100 years ago, a groundbreaking play titled R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots) was unveiled, forever altering the landscape of science fiction and the way we perceive machines. Written by Czech playwright Karel Čapek, this remarkable work introduced the term "robot"...
The pandemic driven by COVID-19 has reshaped our understanding of viral infections and vaccine development. With new variants emerging at an alarming pace, the global healthcare community has urged for innovative solutions. Enter the MIT researchers, whose...
As technology progresses, the intersection of artificial intelligence and public policy continues to ignite debates across Europe. One noteworthy case involves the contentious EU-funded project known as iBorderCtrl, aimed at utilizing AI for facial "lie detection" to...
The legal sector, traditionally known for its reliance on painstaking manual processes and long hours, is on the brink of transformation thanks to innovative startups like Wordsmith. A Scottish legal tech company based in Edinburgh, Wordsmith aims to democratize...
As technology gallops forward, it feels as if we are living in a sci-fi thriller, where artificial intelligence (AI) looms large on the horizon, both exciting and terrifying. Many of us are inclined to worry about the consequences of AI taking control, but what if we...
In the realm of food technology, Zume Pizza has carved a niche for itself as the pioneer of robotic pizza vans. Yet, in a bold move that transcends its initial pizza-centric branding, Zume is ambitiously broadening its horizons. With the establishment of Zume Inc.,...
In an ever-evolving technological landscape, the race for proficiency in artificial intelligence is accelerating at an unprecedented pace. Recently, Mark Zuckerberg hinted at Meta's ambitious plans for its next large language model, Llama 4, which is set to require a...
Mark Zuckerberg, the visionary CEO of Facebook (now Meta), has publicly voiced his ambition to transform the social media behemoth into a full-fledged metaverse company. In a recent investor call, he articulated the concept of a metaverse as more than just a...
In a recent interview, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg stirred conversation regarding the direction of artificial intelligence technology, expressing his ideas on the importance of open-source approaches in contrast to the dominance of closed-source competitors. He...
