Russia’s First AI Humanoid Robot Aidol Fails Its First Walk
Russia debuted its first AI-powered humanoid robot, Aidol, in Moscow, but the presentation faltered as the robot fell during its stage demonstration.
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Russia debuted its first AI-powered humanoid robot, Aidol, in Moscow, but the presentation faltered as the robot fell during its stage demonstration.
Figma has opened a new office in Bengaluru, India, to strengthen ties with its developer community and expand adoption of AI-powered features like Figma Make.
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nvestor Michael Burry alleges that major AI infrastructure firms are overstating profits by extending chip depreciation timelines, potentially inflating industry earnings by $176 billion.
OpenAI is providing a free year of ChatGPT Plus to U.S. servicemembers and veterans within 12 months of separation, helping them navigate career, education, and life transitions.
SoftBank has sold its entire $5.83 billion stake in Nvidia to help fund a $22.5 billion investment in OpenAI, part of its broader push into artificial intelligence and advanced robotics.
ElevenLabs introduced the Iconic Voice Marketplace, a platform allowing brands to license AI-generated voices of famous figures with performer consent and transparent compensation.
AI startup Wonderful secured $100 million in Series A funding led by Index Ventures to expand its multilingual, enterprise-grade AI agent platform across new global markets.
Google shared an update on the Gemini for Home voice assistant rollout, addressing user feedback, clarifying multi-home setup issues, and confirming expansion to more markets starting in Q1 2026.
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