Humanoid robots are steadily moving out of science fiction and into real-world laboratories and factories. Tech companies and investors are pouring billions into the idea that such robots could one day staff warehouses, assist the elderly, or handle everyday chores. Yet despite the excitement, the
A new peer-reviewed study has highlighted a striking but often overlooked consequence of the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence: its demand for water. The research suggests that the annual water consumption of AI systems could now exceed the total amount of bottled water consumed around
A Silicon Valley robotics startup is making an unusual bet on the future of humanoid machines. Foundation, a young company developing a robot called Phantom, says it plans to build as many as 50,000 humanoid robots by the end of 2027—a level of production that
Chinese researchers have introduced a new AI model that takes a different approach from today’s power-hungry systems. Instead of relying on massive amounts of data and constant processing, the model, called SpikingBrain 1.0, is designed to work more like the human brain. The idea is
Unitree Robotics unveiled the world’s first app store designed specifically for humanoid robots. Through the app store, humanoid robots can be customised just like the apps on a smartphone. The announcement came through videos shared on social media platforms – YouTube, X and China’s RedNote
The U.S. has approved exports of Nvidia’s H200 artificial-intelligence chips to China, marking a significant shift in Washington’s semiconductor policy. The decision, announced by President Donald Trump, allows sales only to vetted Chinese customers and requires Nvidia to share 25% of its revenue from those
Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai has urged users to be cautious when relying on artificial intelligence, saying today’s systems, despite their impressive capabilities, still can make mistakes. In an interview, Pichai noted that AI-generated information should be treated as one tool among many — not
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has introduced YUVA AI for ALL, a free, self-paced online course designed to help Indians, especially young learners, build a clear understanding of artificial intelligence. The initiative is part of the larger IndiaAI Mission, which seeks to
Jeff Bezos is stepping back into a hands-on leadership role for the first time since leaving Amazon’s CEO position in 2021. The Amazon founder has taken on the position of co-CEO at a new artificial intelligence startup called Project Prometheus, marking a significant return to
OpenAI has launched a major update – the rollout of GPT-5.1. It is an upgraded version designed to deliver more human-like dialogue, quicker responses, and smarter context handling for ChatGPT users. The new release includes two distinct modes: GPT-5.1 Instant and GPT-5.1 Thinking. The Instant mode