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Theker Raises Massive Series A to Pioneer Reconfigurable Generalist Factory Robots
Barcelona-based startup Theker has raised $85 million in Europe's largest-ever robotics Series A to build generalist, reconfigurable factory robots. Unlike traditional single-task machines or fixed humanoid forms, Theker...
Decart Launches Oasis 3 World Model for Real-Time Photorealistic Environments
AI startup Decart has launched Oasis 3, an interactive world model designed to generate photorealistic, real-time driving simulations for autonomous vehicle testing. The model features remarkable efficiency, though tests...
Fable 5 Demonstrates Remarkable Single-Prompt Software and Game Creation Capabilities
Academic researcher Ethan Mollick has demonstrated that Anthropic's new Fable 5 model can generate fully functioning video games and complex tools from single, initial prompts. This capability showcases a significant lea...
Anthropic Releases Fable 5 with Robust Guardrails and Recursive Self-Improvement Warnings
Anthropic has released Claude Fable 5, a publicly available version of its highly capable Mythos model designed for advanced reasoning, software engineering, and vision tasks. To mitigate safety risks, the model is equip...
OpenAI Pivots to 'Super App' Focus, Prioritizing Autonomous Agents Over Creative Side Quests
OpenAI plans to release a revamped version of ChatGPT designed as an all-in-one "super app" featuring integrated coding tools and personal AI agents. This strategic shift represents an effort to compete directly with Ant...
Startup Hello Robot has launched Stretch 4, the latest iteration of its mobile manipulator robot designed for in-home assistance and research. Eschewing the complex humanoid designs favored by other Silicon Valley firms,...
Standardizing AI Agent Governance: Microsoft Launches Open-Source Agent Control Specification
Microsoft has introduced the Agent Control Specification (ACS), an open-source standard designed to give developers more granular and consistent control over AI agent behaviors. By establishing policy files checked at va...
OpenAI Expands Codex with Agentic Plug-ins for Enterprise Workflows
OpenAI has introduced a new suite of Codex plug-ins designed to automate tasks in fields like data analytics, sales, and investment banking. This release aims to capitalize on a rapidly growing user base where knowledge...
Nvidia Unveils RTX Spark Chip to Power Local AI Agents
Nvidia has introduced its new RTX Spark PC CPU, designed to run local large language models and secure AI agents. Major manufacturers like Dell, HP, and Microsoft plan to release consumer systems powered by this chip by...
Anthropic has released Opus 4.8, its latest advanced model, featuring a rapid upgrade cycle and improved calibration that proactively flags uncertain or incorrect data. The release also introduces Dynamic Workflows in re...