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Meet a 1.3-meter-tall humanoid robot trained on Buddhist scriptures that offers gentle guidance for worry and overthinking. Its walking presence and prayer-like gesture hint at a future where ancient wisdom and cutting-edge tech mingle to shape mindful living.

A new humanoid robot steps into the temple, blending reverence with advanced AI. Buddharoid can perform ritual gestures, offer scripture-based guidance, and accompany ceremonies—sparking questions about how technology might sustain faith communities in a changing world. A peek into the evolving intersection of spirituality and robotics.

Meet Buddharoid, a robot monk in Kyoto whose AI offers reflections rooted in Buddhist teachings and even gestures in prayer. From personal dilemmas to social questions, it answers with a calm, monk-like presence. Could this fusion of technology and spirituality signal a new path for traditional temples?

AI’s energy footprint has become a flashpoint, pitting claims of progress against concerns over data-center power and water use. As tech leaders and climate activists weigh sustainability against innovation, the debate asks: how can we balance rapid AI growth with ecological responsibility?

Guangdong unveils a bold blueprint to fuse manufacturing with modern services, powered by AI, aiming to become a leading smart-manufacturing hub. A strong push on R&D, data-driven collaboration, and stronger industry clusters signals a dramatic shift in the province’s economic trajectory—hinting at a future where technology and tradition converge.

AI infrastructure is heating up, and Nebius Group is at the center with bold data-center ambitions and standout backing. A fast-moving growth story, strategic partnerships, and a valuation debate are shaping what could come next for this sector.

Pentagon leaders press Anthropic as a Friday deadline looms for an agreement on Claude’s role in defense. The talks reveal a high-stakes clash between broad military access and rigorous safety safeguards, signaling how AI and the military may reshape industry partnerships—and ethics—in warfare.

Amid rapid AI-driven changes in the workplace, Bill Gurley makes a bold case for embracing career risk. Tying a decade of research to a new book, Runnin’ Down a Dream, and a foundation that backs strategic pivots, he envisions pursuing passion as a real competitive edge. He also rethinks mentorship, signaling a cultural shift where…

Two tech giants unveil a multiyear AI hardware partnership that could reshape data-center computing. The deal broadens Nvidia’s chip lineup across Meta’s AI push, hinting at faster, more energy-efficient processing for big workloads. With both sides pursuing their own silicon ventures, the coming months may redefine the AI hardware landscape.

Meta and NVIDIA unveil a sweeping AI-infrastructure expansion, deploying Grace CPUs and millions of GPUs—including Blackwell and Rubin—to scale training, inference, and energy efficiency across hyperscale data centers. The collaboration also brings confidential computing and next-generation networking, signaling a bold step toward more secure, powerful AI at scale.

AI’s rise could spark a “ghost GDP”—an economy powered by machines where human wages lag. As automation reshapes jobs, spending, and markets, the line between efficiency and human value comes into sharper focus.

AI-driven tools are redefining enterprise security, with Claude Code Security challenging incumbents like CrowdStrike. As pricing, adoption speed, and partnerships come under the spotlight, investors are weighing how quickly AI-native solutions will reshape security workflows and market value.

Samsung’s latest AI-driven ad push for the Galaxy S26 is stirring controversy, with critics calling the visuals clunky and the promises overhyped. As online chatter questions the role of AI in marketing, the debate over authenticity and future campaigns heats up.

Google unveils a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar push to democratize AI and supercharge global connectivity. Centered on India, the plan blends new digital infrastructure with large-scale skills programs for public servants, aiming to narrow the digital and AI divide across continents. A partnership-driven effort promises faster, more reliable access to AI-powered services for communities, businesses, and governments…

Consciousness, that stubborn mystery, gets a fresh, provocative tour. Pollan blends personal experiments with conversations with leading scientists to question where awareness truly resides—whether in the brainstem, in plants, or perhaps in machines—and what that means for being alive. A thought-provoking voyage that leaves big questions hanging and curiosity buzzing.

A robot dog controversy at a major AI summit puts India’s tech ambitions in the hot seat. A professor’s claims and swift clarifications ignite a wider debate about innovation, trust, and the country’s AI future. The fallout hints at a longer journey ahead for India’s place on the global AI stage.

An influential investor’s provocative take on artificial intelligence is sparking a global debate. As billions flow into AI and automation edges into more knowledge-based work, many are reevaluating what tomorrow’s jobs will require. A stark warning and a prompt to act—before the capabilities of AI reshape the workplace as we know it.

AI in healthcare is moving from experiments to real-world impact, redefining care delivery and ROI. The Mayo Clinic Platform is building a privacy-first, federated AI ecosystem where global data and diverse partnerships turn ideas into better patient care.

London hosts a pivotal gathering on AI and healthcare, moving beyond pilots toward real-world impact. From live case studies to evolving regulations and cross-sector partnerships, the discussion teases out a pragmatic path for health tech. A glimpse at how AI and humanity can advance patient care together.

AI is moving from theory to bedside care, unlocking faster insights and more personalized treatment. Yet regulatory gaps and data-sharing hurdles threaten its promise. A patient-centered, human-in-the-loop governance model could align safety, trust, and innovation—across NHS and private care—unlocking AI’s potential while keeping patients at the center.

India is piloting an AI-powered, One Health surveillance system that weaves together human, animal, and environmental data to forecast health threats. This proactive approach hints at a new era in public health—spotting early signals and reshaping how nations guard against emerging diseases.