Theker Raises $85M for Reconfigurable Factory Robots
Theker has developed flexible robots that can adapt to different tasks, unlike specialized humanoid robots. This funding will help them build more versatile automation solutions for factories.
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Jeff Bezos's Prometheus raises $12B to build an 'artificial general engineer' for the physical world
Jeff Bezos's AI startup Prometheus raised $12 billion to develop an 'artificial general engineer' that can automate complex engineering tasks like heavy engineering and drug design. This massive funding round values the company at $41 billion, showing strong investor confidence in physical AI applications.
Siri's New AI Can Finally Handle School Schedules Like a Pro
Apple's updated Siri can now automatically add events like soccer games or spirit week themes to your calendar. This is a game-changer for parents juggling multiple schedules.
He Hacked Teslas for Elon Musk. Now He's Launching a $100M AI Cyber Agent
A hacker who previously worked with Elon Musk on Tesla security is launching a new AI-powered cybersecurity startup with $100 million in funding. The company aims to create an autonomous AI agent that can detect and respond to cyber threats in real-time.
Syll: Open-Source AI Agent for Cross-Platform Automation
Researchers introduced Syll, an open-source AI agent that can control your computer across different interfaces like APIs, command lines, and GUIs. It aims to make personal automation more flexible and user-friendly.
Microsoft AI chief walks back comments about AI taking over white-collar work
Microsoft AI head Mustafa Suleyman walked back his earlier statement about AI automating jobs done by white-collar workers. He now says AI will help these workers complete tasks, rather than do their jobs entirely.
KiloCode's AI Toolkit Reaches 100,000 Users in First Month
KiloCode, a startup offering AI tools for creators, hit 100,000 users in just one month. The platform provides easy-to-use AI tools for content creation, design, and automation, making advanced AI accessible to everyone.
AI Agents Speed Up Neuroscience Research by Automating Data Analysis
Researchers tested AI agents on complex neuroscience tasks, finding they can automate processes that usually take experts months. This could revolutionize scientific research by making data analysis faster and more accessible.
Codex is becoming a productivity tool for everyone
OpenAI's Codex is evolving beyond coding to help with research, data analysis, and content creation. It's making complex tasks easier for everyday users, not just programmers.
New AI Framework StepPRM-RTL Improves Hardware Design Automation
Researchers developed StepPRM-RTL, an AI framework that enhances the accuracy of automatically generating hardware code. This could make designing digital circuits faster and more reliable for engineers.
How Endava Is Redesigning Software Delivery Around AI Agents
Endava is integrating AI agents like ChatGPT Enterprise and Codex into their software development process. This shift is making workflows faster and more efficient, setting a new standard for AI-native enterprises.
Can AI Agents Automate the Tedious Work of Training Data Curation?
Researchers created a benchmark to test if AI agents can handle the labor-intensive task of curating training data for other AI systems. This could drastically speed up AI development by automating a key bottleneck.
Amazon's New Robot Workers Understand Human Speech
Amazon has upgraded its warehouse robot, Proteus, to understand and respond to human language. This shift toward more intuitive automation could change how warehouses operate and interact with human workers.
Travelers Deploys AI-Powered Claims Countrywide with OpenAI
Travelers Insurance has deployed an AI-powered Claim Assistant built with OpenAI to provide 24/7 guidance for customers filing claims. The deployment, which covers auto, home, and other property claims nationwide, aims to improve the customer experience and help Travelers scale during peak demand.
AbaqusAgent: AI Agents Automate Complex Engineering Simulations
Researchers created AbaqusAgent, a multi-agent AI system that automates finite element analysis (FEA) for engineering. This could make advanced simulations accessible to non-experts, speeding up product design and reducing errors.
Why AI Agents Could Be the Key to Scalable Enterprise Adoption
IBM Research explains why AI agents—software that automates complex tasks—are crucial for businesses to use AI at scale. These agents could make AI more practical for everyday work.
Tech Leaders Warn of 'AI Psychosis' as Companies Over-Rely on Automation
Box founder Aaron Levie warned about 'AI psychosis,' where companies assume AI can replace jobs without understanding the work involved. ClickUp recently laid off 22% of its staff to implement AI agents, part of a growing trend in 2026 where tech layoffs are already nearly matching the total from 2025.
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I put Google's 24/7 AI assistant Gemini Spark to work, and it's actually pretty useful
Google's new Gemini Spark AI assistant can automate everyday tasks like summarizing emails and planning local events. It's unclear why Google made it a separate product, but it's surprisingly useful.
Braintrust Uses AI to Turn Customer Requests into Code Instantly
Braintrust engineers use OpenAI's Codex with GPT-5.5 to quickly turn customer requests into working code. This speeds up development and reduces manual coding time.
VFEAgent: AI Automates Complex Engineering Analysis from Simple Descriptions
Researchers have developed VFEAgent, an AI system that automates Finite Element Analysis (FEA) from images and text descriptions. This could make advanced engineering tools accessible to non-experts, speeding up design processes.
Anthropic’s Opus 4.8 introduces ‘Dynamic Workflows’ for AI teamwork
Anthropic just released Opus 4.8, a new AI model that can coordinate multiple AI assistants to work together. This could make complex tasks faster and easier for regular users.
OpenAI's Codex Creates Self-Improving Tax Agents
OpenAI, Thrive, and Crete have built an AI-powered tax agent that automates filings and improves accuracy over time. This could make tax preparation faster and more reliable for everyone.
Kirkland & Ellis Invests $500M in AI Platform for Legal Industry
Kirkland & Ellis, a top law firm, is creating its own AI platform with a $500M investment. This could revolutionize legal work by automating routine tasks and improving efficiency.
Cisco and OpenAI redefine enterprise engineering with Codex
Cisco is integrating OpenAI's Codex to speed up software development and improve cybersecurity. This partnership aims to automate tasks, reduce errors, and enhance productivity for enterprise teams.