The Industries section tracks how artificial intelligence is reshaping the world’s most important sectors — from aerospace, manufacturing, and energy to finance, healthcare, media, and travel. It brings together AI-focused news, analysis, and developments across both traditional and emerging industries, highlighting where automation, data, and machine learning are changing how organizations operate, compete, and scale. This page serves as a central index for understanding AI’s real-world impact across the global economy.
NASA has used an AI model from Anthropic to help plan driving routes for its Perseverance rover on Mars, marking the first time AI-generated commands guided a planetary rover.
Barclays Research says humanoid robots are moving from experimental labs into real-world deployment as advances in AI and hardware reduce costs. The firm estimates the market could expand sharply over the next decade amid labor shortages.
Alibaba has introduced RynnBrain, a new AI model designed to enhance robotic perception and object recognition, advancing China’s push into physical AI and robotics.
OpenAI is developing an early-stage social network designed to limit bots by verifying real users, potentially using biometric identity tools such as Face ID or iris scanning.
Language learning app Praktika is using OpenAI models to power a multi-agent tutoring system designed to improve real-world speaking fluency through adaptive, conversational lessons.
Climate tech startup Rainbow Weather has raised $5.5 million in seed funding to scale its AI-driven platform for hyper-local, real-time weather forecasting and environmental intelligence.
Google DeepMind has begun rolling out Project Genie, an experimental interactive prototype that lets users create and explore AI-generated worlds powered by its Genie 3 world model.
Mistral AI released the general availability of Mistral Vibe 2.0, upgrading its terminal-based coding agent as it shifts developer tools from testing to paid enterprise products.
Utah launches an AI pilot for prescription renewals, letting algorithms handle routine medication management without physicians, highlighting regulatory and safety challenges.
Anthropic is collaborating with Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the Allen Institute to apply its Claude AI model to accelerate biological research and scientific discovery.
OpenAI plans to release “Sweet Pea” AI earbuds in H2 2026, featuring local AI processing, unique design, and potential 40-50 million unit shipments in year one.
