The real concern surrounding artificial intelligence isn’t the technology itself, but the humans controlling it. As AI evolves, the potential for misuse by corporations and individuals driven by greed poses a greater threat than the machines. Humanity’s dark nature may be the true danger in this technological age.
Researchers have found that AI models can recommend different treatments based on patients’ socioeconomic and demographic characteristics, potentially perpetuating healthcare inequities. While AI has the potential to transform healthcare, it must be developed responsibly to ensure that patient care remains equitable and effective.
Samsung is set to launch its personal robot, Ballie, this summer, powered by Gemini’s multimodal AI through a partnership with Google Cloud. Ballie can understand voice, visuals, and environmental data, offering advanced features like fashion assistance, making it one of the most anticipated tech releases of the season.
The Figure 02 humanoid robot, developed by Figure AI, is revolutionizing production at BMW’s Spartanburg plant, achieving a 400% increase in speed and significantly improving task success rates. Designed for heavy lifting and efficiency, it marks a historic step in integrating humanoid robots into industrial environments.
The world’s first human-robot co-run marathon is set to take place, attracting over 30,000 human participants and numerous robotic innovators. This groundbreaking event aims to test technological advancements in humanoid robotics while promoting collaboration between technology and humanity, showcasing the potential for future applications in various fields.
The era of elderly care robots is approaching, with new international standards established for their design and use. These robots, ranging from rehabilitation aids to companions, are beginning to transform daily life for seniors, despite challenges like high costs and technological limitations. The future looks promising for this emerging market.
On April 13, Beijing will host the world’s first humanoid robot half marathon, featuring 23 teams from various companies and universities. Robots like “Lingbao” and the compact “N2” are set to compete, showcasing advancements in robotics and testing their capabilities in a challenging 21-kilometer race.
A Japanese company, Sakana AI, has achieved a milestone by having a scientific paper entirely generated by its AI tool, AI Scientist, accepted at a conference. This marks the first instance of an AI-generated paper passing peer review, raising questions about the role of AI in academic research.
Researchers at Boston University have developed an AI method to predict the progression of mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer’s by analyzing patients’ speech. Using voice recordings from 166 individuals, the model achieved 78.5% accuracy, offering a potentially accessible tool for early detection and continuous risk assessment of Alzheimer’s disease.
Dremio has announced significant enhancements to its data lakehouse platform at the Iceberg Summit, including Autonomous Reflections for real-time data caching and Iceberg Clustering for optimized data layouts. These updates aim to improve AI and SQL query performance while simplifying data management for organizations leveraging analytics and generative AI.
