For decades, robots have played a vital role in manufacturing. Now, researchers are teaching them a crucial new skill: dismantling products when they malfunction. Currently, more than 4.6 million industrial robots are operational globally. As industries automate further, this prompts a crucial question. What becomes of machines and complex products when they break down? Robotic […]
People increasingly use AI to manage tasks. This raises questions about communication when machines predominantly interact. Photo illustration by Chantal Jahchan By Callie Holtermann The AI Job Hunt Job hunting has evolved. Applicants often use AI chatbots to draft resumes and cover letters. Employers then use AI to sort through these applications. Both sides claim […]
In Wisconsin, a remarkable discovery caught the attention of Jason Ganos, a prominent Nintendo game collector. A pop culture store owner mentioned a box containing Super Mario cartridges that had been in storage for years. This box turned out to contain 97 unique and pristine copies of the popular Nintendo game, Super Mario Brothers Duck […]
A Surprising Discovery A pop culture store owner in Wisconsin, Kevin Braun, uncovered a rare find and shared the news with Jason Ganos, a known Nintendo game collector. Braun had a box of Super Mario cartridges sitting in storage for years. Upon inspection, Ganos discovered it contained 97 pristine copies of Super Mario Brothers Duck […]
Driver’s licenses, traditionally made of plastic, are moving towards becoming digital. This transformation brings both benefits and concerns. Here are four things to consider about digital driver’s licenses: Convenience and Accessibility Digital driver’s licenses aim to make identification more convenient. They can be accessed through smartphone apps, which means you won’t need to carry a […]
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta Platforms Inc., has published a manifesto urging for broad access to advanced AI systems. He also calls for increased government oversight of major AI developments. During a company event in Menlo Park, California in 2024, Zuckerberg outlined a vision where AI facilitates a range of benefits. These include personalized […]
Construction of data centers crucial for artificial intelligence is facing a significant hurdle: a lack of skilled labor. Estimates suggest that the United States currently lacks approximately 58,000 workers required to install the fiber-optic cables essential for internet connectivity in these centers. An example of this issue can be seen with an AT&T technician performing […]
Your future DoorDash delivery might arrive through the air rather than by a vehicle. DoorDash has received FAA Part 135 air carrier certification, launching DoorDash Air, their drone delivery program. This new development allows them to operate commercial drone delivery in the U.S. DoorDash’s Air Carrier Status DoorDash became FAA certified on July 29, 2026, […]
An AI-generated image displaying multiple fires on Kharg Island, an Iranian territory in the Persian Gulf with a strategic oil terminal, was created and annotated by NPR. The illustration was generated through a new feature introduced by Google Earth that enabled users to create AI-generated satellite images with a simple click. However, Google swiftly removed […]
The Defense Department is focusing on Silicon Valley start-ups to quickly restock its weapons supplies, especially during the ongoing conflict with Iran. This strategic shift places pressure on these young tech firms to prove they can meet the demanding production levels required by the military. In a meeting held in late June, Defense Secretary Pete […]