Mind Robotics, a Rivian spinoff, raises $400M led by Kleiner Perkins, valuing it over $3B, to develop human-like industrial robots for factory automation.
TechnikAICompanies like Microsoft, Atom Computing, and EeroQ are making incremental advancements in quantum computing. Microsoft improved qubit stability with new materials, Atom Computing enhanced error correction with spare atoms, and EeroQ developed a method to interact with electrons for qubit development.
TechnikAIPassword manager Dashlane reported a breach where attackers obtained 20 encrypted user vaults after a brute-force attack on 2FA. Users and experts question the attack's mechanics, citing unusual 2FA code validity and lack of information on how the initial password was compromised. Dashlane claims vaults remain secure without the master password.
TechnikAILovable, a Stockholm-based startup, has expanded its multi-year collaboration with Google Cloud. The deal involves a fivefold increase in Lovable's Google Cloud footprint, including AI usage, and grants access to Anthropic's Claude and Google's Gemini models.
TechnikAIA year after Alexandr Wang took charge of Meta's AI, the company released Muse Spark, its most credible AI model yet. Despite internal criticism and challenges, Wang has assembled a strong team and reshaped AI operations, aiming to compete with rivals like OpenAI and Google.
TechnikAIUK regulators have ordered Google to provide clearer attributions and links to publisher content in its AI-generated search features and allow publishers to opt out of these features. Google has nine months to comply.
TechnikAIA new study reveals that approximately 44% of Waymo robotaxi miles are driven empty, similar to ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft, questioning their potential to reduce traffic congestion.
