UBTECH Is Promising Synthetic Humans. The Reality Looks Much Stiffer
China’s UBTECH Robotics shocked the world when it unveiled its lineup of ultra-realistic companions it’s preparing to mass produce.
AI Ethics
AI ethics guides the responsible design and use of artificial intelligence to protect human rights, fairness, and safety.
2026: The Year the AI and Robotics Debate Gets Nasty
The vibe shift surrounding AI and robotics heading into 2026 is palpable. There’s one near certainty for the coming year: Things will get really nasty.
Boston Startup Puts a $699 Price Tag on Its Vision for AI Companionship
A Boston embodied AI startup just emerged from stealth with its first commercial product: an AI-powered, doll-like robot to address loneliness.
China’s Boxing Humanoids Invade the US as Security Concerns Mount
A record crowd just turned out to watch Chinese humanoid robots battle in San Francisco as concerns rise about the safety and security of the machines.
Ai-Da, the Humanoid Robot Artist, Shakes Sodas with King Charles III Portrait
When Ai-Da, the world-famous robot artist, was born, few understood the impact that rapidly advancing artificial intelligence would soon have on arts and culture.
Palantir’s Controversial AI Plans Trigger Big Brother Fears, Thrill Investors
Palantir Technologies has reportedly been tapped by the Trump administration to build a sweeping federal data platform that pulls together sensitive information about US citizens from across government agencies.
China Bans ‘Frankenstein’ Bride as Infamous Scientist Stages Comeback
They call him China’s Frankenstein, which would make her the Bride of Frankenstein. Only she’s not allowed in China, and he’s not allowed to leave it.
Malfunction or Skynet? Robot Goes Berserk in Leaked Chinese Lab Footage
Footage making the rounds on social media shows an AI-powered humanoid robot having a startling meltdown without warning.
M3GAN’s World is Closer Than You Think
M3GAN dropped right as the world was waking up to just how real and powerful artificial intelligence had become.
The Story Behind the Cute Robot in the M3GAN 2.0 Trailer
The cute robot from M3GAN 2.0 has an interesting and sad backstory.
Boston Dynamics Atlas Shows Off as Competition Heats Up
Atlas by Boston Dynamics is learning at an accelerated rate and it’s showing off. It has a new look, a more powerful brain, and it’s doing stunts again.