More than 10% of South Korea's workforce is now robotic, survey finds
More than 10% of South Korea's workforce has been replaced with robots, an annual survey by the World Robotics 2024 found.
Former Facebook exec says AI robots will soon complete household chores amid human replacement concerns
Former Facebook senior executive Chamath Palihapitiya predicted that an autonomous humanoid robot that can do chores would hit the market in the next few years.
Nvidia unveils robots powered by super computer and AI to take on world’s heavy industries
Nvidia announced plans for a software and hardware package consisting of generative artificial intelligence, to be used with robotics that can make better decisions over time.
Chipotle founder opening robot-powered, meat-free restaurants
Chipotle founder Steve Ells is returning to the industry with a new startup that will serve meat-free sandwiches in restaurants powered by robots and skeleton crews.
Man crushed to death by industrial robot that confused him for a box: police
A man in South Korea died Tuesday after a robot was said to have mistaken him for a box and crushed him against a conveyor belt, police have said.
'Mika' becomes world's first AI human-like robot CEO
One Polish drinks company is taking a futuristic approach to its business strategy by appointing the world's first A.I.-powered robot CEO.
Chipotle employees share workload with robot co-worker
Chipotle Mexican Grill is testing a robot that will work alongside human counterparts to raise employee efficiency and capacity for digital orders, the company said Tuesday.
Amazon lowers price for Roomba maker iRobot after deal faces antitrust scrutiny
Amazon has dropped its price per share for robot vacuum maker iRobot after the companies faced pushback from regulators in the U.S. and in Europe.
AI comes for construction: New tech with 360-degree cameras deployed for first time in New York project
The New York City building utilizes the Buildots AI platform, which captures data via helmet-mounted 360-degree cameras that is then analyzed by AI models.
A look at Walmart's AI strategy for supercenters
Walmart has been working on leveraging artificial intelligence for the past five years. The goal is to free up more time associates can spend on the sales floor with customers.
Wendy's announces plans for underground autonomous robots to deliver food orders to vehicles
The Wendy's Company has partnered with Pipedream to integrate an underground system for robots to deliver food between the kitchen and portals outside restaurants.
Amazon reportedly has more AI features in development for Astro robot
Amazon's robot Astro reportedly has future new artificial intelligence integrations in development. The technology has been referred to as 'Burnham,' Business Insider reported.
Tech expert gives AI wake-up call: 'Wolf' is here
With AI tools proven to be unreliable and not particularly truthful, is it time to put a pause on its revolution? Tech experts and academics Pengcheng Shi and Gary Marcus discuss.
Experts say biased data in ChatGPT could make AI ‘more dangerous,’ impact journalism
DataGrade founder Joe Toscano and MRC Free Speech America VP Dan Schneider said ChatGPT poses various dangers to jobs and information.
Microsoft bringing AI chatbot to Bing, Edge Internet browsers
The Microsoft Corporation announced on Wednesday it would introduce its Chatbot AI technology to its Bing and Edge Internet browsers.
AI take-over: Sci-fi fiction magazine won't accept submissions after surge of bot-written stories
The magazine regularly screens submissions for plagiarism and bot-generated stories, but over the past few months, these fraudulent submissions have spiked.
White Castle hiring robots to ‘give the right tools’ for serving more ‘hot and tasty food’: VP
As a solution to the post-pandemic hiring slowdown, White Castle Vice President Jamie Richardson says "Flippy" the robot has the "tools" to help cook up more "hot and tasty" food.
White Castle embraces automation, rolls out 'Flippy' the robot amid hiring difficulties
White Castle Vice President Jamie Richardson shows how 'Flippy' the robot flips burgers and drops fresh fries at 100 locations nationwide.
McDonald's unveils first automated location, social media worried it will cut 'millions' of jobs
Some users worried the technology will end up cutting "millions" of jobs, but McDonald's argued the system helps restaurant crews focus on speed and accuracy in food prep.
FTC may block Activision Blizzard-Microsoft sale, faster Mercedes and more: Monday's 5 things to know
Mercedes-Benz offering new 'Acceleration Increase' feature for its electric vehicles to 'unleash enhanced performance of their cars' as Elon Musk says sign-ups on Twitter are rising.