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Confirmations for Trump's controversial cabinet picks set to begin
President-elect Donald Trump's controversial picks are set to undergo confirmation hearings this week, as preparations for Trump’s Jan.20 inauguration ramp up. Over the course of four days, ...NBC News - 2d -
Walmart’s Response to the Controversy Over That Knockoff Hermès Bag Is a Stroke of Genius
Walmart pulled the knockoff Birkin, but it’s not saying much about it.Inc. - 2d -
Tempers flare after Arsenal awarded controversial penalty
Watch as Manchester United and Arsenal players need to be physically restrained after disputing the award of a penalty for a foul on Kai Havertz.BBC News - 2d -
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In San Francisco, Controversial Flags Have Had Their Ups and Downs
A collection of historic flags, some with provocative associations, was removed from the plaza outside City Hall for Mayor Daniel Lurie’s inauguration. By Friday, they were flying again.The New York Times - 4d -
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Should this have stood? - Villa score controversial equaliser
Watch Amadou Onana score a controversial goal for Aston Villa in their FA Cup win, with West Ham protesting the award of the corner which lead to the goal as well as a possible foul on Lucas Paqueta.BBC News - 4d -
OpenAI has begun building out its robotics team
Previously, OpenAI partnered with robotics startup Figure to provide the models powering the latter's humanoid robots.VentureBeat - 4d -
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Romanian Gymnast Involved in Olympic Medal Controversy Commits to Stanford
Ana Barbosu was awarded the bronze medal that was stripped from the American Jordan Chiles.The New York Times - 5d -
How AI, Robots, and Automation Solutions enable next generation warehousing
KNAPP, the reliable technology partner for value chain innovation, implements proven software and hardware for intelligent logistics automation in healthcare, retail, fashion, food retail, ...CBS News - 6d -
Bergvall controversy fuels Postecoglou's tirade on 'change'
Lucas Bergvall scored a late winner for Tottenham against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg, but there was controversy over whether he should have been on the pitch.BBC News - 6d -
Why Nvidia’s Jensen Huang Is So Bullish on ‘Physical AI’ and Robots
‘The ChatGPT moment for robotics is coming,’ Huang said. Here’s why.Inc. - 6d -
Robots haven't taken over yet, but AI investments are powering more of the economy
Firms are pledging billions of dollars toward building out artificial intelligence networks. But jobs from that spending may be hard to come by.NBC News - 6d -
NASA Wants to Explore the Icy Moons of Jupiter and Saturn With Autonomous Robots
Research and development is underway to create robots that can hunt for signs of life in the vast oceans that exist under the thick ice shells of bodies like Europa.Wired - Jan. 8 -
The fight over robots threatening American jobs
As automation becomes a reality everywhere from retail warehouses to restaurant kitchens, the use of robots is increasingly controversialFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Nvidia CEO Pitches Robotics, Cars as Growth Areas to Consumer-Electronics Audience
Jensen Huang’s address at CES followed a trading session that sent Nvidia’s value to $3.66 trillion.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Nvidia Bets Big on Robots and More
The chipmaker, which has led a rally in artificial intelligence stocks, laid out a vision for dominating so-called physical A.I. Investors appeared impressed.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Controversial Trump picks like Sebastian Gorka likely to bypass Senate scrutiny
Sebastian Gorka failed security screenings during Trump's first term, but could return as White House counterterrorism chief.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Nvidia chief calls robots ‘multitrillion-dollar’ opportunity
Jensen Huang unveils AI models for humanoids and self-driving car partnership with Toyota at CES keynoteFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Nvidia’s ‘Cosmos’ AI Helps Humanoid Robots Navigate the World
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says the new family of foundational AI models was trained on 20 million hours of “humans walking, hands moving, manipulating things.”Wired - Jan. 7 -
Nvidia unveils Isaac GR00T blueprint to accelerate humanoid robotics
Nvidia announced the Isaac GR00T blueprint to accelerate humanoid robotics development using large synthetic datasets.VentureBeat - Jan. 7 -
Nvidia unveils Mega Omniverse blueprint for building industrial robot fleet digital twins
Nvidia unveils Mega Omniverse blueprint for building industrial robot fleet digital twins.VentureBeat - Jan. 7 -
Eureka’s robotic vacuum can detect liquid stains and cut itself free of tangles
Eureka, a household cleaning pioneer with over a century of history, has unveiled its Eureka J15 Max Ultra robotic vacuum.VentureBeat - Jan. 7 -
Controversial congestion pricing plan takes effect in NYC
Driving just got more expensive for many New York City commuters as congestion pricing was put to its first rush hour test. Supporters argue the plan cuts down on gridlock and greenhouse gas ...CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Trump Jr. plans Greenland visit after father stirs controversy
Donald Trump Jr. is planning to head to Greenland for a daylong trip just weeks after his father, President-elect Trump, said U.S. ownership of the Danish territory "is an absolute necessity." A ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Robot Vacuums Are Now the Tiny Butlers of Your Dreams
This year’s crop of robot vacuums can climb stairs and pick up dirty socks that are in their way. Soon they will be able to play with your cat. Good luck to us all.Wired - Jan. 6 -
ElliQ maker Intuition Robotics launches AI system to support caregivers who help older adults
Intuition Robotics, creators of the award-winning ElliQ AI companion robot, announced a new ElliQ solution to help caregivers.VentureBeat - Jan. 6 -
A vision of sport in 2050: robot leagues, chips in brains and players in their 50s | Sean Ingle
Many experts’ predictions for the next 25 years may seem outlandish but so did much of what has happened since 1999. Back in 1997, artificial intelligence and robotics experts in Japan came up ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Lymow unveils smart robotic mower with mulching blades and tracked threads
Lymow said the Lymow One is the world's first smart robotic mower with mulching blades and tracked threads.VentureBeat - Jan. 6 -
Chinese robot vacuum cleaner company reveals model with an AI-powered arm
Chinese robot vacuum cleaner company Roborock says its new model has an artificial intelligence-powered folding arm for removing socks and other obstacles.CNBC - Jan. 5 -
Draymond picks up Flagrant, Tech in controversial sequence vs. Grizz
Draymond Green was assessed two penalties in the fourth quarter of the Golden State Warriors' game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 5 -
Syria's New Islamic Government Creates Controversy With Education Overhaul
Documents released this week by the new government in Syria spur concerns about whether it will seek to impose a conservative Islamic worldview.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 4 -
Meta Deleted Its Controversial AI Profiles. Here’s Why.
Meta still has plans to use AI to drive engagement on its platforms, though.Inc. - Jan. 3 -
WWE begins its Netflix era after years of controversy, drama and ratings
On Monday, WWE "Raw" will stream exclusively on Netflix. The wrestling franchise is hoping for a huge global and multigenerational audience following years of success on TV and drama inside and ...Los Angeles Times - Jan. 3 -
Kohli & Smith in catch controversy
Australia's Steve Smith claims a catch that would have dismissed Virat Kohli first ball, but the officials rule in favour of the Indian batter on day one of the fifth Test.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Everything Arizona State's Kenny Dillingham, Big 12 commissioner said on controversial CFP no-call vs. Texas
The Big 12 commissioner called for a CFP review of national officiating standards after Arizona State's lossCBS Sports - Jan. 2 -
‘Are we the first generation that won’t die?’: Bryan Johnson on his controversial lifestyle
The 47-year-old multimillionaire spends $2m a year on staying youthful and, in a new documentary, he explains why we should be following his lead. Bryan Johnson, the biohacking centimillionaire who ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Ukraine Advances Killer Robot Drones With More Automation, Efficiency
Ukraine’s military-tech companies hone deadly drones, adding automation and efficiency to take on more functions from human pilots.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 31
