Ultraman's First Public Appearance After Returning to OpenAI, Claims AI Progress is 'A Little Scary'

Reachy 2 Open-Source Humanoid Robot Now Available for $70,000

Pollen Robotics has launched its latest open-source humanoid robot, Reachy 2, with a price tag of $70,000. Already adopted by Cornell University, Carnegie Mellon University, and several top AI labs, Reachy 2 is a leading platform for robotics research and education. Its modular design, open-source architecture, and powerful AI capabilities have attracted significant attention from research institutions and developers worldwide, making it a key player in the field of humanoid robotics.

Alibaba's AI Model Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation

Alibaba's AI model, DAMO PANDA, has recently received Breakthrough Device Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This achievement marks a significant breakthrough in early pancreatic cancer screening, offering new possibilities for early diagnosis. DAMO PANDA, developed by Alibaba's DAMO Academy, is an AI model focused on pancreatic cancer screening. Its primary function is to analyze plain CT images and accurately identify subtle lesions that are difficult for the human eye to detect.

Scout AI Secures $15 Million Seed Funding to Advance Military AI and Robotics

Scout AI, a startup focused on autonomous vehicle manufacturing and autonomous software development, has emerged from stealth mode after announcing a successful $15 million seed funding round. Founded in August of last year by Colby Adcock and Collin Otis, the company aims to apply AI and robotics to defense missions. On the same day as the funding announcement, Scout AI proudly revealed that they have secured multiple contracts with the US Department of Defense and launched their

Enterprises Must Embrace the B2AI Era: New Business Models with AI Agents

AI Drives Healthcare Innovation: Hellocare.ai, SignalFire Secure Major Funding

The health tech sector has seen significant funding recently, highlighting the rapid rise and widespread adoption of artificial intelligence in healthcare. Early-stage venture capital firm SignalFire secured $1 billion in funding to support AI-focused startups. This brings SignalFire's total assets under management to $3 billion, underscoring its prominence in the industry. SignalFire's portfolio includes several healthcare startups, such as Grow.

Gartner Report: Task-Specific AI to Outpace General-Purpose AI by 2027

A new Gartner report predicts that by 2027, enterprises will utilize task-specific AI models three times more frequently than general-purpose large language models. While acknowledging the strong language processing capabilities of general-purpose models, the report highlights their decreased accuracy in tasks requiring deep understanding of specific business domains. Consequently, businesses are increasingly focusing on customized AI models to meet their unique needs. Image note: Image generated by AI, image licensing provided by Midjourney.

Alibaba's AI Model DAMO PANDA Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for Pancreatic Cancer Early Detection

Alibaba's AI model, DAMO PANDA, has been officially designated a breakthrough medical device by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This certification marks a significant breakthrough for Alibaba in the field of AI-powered healthcare and represents the first time a leading Chinese tech company has received this prestigious recognition. DAMO PANDA, developed by Alibaba's DAMO Academy, is an AI model designed for pancreatic cancer screening. It aims to accurately identify subtle lesions in CT images, aiding in early detection of the disease.

OpenAI's New System Blocks Bio and Chemical Risk Information to Ensure AI Safety

OpenAI recently launched a new system designed to monitor its latest AI reasoning models, o3 and o4-mini, to block prompts related to biological and chemical threats. The system aims to prevent the models from providing suggestions that could incite harmful attacks, ensuring AI safety. OpenAI states that o3 and o4-mini exhibit significantly improved capabilities compared to previous models, thus potentially posing new risks in the hands of malicious users. According to OpenAI's internal benchmarks, o3...

The Age of AI Music Arrives: 18% of New Songs on Deezer are AI-Generated

DeepSeek Founder Liang Wenfeng Named to Time's 100 Most Influential People of 2025