4b-valuation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube Leads Google AI Overviews Citations for Health Queries]]></title><description><![CDATA[A study suggests that Google&rsquo;s AI has started prioritizing YouTube videos over hospitals, medical journals, and government health agencies.<br />
Analysis of over 50,000 health searches reveals AI is quietly rewriting the rules of medical information, and the consequences are raising alarm bells across the healthcare industry.<br />
Findings from SE Ranking show YouTube dominating Google&rsquo;s AI Overview citations at an unprecedented 4.43% of all references&mdash;making it the single most-cited hea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/youtube-leads-google-ai-overviews-citations-for-health-queries/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/youtube-leads-google-ai-overviews-citations-for-health-queries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This $800M Startup Makes ChatGPT 24x Faster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every time ChatGPT takes three seconds to respond instead of 30, there&rsquo;s probably infrastructure like vLLM working behind the scenes.&nbsp;You&rsquo;ve been using it without knowing it. And now, the team behind it just became an $800 million company overnight.Here are the detailsToday, Inferact launched with a massive $150 million seed round to commercialize the open-source inference engine that&rsquo;s already powering AI at Amazon, major cloud providers, and thousands of developers world]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/this-800m-startup-makes-chatgpt-24x-faster/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/this-800m-startup-makes-chatgpt-24x-faster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Is Becoming a Default Job Requirement, Indeed Report Finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI is rapidly becoming a baseline expectation in hiring, showing up across job listings far beyond engineering and IT. Employers are adding language about artificial intelligence to job postings across industries, from sales and marketing to finance and operations.New research from Indeed&rsquo;s Hiring Lab shows AI references spreading rapidly across job listings, including roles where the technology is not yet central to the day-to-day work. The trend suggests AI is becoming a default qualific]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-is-becoming-a-default-job-requirement-indeed-report-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-is-becoming-a-default-job-requirement-indeed-report-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Datensouveränität heute: Sicherheit beginnt am Endpunkt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Die Bedrohungslage entwickelt sich weiter in rasantem Tempo. W&auml;hrend Cloud-Dienste und Identity Platforms attraktive Ziele bleiben, konzentrieren sich Angreifer zunehmend auf eine Ebene, die viele Unternehmen noch immer untersch&auml;tzen: den Endpunkt. Ausgereifte Phishing-Kampagnen, Firmware-basierte Implants und KI-generierte Exploits verwischen die Grenzen zwischen Nutzerinteraktion und Eindringen &ndash; und umgehen klassische Schutzmechanismen dabei h&auml;ufig.Mit der Verfestigung vo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/datensouvernitt-heute-sicherheit-beginnt-am-endpunkt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/datensouvernitt-heute-sicherheit-beginnt-am-endpunkt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arbeit neu denken: HP zeigt, dass Unternehmen 85 % der Faktoren beeinflussen, die die Mitarbeiterzufriedenheit prägen]]></title><description><![CDATA[An einem regnerischen Montagmorgen im Jahr 2016 sitzt eine Teamleitung in M&uuml;nchen in einem grell beleuchteten B&uuml;ro und pr&uuml;ft Tabellen auf einem Desktop-PC. Das Team arbeitet im selben Geb&auml;ude &ndash; verbunden durch r&auml;umliche N&auml;he statt durch ein gemeinsames Ziel. Meetings finden an physischen Tischen statt, nicht per Videocall. Entscheidungen werden top-down getroffen. Tools sind einheitlich. Und Technologie ist zwar hilfreich, passt sich jedoch nicht an die Bed&uu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/arbeit-neu-denken-hp-zeigt-dass-unternehmen-85-der-faktoren-beeinflussen-die-die-mitarbeiterzufriedenheit-prgen/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/arbeit-neu-denken-hp-zeigt-dass-unternehmen-85-der-faktoren-beeinflussen-die-die-mitarbeiterzufriedenheit-prgen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google AI Mode Can Now Use Gmail, Photos to Personalize Search Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is giving its AI-powered search a memory boost. The company says its AI Mode can now draw on users&rsquo; Gmail and Google Photos to deliver answers that feel far more personal.In a blog post published Thursday, Google announced it is expanding a feature called Personal Intelligence to AI Mode in Google Search. The update allows AI Mode to securely connect with Gmail and Google Photos, giving the system more context about a user&rsquo;s plans, habits, and preferences.&ldquo;Personal Intel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-ai-mode-can-now-use-gmail-photos-to-personalize-search-results/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-ai-mode-can-now-use-gmail-photos-to-personalize-search-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fei-Fei Li’s World Labs in Talks for Fundraising at $5B Valuation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &ldquo;godmother of AI&rdquo; is open to offers she can&rsquo;t refuse.<br />
Silicon Valley is preparing for another high-profile AI fundraising, as Fei-Fei Li is reportedly in talks to raise fresh investment that would value her start-up World Labs at $5 billion.<br />
Sources spoke to Bloomberg about the potential deal. It signals growing investor appetite for AI companies working beyond text and images and into what some see as the next frontier: systems capable of understanding and operating inside]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/fei-fei-lis-world-labs-in-talks-for-fundraising-at-5b-valuation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/fei-fei-lis-world-labs-in-talks-for-fundraising-at-5b-valuation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huang: Nvidia Has Dethroned Apple as TSMC’s Top Customer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple ruled Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.&rsquo;s order book for years. That crown has now changed hands.Nvidia has overtaken Apple as the largest customer of TSMC, marking a major shift in the global semiconductor industry. The confirmation came directly from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during a recent podcast appearance, putting an end to speculation about how far AI chip demand has reshaped foundry priorities.Huang made the remark on &ldquo;A Bit Personal with Jodi Shelton,&rdquo; a podc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/huang-nvidia-has-dethroned-apple-as-tsmcs-top-customer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/huang-nvidia-has-dethroned-apple-as-tsmcs-top-customer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Invests in Sakana AI to Strengthen Gemini’s Reach in Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sakana AI, fresh off its Series B funding round, has announced a new partnership with Google that includes a financial investment from the tech giant.<br />
The investment amount has not been disclosed, but the move highlights how major global cloud and AI providers are increasingly seeking deeper relationships with fast-moving research labs and startups, especially those positioned to commercialize advanced AI in heavily regulated markets.<br />
For Sakana AI, the partnership represents both a vote of conf]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-invests-in-sakana-ai-to-strengthen-geminis-reach-in-japan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-invests-in-sakana-ai-to-strengthen-geminis-reach-in-japan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scarlett Johansson Joins Hollywood Stars in Blasting AI Giants for ‘Theft’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of Hollywood&rsquo;s biggest stars have joined forces in what could be the most consequential legal battle against AI companies.<br />
Scarlett Johansson, Cate Blanchett, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt are backing a major campaign targeting AI firms for what they call outright theft of celebrity voices and likenesses.<br />
They have accused unnamed tech giants of &ldquo;theft&rdquo; and called on the companies to pursue &ldquo;ethical&rdquo; partnerships when accessing artistic content. The letter represent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/scarlett-johansson-joins-hollywood-stars-in-blasting-ai-giants-for-theft/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/scarlett-johansson-joins-hollywood-stars-in-blasting-ai-giants-for-theft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KI-Agenten und On-Device-Intelligenz definieren den Arbeitsplatz völlig neu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enterprise-KI bedeutete einst, Daten an einen Cloud-Endpunkt zu senden, auf das Ergebnis zu warten und dieses dann in lokale Tools zu integrieren. Doch dieses Muster ver&auml;ndert sich. 43 % aller PC-Lieferungen im Jahr 2025 waren KI-PCs und Prognosen zufolge werden KI-Laptops &ndash; d. h. Laptops mit integrierten Neural Processing Units (NPUs) neben Central Processing Units (CPUs) und Graphical Processing Units (GPUs) &ndash; im Jahr 2026 die einzige Wahl1 f&uuml;r gro&szlig;e Unternehmen sei]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ki-agenten-und-on-device-intelligenz-definieren-den-arbeitsplatz-vllig-neu/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ki-agenten-und-on-device-intelligenz-definieren-den-arbeitsplatz-vllig-neu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-Agenten und On-Device-Intelligenz definieren den Arbeitsplatz völlig neu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enterprise-KI bedeutete einst, Daten an einen Cloud-Endpunkt zu senden, auf das Ergebnis zu warten und dieses dann in lokale Tools zu integrieren. Doch dieses Muster ver&auml;ndert sich. 43 % aller PC-Lieferungen im Jahr 2025 waren KI-PCs und Prognosen zufolge werden KI-Laptops &ndash; d. h. Laptops mit integrierten Neural Processing Units (NPUs) neben Central Processing Units (CPUs) und Graphical Processing Units (GPUs) &ndash; im Jahr 2026 die einzige Wahl1 f&uuml;r gro&szlig;e Unternehmen sei]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/i-agenten-und-on-device-intelligenz-definieren-den-arbeitsplatz-vllig-neu/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/i-agenten-und-on-device-intelligenz-definieren-den-arbeitsplatz-vllig-neu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Pulls Top Talent From AI Voice Firm Hume AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google DeepMind has executed a talent heist that reveals its new strategy for emotional AI dominance.<br />
Hume AI&rsquo;s CEO Alan Cowen, who holds a PhD in psychology, is joining Google DeepMind alongside several key engineers as part of a major licensing agreement, according to Wired.<br />
The startup, which has secured $74 million in funding and projects $100 million in revenue for 2026, specializes in technology that detects emotions in users&rsquo; voices and creates incredibly realistic voice inter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-pulls-top-talent-from-ai-voice-firm-hume-ai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-pulls-top-talent-from-ai-voice-firm-hume-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ‘App’ Era Is Dying — Welcome to the ‘Agent’ Era]]></title><description><![CDATA[Allow us to reframe the current moment: for the last 15 years, we&rsquo;d argue we have lived in the &ldquo;Read/Write&rdquo; era of technology. You tap a glass screen, you open an app, you press buttons, and you get a result.But reports from both China and Silicon Valley yesterday confirm that 2026 is the year we switch to what we&rsquo;re calling the &ldquo;Instruct/Verify&rdquo; era: where the primary interaction paradigm is you tell an AI what you want, and it goes and does it for you.This s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/the-app-era-is-dying-welcome-to-the-agent-era/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/the-app-era-is-dying-welcome-to-the-agent-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk: Tesla’s Optimus Robot Will Go on Sale in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tesla CEO Elon Musk is tightening the timeline for when you can actually own one of the company&rsquo;s humanoid robots.&nbsp;Speaking at a panel during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos on Thursday, Musk announced that public sales for the Optimus robot are slated to begin by the end of 2027.The billionaire noted that the robots are already getting their hands dirty, performing &ldquo;simple tasks in the factory,&rdquo; according to a report by Electric Vehicles (EV). Musk expects these m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-teslas-optimus-robot-will-go-on-sale-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-teslas-optimus-robot-will-go-on-sale-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouTube CEO Says Cutting ‘AI Slop’ Is a 2026 Priority]]></title><description><![CDATA[YouTube is taking a sledgehammer to the low-grade AI garbage cluttering up your feed.In his annual look-ahead letter, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan laid out a year of big bets, including AI tools alongside a crackdown on what the internet has nicknamed &ldquo;AI slop.&rdquo; This comes after announcing that more than a million channels used its AI creation tools every day last December.The irony of the war on &ldquo;slop&rdquo; is that YouTube is actually giving creators more AI tools, not fewer. Later]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/youtube-ceo-says-cutting-ai-slop-is-a-2026-priority/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/youtube-ceo-says-cutting-ai-slop-is-a-2026-priority/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liza Minnelli, Art Garfunkel Join Artists Co-Creating Songs With ElevenLabs AI Tech]]></title><description><![CDATA[What good is sitting alone in your room? Come hear the music play. Life is a Cabaret, old chum, come to the Cabaret.<br />
And it&rsquo;s an &lsquo;AI Cabaret&rsquo;. Liza Minnelli and Art Garfunkel are two of the stars joining ElevenLabs as it pushes further into the music business.<br />
&ldquo;The Eleven Album&rdquo; is a compilation created through a partnership between human musicians and its AI-based model capable of generating &ldquo;studio-quality compositions.&rdquo; The album is available to strea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/liza-minnelli-art-garfunkel-join-artists-co-creating-songs-with-elevenlabs-ai-tech/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/liza-minnelli-art-garfunkel-join-artists-co-creating-songs-with-elevenlabs-ai-tech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adobe Adds AI Tools to Turn PDFs Into Podcasts, Presentations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adobe is adding more generative AI features to its Acrobat Studio PDF reader and editor to give users more ways to summarize content.&nbsp;Acrobat Studio users will be able to generate audio and visual summaries of PDFs as presentations and podcasts, which can be distributed to other team members or the public. A chat-based editing tool will be available to make adjustments to the summaries.In the Generate Podcast feature, users can feed the AI audio model a variety of PDFs and have it generate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/adobe-adds-ai-tools-to-turn-pdfs-into-podcasts-presentations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/adobe-adds-ai-tools-to-turn-pdfs-into-podcasts-presentations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘ChatGPT for Doctors’ Startup OpenEvidence Secures $12B Valuation]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenEvidence, the Miami-based AI platform that has quickly become the digital right hand for nearly half of American physicians, announced on Wednesday that it has closed a massive $250 million Series D funding round.&nbsp;This latest injection of cash, co-led by Thrive Capital and DST Global, has doubled the company&rsquo;s valuation from $6 billion to $12 billion in just three months.The startup&rsquo;s rise has been nothing short of meteoric. Since its first outside capital raise less than a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chatgpt-for-doctors-startup-openevidence-secures-12b-valuation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chatgpt-for-doctors-startup-openevidence-secures-12b-valuation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk’s xAI Is Testing ‘Employees’ That Aren’t Human]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Elon Musk&rsquo;s AI startup xAI, some &ldquo;employees&rdquo; don&rsquo;t breathe, sleep, or even exist in the real world.Instead, they run on code.The company is quietly testing what it calls &ldquo;human emulators&rdquo; &mdash; AI systems designed to mimic the behavior of real white-collar workers. According to a former xAI engineer, these AI workers are already operating inside the company, appearing on internal org charts and interacting with staff, sometimes without people realizing th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musks-xai-is-testing-employees-that-arent-human/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musks-xai-is-testing-employees-that-arent-human/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic Offers Moral AI Solution With ‘Claude’s Constitution’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthropic seems to have consciously turned on &lsquo;paladin&rsquo; mode with noble, honest plans for Claude.<br />
Before we all get as sarcastic and facetious as a weary detective in a gritty, TV police drama, let&rsquo;s hear what they have to say.<br />
Anthropic&rsquo;s has unveiled it latest constitutional framework for Claude. It&rsquo;s the first major AI document to seriously question whether machines might actually be conscious. The document also explains how Claude should balance honesty, compass]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-offers-moral-ai-solution-with-claudes-constitution/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-offers-moral-ai-solution-with-claudes-constitution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI and Robotics Are Reshaping Pharmacy Workflows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pharmacies around the world are under strain from rising prescription volumes, staffing shortages, and expanding clinical responsibilities.To cope with the growing demand, many are turning to artificial intelligence and robotics to automate routine work and keep services running smoothly.From robotic dispensing systems to AI platforms that manage inventory and workflows, these tools are increasingly integrated into pharmacy operations.Automation takes on routine pharmacy workAutomation is increa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-and-robotics-are-reshaping-pharmacy-workflows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-and-robotics-are-reshaping-pharmacy-workflows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Pursues $50B Investment From Middle East]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI is actively pursuing investments from Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds for a new funding round that could reach $50 billion.<br />
CEO Sam Altman is currently in the United Arab Emirates conducting these high-stakes negotiations, with the round expected to close within the first quarter of this year, according to sources familiar with the discussions.<br />
Bloomberg reported it first, and CNBC confirmed the news.<br />
This represents a shift from OpenAI&rsquo;s previous funding history. The company]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-pursues-50b-investment-from-middle-east/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-pursues-50b-investment-from-middle-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Palantir Helps Ukraine Turn Battlefield Data Into Drone Intercepts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ukraine is partnering with Palantir to turn battlefield data into AI systems designed to counter drone attacks, launching a secure new platform aimed at accelerating autonomous air defense.&nbsp;The initiative places AI at the center of Ukraine&rsquo;s effort to keep pace with increasingly large-scale aerial threats.In a LinkedIn post, Ukraine&rsquo;s Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov said the project will give Ukrainian defense developers access to a secure AI environment buil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/palantir-helps-ukraine-turn-battlefield-data-into-drone-intercepts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/palantir-helps-ukraine-turn-battlefield-data-into-drone-intercepts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cool AI Tools for Beginners You Can Use Right Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI shows up everywhere now, from your messaging apps to scheduling tools, but figuring out where to start isn&rsquo;t always straightforward. Some tools promise big results but turn out to be harder to use than expected, while others seem helpful but never quite fit into everyday work routines.&nbsp;But here&rsquo;s the good news: a growing number of AI tools are designed to be practical first. These AI platforms focus on saving time, enhancing clarity, and automating routine tasks that pile up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/cool-ai-tools-for-beginners-you-can-use-right-now/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/cool-ai-tools-for-beginners-you-can-use-right-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft Debuts Rho-alpha Robotics Model for Next Phase of ‘Physical AI’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A growing push in AI aims to move robots beyond repetitive factory work and into the messy, dynamic environments where people live and work.<br />
Microsoft Research says that shift is now accelerating with the rise of vision-language-action systems designed to connect perception, reasoning, and movement in a single model.<br />
With that &lsquo;vision&rsquo; to ponder, the tech firm has announced Rho-alpha, its first robotics model derived from the company&rsquo;s Phi series of vision-language models. The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-debuts-rho-alpha-robotics-model-for-next-phase-of-physical-ai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-debuts-rho-alpha-robotics-model-for-next-phase-of-physical-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davos 2026: Nvidia CEO Says AI Boom Will Spur Demand for Electricians and Plumbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[That sink-ing feeling about AI? Actually, it may be OK if the CEO of Nvidia is correct.<br />
At the World Economic Forum&rsquo;s Davos 2026, Jensen Huang delivered an announcement that the biggest beneficiaries won&rsquo;t be software engineers or data scientists&mdash;they&rsquo;ll be electricians and plumbers.<br />
While tech workers worry about being replaced, skilled tradespeople are seeing their salaries nearly double to six-figure incomes as demand explodes for the massive infrastructure buildout po]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/davos-2026-nvidia-ceo-says-ai-boom-will-spur-demand-for-electricians-and-plumbers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/davos-2026-nvidia-ceo-says-ai-boom-will-spur-demand-for-electricians-and-plumbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Practical Ways to Build Real AI Skills in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI keeps popping up in every corner of work life, and it&rsquo;s becoming the skill people use to run circles around everyone else. You don&rsquo;t need to be a coder or a tech diehard to get value out of it, but you do need to understand how it fits into the way you solve problems. The ones who pick it up early usually land the faster workflows, the better ideas, and, often, the better roles.If you&rsquo;re wondering where to begin, here are seven ways to build real AI skills: simple, doable, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/7-practical-ways-to-build-real-ai-skills-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/7-practical-ways-to-build-real-ai-skills-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChatGPT’s New Age Detection System Includes ‘Selfie’ Verification]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI has officially launched a new system that aims to predict your age by watching how you use ChatGPT.Announced on Tuesday, the AI giant is rolling out an &ldquo;age prediction&rdquo; model across its ChatGPT consumer plans. Instead of just taking your word for it, the system now looks for digital clues to determine if an account belongs to a minor.According to the company, &ldquo;When the age prediction model estimates that an account may belong to someone under 18, ChatGPT automatically ap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chatgpts-new-age-detection-system-includes-selfie-verification/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chatgpts-new-age-detection-system-includes-selfie-verification/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[14 Ways to Use Microsoft Copilot More Effectively at Work]]></title><description><![CDATA[The novelty of AI has officially worn off, replaced by the reality of the &ldquo;blank prompt box&rdquo; stare.&nbsp;While Copilot is baked into every corner of Microsoft 365, many users are still getting robotic, &ldquo;corporate-speak&rdquo; results that require more time to edit than they saved in the first place.The secret isn&rsquo;t in the software &mdash; it&rsquo;s in the instructions. Think of Copilot not as a mind-reader, but as an incredibly capable &mdash; yet very literal &mdash; in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/14-ways-to-use-microsoft-copilot-more-effectively-at-work/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/14-ways-to-use-microsoft-copilot-more-effectively-at-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This $4.4B AI Startup, Backed by Jeff Bezos, Focuses on Human Workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[While much of the AI sector focuses on replacing human labor, one new startup is centering its technology on people instead. Enter Humans&amp;, a freshly launched AI lab that is already turning heads and wallets across Silicon Valley.The San Francisco&ndash;based company has raised a staggering $480 million in seed funding, instantly valuing the startup at approximately $4.48 billion before a public product has even emerged. Backers include some of the most influential names in tech and venture]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/this-44b-ai-startup-backed-by-jeff-bezos-focuses-on-human-workers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/this-44b-ai-startup-backed-by-jeff-bezos-focuses-on-human-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI’s GPT-5.3 Leak Hints at a Smarter, Faster, Cheaper AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the AI world has been buzzing about the power of Google&rsquo;s Gemini 3 and the coding finesse of Claude 4.5, leaks suggest OpenAI is preparing a &ldquo;tactical strike&rdquo; with GPT-5.3.&nbsp;This isn&rsquo;t just a minor patch; it&rsquo;s an attempt to reclaim the crown by focusing on what insiders call &ldquo;cognitive density&rdquo; &mdash; making the AI smarter and faster without simply increasing its size.According to leaks shared by multiple sources, the new version is codenamed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openais-gpt-53-leak-hints-at-a-smarter-faster-cheaper-ai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openais-gpt-53-leak-hints-at-a-smarter-faster-cheaper-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta’s Superintelligence Labs Hits First Breakthrough AI Models]]></title><description><![CDATA[Consumers can&rsquo;t see it yet, but one famous AI firm is feeling very happy about it.<br />
Meta&rsquo;s elite Superintelligence Labs has produced its first breakthrough AI models after six months of intense development.<br />
CTO Andrew Bosworth revealed at Davos 2026 that the internal models are showing &ldquo;very good&rdquo; results, marking a dramatic turnaround from the harsh criticism Meta faced when Llama 4 launched nine months ago and struggled against Google&rsquo;s Gemini.<br />
The breakthrough, as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/metas-superintelligence-labs-hits-first-breakthrough-ai-models/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/metas-superintelligence-labs-hits-first-breakthrough-ai-models/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic CEO Sounds Alarm: AI Chips for China Are Like Nukes for North Korea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dario Amodei doesn&rsquo;t usually do media blitzes, but when he does, they come with, how do we say this&hellip; an air for the dramatic? So when the Anthropic CEO showed up at Davos and delivered three separate interviews warning about AI&rsquo;s trajectory, people paid attention.The headline-grabber? He called the potential sale of US AI chips to China &ldquo;a bit like selling nuclear weapons to North Korea.&rdquo;But that soundbite undersells what he actually laid out. Here&rsquo;s what Dar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-ceo-sounds-alarm-ai-chips-for-china-are-like-nukes-for-north-korea/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-ceo-sounds-alarm-ai-chips-for-china-are-like-nukes-for-north-korea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House Passes Historic AI Bill for US Small Businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Main Street can afford to be merry, thanks to an important vote.<br />
The House of Representatives pushed through the AI for Main Street Act with an overwhelming 395-14 vote, creating a U.S. government mandate to provide AI education access to small enterprises nationwide.<br />
This bipartisan event signals that the AI revolution has officially reached Main Street, with lawmakers recognizing that small businesses can no longer be left behind in the technological transformation reshaping the economy.<br />
Chang]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/house-passes-historic-ai-bill-for-us-small-businesses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/house-passes-historic-ai-bill-for-us-small-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HSBC Picks Harvey AI for Lawful Good Plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[A financial giant has made a move in the legal world&mdash;and it might change how banking handles complex legal work forever.<br />
HSBC, one of the world&rsquo;s largest banks, has rolled out the Harvey AI platform.<br />
The AI platform is designed to tackle sophisticated legal analysis that traditionally required teams of experienced lawyers working around the clock.<br />
As banks worldwide face mounting regulatory pressures and increasingly complex compliance requirements, HSBC&rsquo;s move signals somethin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/hsbc-picks-harvey-ai-for-lawful-good-plans/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/hsbc-picks-harvey-ai-for-lawful-good-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ServiceNow Taps OpenAI to Run Agentic AI Across Enterprise Workflows]]></title><description><![CDATA[ServiceNow is tapping OpenAI to drive a new wave of agentic AI across complex enterprise workflows. The companies have signed a multi-year deal to bring OpenAI&rsquo;s frontier models into the 80 billion workflows running on ServiceNow each year.ServiceNow and OpenAI said the partnership makes OpenAI a preferred intelligence engine for the platform and will introduce advanced capabilities inside enterprise systems.&nbsp;Giving enterprise workflows a new AI control layerThe partnership equips Ser]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/servicenow-taps-openai-to-run-agentic-ai-across-enterprise-workflows/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/servicenow-taps-openai-to-run-agentic-ai-across-enterprise-workflows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davos 2026: Anthropic CEO Turns Heads With Nvidia Critique]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s a bit unusual for someone to rebuke an investor in their AI company, but we live in interesting times.<br />
Anthropic Chief Executive Officer Dario Amodei has issued a renewed warning over the US decision to allow Nvidia to resume sales of advanced AI chips to China, saying the move could carry what he called &ldquo;incredible national security implications.&rdquo;<br />
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos during an interview with Bloomberg Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait, Amodei arg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/davos-2026-anthropic-ceo-turns-heads-with-nvidia-critique/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/davos-2026-anthropic-ceo-turns-heads-with-nvidia-critique/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Davos 2026: AI Anxiety Set to Rise Amid Layoffs and Lawsuits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global concern about AI is set to intensify in 2026, following a year in which job cuts linked to the technology dominated headlines and public debate.<br />
Influential policymakers, business leaders, and analysts say the economic promise of AI is colliding with growing uncertainty for workers, and that companies and governments remain dangerously unprepared for the pace of change.<br />
A &lsquo;tsunami&rsquo;<br />
Speaking Tuesday (Jan. 20) at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Kristalina Georgie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/davos-2026-ai-anxiety-set-to-rise-amid-layoffs-and-lawsuits/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/davos-2026-ai-anxiety-set-to-rise-amid-layoffs-and-lawsuits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Robots and Humanoids Trending Right Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Humanoid robots used to feel like something you&rsquo;d only see in lab demos or sci-fi movies. Now they&rsquo;re walking factory floors, lifting boxes in warehouses, and showing up in places that matter.&nbsp;What&rsquo;s changed isn&rsquo;t just better hardware, but also smarter AI and serious investment behind it. Still, not every humanoid making headlines is ready for practical work. Some are still carefully polished concepts, while others are already being tested or deployed.&nbsp;Here&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/top-robots-and-humanoids-trending-right-now/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 22:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/top-robots-and-humanoids-trending-right-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Is Quietly Propping Up the Global Economy, IMF Says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The International Monetary Fund (IMF) just delivered an unexpected signal: the global economy may be stronger than feared in 2026.In its latest outlook, the IMF raised its growth forecast, pointing to sustained investment in artificial intelligence even as trade tensions and tariff risks continue to hover over the global economy. The message is cautiously optimistic&hellip; but narrowly so.A small revision with global implicationsThe IMF now forecasts global growth of 3.3% in 2026, a 0.2 percent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-is-quietly-propping-up-the-global-economy-imf-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-is-quietly-propping-up-the-global-economy-imf-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Sets 2026 Timeline for Its First-Ever Hardware Reveal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The long-rumored collaboration between the creators of ChatGPT and the design genius behind the iPhone is moving out of the shadows and onto the calendar.OpenAI says it&rsquo;s on track to unveil its first-ever device in the second half of 2026. The confirmation came from Chris Lehane, the company&rsquo;s chief global affairs officer, speaking at Axios House Davos.Lehane said OpenAI is &ldquo;looking at something in the latter part [of 2026],&rdquo; while stressing that the timing is still not s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-sets-2026-timeline-for-its-first-ever-hardware-reveal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-sets-2026-timeline-for-its-first-ever-hardware-reveal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic Roll Outs Global AI Training Program for Teachers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthropic has partnered with Teach For All to roll out a global AI training initiative.<br />
This is designed to help educators in 63 countries build practical AI fluency and create classroom-ready tools using Claude. The collaboration, delivered through the AI Literacy &amp; Creator Collective (LCC), is expected to reach more than 100,000 teachers and alumni across Teach For All&rsquo;s network, which serves more than 1.5 million students worldwide.<br />
The initiative arrives at a moment when schools an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-roll-outs-global-ai-training-program-for-teachers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-roll-outs-global-ai-training-program-for-teachers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Think AI Is Bad for Storytelling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hollywood&rsquo;s most famous Boston duo isn&rsquo;t buying the idea that AI can replace real storytelling.Ben Affleck and Matt Damon sat down with Joe Rogan this past week to promote their new Netflix thriller, &ldquo;The Rip,&rdquo; but the conversation quickly shifted to the future of creativity.&nbsp;The long-time friends offered a blunt, surprisingly deep look at how artificial intelligence and streaming algorithms are trying &mdash; and often failing &mdash; to replace the human touch in m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/why-ben-affleck-and-matt-damon-think-ai-is-bad-for-storytelling/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/why-ben-affleck-and-matt-damon-think-ai-is-bad-for-storytelling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergent Raises $70M Series B for Vibe Coding Ambitions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergent, an AI software creation platform designed to help anyone build full-stack, production-ready web and mobile applications, has raised $70 million in Series B funding.<br />
The round was led by Khosla Ventures and SoftBank Vision Fund 2, with participation from Prosus, Lightspeed, Together, and Y Combinator.<br />
The company said in the announcement that the new capital brings its total funding to $100 million within seven months of launching.<br />
The announcement comes as Emergent reports rapid early]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/emergent-raises-70m-series-b-for-vibe-coding-ambitions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/emergent-raises-70m-series-b-for-vibe-coding-ambitions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alibaba-Backed Moonshot AI Valuation Jumps to $4.8B]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alibaba-backed Moonshot AI has added $500 million to its valuation in just weeks, lifting the Chinese AI startup to about $4.8 billion as demand around its Kimi models continues to build inside China&rsquo;s fast-moving AI market.The jump follows Moonshot&rsquo;s most recent funding round late last year and comes as interest in domestic AI companies intensifies, with investors focusing on Chinese-built models as alternatives to Western chatbots that remain unavailable in mainland China, CNBC rep]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/alibaba-backed-moonshot-ai-valuation-jumps-to-48b/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/alibaba-backed-moonshot-ai-valuation-jumps-to-48b/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unbox Robotics Raises $28M for Warehouse Automation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indian firm Unbox Robotics has raised $28 million in funding for its plans in warehouse automation.<br />
The round includes a mix of primary and secondary capital and was led by ICICI Ventures and Info Edge&rsquo;s Redstart Labs, with participation from US-based F-Prime, 3one4 Capital, Navam Capital, Force Ventures, and other existing investors.<br />
This signals a maturing phase for the Pune-based startup, where long-term team retention and reward structures are increasingly becoming part of late-stage d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/unbox-robotics-raises-28m-for-warehouse-automation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/unbox-robotics-raises-28m-for-warehouse-automation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UBTech’s Humanoid Robots Step Into Airbus Factories in Global Manufacturing Push]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chinese robotics company UBTech is taking one of its biggest steps yet toward globalising humanoid robots, partnering with European aviation giant Airbus to deploy its Walker S2 robots in aircraft manufacturing.&nbsp;The deal puts UBTech&rsquo;s Walker S2 robots into one of the world&rsquo;s most complex and tightly regulated industrial environments, and highlights China&rsquo;s accelerating push to lead the next phase of industrial automation.Under the agreement, Airbus has purchased UBTech&rsq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ubtechs-humanoid-robots-step-into-airbus-factories-in-global-manufacturing-push/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ubtechs-humanoid-robots-step-into-airbus-factories-in-global-manufacturing-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic Uncovers AI Personality Crisis as Models Secretly Switch Identities]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI chatbots are experiencing dramatic personality shifts that could fundamentally change how we interact with AI.<br />
Research published by Anthropic reveals that large language models possess a hidden &ldquo;Assistant Axis&rdquo; that controls their helpful behavior&mdash;and when it breaks down, the results can be interesting.<br />
Most AI models naturally adopt a helpful assistant identity through their training process, according to Anthropic. But this seemingly stable persona masks a complex interna]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-uncovers-ai-personality-crisis-as-models-secretly-switch-identities/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-uncovers-ai-personality-crisis-as-models-secretly-switch-identities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MND Diagnosis Leads UK Councillor to AI Voice Solution]]></title><description><![CDATA[There can be plenty of negative stories around AI, such as &lsquo;slop&rsquo; and job cuts, but here&rsquo;s a positive example.<br />
A UK councillor who struggles to speak after developing motor neurone disease (MND) is using AI technology to communicate using his own pre-recorded voice.<br />
Nick Varley was diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disorder in November 2024 after beginning to have difficulty speaking. Now, through new AI voice-cloning technology, Varley is able to speak with a digital versio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/mnd-diagnosis-leads-uk-councillor-to-ai-voice-solution/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/mnd-diagnosis-leads-uk-councillor-to-ai-voice-solution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergent Launches Vibe Coding Platform After $23M Raise]]></title><description><![CDATA[When a funding round has interest from Google and Thinking Machines, you may be thinking it&rsquo;s a firm that has good vibes.<br />
Emergent has raised $23 million in Series A funding as it moves to expand a platform designed to make software creation accessible to people without technical backgrounds.<br />
The round was led by Lightspeed, with participation from YC, Together, Prosus, and a slate of prominent AI angel investors. Among those named were Jeff Dean (Google), Devendra Chaplot (Thinking Machin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/emergent-launches-vibe-coding-platform-after-23m-raise/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/emergent-launches-vibe-coding-platform-after-23m-raise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is AI Slop and Why It’s Taking Over the Internet]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI can now write blog posts, generate images, narrate videos, and publish at a remarkable speed. That&rsquo;s how the internet ended up with AI-written travel guides that say nothing useful, bizarre YouTube videos about cats with soap-opera plotlines, and social media posts that sound informative but offer little substance.&nbsp;This flood of low-quality content has a name: AI slop. The term has gained popularity as generative AI tools make content creation faster, cheaper, and easier to scale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/what-is-ai-slop-and-why-its-taking-over-the-internet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 21:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/what-is-ai-slop-and-why-its-taking-over-the-internet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Will Test Ads in ChatGPT’s Free and Go Tiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Someone needs more money as ads are coming to ChatGPT.&nbsp;OpenAI will begin testing advertising in ChatGPT&rsquo;s Free and Go tiers in the US, opening the door to a new revenue model inside its most widely used product.In its announcement, OpenAI said the tests will roll out within weeks, with ads clearly labeled and displayed separately from responses as the company experiments with bringing advertising into ChatGPT.What &lsquo;separate and labeled&rsquo; looks like in practiceOpenAI said ad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-will-test-ads-in-chatgpts-free-and-go-tiers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-will-test-ads-in-chatgpts-free-and-go-tiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grok AI Still Operational in Indonesia and Malaysia Despite Ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite a nationwide ban, Grok AI is still running in Indonesia and Malaysia, aided by domain name system (DNS) tweaks and virtual private networks (VPNs).Following reports that Grok generated nonconsensual sexual images of women and children, governments in both Malaysia and Indonesia swiftly moved to ban the controversial AI platform.&nbsp;Malaysia first implemented a widespread restriction on Jan. 11, with Indonesia quickly following suit. The nations maintained that the AI tool would remain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/grok-ai-still-operational-in-indonesia-and-malaysia-despite-ban/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/grok-ai-still-operational-in-indonesia-and-malaysia-despite-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI’s Revenue Climbs Past $20B as Compute Expansion Powers Rapid Growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI is no longer just a research lab with a clever chatbot.&nbsp;It has officially entered its &ldquo;infrastructure era,&rdquo; fueled by a massive $20 billion revenue surge and enough computing power to light up a small country.In a weekend update, OpenAI Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar revealed that the company&rsquo;s annualized revenue has skyrocketed past $20 billion in 2025. To put that in perspective, the company was making $2 billion just two years ago.But this growth isn&rsquo;t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openais-revenue-climbs-past-20b-as-compute-expansion-powers-rapid-growth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openais-revenue-climbs-past-20b-as-compute-expansion-powers-rapid-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Columbia Engineering Teaches Robot to Learn Human Lip Movements]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robots have learned to walk, gesture, and talk, but their faces have always lagged behind. Now, a new robot has taken a major step past stiff, unnatural expressions by learning how to move its lips in sync with speech.The advance targets one of the most stubborn problems in humanoid robotics: facial movement that looks convincing in real conversation, not just in demos. Researchers say even small gains in lip realism can dramatically change how people perceive and respond to a robot.Crossing the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/columbia-engineering-teaches-robot-to-learn-human-lip-movements/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/columbia-engineering-teaches-robot-to-learn-human-lip-movements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sequoia Joins Mega AI Investment in Anthropic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sequoia Capital is preparing to write its first cheque to Anthropic, stepping into one of Silicon Valley&rsquo;s biggest AI deals yet as the race to back frontier models intensifies.The talks reflect how quickly the biggest AI companies are attracting ever-larger sums from deep-pocketed investors.Sequoia Capital is targeting a major investment in Anthropic, the fast-growing AI company behind the Claude chatbot, according to the Financial Times (FT). The move, which was in talks earlier, would ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/sequoia-joins-mega-ai-investment-in-anthropic/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/sequoia-joins-mega-ai-investment-in-anthropic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bandcamp Bans AI Music]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bandcamp just shut the door on all AI-generated music, taking a definite stance in favor of human creativity.In a Jan. 13 Reddit post, the company formalized the prohibition, citing its commitment to human-made art. The announcement drew mixed reactions from artists and fans, though many supported the decision as a long-overdue move.The ban establishes Bandcamp as the first major music-distribution company to prohibit AI content, a move that clearly separates it from competitors like Spotify and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/bandcamp-bans-ai-music/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/bandcamp-bans-ai-music/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Brings AI Videomaker ‘Flow’ to All Workspace Users]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is expanding the reach of its AI filmmaking tool, Flow, by bringing it directly into Google Workspace.&nbsp;The company announced via Google Workspace Updates that Flow is now available as an additional Google service for Workspace customers, opening the door for businesses, schools, and teams to create high-definition videos using simple text prompts.Flow was previously limited to Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers. With this update, Google is positioning AI video creation as a pract]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-brings-ai-videomaker-flow-to-all-workspace-users/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-brings-ai-videomaker-flow-to-all-workspace-users/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[KI unterstütztUnternehmenswachstum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Die Digitalisierung bringt eine Vielzahl von Vorteilen mit sich: Sie erm&ouml;glicht hybride Arbeitsmodelle, gestaltet Abl&auml;ufe flexibler und erlaubt einen schnellen Austausch zwischen Teams &mdash; egal, wo sie sich befinden.Technologien wie k&uuml;nstliche Intelligenz k&ouml;nnen dabei unterst&uuml;tzen, dass Mitarbeitende ihre Arbeit effizienter erledigen. Gleichzeitig entlastet KI aber auch IT-Teams, indem sie Probleme behebt, bevor diese den Arbeitsablauf beeintr&auml;chtigt. Doch KI be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ki-untersttztunternehmenswachstum/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ki-untersttztunternehmenswachstum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Die Zukunft der Arbeit beruht auf Partnerschaft, nicht nur Rechenleistung]]></title><description><![CDATA[Es ist Linas erster Tag als Consultant bei einem mittelst&auml;ndischen Unternehmen in Hamburg. Sie meldet sich auf Ihrem HP EliteBook X G2i an und eine Begr&uuml;&szlig;ungsmeldung erscheint: &bdquo;Beginnen wir mit der Einrichtung.&ldquo;&nbsp;Innerhalb weniger Minuten hat der KI-PC ihren Arbeitsplatz automatisch konfiguriert. Lina ist sich nicht sicher, wo sie anfangen soll, und ist daher erleichtert, zusammengefasste Onboarding-Materialien von verschiedenen Quellen sowie die wichtigsten Rich]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/die-zukunft-der-arbeit-beruht-auf-partnerschaft-nicht-nur-rechenleistung/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/die-zukunft-der-arbeit-beruht-auf-partnerschaft-nicht-nur-rechenleistung/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Simple Ways to Spot AI-Generated Images]]></title><description><![CDATA[A couple of years ago, spotting an AI-generated image was almost a game. You didn&rsquo;t need sharp eyes; just count the fingers, or recall that bizarre AI clip of Will Smith eating spaghetti.The results were fascinating, funny&hellip; and very obviously fake.Today, that&rsquo;s no longer the case. AI image generators have gotten dramatically better, turning out photos that can look realistic enough to pass at a quick glance&hellip; and sometimes even longer.The good news: AI still isn&rsquo;t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/5-simple-ways-to-spot-ai-generated-images/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/5-simple-ways-to-spot-ai-generated-images/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Quietly Rolls Out ChatGPT Translate to Take on Google]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI has made a quiet but notable move in the language wars. Without a press release or big announcement, the company has launched ChatGPT Translate, a standalone translation website aimed squarely at Google Translate. And it&rsquo;s already live.At first glance, ChatGPT Translate looks very familiar. The page features two large text boxes side by side, along with dropdown menus to select the source and target languages. Paste in text, pick your languages, and a translation appears within seco]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-quietly-rolls-out-chatgpt-translate-to-take-on-google/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-quietly-rolls-out-chatgpt-translate-to-take-on-google/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft’s New Education Push: Free AI Tools, Training, and Premium Software for Schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft is making a fresh push into education, rolling out free AI tools, training, and premium software for teachers and students as schools worldwide grapple with how to use AI responsibly in the classroom.The software giant on Jan. 15 announced a broad set of education-focused AI programs and tools under a new initiative called Microsoft Elevate for Educators. The move brings together free professional development for teachers, AI-powered classroom tools, and limited-time access to premium]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsofts-new-education-push-free-ai-tools-training-and-premium-software-for-schools/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsofts-new-education-push-free-ai-tools-training-and-premium-software-for-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tony Robbins Just Cloned Himself Into an AI App]]></title><description><![CDATA[What if an AI becomes your personal life coach? Tony Robbins just made it possible with his AI-powered coaching app.Available on iOS and Android, the new application uses decades of the coach&rsquo;s data to deliver voice-driven coaching sessions that mirror Robbins&rsquo;s exact voice, energy, and strategy. His goal is to serve millions simultaneously. The AI overcomes the limitations of one-on-one coaching, enabling Robbins to democratize access to his high-level expertise.The signal is clear:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/tony-robbins-just-cloned-himself-into-an-ai-app/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/tony-robbins-just-cloned-himself-into-an-ai-app/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Video Startup Higgsfield Hits the Highs With $1.3B Valuation]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI video and image generator startup Higgsfield is proving popular.<br />
Higgsfield has announced an $80 million Series A extension with participation from Accel, AI Capital Partners (Alpha Intelligence Capital&rsquo;s US-based fund), and Menlo Ventures and others, bringing total Series A funding to more than $130 million and valuing the company at more than $1.3 billion.<br />
The startup has climbed from startup launch to a $200 million annual run rate faster than anyone thought possible. Most companies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-video-startup-higgsfield-hits-the-highs-with-13b-valuation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-video-startup-higgsfield-hits-the-highs-with-13b-valuation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US, Taiwan Sign $250B AI Chip Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. and Taiwan have struck a technology trade agreement that promises to bring Taiwan&rsquo;s semiconductor empire to American soil.<br />
Taiwan has pledged at least $250 billion in direct U.S. investments for semiconductor, energy, and AI production. In exchange, the U.S. slashed tariffs on Taiwanese goods from 20% to 15%, putting Taiwan on par with Japan and South Korea. The deal is a clever one as it directly addresses America&rsquo;s technological vulnerability.<br />
America&rsquo;s semiconductor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/us-taiwan-sign-250b-ai-chip-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/us-taiwan-sign-250b-ai-chip-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Startup Replit Launches ‘Vibe Coding’ Feature for Building Mobile Apps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Replit has unveiled its Mobile Apps feature, allowing creators to build and publish Apple device applications using nothing but plain English descriptions.<br />
This capability promises to transform ideas into working apps within minutes and get them to the App Store in days.<br />
This breakthrough represents a leap forward in accessible AI development, with Replit trying to position itself at the forefront of the &ldquo;vibe coding&rdquo; movement. The platform now enables small business owners and creat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-startup-replit-launches-vibe-coding-feature-for-building-mobile-apps/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-startup-replit-launches-vibe-coding-feature-for-building-mobile-apps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thinking Machines Lab Loses Key Leaders as They Return to OpenAI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thinking Machines Lab&mdash;the startup launched by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati&mdash;is hemorrhaging key leadership as co-founders abandon ship to return to their former employer.<br />
Two co-founders, Barret Zoph and Luke Metz, are heading back to OpenAI, alongside Sam Schoenholz, another former OpenAI staffer who had joined the startup.<br />
This reversal comes just six months after the company secured a record-breaking $2 billion funding round that valued the startup at $12 billion. The timing could]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/thinking-machines-lab-loses-key-leaders-as-they-return-to-openai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/thinking-machines-lab-loses-key-leaders-as-they-return-to-openai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mira Murati’s Thinking Machines Lab Loses Key Leaders as They Return to OpenAI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thinking Machines Lab &mdash; the startup launched by former OpenAI CTO Mira Murati &mdash; is hemorrhaging key leadership as co-founders abandon ship to return to their former employer.<br />
Two co-founders, Barret Zoph and Luke Metz, are heading back to OpenAI, alongside Sam Schoenholz, another former OpenAI staffer who had joined the startup.<br />
This reversal comes just six months after the company secured a record-breaking $2 billion funding round that valued the startup at $12 billion. The timing c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/mira-muratis-thinking-machines-lab-loses-key-leaders-as-they-return-to-openai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/mira-muratis-thinking-machines-lab-loses-key-leaders-as-they-return-to-openai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Pocket TTS: Real-Time Voice AI That Runs on a Laptop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most AI voice models demand expensive GPUs and cloud APIs to generate speech. Not ideal if you&rsquo;re building a voice assistant or just want to clone your voice without burning through compute credits.&nbsp;Kyutai just released Pocket TTS, a text-to-speech model so small (100 million parameters) it runs faster than real-time on your CPU &mdash; no fancy GPU needed.The model delivers high-quality voice cloning using just 5 seconds of audio. Give it 5 seconds of someone&rsquo;s voice, and it&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meet-pocket-tts-real-time-voice-ai-that-runs-on-a-laptop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meet-pocket-tts-real-time-voice-ai-that-runs-on-a-laptop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matthew McConaughey Trademarks “Alright, Alright, Alright” to Shut Down AI Imitations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthew McConaughey&rsquo;s voice is instantly recognizable. Say three words, and most people can already hear him. That&rsquo;s exactly why the actor is drawing a firm legal line in the sand.According to recent reports, McConaughey was granted at least eight trademarks covering some of his most iconic scenes and spoken lines. Some of the covered works include a brief clip of him sitting in front of a Christmas tree, another clip of him standing on a porch, and even the line &ldquo;Alright, alri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/matthew-mcconaughey-trademarks-alright-alright-alright-to-shut-down-ai-imitations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/matthew-mcconaughey-trademarks-alright-alright-alright-to-shut-down-ai-imitations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This $14B Startup Is Building a ‘Brain’ for All Robots]]></title><description><![CDATA[What if every robot could run on the same brain? SoftBank wants to find out.On Jan. 14, robotics startup Skild AI raised a $1.4 billion in a SoftBank-led funding round, tripling its valuation to $14 billion and cementing its place as one of the most valuable robotics AI companies in the world. Just two years after launch, Skild has now attracted 22 investors and more than $1.83 billion in total funding, signaling surging confidence in &ldquo;physical AI&rdquo; as the next major tech frontier.Bui]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/this-14b-startup-is-building-a-brain-for-all-robots/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/this-14b-startup-is-building-a-brain-for-all-robots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google’s Veo 3.1 Can Turn Your Photos Into Viral-Ready Videos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is giving its Veo AI video tool a noticeable glow-up.&nbsp;The company announced on Jan. 13 that Veo can now create more expressive videos from images, handle vertical formats natively, and deliver sharper output up to 4K, all aimed at creators who live on their phones and timelines.At the center of the update is an improved version of Veo 3.1 Ingredients to Video, a feature that lets users generate short video clips using reference images and simple text prompts.Google says the tool now]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/googles-veo-31-can-turn-your-photos-into-viral-ready-videos/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/googles-veo-31-can-turn-your-photos-into-viral-ready-videos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did ChatGPT Help Write the Stranger Things Finale? Fans Think They Spotted Proof]]></title><description><![CDATA[A brief scene in Netflix&rsquo;s &ldquo;Stranger Things: One Last Adventure&rdquo; has triggered fresh debate about artificial intelligence and creative work.&nbsp;Viewers watching the behind-the-scenes documentary believed they spotted ChatGPT tabs open on a laptop in the show&rsquo;s writers&rsquo; room as the team worked on the final episode.&nbsp;The image quickly spread online, fueling claims that generative AI influenced the series finale and prompting renewed discussion about how generati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/did-chatgpt-help-write-the-stranger-things-finale-fans-think-they-spotted-proof/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/did-chatgpt-help-write-the-stranger-things-finale-fans-think-they-spotted-proof/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China’s Z.ai Debuts First Major Model Trained Fully on Huawei’s AI Chip Stack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chinese AI startup Z.ai has unveiled GLM-Image, an advanced multimodal AI model that represents a shift in the ongoing tech war between superpowers.<br />
Z.ai (formerly known as Zhipu AI outside China until its rebranding in 2025) disclosed that GLM-Image is reportedly the first top-tier multimodal model trained entirely on Ascend chips developed by Huawei Technologies.<br />
The announcement says it was built using Huawei&rsquo;s Ascend Atlas 800T A2 servers and the MindSpore framework, with servers equip]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-zai-debuts-first-major-model-trained-fully-on-huaweis-ai-chip-stack/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-zai-debuts-first-major-model-trained-fully-on-huaweis-ai-chip-stack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI’s $10B Cerebras Deal Promises 15x Faster AI Speed]]></title><description><![CDATA[I feel the need&hellip; the need for speed.<br />
ChatGPT creator OpenAI has dropped news of a massive partnership that promises to deliver the fastest AI responses ever seen.<br />
OpenAI announced on Jan. 14 an alliance with AI chip specialist Cerebras Systems to integrate 750 megawatts of ultra-low-latency computing power into its platform. Industry insiders familiar with the arrangement confirmed the deal carries a price tag exceeding $10 billion, according to CNBC sources. The computing capacity will r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openais-10b-cerebras-deal-promises-15x-faster-ai-speed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openais-10b-cerebras-deal-promises-15x-faster-ai-speed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Integrates Gmail, YouTube, and Search Into Gemini]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is supercharging its AI chatbot Gemini by integrating emails, photos, and information from across its app suite, providing users with personalized results.Until now, Google has been relatively hands-off in applying the full weight of its app portfolio to Gemini, despite many of those services having billions of users. With this integration, Gemini will be able to pull from private data that competitors such as OpenAI&rsquo;s ChatGPT and Anthropic&rsquo;s Claude cannot access.Beyond ingest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-integrates-gmail-youtube-and-search-into-gemini/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-integrates-gmail-youtube-and-search-into-gemini/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the $500M AI Startup Quietly Interviewing Customers for Microsoft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Silicon Valley has no shortage of AI hype, but one fast-growing startup is doing something refreshingly old-school: talking to customers.&nbsp;Only now, it&rsquo;s doing it at a massive scale &mdash; on behalf of companies like Microsoft.Listen Labs, a San Francisco-based AI company, has become an unlikely middleman between some of the world&rsquo;s biggest brands and their users. The startup uses automated AI &ldquo;interviewers&rdquo; to run customer research, helping companies understand what]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meet-the-500m-ai-startup-quietly-interviewing-customers-for-microsoft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meet-the-500m-ai-startup-quietly-interviewing-customers-for-microsoft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bill Gates: ‘AI Will Change Society,” Including the Job Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bill Gates may call himself an eternal optimist, but he has added a caveat to that characterization after citing concerns over what the AI era will bring.In his latest annual The Year Ahead letter, which touched on areas including healthcare, climate change, and education, the Microsoft founder and philanthropist explained that he remains an optimist &ldquo;because I see what innovation accelerated by artificial intelligence will bring. But these days, my optimism comes with footnotes.&rdquo;Bad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/bill-gates-ai-will-change-society-including-the-job-market/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/bill-gates-ai-will-change-society-including-the-job-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Reportedly Planning 60-Second Super Bowl Ad as AI War Intensifies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AI boom has entered its most expensive phase yet&hellip; and OpenAI is reportedly spending big to stay in front.OpenAI is expected to return to the Super Bowl stage this year, with plans to air a 60-second commercial during NBC&rsquo;s Super Bowl LX broadcast, according to The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter. If confirmed, it would mark the second year in a row the ChatGPT maker has bought airtime during the biggest night in US television.The move comes as AI comp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-reportedly-planning-60-second-super-bowl-ad-as-ai-war-intensifies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-reportedly-planning-60-second-super-bowl-ad-as-ai-war-intensifies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic Makes Leadership Changes for Labs Expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthropic is shaking things up in the intense AI race as it expands its Labs.<br />
On X, the busy AI firm said, &ldquo;We&rsquo;re expanding Labs&mdash;the team behind Claude Code, MCP, and Cowork&mdash;and hiring builders who want to tinker at the frontier of Claude&rsquo;s capabilities.&rdquo;<br />
According to the announcement, Mike Krieger is stepping away from his chief product officer role to co-lead Anthropic&rsquo;s Labs team. It looks like the company is doubling down on rapid product iteration t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-makes-leadership-changes-for-labs-expansion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-makes-leadership-changes-for-labs-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China Limits Nvidia Chip Purchases to ‘Special Circumstances’]]></title><description><![CDATA[China isn&rsquo;t banning Nvidia&rsquo;s AI chips outright, but it is tightening the rules on who can buy them.&nbsp;Chinese authorities told a group of technology companies that purchases of Nvidia&rsquo;s H200 processors would be approved only under &lsquo;special circumstances,&rsquo; such as university research and development.&nbsp;The guidance signals Beijing&rsquo;s continued caution about reopening its market to US chipmakers, even as demand for advanced AI hardware remains strong. While]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/china-limits-nvidia-chip-purchases-to-special-circumstances/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/china-limits-nvidia-chip-purchases-to-special-circumstances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SK Hynix Places $13B Bet on AI Memory as Chip Shortages Intensify]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Korea&rsquo;s SK Hynix has announced plans to invest roughly $13 billion in a new advanced chip packaging plant, as the global memory shortage deepens. As AI systems demand ever-greater computing power and faster data movement, memory makers are racing to expand capacity in some of the industry&rsquo;s most complex and capital-intensive segments.The South Korean memory giant said it will invest 19 trillion won in the new facility, which will be built in the city of Cheongju. Construction i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/sk-hynix-places-13b-bet-on-ai-memory-as-chip-shortages-intensify/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/sk-hynix-places-13b-bet-on-ai-memory-as-chip-shortages-intensify/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voice AI Deepgram Hits $1.3B Unicorn Status with $130M Funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voice AI company Deepgram has secured a $130 million Series C round to give it a $1.3 billion valuation and entry to unicorn land.<br />
Along with that good news, it is simultaneously acquiring Y Combinator-backed startup OfOne that could change how millions order their lunch.<br />
The funding round, led by AVP with participation from heavyweight investors including BlackRock, Tiger, and Y Combinator, reveals confidence in voice AI&rsquo;s growth potential.<br />
CEO Scott Stephenson says the company achieved c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/voice-ai-deepgram-hits-13b-unicorn-status-with-130m-funding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/voice-ai-deepgram-hits-13b-unicorn-status-with-130m-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Windows 11 Leak Reveals Copilot Moving Into File Explorer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft appears set to deepen Copilot&rsquo;s role in Windows, with File Explorer potentially the next app to receive built-in AI features.An invisible button was spotted in the latest preview build of Windows 11, which appears to be tied to Microsoft&rsquo;s generative AI chatbot. Users may be able to ask Copilot to find specific documents, photos, or file types, or even direct them to a particular file within a large folder.The button was spotted by Windows tester @phantomofearth, who shared]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/new-windows-11-leak-reveals-copilot-moving-into-file-explorer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/new-windows-11-leak-reveals-copilot-moving-into-file-explorer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Not Woke’: Pentagon Embraces Elon Musk’s Grok AI Despite Global Backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pentagon is betting on Elon Musk&rsquo;s Grok&hellip; even as the chatbot faces global backlash for generating sexualized images.Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the deal between the Department of Defense and xAI on Jan. 12, according to ABC News. The integration will place Grok alongside technologies like Google&rsquo;s AI engine, Gemini, in the military&rsquo;s AI arsenal.This decision signals Musk&rsquo;s belief in Grok&rsquo;s utility beyond consumer use, despite the recent co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/not-woke-pentagon-embraces-elon-musks-grok-ai-despite-global-backlash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/not-woke-pentagon-embraces-elon-musks-grok-ai-despite-global-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Slams Apple-Google AI Deal as ‘Unreasonable’ Power Grab]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tech industry has been buzzing over Monday&rsquo;s blockbuster announcement that Apple and Google have joined forces to power the next generation of Siri.One person who didn&rsquo;t enjoy the news? Elon Musk.Responding directly to the news on X, the Tesla and xAI CEO didn&rsquo;t hide his disdain for the partnership, labeling it a dangerous expansion of Google&rsquo;s influence.&ldquo;This seems like an unreasonable concentration of power for Google, given that [they] also have Android and C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-slams-apple-google-ai-deal-as-unreasonable-power-grab/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-slams-apple-google-ai-deal-as-unreasonable-power-grab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Best ChatGPT Image Prompts in 2026: How to Get Better AI Photos]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2026, the difference between a forgettable AI image and one that stops people mid-scroll often comes down to a single thing: how well the prompt was written.Across creative blogs, AI prompt guides, and hands-on experimentation, a new generation of &ldquo;prompt literacy&rdquo; is emerging.As image generation inside ChatGPT has matured and become mainstream, users are learning a hard truth: the tool is powerful, but it&rsquo;s not psychic. The best results come from prompts that are clear, int]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/7-best-chatgpt-image-prompts-in-2026-how-to-get-better-ai-photos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/7-best-chatgpt-image-prompts-in-2026-how-to-get-better-ai-photos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MIT Just Solved AI’s Memory Problem (And It’s Brilliantly Simple)]]></title><description><![CDATA[You know that feeling when you&rsquo;re reading a 300-page PDF, and someone asks about page 47? You don&rsquo;t re-read everything. You flip to the right section, skim for relevant bits, and piece together an answer. If you have a really great memory (and, more importantly, great recall), you can reference what you read right off the top of your head.Current AI models? Not so smart. They try cramming everything into working memory at once. Once that memory fills up (typically around ~100,000 tok]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/mit-just-solved-ais-memory-problem-and-its-brilliantly-simple/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/mit-just-solved-ais-memory-problem-and-its-brilliantly-simple/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump Insider Dina Powell McCormick Joins Meta as President]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mark Zuckerberg has played his &lsquo;Trump&rsquo; card with a new appointment.<br />
Meta revealed this week that Dina Powell McCormick&mdash;former Trump administration insider and Goldman Sachs powerhouse&mdash;is joining as president and vice chairman to spearhead a $600 billion infrastructure plan.<br />
Powell McCormick stepped into this newly created role as Meta simultaneously announced the creation of Meta Compute, a new organization designed to build data centers consuming &ldquo;tens of gigawatts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/trump-insider-dina-powell-mccormick-joins-meta-as-president/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/trump-insider-dina-powell-mccormick-joins-meta-as-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How 1X Is Teaching Its Humanoid Robot to Learn on Its Own]]></title><description><![CDATA[The home robot from 1X is taking a step that could change how machines learn everyday skills.This week, 1X unveiled what it calls the 1X World Model (1XWM), a new AI system designed to help NEO understand the physical world and act inside it more naturally. Instead of relying mainly on hand-coded rules or thousands of hours of human-operated robot training, NEO now learns from internet-scale video, much like humans do.According to 1X, this marks a shift away from traditional robot AI systems tha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/how-1x-is-teaching-its-humanoid-robot-to-learn-on-its-own/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/how-1x-is-teaching-its-humanoid-robot-to-learn-on-its-own/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta Cuts 1,500 Reality Labs Jobs as AI Takes Priority]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta is preparing to eliminate approximately 1,500 positions from its Reality Labs division this week, marking another shift in the tech giant&rsquo;s strategic priorities.<br />
The cuts represent roughly 10% of the division&rsquo;s 15,000-person workforce and signal Meta&rsquo;s accelerating pivot away from its metaverse ambitions toward AI dominance.<br />
The New York Times reports that Chief Technology Officer Andrew Bosworth has called an urgent all-hands meeting for Wednesday (Jan. 14), describing it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-cuts-1500-reality-labs-jobs-as-ai-takes-priority/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-cuts-1500-reality-labs-jobs-as-ai-takes-priority/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Strengthens ChatGPT Health Plans With Torch Acquisition]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI has acquired Torch, a tiny healthcare startup that&rsquo;s barely one year old, for a reported $100 million in equity.<br />
The move comes days after OpenAI unveiled ChatGPT Health. With more than 40 million users already turning to ChatGPT daily for health questions, this acquisition makes perfect sense.<br />
On X, OpenAI said, &ldquo;We&rsquo;ve acquired Torch, a healthcare startup that unifies lab results, medications, and visit recordings. Bringing this together with ChatGPT Health opens up a n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-strengthens-chatgpt-health-plans-with-torch-acquisition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-strengthens-chatgpt-health-plans-with-torch-acquisition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese Tech Leaders Temper Expectations in Global AI Race]]></title><description><![CDATA[China&rsquo;s AI sector has been portrayed as rapidly closing in on the United States in the race to lead the global AI market, but today&rsquo;s experts offer a more down-to-earth perspective on whether China will push ahead.The nation&rsquo;s new models, flashy demos, and bold government targets have fuelled the idea that a turning point is just around the corner. But although China&rsquo;s AI sector has made rapid strides over the past decade, leading researchers inside the country say there]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinese-tech-leaders-temper-expectations-in-global-ai-race/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinese-tech-leaders-temper-expectations-in-global-ai-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta Compute Initiative Launches for AI Infrastructure Boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has made an announcement that livens up the AI arms race.<br />
It was intense enough already, but the tech giant is launching Meta Compute&mdash;a dedicated &ldquo;top-level organization&rdquo; that will build computing infrastructure measured in hundreds of gigawatts. This is Meta declaring all-out war in the battle for AI supremacy.<br />
Zuckerberg announced on Threads that Meta plans to construct &ldquo;tens of gigawatts this decade, and hundreds of gigawatts or more over time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-compute-initiative-launches-for-ai-infrastructure-boost/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-compute-initiative-launches-for-ai-infrastructure-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic Just Turned Claude Code Into Cowork — and It’s Not Just for Coders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claude Code, Anthropic&rsquo;s coding agent, is having a &ldquo;main character moment&rdquo; as the first true general-purpose AI agent. Despite the name, people have realized it&rsquo;s not just a coding tool. It&rsquo;s an everything tool.Its magic lies in its perfect fit for a software world. Claude Code runs commands locally on your machine with full access to files, browsers, and your command line. It can handle anything a human with computer access could.Well, Anthropic just released Cowor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-just-turned-claude-code-into-cowork-and-its-not-just-for-coders/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-just-turned-claude-code-into-cowork-and-its-not-just-for-coders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Is Powering Apple’s Biggest Siri Upgrade Yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple and Google have been circling each other for years. Now, they&rsquo;re officially sharing the brain.Google&rsquo;s Gemini AI is set to help power the next generation of Siri. Under a newly announced multi-year agreement, Apple will use Gemini models and cloud technology as the foundation for its upcoming Apple Intelligence features, marking one of the most significant behind-the-scenes collaborations between the companies to date.A joint statement released by Google and Apple on Jan. 12 re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-is-powering-apples-biggest-siri-upgrade-yet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-is-powering-apples-biggest-siri-upgrade-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Chinese AI Video Tool Just Reached 60M Users, Competing With Sora]]></title><description><![CDATA[What began as a short-video platform competing with ByteDance has evolved into one of the world&rsquo;s most widely adopted AI video tools.Beijing-based Kuaishou&rsquo;s AI video generator, Kling, has exploded in popularity since launching in July 2024, with reports indicating that the video tool has already garnered more than 60 million users. That growth now places Kling in direct competition with high-profile rivals like OpenAI&rsquo;s Sora and other leading generative video platforms.Followi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/this-chinese-ai-video-tool-just-reached-60m-users-competing-with-sora/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/this-chinese-ai-video-tool-just-reached-60m-users-competing-with-sora/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside OpenAI’s New Experiment: Using Real Jobs to Measure AI vs Humans]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI is taking an unusually direct route to see how well its AI can handle real jobs.The AI juggernaut is asking third-party contractors to upload real work they completed in previous or current jobs as part of a new effort to test how well its AI systems perform on real-world tasks. The details were first reported by WIRED, which reviewed internal documents and presentations tied to the project.According to the report, the initiative is being carried out in partnership with the training data]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/inside-openais-new-experiment-using-real-jobs-to-measure-ai-vs-humans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/inside-openais-new-experiment-using-real-jobs-to-measure-ai-vs-humans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This AI-Powered Drone Sees Through Fog, Rain, and Darkness]]></title><description><![CDATA[While most drones are grounded the moment a little fog or rain rolls in, a new player just proved that &ldquo;bad weather&rdquo; is now a choice rather than a limitation.Chinese drone manufacturer GDU took the stage at CES 2026 to unveil the UAV-P300, an enterprise-grade machine they are calling the world&rsquo;s first drone equipped with &ldquo;AI sight&rdquo; capable of piercing through thick fog and heavy rain.&nbsp;Unlike standard cameras that simply struggle with low visibility, this drone]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/this-ai-powered-drone-sees-through-fog-rain-and-darkness/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/this-ai-powered-drone-sees-through-fog-rain-and-darkness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GPT-5.2 Just Solved a 30-Year Math Problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remember those brain-teaser math problems from school that made you want to throw your pencil? Now imagine ones so hard they&rsquo;ve stumped mathematicians for decades.Paul Erd&#337;s, who published more papers than anyone in math history, left behind hundreds of these puzzles when he died in 1996. This weekend, GPT-5.2 Pro solved one.Neel Somani prompted the AI to tackle Erd&#337;s Problem #397, which asks whether infinitely many solutions exist for a specific equation involving central binomi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/gpt-52-just-solved-a-30-year-math-problem/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/gpt-52-just-solved-a-30-year-math-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qatar, UAE Join US Tech Supply Chain Initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[Qatar and the United Arab Emirates will soon join a U.S.-led initiative aimed at securing AI and semiconductor supply chains, a move that underscores Washington&rsquo;s push to reshape global technology cooperation and reduce reliance on rival powers.<br />
Undersecretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg said the inclusion of the two Gulf states reflects a deliberate U.S. effort to bring Israel and Arab partners into a shared, technology-focused economic framework, despite the Middle East&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/qatar-uae-join-us-tech-supply-chain-initiative/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/qatar-uae-join-us-tech-supply-chain-initiative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best AI Tools for Gamers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gaming today is about more than just playing.&nbsp;Many gamers create mods, share clips, experiment with game ideas, or tweak characters and movements. But doing so often means learning complex tools, buying expensive software, or spending hours on trial and error, which can be frustrating.That&rsquo;s where AI actually helps&nbsp; &mdash;&nbsp; and it&rsquo;s far less complicated than it sounds.&nbsp;The best AI tools for gamers don&rsquo;t replace creativity or skills but allow for faster expe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/best-ai-tools-for-gamers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/best-ai-tools-for-gamers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A ‘Zombie’ AI Attack Shows How ChatGPT Can Leak Your Secrets]]></title><description><![CDATA[ChatGPT, the world&rsquo;s most popular chatbot with over 800 million weekly users, just got a stark reminder that convenience can come at a price.&nbsp;Security firm Radware has revealed a new attack technique, dubbed &ldquo;ZombieAgent,&rdquo; that could turn the AI assistant into a stealthy data thief and even a persistent spy inside users&rsquo; accounts.ZombieAgent exploits ChatGPT&rsquo;s Connectors &mdash; the feature that links the chatbot to Gmail, Outlook, Google Drive, GitHub, Teams,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/a-zombie-ai-attack-shows-how-chatgpt-can-leak-your-secrets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/a-zombie-ai-attack-shows-how-chatgpt-can-leak-your-secrets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Things to Know About the Grok AI Deepfake Crisis and the Fallout for X]]></title><description><![CDATA[What began as an AI image feature quickly turned into an international crisis. After Grok generated pornographic deepfakes, X moved to contain the fallout by restricting access.The company&rsquo;s attempt to curb the controversy by limiting Grok&rsquo;s image generation to paying subscribers has prompted further backlash. According to a Jan. 9 report from CNN, this response has done nothing to appease critics, with government officials from the US, UK, EU, and Asia pushing for harsher actions ov]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/5-things-to-know-about-the-grok-ai-deepfake-crisis-and-the-fallout-for-x/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/5-things-to-know-about-the-grok-ai-deepfake-crisis-and-the-fallout-for-x/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wing and Walmart Expand Drone Delivery to 150 New Stores]]></title><description><![CDATA[When drones fly. Alphabet&rsquo;s Wing and retail giant Walmart have made a princely deal that could change how millions of Americans get their groceries.<br />
The companies announced plans to bring drone delivery to 150 additional stores across the country, creating the largest commercial drone network in U.S. history.<br />
This expansion will establish over 270 drone delivery locations by 2027, serving roughly 40 million people and making aerial deliveries as common as ordering pizza. The rollout kicks]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/wing-and-walmart-expand-drone-delivery-to-150-new-stores/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/wing-and-walmart-expand-drone-delivery-to-150-new-stores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Embraces Agentic Commerce With Universal Protocol Release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Something has happened that could fundamentally reshape how commerce works online.<br />
Google has unveiled its Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) at the National Retail Federation&rsquo;s annual show, creating what could become the infrastructure layer for an AI-dominated shopping future.<br />
This move represents Google&rsquo;s counterstrike against competitors who&rsquo;ve been rapidly claiming territory in AI-powered commerce. With backing from retail powerhouses including Shopify, Etsy, Wayfair, Targe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-embraces-agentic-commerce-with-universal-protocol-release/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-embraces-agentic-commerce-with-universal-protocol-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic Shows Caring Side With Claude for Healthcare Launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Competition is healthy. Following OpenAI&rsquo;s ChatGPT Health popping up last week, Anthropic has unveiled Claude for Healthcare.<br />
Anthropic&rsquo;s offering introduces specialized AI tools that let patients share medical records directly with AI for personalized health insights&mdash;and it&rsquo;s available for Claude Pro and Max subscribers across the US.<br />
It could be argued that Anthropic isn&rsquo;t playing catch-up with ChatGPT Health&mdash;but changing how providers, insurers, and patient]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-shows-caring-side-with-claude-for-healthcare-launch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-shows-caring-side-with-claude-for-healthcare-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Scales Back AI Search Summaries Following Health Risk Backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tech giant everyone trusts for answers may have become a health hazard.<br />
Following on from last week, Google has quietly pulled multiple AI-generated health summaries after investigations by The Guardian revealed dangerous misinformation that could literally kill patients. Health experts are calling it &ldquo;alarming&rdquo; and &ldquo;dangerous.&rdquo;<br />
Google&rsquo;s AI Overviews feature provides instant medical advice to millions through its dominant 91% search market share. But when people]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-scales-back-ai-search-summaries-following-health-risk-backlash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-scales-back-ai-search-summaries-following-health-risk-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tailwind Labs Lays Off Engineers, Citing the ‘Brutal Impact’ of AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even as more developers than ever use Tailwind CSS, the company behind it is shrinking fast&hellip; and AI is to blame.Tailwind Labs, the company behind the widely used Tailwind CSS framework, has cut about 75% of its engineering team, a move that has sent shockwaves through the developer community.The layoffs come at a difficult moment: Tailwind CSS is more popular than ever, yet the business that maintains it is struggling to stay afloat.Founder and CEO Adam Wathan confirmed the job cuts publi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/tailwind-labs-lays-off-engineers-citing-the-brutal-impact-of-ai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/tailwind-labs-lays-off-engineers-citing-the-brutal-impact-of-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon Introduces Dashboard to Track Employee Attendance, Productivity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon is stepping up its return-to-office enforcement with a dashboard that shows managers which employees are barely spending time on site. It&rsquo;s a quiet but pointed effort toward tighter control over in-person work and how productivity is measured.An internal document accessed by Business Insider says the tool gives managers direct visibility into attendance patterns across Amazon&rsquo;s corporate workforce.How a simple swipe becomes a performance signalAmazon&rsquo;s dashboard pulls ev]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/amazon-introduces-dashboard-to-track-employee-attendance-productivity/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/amazon-introduces-dashboard-to-track-employee-attendance-productivity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: China’s Unitree H2 Robot Delivers 360-Degree Kick to Watermelon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A spinning kick, a clean hit, and a shattered watermelon. That brief moment has turned China&rsquo;s humanoid robot into a global talking point.Chinese robotics firm Unitree has released new training footage of its latest humanoid robot, the H2, showing just how far its movement and balance capabilities have come. The video, uploaded to the company&rsquo;s official YouTube channel on Jan. 4, highlights the robot performing a series of demanding martial arts-style moves.The standout moment comes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/watch-chinas-unitree-h2-robot-delivers-360-degree-kick-to-watermelon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/watch-chinas-unitree-h2-robot-delivers-360-degree-kick-to-watermelon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NRF 2026: SAP Embeds AI Across Retail Operations]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAP will unveil AI-enhanced retail innovations designed to embed AI directly into the core systems that run modern retail businesses.<br />
Think of this like a trailer to a movie. But you&rsquo;ll get to see the entire plot, rather than a teaser. The German multinational software company will actually use NRF 2026: Retail&rsquo;s Big Show, which runs Jan. 11-13 in New York City, to make the announcements.<br />
Anyway, SAP says as retailers contend with volatile demand, fragmented channels, and rising cust]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/nrf-2026-sap-embeds-ai-across-retail-operations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/nrf-2026-sap-embeds-ai-across-retail-operations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk: Tesla’s Optimus Robot Will Outperform Human Surgeons Sooner Than You Think]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tesla&rsquo;s boss, Elon Musk, has made a bold claim: Tesla could deliver a robot surgeon that surpasses human surgeons within three years.The Tesla CEO made this aggressive prediction in a recent Moonshot podcast interview, arguing that the Optimus robots will soon offer superior alternatives to human doctors. According to the interview, published on Jan. 6, Musk claimed that the persistent shortage of great surgeons, the time required to train them, and the simple fact that humans make mistake]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-teslas-optimus-robot-will-outperform-human-surgeons-sooner-than-you-think/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-teslas-optimus-robot-will-outperform-human-surgeons-sooner-than-you-think/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allianz Allies With Anthropic For AI-Fueled Insurance]]></title><description><![CDATA[US-based AI company Anthropic has bagged itself a juicy deal with a new ally.<br />
Insurance firm Allianz has announced a global partnership with Anthropic aimed at accelerating the adoption of &ldquo;responsible AI&rdquo; across Allianz&rsquo;s worldwide operations.<br />
The partnership will initially focus on three large-scale projects within the Allianz Group. Together, they are intended to improve employee productivity, speed up core operations such as claims handling, and introduce new safeguards to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/allianz-allies-with-anthropic-for-ai-fueled-insurance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/allianz-allies-with-anthropic-for-ai-fueled-insurance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Industrial Humanoid Robot Just Hit a Major Milestone This Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven months. That&rsquo;s all it took for a new humanoid robot to go from idea to live factory work. And this week at CES, it&rsquo;s already picking parts like a seasoned worker.UK-based robotics startup Humanoid is showcasing its HMND 01 Alpha robot at CES 2026, marking a major moment for humanoid robots designed for real industrial jobs rather than research labs or demos.Humanoid says HMND 01 Alpha was built in just seven months, a development timeline that stands out in an industry where hu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/this-industrial-humanoid-robot-just-hit-a-major-milestone-this-month/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/this-industrial-humanoid-robot-just-hit-a-major-milestone-this-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grok Restricts Image Generation After Backlash Over Explicit AI Imagery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grok has switched off its image creation and editing functions for most users following an international outcry over the tool&rsquo;s misuse to generate sexually explicit and violent imagery.<br />
The AI tool was developed by Elon Musk&rsquo;s xAI and integrated into the social media platform X.<br />
The decision comes amid mounting political and regulatory pressure, particularly in the UK, where senior ministers have warned that X could face heavy fines or even be blocked if it fails to curb the spread o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/grok-restricts-image-generation-after-backlash-over-explicit-ai-imagery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/grok-restricts-image-generation-after-backlash-over-explicit-ai-imagery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MiniMax Stock Explodes 100% in Hong Kong AI IPO Debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chinese AI startup MiniMax Group has delivered a spectacular trading debut, with shares soaring as much as 100% above their offering price in Hong Kong.<br />
The Shanghai-based company launched at HK$165 per share and reached peaks of HK$330, valuing the firm at approximately $13 billion. Retail investors went wild for the stock, oversubscribing shares by more than 1,159 times in what can only be described as pure market mania.<br />
This explosive performance signals massive investor appetite for Chinese]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/minimax-stock-explodes-100-in-hong-kong-ai-ipo-debut/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/minimax-stock-explodes-100-in-hong-kong-ai-ipo-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft Brings Checkout to Copilot, Shrinking the Path to Purchase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft is turning Copilot from a shopping assistant into a checkout counter. The company has unveiled Copilot Checkout, letting users complete purchases inside Copilot chats without redirects.The feature allows buying to happen inside the conversation itself, rather than sending shoppers off to external sites. Microsoft says merchants still handle the transaction, even as checkout moves into Copilot.No handoffs, no broken momentumCopilot Checkout is built to keep momentum at the moment a shop]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-brings-checkout-to-copilot-shrinking-the-path-to-purchase/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-brings-checkout-to-copilot-shrinking-the-path-to-purchase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Acquires AI Coaching Team Convogo]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI is acquiring the team behind Convogo, an executive coaching AI tool, in a move that signals a shift toward personalized AI leadership development.<br />
This latest acquisition comes as the company, founded in 2015 by Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and others, continues its expansion beyond chatbots into specialized business applications.<br />
OpenAI has built its reputation on generative AI technologies like the GPT series and ChatGPT, but now they&rsquo;re making another bet that AI-powered executive coac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-acquires-ai-coaching-team-convogo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-acquires-ai-coaching-team-convogo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Humanoid Robot Could Make Housework ‘a Thing of the Past’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Household drudgery may finally be on the chopping block: LG Electronics is declaring an end to everyday chore fatigue with the public debut of its AI-powered CLOiD home robot at CES 2026, following a Jan. 4 announcement.Designed to think, move, and act across the modern smart home, CLOiD coordinates tasks between connected appliances to dramatically cut the time and physical effort spent on housework. The robot integrates into LG&rsquo;s ThinQ ecosystem alongside the Self-Driving AI Home Hub (LG]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/this-humanoid-robot-could-make-housework-a-thing-of-the-past/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/this-humanoid-robot-could-make-housework-a-thing-of-the-past/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford Is Giving Its Vehicles a Personalized AI Brain — Here Are the Details]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ford is bringing a new kind of intelligence to your car.&nbsp;The automaker announced Wednesday at CES 2026 that it will launch an AI assistant designed to understand both the driver and their specific vehicle, first through the Ford and Lincoln apps in early 2026, and later embedded directly into vehicles in 2027.Unlike standard vehicle assistants that handle simple commands like opening the sunroof or adjusting the AC, Ford&rsquo;s AI assistant promises deeper integration. Mike Aragon, preside]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ford-is-giving-its-vehicles-a-personalized-ai-brain-here-are-the-details/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ford-is-giving-its-vehicles-a-personalized-ai-brain-here-are-the-details/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Caterpillar and Nvidia Put Voice AI Inside a Construction Machine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big iron met big computing power at CES &mdash; and the result talks back.At CES this week, Caterpillar and Nvidia showed how AI is moving beyond screens and into steel. The companies demonstrated how AI is now running directly inside construction machines, starting with a Cat 306 CR Mini Excavator that can respond to voice commands and assist operators in real time.The collaboration puts Nvidia&rsquo;s edge AI technology at the center of Caterpillar&rsquo;s push to make heavy equipment smarter,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/how-caterpillar-and-nvidia-put-voice-ai-inside-a-construction-machine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/how-caterpillar-and-nvidia-put-voice-ai-inside-a-construction-machine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best AI Tools to Learn Automation as a Beginner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here&rsquo;s something that might surprise you: you&rsquo;re probably already using automation. You might have email filters quietly sorting messages for you or calendar reminders popping up right when you need them. These small conveniences are examples of automation at work, even if you&rsquo;ve never thought of them that way.&nbsp;However, the idea of learning automation can still feel intimidating, especially for beginners who assume it requires coding or technical expertise. Thankfully, AI-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/best-ai-tools-to-learn-automation-as-a-beginner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/best-ai-tools-to-learn-automation-as-a-beginner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple’s Much-Anticipated Siri Upgrade Is Almost Here]]></title><description><![CDATA[After years of promises and delays, Apple&rsquo;s long-awaited Siri upgrade is finally getting close.&nbsp;The company&rsquo;s next major AI push for its voice assistant is now expected to arrive later this year, with multiple reports pointing to a spring launch tied to iOS 26.4.&nbsp;Industry watchers say this update could mark the most significant change to Siri since its debut over a decade ago. According to reporting from 9to5Mac, Apple is widely expected to ship the new Siri alongside iOS 2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/apples-much-anticipated-siri-upgrade-is-almost-here/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/apples-much-anticipated-siri-upgrade-is-almost-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zhipu Leads China’s ‘AI Tigers’ With Hong Kong IPO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiger, tiger, burning bright. If you crave knowledge, then read about this Chinese &ldquo;AI tiger&rdquo; and its strong start.<br />
Shares of Zhipu edged higher on their Hong Kong debut, following a $558 million initial public offering that made it the first of China&rsquo;s AI tigers to go public. These tigers are a small group of startups tasked with building advanced large language models capable of competing with U.S. companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic.<br />
The firm, a.k.a. Knowledge Atlas Techn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/zhipu-leads-chinas-ai-tigers-with-hong-kong-ipo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/zhipu-leads-chinas-ai-tigers-with-hong-kong-ipo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Surprising Facts About Driverless Cars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Self-driving cars are often talked about in extremes, either as a technology that&rsquo;s already taken over the road or one that never quite worked.&nbsp;The truth is more complicated &mdash; and more interesting. Driverless vehicles are already operating at scale in some cities, logging miles, giving rides, and producing real data about safety, cost, and reliability&hellip; even as progress remains uneven and widely misunderstood.Below are 10 surprising facts about today&rsquo;s driverless veh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/10-surprising-facts-about-driverless-cars/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/10-surprising-facts-about-driverless-cars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthropic Eyes $10B Funding Round at $350B Valuation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthropic is in discussions to raise about $10 billion in a new funding round that would value the company at roughly $350 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.<br />
If completed, the deal would nearly double the AI company&rsquo;s valuation from just four months ago and place it among the most valuable private technology companies in the world.<br />
The talks, which are ongoing and could still change according to the New York Times, underscore the extraordinary pace at which capital is f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-eyes-10b-funding-round-at-350b-valuation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/anthropic-eyes-10b-funding-round-at-350b-valuation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google and Character.AI Settle Teen Suicide Lawsuits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Character.AI and Google have reached settlements to resolve multiple lawsuits alleging the AI chatbot platform contributed to teen suicides and mental health crises.<br />
The companies agreed to settle five cases across Florida, Colorado, New York, and Texas, marking a pivotal moment in the emerging legal battles over AI safety for minors.<br />
These agreements involve families whose children died by suicide or suffered serious harm after interacting with Character.AI&rsquo;s chatbots.<br />
Court documents fil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-and-characterai-settle-teen-suicide-lawsuits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-and-characterai-settle-teen-suicide-lawsuits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk’s Lawsuit Over OpenAI’s For-Profit Move Heads to Trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[When two tribes go to war, a point is all that you can score. But this isn&rsquo;t Frankie Goes to Hollywood. It&rsquo;s Elon Musk goes to court, with others dragged along.<br />
Musk&rsquo;s lawsuit against Sam Altman&rsquo;s OpenAI will proceed to trial after a US judge ruled there is sufficient evidence for a jury to consider claims that the AI company abandoned its original nonprofit mission.<br />
The ruling keeps alive a high-profile legal battle between the world&rsquo;s richest man and the ChatGPT d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musks-lawsuit-over-openais-for-profit-move-heads-to-trial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musks-lawsuit-over-openais-for-profit-move-heads-to-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beijing Fears AI ‘Brain Drain’ as Meta’s $2B Manus Deal Comes Under Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[While AI is advertised as a tool to simplify everyday life, AI companies operating across borders have not had it easy, amid growing regulatory hurdles.Beijing authorities are considering whether to intervene in Meta Platforms&rsquo; planned acquisition of Manus, an AI start-up with roots in China, due to rising concerns that the deal could breach technology export controls and prompt more Chinese AI companies to move offshore.According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP), officials, includin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/beijing-fears-ai-brain-drain-as-metas-2b-manus-deal-comes-under-review/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/beijing-fears-ai-brain-drain-as-metas-2b-manus-deal-comes-under-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Offers Medical Assistance With ChatGPT Health Launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Well, well, healthcare has experienced a shift that might make doctors worried about job security go very pale.<br />
OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Health, marking the first time AI has been specifically designed to serve as a dedicated personal medical assistant for everyday users.<br />
With over 230 million people globally asking health-related questions on ChatGPT every week, make no bones about it, the demand was already there.<br />
The features<br />
OpenAI&rsquo;s announcement says the AI can explain lab result]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-offers-medical-assistance-with-chatgpt-health-launch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-offers-medical-assistance-with-chatgpt-health-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best AI Certifications to Land High-Demand Jobs in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence is no longer just a buzzword. It&rsquo;s an essential skill across industries.Whether you&rsquo;re in tech, business, or design, employers are actively seeking professionals who can effectively navigate and apply AI. Building these skills can position you for better opportunities, higher pay, and stronger job security as the field continues to evolve.AI certifications validate your expertise and show employers that you can apply these skills in real projects. They&rsquo;r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/best-ai-certifications-to-land-high-demand-jobs-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/best-ai-certifications-to-land-high-demand-jobs-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorola’s AI Necklace Tests a New Kind of Digital Assistant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorola used CES 2026 to quietly test the waters in the emerging AI companion hardware market, previewing a minimalist wearable designed to act as an always-available assistant rather than a full-fledged smart device. The company debuted the product during its Lenovo World Tour events surrounding CES.The wearable shows Motorola&rsquo;s attempt to explore a category that has struggled to gain traction, following the high-profile stumbles of earlier AI-first devices. Enterprise leaders, platform]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/motorolas-ai-necklace-tests-a-new-kind-of-digital-assistant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/motorolas-ai-necklace-tests-a-new-kind-of-digital-assistant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China’s Roborock Unveils a Robot Vacuum That Can Climb Stairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robot vacuums have learned how to mop, dodge cables, and even lift small obstacles. At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Roborock added a new milestone to that list: stairs.The company, headquartered in Beijing, China, used its CES stage to unveil the Saros Rover, a robot vacuum that uses a wheel-leg design to climb staircases, handle slopes, and clean areas that have long been off-limits to robotic cleaners.Roborock describes the Saros Rover as the world&rsquo;s first robot vacuum with a two-wheel-leg arc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-roborock-unveils-a-robot-vacuum-that-can-climb-stairs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-roborock-unveils-a-robot-vacuum-that-can-climb-stairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Free and Low-Cost AI Certifications Tech Pros Can Earn in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence skills are now essential for many tech jobs, but training and certification can be expensive.Thankfully, major tech companies and popular learning platforms are offering free and low-cost AI courses. These programs help professionals gain in-demand skills at different stages of their careers without spending a lot of money.&nbsp;Most of these free and affordable AI certifications focus on practical skills, from understanding AI fundamentals to applying machine learning co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/best-free-and-low-cost-ai-certifications-tech-pros-can-earn-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/best-free-and-low-cost-ai-certifications-tech-pros-can-earn-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Colorize and Restore Old Photos With AI in 3 Simple Steps]]></title><description><![CDATA[You found an old family photo. It&rsquo;s faded and scratched. It looks like it survived a minor flood. But is it toast? Not anymore.The good news: ChatGPT and Google Gemini can now colorize and gently restore old photos in seconds. No Photoshop, plugins, or PhD required.Bad news: if you&rsquo;re sloppy, the model will happily &ldquo;improve&rdquo; your relatives into people you don&rsquo;t recognize. The key is careful restraint.Here&rsquo;s how to do it right.Step 1: Give the AI something wort]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/how-to-colorize-and-restore-old-photos-with-ai-in-3-simple-steps/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/how-to-colorize-and-restore-old-photos-with-ai-in-3-simple-steps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Colorize and Restore Old Photos With AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[You found an old family photo. It&rsquo;s faded and scratched. It looks like it survived a minor flood. But is it toast? Not anymore.The good news: ChatGPT and Google Gemini can now colorize and gently restore old photos in seconds. No Photoshop, plugins, or PhD required.Bad news: if you&rsquo;re sloppy, the model will happily &ldquo;improve&rdquo; your relatives into people you don&rsquo;t recognize. The key is careful restraint.Here&rsquo;s how to do it right.Step 1: Give the AI something wort]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/how-to-colorize-and-restore-old-photos-with-ai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/how-to-colorize-and-restore-old-photos-with-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ring Rolls Out AI-Powered Security Tools and Hub-Free Sensors at CES 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ring just turned your front porch into a much smarter neighbor.At CES 2026, the Amazon-owned security company introduced a massive expansion of its ecosystem, moving beyond simple motion pings to artificial intelligence that can actually recognize when your routine is &ldquo;off.&rdquo;&nbsp;The biggest change coming to your smartphone is a feature called AI Unusual Event Alert. Instead of buzzing every time a car drives by, the system learns the daily routine patterns of your property. If somet]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ring-rolls-out-ai-powered-security-tools-and-hub-free-sensors-at-ces-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ring-rolls-out-ai-powered-security-tools-and-hub-free-sensors-at-ces-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple’s iPhone Air Designer Abidur Chowdhury Moves to AI Startup Hark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple&rsquo;s design team just lost one of its brightest stars to the world of startups.Abidur Chowdhury, the industrial designer who became a familiar face to Apple fans after introducing the ultra-thin iPhone Air, has officially joined the AI startup Hark as its new Head of Design.&nbsp;The move, reported by Bloomberg, marks another high-profile exit from the tech giant as top-tier talent continues to migrate toward artificial intelligence.Chowdhury was a rising star who had been with Apple si]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/apples-iphone-air-designer-abidur-chowdhury-moves-to-ai-startup-hark/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/apples-iphone-air-designer-abidur-chowdhury-moves-to-ai-startup-hark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon’s AI Shopping Tool Faces Retailer Backlash Over Website Scraping]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon&rsquo;s latest AI experiment has backfired, igniting a revolt amongst small retailers.<br />
The e-commerce giant quietly launched a feature that scrapes competitor websites without permission, and now hundreds of small businesses are fighting back.<br />
Amazon&rsquo;s &ldquo;Shop Direct&rdquo; feature, launched in February 2025, was designed to make shopping easier by letting customers browse products from other retailers directly on Amazon&rsquo;s platform.<br />
But what seemed like innovation has turn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/amazons-ai-shopping-tool-faces-retailer-backlash-over-website-scraping/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/amazons-ai-shopping-tool-faces-retailer-backlash-over-website-scraping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mobileye to Buy Israeli Startup Mentee Robotics for $900M]]></title><description><![CDATA[Self-driving car firm Mobileye has made a massive acquisition that signals where AI is heading next.<br />
The company announced it will acquire humanoid robotics startup Mentee Robotics for $900 million, marking one of the largest humanoid robot deals in history.<br />
Mobileye will pay $612 million in cash plus 26.2 million shares, representing a 455% premium over Mentee&rsquo;s $162 million valuation from 10 months ago. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026.<br />
Dynamic duo<br />
The timing is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/mobileye-to-buy-israeli-startup-mentee-robotics-for-900m/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/mobileye-to-buy-israeli-startup-mentee-robotics-for-900m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leading AI Doomsayer Rethinks the Timeline for Humanity’s End]]></title><description><![CDATA[Humanity&rsquo;s ultimate demise at the hands of AI sounds like a sci-fi trope, but today experts debate its very real probability.For much of the past year, a figure whose name has been spoken time and time again in discussions about artificial general intelligence (AGI) and human extinction is Daniel Kokotajlo.&nbsp;A prominent voice in the AI safety community and former OpenAI researcher, Kokotajlo helped spark a global conversation last April with &ldquo;AI 2027,&rdquo; a speculative scenari]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/leading-ai-doomsayer-rethinks-the-timeline-for-humanitys-end/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/leading-ai-doomsayer-rethinks-the-timeline-for-humanitys-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk’s xAI Raises $20B in New Funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elon Musk&rsquo;s xAI has secured $20 billion in Series E funding, exceeding its initial target by a remarkable $5 billion.<br />
The capital injection comes with heavyweight backing from tech giants Nvidia and Cisco, positioning xAI as a formidable challenger in the intensifying AI arms race.<br />
This funding round represents one of the largest AI investments ever recorded, signaling unprecedented investor confidence in Musk&rsquo;s vision for AI dominance.<br />
The announcement arrives just one week after Op]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musks-xai-raises-20b-in-new-funding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musks-xai-raises-20b-in-new-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kodiak AI Taps Bosch to Build Production-Ready Driverless Trucks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Driverless trucking has spent years stuck in pilot mode. Now it&rsquo;s inching closer to mass production.Kodiak AI, a leader in self-driving technology, and automotive giant Bosch have teamed up to build a production-ready &ldquo;driverless&rdquo; system for the trucking industry. The deal, announced Monday at CES 2026, aims to solve one of the biggest headaches in the autonomous sector: moving from experimental prototypes to thousands of trucks on the open road.Building a production-grade auto]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/kodiak-ai-taps-bosch-to-build-production-ready-driverless-trucks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/kodiak-ai-taps-bosch-to-build-production-ready-driverless-trucks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qualcomm Unveils Snapdragon X2 Plus and Robotics Push at CES 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Qualcomm came to CES with something to prove.The chipmaker used the world&rsquo;s biggest tech stage to unveil an ambitious 2026 roadmap that stretches far beyond smartphones, signaling a shift toward PCs, AI-heavy computing, and even humanoid robots. The goal? To redefine its role in the broader tech ecosystem.At the center of that push is the new Snapdragon X2 Plus, alongside the X2 Elite and X2 Elite Extreme. Together, these processors signal Qualcomm&rsquo;s most aggressive move yet to redef]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/qualcomm-unveils-snapdragon-x2-plus-and-robotics-push-at-ces-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/qualcomm-unveils-snapdragon-x2-plus-and-robotics-push-at-ces-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jensen Huang: Nvidia Built ‘World’s First Thinking, Reasoning Autonomous Vehicle’]]></title><description><![CDATA[At CES 2026, Jensen Huang took the stage and dropped a line that might define the next decade: &ldquo;The ChatGPT moment for physical AI is here.&rdquo; Bold claim.The star of Nvidia keynote was Alpamayo, what Jensen calls &ldquo;the world&rsquo;s first thinking, reasoning autonomous vehicle AI.&rdquo;Here&rsquo;s the problem it solves<br />
Traditional self-driving cars separate seeing from deciding. Works great 99% of the time, but that remaining 1% (weird edge cases, unexpected scenarios) is where]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/jensen-huang-nvidia-built-worlds-first-thinking-reasoning-autonomous-vehicle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/jensen-huang-nvidia-built-worlds-first-thinking-reasoning-autonomous-vehicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grok AI Sparks International Investigations After Creating Explicit Images of Children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Governments across three continents have launched urgent investigations into Elon Musk&rsquo;s X platform after its Grok AI chatbot began generating sexually explicit images of women and children.<br />
What started as users discovering they could simply ask Grok to &ldquo;undress&rdquo; photos has now become a full-blown international regulatory crisis.<br />
Reports published today (Jan. 6) reveal X was flooded with inappropriate AI-generated content targeting women and minors. The controversy reached a b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/grok-ai-sparks-international-investigations-after-creating-explicit-images-of-children/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/grok-ai-sparks-international-investigations-after-creating-explicit-images-of-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google TV Will Soon Include Gemini AI With Nano Banana Features]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your TV is about to get a lot smarter&hellip; and a little more creative.At CES 2026, Google revealed new Gemini AI features coming to Google TV that aim to make the big screen more interactive, from answering questions to adjusting settings and even creating images and video on demand.&nbsp;The update brings Gemini&rsquo;s Nano Banana and Veo tools to select TVs, along with voice controls that let users adjust picture and sound without digging through menus. Google said the features will roll o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-tv-will-soon-include-gemini-ai-with-nano-banana-features/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-tv-will-soon-include-gemini-ai-with-nano-banana-features/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon Brings Alexa+ to the Web With a ChatGPT-Style Interface]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon&rsquo;s long-scheduled overhaul of its digital assistant, Alexa, has finally arrived on the web&hellip; sporting a look similar to rival ChatGPT.While Amazon has one of the largest installed user bases for an AI product through the sale of hundreds of millions of Alexa smart home speakers, voice-activated virtual assistants have taken a back seat to text-based generative chatbots since the launch of ChatGPT three years ago.Alexa+, which is available on the web at Alexa.com, is pitched as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/amazon-brings-alexa-to-the-web-with-a-chatgpt-style-interface/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/amazon-brings-alexa-to-the-web-with-a-chatgpt-style-interface/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China Unveils ‘Real Steel’ Combat Robot in High-Tech Military Showcase]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a recent military exchange event, China&rsquo;s People&rsquo;s Liberation Army (PLA) demonstrated a motion-controlled combat robot capable of replicating a human operator&rsquo;s movements in real time.&nbsp;The system works by having a person wear a lightweight motion-sensing device. Every punch, block, or combat gesture made by the operator is captured and instantly mirrored by the robot, with artificial intelligence helping to translate the movements precisely.The technology has drawn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/china-unveils-real-steel-combat-robot-in-high-tech-military-showcase/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/china-unveils-real-steel-combat-robot-in-high-tech-military-showcase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Accenture Expands AI Capabilities With Faculty Acquisition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Consulting firm Accenture has made a power move in the area of enterprise AI adoption.<br />
The company has announced plans to acquire UK-based AI firm Faculty, bringing over 400 AI specialists into its ranks and adding Faculty&rsquo;s CEO, Marc Warner, as its new chief technology officer.<br />
This acquisition is the culmination of a massive $3 billion AI investment strategy that started back in June 2023.<br />
Faculty, founded in 2014, works directly with tech giants OpenAI and Anthropic on AI safety initiat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/accenture-expands-ai-capabilities-with-faculty-acquisition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/accenture-expands-ai-capabilities-with-faculty-acquisition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Godfather Slams Meta’s $300M Bet on 29-Year-Old Boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s a rage about age in Silicon Valley.<br />
AI legend Yann LeCun has words on Meta&rsquo;s controversial leadership choice. The 65-year-old &ldquo;godfather of AI&rdquo; delivered a scathing public assessment of Meta&rsquo;s newest AI chief Alexandr Wang.<br />
LeCun didn&rsquo;t mince words when discussing the 29-year-old billionaire who joined Meta as chief AI officer in 2025. Despite Wang&rsquo;s Scale AI billions and Zuckerberg&rsquo;s massive bet on his leadership, LeCun told the Financial]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-godfather-slams-metas-300m-bet-on-29-year-old-boss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-godfather-slams-metas-300m-bet-on-29-year-old-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samsung Bets Big on AI, Plans 800M Gemini-Powered Devices in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[On your marks, get ready, and try to keep up.&nbsp;This is the message Samsung Electronics is communicating to its competitors, as it bets big on AI at a rapid scale to solidify its leadership in AI-powered consumer hardware.&nbsp;The South Korean tech company announced plans to double the number of AI-enabled mobile devices it ships this year to 800 million units, which goes to show how quickly AI is becoming the next major battleground in consumer technology.By the end of last year, Samsung ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/samsung-bets-big-on-ai-plans-800m-gemini-powered-devices-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/samsung-bets-big-on-ai-plans-800m-gemini-powered-devices-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet ‘Atlas’: Boston Dynamics’ New Robot Takes First Real Factory Job at Hyundai Plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Boston Dynamics&rsquo; humanoid robot, Atlas, has taken a significant step beyond flashy lab demos. For the first time, the AI-powered robot is being tested in a real factory, learning how to do actual industrial work.CBS&rsquo;s 60 Minutes was invited to Hyundai Motor Group&rsquo;s new auto plant near Savannah, Georgia, where Atlas was put to work inside a parts warehouse. The visit offered a rare look at how close humanoid robots are to joining human workers on factory floors.Standing 5 feet,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meet-atlas-boston-dynamics-new-robot-takes-first-real-factory-job-at-hyundai-plant/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 19:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meet-atlas-boston-dynamics-new-robot-takes-first-real-factory-job-at-hyundai-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Essential AI Terms Every Beginner Should Learn Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence is everywhere now, powering search engines, rewriting emails, and even seeping into the apps you use every day.&nbsp;But for anyone just stepping into the space, the language around AI can feel like a wall of unfamiliar terms: tokens, models, hallucinations, and more. The tech isn&rsquo;t hard to follow, but the jargon is. Once you decode the vocabulary, the entire field becomes far less mysterious and far more usable.Here are the 10 AI terms that give beginners the clear]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/10-essential-ai-terms-every-beginner-should-learn-today/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/10-essential-ai-terms-every-beginner-should-learn-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk Pushes Grok Beyond X With New Business, Enterprise AI Offerings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grok is stepping out of the public timeline and into the office.Elon Musk&rsquo;s AI company, xAI, has launched Grok Business and Grok Enterprise, two new paid tiers designed to bring its flagship AI assistant into workplaces, from small teams to large global organizations. The move marks xAI&rsquo;s clearest push yet to compete for enterprise customers already weighing tools from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic.In a post announcing the launch, xAI said it&rsquo;s making Grok available to employee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-pushes-grok-beyond-x-with-new-business-enterprise-ai-offerings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/elon-musk-pushes-grok-beyond-x-with-new-business-enterprise-ai-offerings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[170 Million New Jobs, 92 Million Lost: Inside the AI Employment Paradox]]></title><description><![CDATA[The question is no longer whether AI will disrupt jobs, but how many and how fast.&nbsp;For much of the past two years, analysts and labor studies have warned of a looming job apocalypse, particularly for entry-level roles that once served as the primary on-ramp for new college graduates.&nbsp;That near-dystopian narrative has been reinforced by sustained layoffs across sectors through 2025, including technology, media, finance, consulting, and corporate retail operations, even as companies acce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/170-million-new-jobs-92-million-lost-inside-the-ai-employment-paradox/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/170-million-new-jobs-92-million-lost-inside-the-ai-employment-paradox/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Pickle 1: The ‘Soul Computer’ AR Glasses That May Be Ahead of Reality]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Y Combinator startup just launched a new pair of AI-powered AR glasses they&rsquo;re calling the world&rsquo;s first &ldquo;soul computer.&rdquo; The name? Pickle 1.Yep. A company named after a preserved vegetable wants you to strap always-on cameras to your face to capture your &ldquo;soul.&rdquo;Here are the details<br />
The Pickle 1 went live for pre-orders on New Year&rsquo;s Day with a $799 price tag ($200 deposit, Q2 2026 delivery).Founder Daniel Park, a medical school dropout turned e-commer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meet-pickle-1-the-soul-computer-ar-glasses-that-may-be-ahead-of-reality/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 16:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meet-pickle-1-the-soul-computer-ar-glasses-that-may-be-ahead-of-reality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plaud Pursues Plaudits With AI Note-Taking Wearable Launch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farewell, my lovely memory. If you decide to have a &lsquo;big sleep&rsquo; in a meeting, fear not, a wearable could come to the rescue.<br />
Plaud has revealed its laudable ambitions with the unveiling of two products that could redefine how professionals capture and use information from conversations.<br />
On show is the upgraded wearable device, the Plaud NotePin S, alongside a new desktop application, Plaud Desktop. Together, the company positions the releases as the first unified AI note-taking syste]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/plaud-pursues-plaudits-with-ai-note-taking-wearable-launch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/plaud-pursues-plaudits-with-ai-note-taking-wearable-launch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google AI Overviews Put Health Searches and Patients at Risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[When a search result starts sounding like a diagnosis, the stakes change fast.&nbsp;Google&rsquo;s AI Overviews are under scrutiny after experts warned that the tool is surfacing misleading health information that could put patients at risk.According to an investigation by The Guardian, the generative AI summaries shown at the top of Google Search have produced inaccurate and potentially harmful medical guidance across health topics, raising fresh concerns about trusting AI-generated health answ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-ai-overviews-put-health-searches-and-patients-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-ai-overviews-put-health-searches-and-patients-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embrace AI as ‘Cognitive Amplifier’ Urges Microsoft CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has declared the industry needs to abandon &ldquo;slop vs sophistication&rdquo; debates and embrace AI as humanity&rsquo;s new &ldquo;cognitive amplifier.&rdquo;<br />
In his brief &ldquo;Looking Ahead to 2026&rdquo; post, Nadella said, &ldquo;We need to get beyond the arguments of slop vs sophistication and develop a new equilibrium in terms of our &lsquo;theory of the mind&rsquo; that accounts for humans being equipped with these new cognitive amplifier tools as we relate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/embrace-ai-as-cognitive-amplifier-urges-microsoft-ceo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/embrace-ai-as-cognitive-amplifier-urges-microsoft-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Inflation Crisis Could Derail 2026 Economic Boom]]></title><description><![CDATA[The love for AI could be a dangerous thing.<br />
Global stock markets that surged to record highs on enthusiasm for AI and easier monetary policy may be overlooking a growing risk that could derail the rally: a renewed upswing in inflation driven in part by the technology investment boom itself.<br />
U.S. stock indexes posted double-digit gains in 2025, with just seven major technology groups accounting for roughly half of total market earnings. Optimism surrounding AI adoption, combined with expectations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-inflation-crisis-could-derail-2026-economic-boom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-inflation-crisis-could-derail-2026-economic-boom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Under-the-Radar AI Companies to Watch in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[When people discuss artificial intelligence in 2026, the same handful of companies tend to dominate the conversation. Google. OpenAI. Nvidia. Microsoft. Amazon.However, there are some burgeoning, under-the-radar vendors focused on making AI systems easier to deploy, manage, and leverage within organizations.This list highlights 10 hidden gems in the AI industry worth watching in 2026. While none of these companies are yet household names, each is gaining traction in healthcare, data governance,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/10-under-the-radar-ai-companies-to-watch-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 21:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/10-under-the-radar-ai-companies-to-watch-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rumor: OpenAI’s New ‘Audio-Based’ Device Could Arrive Very Soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Screens had a good run. Now OpenAI is betting that the future of AI lives in your ears, not on your phone.OpenAI is ramping up work on its audio AI as it prepares for an upcoming personal device that will rely primarily on voice, according to The Information. The device is expected to be &ldquo;largely audio-based,&rdquo; marking a shift away from screens as the main way users interact with AI.Inside the company, researchers believe OpenAI&rsquo;s current audio models are not yet on par with its]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/rumor-openais-new-audio-based-device-could-arrive-very-soon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 21:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/rumor-openais-new-audio-based-device-could-arrive-very-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Robots Handling Jobs Too Dangerous for Humans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robots are no longer limited to factory floors or research labs.Across the world, they are stepping into jobs that are simply too risky for people &mdash; from fighting fires and disarming bombs to inspecting radioactive sites and navigating deep underground pipelines.As technology improves, machines are being trusted with environments filled with heat, radiation, toxic chemicals, unstable structures, and live explosives. These machines do not breathe smoke, absorb radiation, or panic under pres]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/7-robots-handling-jobs-too-dangerous-for-humans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/7-robots-handling-jobs-too-dangerous-for-humans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside DARPA’s High-Stakes Challenge to Build Life-Saving Robots]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is pushing robots into one of the hardest jobs in emergency medicine: triage.&nbsp;Through its multi-year DARPA Triage Challenge, the agency is testing whether machines can help overwhelmed responders quickly locate injured people, assess injury severity, and share that information in time to save lives.&nbsp;Earthquakes, plane crashes, battlefield attacks, and large accidents often leave too many injured people and too few medics. DARPA b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/inside-darpas-high-stakes-challenge-to-build-life-saving-robots/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/inside-darpas-high-stakes-challenge-to-build-life-saving-robots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Startups Raise Record $150B in 2025, Redefining Venture Capital]]></title><description><![CDATA[The AI funding boom just rewrote the record books. In 2025, startups raised roughly $150 billion, setting a new high for venture capital investment.<br />
Data released on Dec. 28 confirms this marks the third consecutive year of record growth, surpassing the 2021 peak by $92 billion and representing a 63% increase over an already historic market.<br />
But the most striking shift isn&rsquo;t just the headline number. AI companies now account for nearly 50% of all global startup funding, up from just 34% in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-startups-raise-record-150b-in-2025-redefining-venture-capital/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 15:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-startups-raise-record-150b-in-2025-redefining-venture-capital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Nano Banana Prompts to Try in 2026 (And Why They Work)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since its debut in August, Google&rsquo;s Nano Banana image model has gone from a cool tech demo to a daily companion for millions. With the November release of Nano Banana Pro, the capabilities jumped from nice-to-have to studio-quality.Google&rsquo;s latest update notes that the model has become a favorite because of its &ldquo;ability to maintain a consistent look across edits, blend photos together and otherwise use advanced editing to bring prompts to life.&rdquo;If you&rsquo;re looking to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/best-nano-banana-prompts-to-try-in-2026-and-why-they-work/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/best-nano-banana-prompts-to-try-in-2026-and-why-they-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the 24-Year-Old Who Raised $64M to Build an AI Mathematician]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 24-year-old just raised $64 million to build an AI mathematician that&rsquo;s smarter than Terence Tao (widely considered the world&rsquo;s greatest living mathematician).Her name is Carina Hong, and her startup Axiom Math has already solved a 130-year-old problem and disproved a 30-year-old conjecture.Don&rsquo;t get it twisted, though; this isn&rsquo;t about making ChatGPT better at algebra. This is about creating AI that discovers entirely new mathematical theorems, proves them formally, an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meet-the-24-year-old-who-raised-64m-to-build-an-ai-mathematician/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 20:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meet-the-24-year-old-who-raised-64m-to-build-an-ai-mathematician/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese AI Startup MiniMax Eyes $600M IPO Backed by Alibaba and Abu Dhabi]]></title><description><![CDATA[MiniMax is no longer just another AI startup. It&rsquo;s preparing for a public debut.The Chinese AI company is targeting a $600 million IPO with backing from Alibaba and Abu Dhabi investment authorities, according to people familiar with the matter. The final size and timing of the offering could still change.According to a report by The Business Times, sources familiar with the situation said the Chinese startup recently secured a deal with the investment authority of Abu Dhabi and Alibaba. Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinese-ai-startup-minimax-eyes-600m-ipo-backed-by-alibaba-and-abu-dhabi/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 19:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinese-ai-startup-minimax-eyes-600m-ipo-backed-by-alibaba-and-abu-dhabi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Pick an AI Chatbot That Fits Your Work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most people choose chatbots the wrong way. They compare model names, skim benchmarks, or follow brand momentum, then wonder why the tool feels unreliable in daily use. But the problem isn&rsquo;t intelligence; it&rsquo;s fit.AI chatbots fail in different ways depending on the task. Some drift from instructions. Some sound confident but can&rsquo;t back up their claims. Others work brilliantly in a demo, then fall apart when fed real documents or long threads.&nbsp;This guide will help you look a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/how-to-pick-an-ai-chatbot-that-fits-your-work/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 19:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/how-to-pick-an-ai-chatbot-that-fits-your-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zu Beginn des Jahres 2026 sehen sich Behörden mit rekordhohen Cyberbedrohungen konfrontiert – warum hochsichere Notebooks zur ersten Verteidigungslinie werden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Das Jahr 2025 endete mit einer beispiellosen Welle von Cyberangriffen auf &ouml;ffentliche Institutionen in Europa. Mehrere EU-Ministerien meldeten gezielte Phishing-Kampagnen, die durch generative KI unterst&uuml;tzt wurden, w&auml;hrend neue Vorschriften &ndash; wie die erweiterte EU-Cyber-Resilience-Act, die Anfang 2026 in Kraft tritt &ndash; die Anforderungen an Hardware- und Datenschutzma&szlig;nahmen weiter erh&ouml;hen.F&uuml;r Beh&ouml;rden waren die Risiken noch nie so gro&szlig;: Vertr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/zu-beginn-des-jahres-2026-sehen-sich-behrden-mit-rekordhohen-cyberbedrohungen-konfrontiert-warum-hochsichere-notebooks-zur-ersten-verteidigungslinie-werden/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 18:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/zu-beginn-des-jahres-2026-sehen-sich-behrden-mit-rekordhohen-cyberbedrohungen-konfrontiert-warum-hochsichere-notebooks-zur-ersten-verteidigungslinie-werden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This AI Tool Can Plan and Execute Penetration Tests on Its Own]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new generation of AI tools is reshaping offensive cybersecurity, making vulnerability discovery faster, cheaper, and far more automated.<br />
NeuroSploitv2 exemplifies that shift. The AI-powered penetration testing framework works across multiple large language models, including Gemini, Claude, GPT, and Ollama, automating tasks that once required skilled human researchers.<br />
In practice, it&rsquo;s beginning to replace entire phases of the penetration testing process.<br />
That transition is already real.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/this-ai-tool-can-plan-and-execute-penetration-tests-on-its-own/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/this-ai-tool-can-plan-and-execute-penetration-tests-on-its-own/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Stark Warning: The Man Who Built Modern AI Says Your Job May Not Survive It]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Human intelligence is becoming irrelevant.&rdquo;That was Geoffrey Hinton&rsquo;s warning as the AI pioneer predicted that millions of jobs could disappear by 2026, driven by artificial intelligence advancing faster than workers, companies, and governments can respond.On Dec. 28, during CNN&rsquo;s State of the Union, Hinton raised concerns about AI&rsquo;s staggering advancement, noting that the technology has already replaced jobs in call centers and will replace more in the coming year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/a-stark-warning-the-man-who-built-modern-ai-says-your-job-may-not-survive-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/a-stark-warning-the-man-who-built-modern-ai-says-your-job-may-not-survive-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SoftBank Completes $40B OpenAI Deal After Months of Buildup]]></title><description><![CDATA[SoftBank has finally written the check. A $40 billion gamble is now fully funded.<br />
SoftBank Group has completed its previously announced roughly $40 billion investment in OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, fulfilling the largest private tech funding commitment in history.<br />
As reported by CNBC, the Japanese investment powerhouse confirmed that the final transaction &mdash; estimated at $22 billion to $22.5 billion &mdash; was transferred last week, after earlier installments of $8 billion and $10 billio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/softbank-completes-40b-openai-deal-after-months-of-buildup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 19:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/softbank-completes-40b-openai-deal-after-months-of-buildup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best AI Tools to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every New Year starts with a fresh set of goals. Maybe you&rsquo;re finally sticking to a workout routine, staying consistent with learning something new, or building better daily habits. But then life happens &mdash; schedules get busy, motivation fades, and well-intentioned resolutions slide off track.Thankfully, there are AI tools that can help you stick to your 2026 resolutions. These tools won&rsquo;t promise an overnight transformation, but they can help make habits easier to manage, keep]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/best-ai-tools-to-keep-your-new-years-resolutions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/best-ai-tools-to-keep-your-new-years-resolutions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China Unveils ‘Electronic Skin’ That Gives Robots Human-Like Reflexes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Humanoid robots are moving past simple metal and gears to something much more sensitive.In a major leap for embodied intelligence, researchers in China have developed a &ldquo;neuromorphic&rdquo; electronic skin (NRE-skin) that allows robots to experience touch, detect injury, and even react to pain through reflexive movements, mimicking the way the human nervous system protects the body.While most current robotic skins are limited to basic pressure sensing using complex, bulky wiring, this new]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/china-unveils-electronic-skin-that-gives-robots-human-like-reflexes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/china-unveils-electronic-skin-that-gives-robots-human-like-reflexes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ChatGPT Just Became an App Store. Here’s What You Need to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Developers can now submit apps to be hosted inside ChatGPT that extend conversations with real functionality. These aren&rsquo;t your ma or pa&rsquo;s GPTs&hellip; these are real applications for ordering groceries, building slide decks, booking apartments, all without leaving the chat.Here&rsquo;s the setup: OpenAI launched the Apps SDK earlier this year at DevDay. Now they&rsquo;ve opened the floodgates for app submissions and introduced an app directory where users can browse and search for p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chatgpt-just-became-an-app-store-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chatgpt-just-became-an-app-store-heres-what-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sam Altman: ‘Stressful’ OpenAI Job Pays $555,000 Annually]]></title><description><![CDATA[Generative AI has become powerful enough to create a brand-new kind of problem&hellip; and OpenAI is willing to pay handsomely for someone brave enough to deal with it.That role is OpenAI&rsquo;s new &ldquo;head of preparedness,&rdquo; a job that comes with enormous responsibility, immediate pressure, and a reported annual salary of $555,000. CEO Sam Altman framed the position as a mission-critical effort to empower cybersecurity defenders while preventing attackers from weaponizing the same cut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/sam-altman-stressful-openai-job-pays-555000-annually/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/sam-altman-stressful-openai-job-pays-555000-annually/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Clever Tips to Get Better Answers From ChatGPT]]></title><description><![CDATA[ChatGPT can feel either incredibly smart or oddly unhelpful.The difference, it turns out, often comes down to how people use it. As more workers, students, and creators lean on AI tools every day, experts are sharing practical ways to get sharper, more useful answers from the chatbot without any technical skills.I have curated some of the most user-friendly ChatGPT tips making the rounds right now, along with simple examples you can try.1. Give ChatGPT a job before you give it a taskOne of the f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/10-clever-tips-to-get-better-answers-from-chatgpt/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/10-clever-tips-to-get-better-answers-from-chatgpt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta Acquires AI Startup Manus in $2B Deal, Plans Integration Across Facebook, WhatsApp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta Platforms has officially announced the acquisition of Manus, a high-flying startup known for building autonomous AI agents that don&rsquo;t just chat, but actually get work done.&nbsp;This acquisition marks a major pivot for Meta, moving from its focus on open-source Llama models to snapping up a product that is already a proven moneymaker. Manus reportedly hit an annual recurring revenue of over $100 million just eight months after its launch.In its announcement, Meta described Manus as &l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-acquires-ai-startup-manus-in-2b-deal-plans-integration-across-facebook-whatsapp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/meta-acquires-ai-startup-manus-in-2b-deal-plans-integration-across-facebook-whatsapp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Conquers YouTube: Nearly 33% of Your Feed Is Now Fake Content]]></title><description><![CDATA[YouTube&rsquo;s algorithm has been quietly conquered by artificial intelligence&hellip; and the numbers are more jaw-dropping than you think.<br />
Research research published on Dec. 29 by The Guardian reveals that between 21-33% of content in fresh user feeds now consists of AI-generated material, fundamentally reshaping what millions of viewers see every single day.<br />
Upon creating a new YouTube account, researchers discovered that 104 of the first 500 videos were AI-generated, per The Guardian. Anot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-conquers-youtube-nearly-33-of-your-feed-is-now-fake-content/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 21:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-conquers-youtube-nearly-33-of-your-feed-is-now-fake-content/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Perplexity Is Quietly Rewriting the Rules of Search]]></title><description><![CDATA[Perplexity AI is no longer just a clever alternative to Google Search or a favorite tool among AI power users. Its recent moves solidify it as a company that is intent on reshaping who holds power on the internet.The clearest example of Perplexity&rsquo;s ambition came in August, when the company made an unsolicited $34.5 billion offer to buy Google Chrome. The proposal shocked observers, as Perplexity&rsquo;s valuation is well below that figure, and few people seriously believed Google would vo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/how-perplexity-is-quietly-rewriting-the-rules-of-search/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/how-perplexity-is-quietly-rewriting-the-rules-of-search/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best AI Tools for Dating Advice]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI is now in nearly every aspect of our digital lives, from work and shopping to learning and communication.&nbsp;It was only a matter of time before it showed up in the dating scene, too. Writing the perfect opening message, keeping conversations engaging, and figuring out what to say next can feel surprisingly stressful, especially in a world where most connections start on a screen.&nbsp;AI dating coaches promise to help people communicate more clearly, avoid awkward moments, and feel more co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/best-ai-tools-for-dating-advice/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 17:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/best-ai-tools-for-dating-advice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bernie Sanders Sounds Alarm on AI, Calls Out Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence is racing ahead, and Sen. Bernie Sanders says Congress is barely keeping up &mdash; if at all.In an interview on CNN&rsquo;s State of the Union, the Vermont independent delivered a warning about AI&rsquo;s growing power, arguing that wealthy tech elites are driving the technology. At the same time, lawmakers fail to confront its economic and social consequences.Speaking with CNN anchor Jake Tapper, Sanders described AI in stark terms, saying, &ldquo;This is the most conse]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/bernie-sanders-sounds-alarm-on-ai-calls-out-elon-musk-jeff-bezos/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 17:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/bernie-sanders-sounds-alarm-on-ai-calls-out-elon-musk-jeff-bezos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Robot Olympics Are Here: PI’s π0.6 Robot Takes on Doors, Keys, and a Greasy Pan]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you&rsquo;re scanning social media for robot news every day, you start to get to know the typical robotics comment-section script by heart:<br />
Robot does something flashy &rarr; everyone says &ldquo;cool, now wash the dishes.&rdquo;Robot tries to wash the dishes &rarr; everyone says &ldquo;not like that.&rdquo; Physical Intelligence decided to stop arguing in circles and turn the whole thing into a test. Their new Robot&nbsp;Olympics is basically the Olympics of household chores: same tasks, s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/the-robot-olympics-are-here-pis-06-robot-takes-on-doors-keys-and-a-greasy-pan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/the-robot-olympics-are-here-pis-06-robot-takes-on-doors-keys-and-a-greasy-pan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LangChain AI Vulnerability Exposes Millions of Apps]]></title><description><![CDATA[LangChain AI Vulnerability Exposes Millions of Apps<br />
Millions of AI apps trust LangChain to handle sensitive data. That trust just took a serious hit.<br />
A critical security flaw has struck LangChain, one of the most widely used AI frameworks in the world, exposing millions of applications to potential secret theft and malicious code injection.<br />
Security researchers say the vulnerability allows attackers to exploit LangChain&rsquo;s core serialization logic to extract environment variables and execut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/langchain-ai-vulnerability-exposes-millions-of-apps/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/langchain-ai-vulnerability-exposes-millions-of-apps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pulitzer Winner Sues 6 AI Giants for Billions Over Copyright]]></title><description><![CDATA[Someone is not in a festive mood, but that&rsquo;s probably understandable when it comes to the classic story of AI and copyright.<br />
Renowned investigative journalist John Carreyrou, the Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter who exposed the Theranos scandal, has joined forces with five other writers to launch a copyright lawsuit against six AI powerhouses. Filed in federal court, this legal battle could help to reshape how AI companies use creative content&mdash;and potentially cost them billions.<br />
Court]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/pulitzer-winner-sues-6-ai-giants-for-billions-over-copyright/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/pulitzer-winner-sues-6-ai-giants-for-billions-over-copyright/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon’s Zoox Recalls 332 US Vehicles Due to Software Glitch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amazon&rsquo;s autonomous vehicle division has hit a roadblock that might send shockwaves through the self-driving car industry.<br />
The company&rsquo;s Zoox unit has announced a recall affecting 332 robotaxis, marking the third major software recall in just eight months. The latest incident involves vehicles recklessly crossing into oncoming traffic lanes near intersections, creating situations that federal regulators warn could lead to catastrophic crashes.<br />
In a filing with the National Highway Tr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/amazons-zoox-recalls-332-us-vehicles-due-to-software-glitch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 14:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/amazons-zoox-recalls-332-us-vehicles-due-to-software-glitch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Yahoo CEO’s AI Startup Dazzle Raises $8M]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keep feeling fascination. Marissa Mayer, the former Yahoo CEO who was Google&rsquo;s 20th employee, has secured $8 million in funding for her new AI venture Dazzle.<br />
The seed round values her company at $35 million and was spearheaded by Kirsten Green of Forerunner Ventures, a venture capitalist with a storied record of identifying iconic consumer brands.<br />
Green&rsquo;s involvement sends a clear signal that Dazzle is positioning itself for the emerging wave of AI-powered consumer applications. Eve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ex-yahoo-ceos-ai-startup-dazzle-raises-8m/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ex-yahoo-ceos-ai-startup-dazzle-raises-8m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Relentless Rise of OpenAI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not long ago, OpenAI was a name known mostly within research labs and among Silicon Valley insiders. Today, however, the topic is almost impossible to avoid.&nbsp;OpenAI&rsquo;s transformation into one of the most influential technology companies on the planet has been swift, moving from shaping academic conversations about artificial intelligence to shaping everyday life in just a few years.Today, OpenAI is everywhere, and over the past few months, the company&rsquo;s pace has only picked up, i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/the-relentless-rise-of-openai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/the-relentless-rise-of-openai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waymo to Update Robotaxi Software After SF Blackout Exposes Navigation Gaps]]></title><description><![CDATA[A massive power outage in San Francisco on Saturday exposed how autonomous vehicles cope when city infrastructure fails. A fire at a Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&amp;E) substation knocked out electricity to nearly one-third of the city, disabling hundreds of traffic signals and triggering widespread gridlock.<br />
Waymo, Alphabet&rsquo;s self-driving unit, said the scale of the disruption overwhelmed parts of its system, forcing the company to pause its robotaxi service and pull vehicles off the road]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/waymo-to-update-robotaxi-software-after-sf-blackout-exposes-navigation-gaps/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/waymo-to-update-robotaxi-software-after-sf-blackout-exposes-navigation-gaps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waymo to Update Robotaxi Software After San Francisco Blackout Exposes Navigation Gaps]]></title><description><![CDATA[A massive power outage in San Francisco on Saturday exposed how autonomous vehicles cope when city infrastructure fails. A fire at a Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&amp;E) substation knocked out electricity to nearly one-third of the city, disabling hundreds of traffic signals and triggering widespread gridlock.<br />
Waymo, Alphabet&rsquo;s self-driving unit, said the scale of the disruption overwhelmed parts of its system, forcing the company to pause its robotaxi service and pull vehicles off the road]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/waymo-to-update-robotaxi-software-after-san-francisco-blackout-exposes-navigation-gaps/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/waymo-to-update-robotaxi-software-after-san-francisco-blackout-exposes-navigation-gaps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indie Band Claims AI Hijacked Their Billie Eilish Cover Before Release]]></title><description><![CDATA[An indie band from Milton Keynes in the UK says AI may have lifted their unreleased cover of a Billie Eilish song and turned it into a full track on Spotify without their consent.<br />
Torus had been working on a grunge-style cover of Ocean Eyes after a short performance clip began gaining traction on TikTok. The band planned to release the full version later, hoping to build on the growing attention.<br />
But before they could do that, they say a strikingly similar track appeared on Spotify under the nam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/indie-band-claims-ai-hijacked-their-billie-eilish-cover-before-release/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/indie-band-claims-ai-hijacked-their-billie-eilish-cover-before-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese AI Chipmaker Biren Targets $623M Hong Kong IPO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shanghai-based Biren Technology is planning to raise up to $623 million through an initial public offering in Hong Kong. The company is offering 247.7 million shares priced between HK$17 and HK$19.60, with trading expected to begin on Jan. 2.If successful, the deal will mark the first new stock listing of 2026 in Hong Kong, setting an early tone for what analysts expect to be another busy year for technology offerings in the city.Founded in 2019, Biren focuses on graphics processing units used i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinese-ai-chipmaker-biren-targets-623m-hong-kong-ipo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 18:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinese-ai-chipmaker-biren-targets-623m-hong-kong-ipo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Steps Up Security as ChatGPT Atlas Faces Ongoing Prompt Injection Threats]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI is tightening the screws on ChatGPT Atlas, its AI-powered browser agent, as the company warns that prompt injection attacks remain a persistent threat that is unlikely to disappear soon.In a detailed security disclosure published this week, OpenAI explained that it has rolled out a new security update to Atlas&rsquo; browser agent after uncovering a new class of prompt injection attacks through internal testing.&nbsp;The update includes a new adversarially trained model and stronger syste]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-steps-up-security-as-chatgpt-atlas-faces-ongoing-prompt-injection-threats/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-steps-up-security-as-chatgpt-atlas-faces-ongoing-prompt-injection-threats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alphabet Expands AI Infrastructure Push With $4.75B Intersect Deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alphabet, Google&rsquo;s parent company, has agreed to acquire energy and data center infrastructure firm Intersect in a $4.75 billion cash deal, deepening its push to secure power for the next wave of AI growth.The acquisition is designed to accelerate the buildout of data centers and on-site power generation, bringing Intersect&rsquo;s multi-gigawatt energy projects and infrastructure expertise closer to Google&rsquo;s expanding AI operations.What Alphabet is buying &mdash; and what&rsquo;s st]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/alphabet-expands-ai-infrastructure-push-with-475b-intersect-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 17:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/alphabet-expands-ai-infrastructure-push-with-475b-intersect-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Department of War Expands GenAI.mil Platform With xAI Partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US Department of War has entered into an agreement with xAI, bringing the company&rsquo;s frontier-grade AI systems to GenAI.mil, the department&rsquo;s newly launched internal AI platform.The move expands the War Department&rsquo;s growing AI ecosystem, which is being rolled out across its roughly three million military and civilian personnel.&nbsp;According to the department, xAI&rsquo;s tools will be added alongside other already-deployed systems, further embedding generative AI into dail]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/us-department-of-war-expands-genaimil-platform-with-xai-partnership/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 16:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/us-department-of-war-expands-genaimil-platform-with-xai-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese AI Startup Z.ai Takes On OpenAI Via Cheaper Prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Chinese AI startup might have tempted developers around the world to test their latest creation.<br />
Z.ai has released GLM-4.7, which is a massive 358-billion parameter beast that&rsquo;s claiming to deliver GPT-4-level performance while slashing costs by up to 80%. It looks like a good move as AI expenses continue crushing developer budgets worldwide.<br />
The model packs a sophisticated Mixture-of-Experts architecture with an enormous 200,000-token context window, meaning it can analyze entire codeba]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinese-ai-startup-zai-takes-on-openai-via-cheaper-prices/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinese-ai-startup-zai-takes-on-openai-via-cheaper-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Debuts Personalized Year-in-Review ChatGPT Experience for Users]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI has potentially unveiled its most shareable feature yet.<br />
The company dropped &ldquo;Your Year with ChatGPT&rdquo; &mdash; a personalized year-end recap that mirrors Spotify Wrapped&rsquo;s addictive format, complete with colorful graphics and revealing insights about how people actually use AI.<br />
Social media is already exploding with users sharing their surprisingly personal AI habits. The timing couldn&rsquo;t be more perfect &mdash; with 2025 fading from view, this new feature analyzes y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-debuts-personalized-year-in-review-chatgpt-experience-for-users/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-debuts-personalized-year-in-review-chatgpt-experience-for-users/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London Set for Robotaxi Tests as Uber, Lyft Team Up With Baidu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ride-hailing giants Uber and Lyft have confirmed plans to test robotaxis in the UK capital, teaming up with China&rsquo;s tech firm Baidu as early as next year, pending regulatory approval.Both companies will use Baidu&rsquo;s Apollo Go autonomous vehicles, marking a rare moment when rivals move in parallel with the same technology partner.Uber said its London pilot is expected to begin in the first half of 2026, under the UK government&rsquo;s plan to allow trials of self-driving vehicles. In a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/london-set-for-robotaxi-tests-as-uber-lyft-team-up-with-baidu/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/london-set-for-robotaxi-tests-as-uber-lyft-team-up-with-baidu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Quiet Rise of Synthetic Public Opinion in Government]]></title><description><![CDATA[Governments and public institutions are increasingly turning to AI anticipate how communities might respond to policy decisions.<br />
From modeling how &ldquo;rural voters&rdquo; could react to climate legislation to predicting neighborhood responses to zoning reforms, AI systems are being positioned as stand-ins for public opinion. As these tools gain traction, a deeper question is coming into focus: who, exactly, do these systems represent?<br />
The challenge, as discussed in an article at the Burnes Ce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/the-quiet-rise-of-synthetic-public-opinion-in-government/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/the-quiet-rise-of-synthetic-public-opinion-in-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Investment in Data Centers Hits Record $61B in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The global race to power AI has turned the once-humble data center into the hottest real estate on the planet.Global investment in data centers climbed past $61 billion in 2025, setting a new high as companies race to support fast-growing AI workloads, according to data from S&amp;P Global Market Intelligence, first reported by CNBC.The figure already beats the full-year total for 2024, underscoring how central data centers have become to the AI boom. More than 100 deals were recorded in the fir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/global-investment-in-data-centers-hits-record-61b-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/global-investment-in-data-centers-hits-record-61b-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NY Governor Seeks AI Safety Via RAISE Act Signing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Governor Kathy Hochul just made New York the second state in the nation to impose comprehensive AI safety regulations.<br />
The RAISE Act became law after months of negotiations, creating strict new rules for the most powerful AI companies operating in the US.<br />
Hochul signed the bill soon after President Trump issued an executive order designed to block exactly this type of state-level AI regulation. Hochul&rsquo;s defiant signing shows states aren&rsquo;t backing down from regulating AI, even under f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ny-governor-seeks-ai-safety-via-raise-act-signing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ny-governor-seeks-ai-safety-via-raise-act-signing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor Swift, Jenna Ortega, and the Battle Over AI’s Role in Creativity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taylor Swift&rsquo;s voice has always been unmistakably hers. In the age of AI, that distinction is no longer guaranteed.As synthetic performances creep into film, music, and art, stars like Swift, Jenna Ortega, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and many other A-listers warn that the industry may be drifting toward a future in which perfection replaces personality and creativity loses its human core.While some stars see a tool for immortality, others see the death of art itself.Jenna Ortega: &lsquo;We&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/taylor-swift-jenna-ortega-and-the-battle-over-ais-role-in-creativity/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 22:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/taylor-swift-jenna-ortega-and-the-battle-over-ais-role-in-creativity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unitree Launches the World’s First Robot App Store]]></title><description><![CDATA[Humanoid robots are stepping into the app era. Chinese robotics company Unitree has unveiled what it calls the world&rsquo;s first &ldquo;Robot App Store,&rdquo; allowing users to download, share, and develop software for its humanoid robots, bringing the smartphone app model to physical AI.The Unitree App Store is currently in public beta, focusing on motion routines and task models for the company&rsquo;s G1 humanoid robot. Early applications include entertainment-focused downloads like Funny]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/unitree-launches-the-worlds-first-robot-app-store/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/unitree-launches-the-worlds-first-robot-app-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon Adds Conversational AI to Ring Doorbells With Alexa+ Greetings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexa can now have conversations at your front door.Amazon this week announced Alexa+ Greetings, a new feature that brings conversational AI directly to compatible Ring video doorbells. The update enables Alexa to answer the door, speak naturally with visitors, and handle common situations, such as deliveries, sales pitches, and unexpected drop-ins.According to Amazon, the goal is to turn the doorbell into more than a camera. It becomes an assistant that can understand what is happening at the d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/amazon-adds-conversational-ai-to-ring-doorbells-with-alexa-greetings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/amazon-adds-conversational-ai-to-ring-doorbells-with-alexa-greetings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marines Compete in First-Ever Attack Drone Competition in Japan]]></title><description><![CDATA[US Marines based in Japan have wrapped up the Marine Corps&rsquo; first Attack Drone Competition, an event that focused on precision, speed, and control rather than traditional marksmanship. From Dec. 3 to 12, Marines from the 3rd Marine Division under III Marine Expeditionary Force trained and competed at Camps Hansen and Schwab in Okinawa.The event brought first-person-view attack drones directly into the hands of Marines, marking a shift in how the Corps prepares for future battlefields where]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/marines-compete-in-first-ever-attack-drone-competition-in-japan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/marines-compete-in-first-ever-attack-drone-competition-in-japan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Under Pressure, OpenAI Expands Teen Safety Protections in ChatGPT]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI chatbots are becoming a routine part of teenage life. That shift is putting new pressure on how safety and responsibility are built in.With this in mind, OpenAI has vowed to put child safety first with the release of its latest model, GPT-5.2, introducing an updated model spec for users under 18 alongside new literacy resources to help teens and parents use the chatbot responsibly.The move follows mounting pressure from lawmakers and bereaved parents. ChatGPT is at the center of several lawsu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/under-pressure-openai-expands-teen-safety-protections-in-chatgpt/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/under-pressure-openai-expands-teen-safety-protections-in-chatgpt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI Just Laid Out Its 2026 Roadmap]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI just had one of those &ldquo;blink and you missed the platform shift&rdquo; weeks.First, a new coding model: OpenAI shipped GPT-5.2-Codex, a new coding model for its coding agent, Codex. At a high level:<br />
It&rsquo;s tuned for long-horizon, multi-file work (context compaction, refactors/migrations, better Windows support)&hellip;&hellip;with a BIG emphasis on defensive cybersecurity (Codex system card).<br />
We&rsquo;ve been hearing conflicting reports of benchmarks being useful, so we&rsquo;ll]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-just-laid-out-its-2026-roadmap/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/openai-just-laid-out-its-2026-roadmap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Surge in 2025 Generated As Much CO2 As NYC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers published a report on AI that should worry anyone who cares about our planet&rsquo;s future.<br />
While tech companies celebrated AI&rsquo;s breakthrough year, research by Dutch academic Alex de Vries-Gao, the founder of Digiconomist, revealed that AI systems generated as much carbon pollution in 2025 as the entire city of New York.<br />
The numbers show that AI&rsquo;s carbon footprint could reach 80 million tonnes this year, equivalent to more than 8% of global aviation emissions. But carbon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-surge-in-2025-generated-as-much-co2-as-nyc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ai-surge-in-2025-generated-as-much-co2-as-nyc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of England Governor Reckons AI Unlikely to Cause ‘Mass Unemployment’]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is a week in the tech world, without someone having an opinion on artificial intelligence.<br />
But this isn&rsquo;t some loud man in a pub/bar pontificating after a few drinks. This is Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey.<br />
He reckons the rapid spread of AI across the UK economy is likely to displace workers in a way comparable to the Industrial Revolution. The technology would transform how people work and which skills employers value, requiring a renewed focus on training and education to he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/bank-of-england-governor-reckons-ai-unlikely-to-cause-mass-unemployment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/bank-of-england-governor-reckons-ai-unlikely-to-cause-mass-unemployment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US Congress Passes SPEED Act to Fast-Track AI Infrastructure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The House delivered a massive victory for Big Tech in the US by passing legislation that could slash years off AI infrastructure development timelines.<br />
The SPEED Act, which cleared the chamber in a bipartisan 221-196 vote, represents the most significant overhaul of federal environmental permitting laws in over half a century and could reshape how America builds the backbone of AI.<br />
Environmental reviews for major infrastructure projects currently stretch nearly five years and produce documents a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/us-congress-passes-speed-act-to-fast-track-ai-infrastructure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/us-congress-passes-speed-act-to-fast-track-ai-infrastructure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China’s Brain Implant May Have Leapfrogged Elon Musk’s Neuralink]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chinese scientists have shown that people with severe paralysis can now control machines using only their thoughts.&nbsp;The breakthrough was announced this week by the Center for Excellence in Brain Science and Intelligence Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) at a media briefing in Shanghai. In recent trials, two patients in their 30s received tiny implanted brain-machine interface (BMI) systems in June and October, respectively.&nbsp;After short training periods, they were able]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-brain-implant-may-have-leapfrogged-elon-musks-neuralink/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/chinas-brain-implant-may-have-leapfrogged-elon-musks-neuralink/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Quietly Added ‘Vibe Coding’ to Gemini]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is giving Gemini users a new way to tinker, experiment, and build.The tech giant announced on Wednesday that Opal, its AI-powered mini app builder from Google Labs, is now available directly in the Gemini web app. The move means users no longer need to leave Gemini to create experimental tools, known as Gems, that are tailored to specific tasks.Opal focuses on what many now call &ldquo;vibe-coding.&rdquo; Instead of writing code, users simply describe what they want an app to do in plain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-quietly-added-vibe-coding-to-gemini/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/google-quietly-added-vibe-coding-to-gemini/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This New Startup Plans to Deploy 50,000 Humanoid Robots by 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[A humanoid robot built for factories is one thing. A humanoid robot built to be the &ldquo;first body in&rdquo; to a combat zone is something else entirely.Robotics startup Foundation says it plans to manufacture 50,000 of its Phantom humanoid robots by the end of 2027, with some units destined for warehouses and others for the US military. At 5 feet 9 inches tall and 180 pounds, Phantom is designed to move seamlessly between domestic labor and warfare, a convergence that puts it among the most]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/this-new-startup-plans-to-deploy-50000-humanoid-robots-by-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/this-new-startup-plans-to-deploy-50000-humanoid-robots-by-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who’s Most Afraid of Being Replaced by AI? New Data Reveals the Rankings]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you&rsquo;re worried AI might take your job, you&rsquo;re not alone&hellip; and some professions are far more anxious than others. New research reveals which workers are watching AI most closely.The study by AI ad generator Bestever analyzed the average monthly search volume across the US for key terms related to AI use in certain jobs over the past year. Key terms included phrases like &ldquo;AI Lawyer&rdquo; and &ldquo;Mathematician replaced by AI.&rdquo;The data found that the mathematicia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/whos-most-afraid-of-being-replaced-by-ai-new-data-reveals-the-rankings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/whos-most-afraid-of-being-replaced-by-ai-new-data-reveals-the-rankings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who’s Most Afraid of Being Replaced by AI? New Data Reveals the Ranking]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you&rsquo;re worried AI might take your job, you&rsquo;re not alone&hellip; and some professions are far more anxious than others. New research reveals which workers are watching AI most closely.The study by AI ad generator Bestever analyzed the average monthly search volume across the US for key terms related to AI use in certain jobs over the past year. Key terms included phrases like &ldquo;AI Lawyer&rdquo; and &ldquo;Mathematician replaced by AI.&rdquo;The data found that the mathematicia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/whos-most-afraid-of-being-replaced-by-ai-new-data-reveals-the-ranking/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/whos-most-afraid-of-being-replaced-by-ai-new-data-reveals-the-ranking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[33% of UK Citizens Now Use AI for Therapy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK&rsquo;s stiff upper lip is trembling as a large number of people have turned to AI for therapy.<br />
One in three British citizens now uses AI for emotional support, companionship, and social interaction.<br />
Nearly 10% chat with AI systems weekly for emotional purposes, while 4% rely on them daily, the AI Security Institute revealed today (Dec. 18).<br />
The findings expose a hidden mental health crisis where millions are forming intimate bonds with machines &mdash; and experts warn the consequences c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/33-of-uk-citizens-now-use-ai-for-therapy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/33-of-uk-citizens-now-use-ai-for-therapy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-UK Chancellor Osborne Joins OpenAI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The revolving doors at OpenAI are spinning once more as there is another recruitment change.<br />
Former UK Chancellor George Osborne has officially joined OpenAI to spearhead the company&rsquo;s global expansion efforts. The 54-year-old retired Conservative politician will become managing director of the firm&rsquo;s ambitious &ldquo;OpenAI for Countries&rdquo; initiative, marking a dramatic career pivot that signals how AI is reshaping global politics and economics.<br />
Osborne will assume his new Lond]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ex-uk-chancellor-osborne-joins-openai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/ex-uk-chancellor-osborne-joins-openai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adobe Faces First Major AI Copyright Lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Author Elizabeth Lyon has filed a lawsuit that puts Adobe squarely in the same crosshairs as OpenAI and Anthropic.<br />
Filed in California federal court, this class-action lawsuit could fundamentally rewrite how tech giants source training data for AI development.<br />
Lyon, who writes instructional guides for authors, claims Adobe used unauthorized copies of countless books to train its SlimLM language models without permission or payment, according to the Reuters report.<br />
The proposed class action repre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/adobe-faces-first-major-ai-copyright-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/adobe-faces-first-major-ai-copyright-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nvidia Plans $1.5B Investment in Israeli Data Center Facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nvidia is planning the largest server farm investment in Israeli history.<br />
The massive commitment comes as the company continues its aggressive expansion strategy despite geopolitical tensions.<br />
According to the Israeli news site Calcalist, the tech powerhouse is finalizing negotiations to lease a data center currently under construction in the Mevo Carmel industrial zone near Yokneam, with total project costs reaching approximately $1.5 billion when including equipment expenditures.<br />
This unpreced]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/nvidia-plans-15b-investment-in-israeli-data-center-facility/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/nvidia-plans-15b-investment-in-israeli-data-center-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best AI Collaboration Tools for Human-Led Workflows]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI isn&rsquo;t just running in the background anymore. It&rsquo;s becoming an active collaborator in today&rsquo;s workplaces.Teams still plan, decide, debate, and lead, but AI acts like a digital co-worker that helps you finish tasks more efficiently. The best AI tools won&rsquo;t replace human judgment but should work with you. While AI handles heavy lifting around repetitive tasks and analysis, human-led workflows rely on context and accountability.Here&rsquo;s a list of the best AI collabora]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/best-ai-collaboration-tools-for-human-led-workflows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 03:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/best-ai-collaboration-tools-for-human-led-workflows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft vs Google: Former Partners Now Have Radically Different Plans for AGI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two recent podcast interviews revealed a fascinating split in how the biggest AI companies are approaching AGI.Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind, and Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, co-founded DeepMind. Now they&rsquo;re leading rival labs &mdash; and their roadmaps to AGI couldn&rsquo;t be more different.Google&rsquo;s approachHassabis appeared on The Google DeepMind Podcast with Professor Hannah Fry to discuss Google&rsquo;s scientific approach. Hassabis is building AGI as the ulti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-vs-google-former-partners-now-have-radically-different-plans-for-agi/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 02:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/microsoft-vs-google-former-partners-now-have-radically-different-plans-for-agi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gemini 3 Flash: Google’s New AI Model Now Available to Millions Worldwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google is stepping on the gas again. The company unveiled Gemini 3 Flash on Wednesday, a new AI model designed to deliver powerful reasoning at much faster speeds and at a lower cost.Gemini 3 Flash is the newest member of Google&rsquo;s Gemini 3 model family. It is built to be quick, efficient, and cheaper to run, while still keeping the advanced reasoning found in larger models.In a blog post announcing the release, Tulsee Doshi, senior director of Product Management for Gemini models, wrote th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/gemini-3-flash-googles-new-ai-model-now-available-to-millions-worldwide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 02:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/gemini-3-flash-googles-new-ai-model-now-available-to-millions-worldwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon Discussions Could Push OpenAI Valuation Past $500 Billion]]></title><description><![CDATA[OpenAI is reportedly in talks with Amazon for a potential investment that could exceed $10 billion. The discussions, which remain in the early stages, could value OpenAI at more than $500 billion.A key part of the discussions involves OpenAI using Amazon&rsquo;s Trainium AI chips, and potentially renting more data center capacity from Amazon Web Services (AWS).&nbsp;A person familiar with the matter told Bloomberg that the discussions &ldquo;are at a preliminary stage&rdquo; and that terms could]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/amazon-discussions-could-push-openai-valuation-past-500-billion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 21:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/amazon-discussions-could-push-openai-valuation-past-500-billion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DoorDash Launches ‘Zesty,’ an AI App That Helps You Find Local Restaurants]]></title><description><![CDATA[DoorDash is stepping beyond deliveries and into restaurant discovery with a new app that wants to help people decide where to eat, not just what to order.The company has launched Zesty, a standalone app that uses AI to help users find local restaurants. The app is now live in public testing in the San Francisco Bay Area and New York, according to DoorDash.DoorDash co-founder and CTO Andy Fang announced the launch on X, writing, &ldquo;We&rsquo;re excited to launch Zesty, a new food discovery app]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/doordash-launches-zesty-an-ai-app-that-helps-you-find-local-restaurants/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 21:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/profession/research-and-development/doordash-launches-zesty-an-ai-app-that-helps-you-find-local-restaurants/</guid></item></channel></rss>