Scientists at TU Wien have trapped thousands of rubidium atoms in a single line, creating an ultracold quantum gas. In this system, energy and mass flow freely without any dissipation, even after countless collisions.
Danish AI startup Corti won’t go public in 2026, its CEO told CNBC. The company, valued at $260 million, is betting that automating clinical paperwork can overhaul healthcare systems.
A new study reveals AI-generated human faces are now essentially impossible to distinguish from real photos. Even people trained to spot fakes performed poorly, raising serious questions about trust and misinformation online.
Octopus Energy has formally spun out its AI-powered utility platform, Kraken, in a deal that values the tech company at €7.3 billion. The move follows an €850 million funding round led by D1 Capital Partners and establishes Kraken as a fully independent entity.
According to The Wall Street Journal, corporate leaders are planning to increase AI investments next year despite market anxieties. The next battlegrounds will be regulation, energy demands, and the job market. It’s a high-stakes gamble.
Octopus Energy is spinning off its AI division, Kraken Technologies, in a massive deal valuing the platform at $8.65 billion. The move raises $1 billion and sets the stage for a potential public listing by mid-2026.
A new report highlights a chilling effect on global tech talent. Conversations at international conferences reveal a clear trend of avoidance, driven by recent policy shifts.
According to a new report, our reliance on AI for advice and companionship is damaging our ability to connect with real people. Experts say we need to set clear rules for AI and consciously rebuild our “social muscles” through human interaction.
Meta is acquiring red-hot AI startup Manus for a reported $2 billion. The deal gives Zuckerberg a product with real revenue, but the company’s Chinese ties are already drawing fire in Washington.
China’s internet regulator has proposed new measures that would force AI chatbots to get your explicit permission before using your conversations for training. The draft rules, open for feedback until late January, aim to boost safety but could slow down how quickly these AI models learn and improve
