Stay in the loop with the latest from the world of AI and robotics! This section brings together top news stories and standout discoveries from across the globe. Whether it’s a breakthrough in machine learning or a robot doing something surprisingly human, these are the headlines worth knowing about.
Google’s new Quantum Willow chip outpaces supercomputers by 13,000 times
Google’s Quantum Willow chip achieves a major breakthrough, running calculations 13,000 times faster than supercomputers and advancing…
Microsoft brings back the virtual helper with Mico
Clippy, the classic paperclip assistant, warmly passes the torch to Mico, Microsoft’s new AI companion, symbolising technological…
IBM unveils tiny AI model designed for Small Devices
IBM launches Granite 4.0 Nano, compact AI models for edge devices, prioritising efficiency, privacy, open-source accessibility and…
Wikipedia Sees Decline in Visitors as AI Changes How People Find Information
Wikipedia traffic has fallen eight per cent as AI summaries and social media change how people access…
OpenAI releases new “Safeguard” models for online safety
OpenAI launches two Safeguard AI models on Hugging Face, helping developers detect harmful content using custom, transparent…
South Africa Unveils First AI Robot Tutor to Tackle Teaching Shortages
South Africa’s AI teaching robot IRIS stands in a classroom, symbolising innovation, multilingual education, and solutions to…
Amazon’s Alexa+ Promises to Transform the Smart Assistant
Amazon unveils Alexa+, a redesigned AI assistant offering natural conversations, proactive suggestions, and smarter home integration, launching…
Disney’s Star Wars-Inspired Robots Steal the Show at Nvidia Conference
Disney’s green and white robot delights a cheering crowd with lifelike movements and charm, showcasing advanced AI…