The world’s first humanoid robot half marathon will take place in Beijing on April 19, featuring 21 teams of robots. Each team can have up to three participants, and penalties apply for battery changes. The event promises exciting competition, with prizes for the top finishers and special awards for endurance and popularity.
As global connectivity evolves through IoT, 6G, and satellite internet, the urgency for quantum readiness intensifies. Traditional cybersecurity methods face obsolescence due to quantum computing threats. Governments and businesses must invest in quantum-secure infrastructures and innovative cyber-ethics to safeguard our interconnected future and ensure resilience in a rapidly changing digital landscape.
National Oilwell Varco (NOV) is transforming its cybersecurity with a Zero Trust architecture, achieving a 35-fold reduction in security incidents. CIO Alex Philips emphasizes the importance of identity defenses and AI integration, highlighting the need for continuous verification and proactive measures against the rising threat of credential-based attacks.
The blog post explores the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Function Calling, two methods for integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) with external systems. It highlights their architectural differences, use cases, and security features, emphasizing MCP’s robustness for complex integrations and Function Calling’s flexibility for dynamic task execution.
Leidos is investing $10 million in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh to develop AI tools for faster disease detection and management. This five-year initiative aims to enhance digital pathology research, improve diagnostic turnaround times, and provide educational opportunities for students while focusing on underserved communities.
Emotional robots represent a significant advancement in artificial intelligence, designed to understand and interact with human emotions. While they can provide companionship and reduce feelings of loneliness, they lack the emotional depth and social intelligence of real friends, serving instead as tools to enhance, not replace, human relationships.
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has raised alarms about AI’s rapid evolution, warning that machines may soon operate independently of human oversight. He emphasizes the urgent need for regulatory frameworks to manage AI’s growth and the potential risks it poses to society and national security.
In 2025, AI-powered retail has transformed shopping experiences, offering personalized promotions and smart checkout systems. Consumers enjoy tailored recommendations, while businesses leverage dynamic pricing and automation. However, this evolution raises important questions about data privacy and the future roles of retail workers, necessitating adaptation and upskilling across the industry.
In the evolving financial landscape, AI-driven expense management is transforming how companies operate. By integrating advanced technologies like OCR and RPA, organizations can enhance compliance, streamline processes, and reduce risks. This innovative approach positions expense management as a vital tool for value creation in the financial sector.
A study by Takuya Fujinaga from Osaka Metropolitan University introduces an algorithm enabling autonomous farming robots to navigate and operate alongside raised cultivation beds. Utilizing lidar technology, these robots can enhance efficiency in harvesting, disease monitoring, and pruning, addressing the decreasing labor force in agriculture.
