China has put its first embodied intelligent humanoid robot into operation for high-risk industrial tasks. The robot is developed for use in hazardous environments to replace human workers in dangerous conditions.

China launched a national initiative to give every artificial intelligence-driven, bipedal humanoid robot manufactured in the country a unique digital identity. The programme, known as the Humanoid Full Lifecycle Management Service Platform, seeks to promote growth, establish industry standards, and strengthen regulation.

ByteDance showcased its flagship Seedance 2.0 artificial intelligence model at the Cannes Film Festival, featuring works that cost a fraction of traditional Hollywood budgets.

Pope Leo is expected to urge governments to closely regulate the development of artificial intelligence systems in his first major document, which is anticipated for release on May 25, 2026. He warned that AI systems spread misinformation, prioritise conflict, and risk leading the world down a path of unending war.

Mechanical engineering PhD student Faye Yap and Daniel Preston at Rice University have coined the term "necrobotics" for their technique, which utilises reanimated spider corpses to create robotic grippers. This innovative technique, pioneered by mechanical engineering PhD student Faye Yap and Daniel Preston, aims to provide a cheap, green, and readily available material for soft robotics.

ByteDance's CapCut has partnered with Google Gemini. This collaboration enables direct access to CapCut's video editing tools within the Gemini application.

DeepSeek V4 Pro, a flagship artificial intelligence model, has been ranked among the world’s best for intelligence per dollar, exceeding major US counterparts in cost-efficiency. This follows a 75 per cent promotional price cut made permanent by the Chinese start-up. Credit: UNSPLASH The Hangzhou-based start-up, DeepSeek, announced the permanent price reduction for its V4 Pro model. This move came a month after the release of its V4 generation, which includes both the V4 Pro

Chinese robotics startup Weilan Tech has unveiled the BabyAlpha A3, a consumer-grade quadruped robot. The A3 challenges Nvidia’s dominance in the robotics computing space. It achieves computing efficiency more than 10 times higher than the industry standard. Credit: WEILAN The A3 costs roughly 300 USD, less than one-tenth the price of Nvidia’s Jetson Thor T5000, which retails for around 3,000 USD. The BabyAlpha A3 features a custom Edge-side Mixed Heterogeneous Computing Clus

Commercial humanoid robots in China are set to expand beyond factory settings into the complex world of domestic household chores, including laundry, bed-making, and elder care. Companies are actively improving the data required for robots to perform these intricate tasks, some of which necessitate embodied artificial intelligence (AI).

Spotify is embarking on an ambitious strategy to drive growth and profitability by the end of the decade, leaning into AI-powered features and a new partnership with Universal Music Group. This announcement sent company shares up 13%.

Alibaba Group Holding has unveiled a comprehensive suite of new artificial intelligence products, including advanced models, cloud infrastructure, and chips. The Chinese tech giant aims to position itself as China's "AI factory" as autonomous agents become more prominent.

A deepening dread is taking hold among young "digital natives" as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes industries globally. They express fear over AI's impact on jobs and daily life, as tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini become widely known.