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Intrinsic AI launches developer challenge and vision model as it seeks to energise intelligent-robotics ecosystem

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Intrinsic AI, the robotics software and AI business unit of Alphabet, parent company of Google, has announced its first “AI for Industry” developer challenge and introduced its industrial-grade perception foundation model, the Intrinsic Vision Model (IVM). The developments aim to accelerate robot automation in real-world manufacturing environments. 

The challenge, focused on electronics assembly, will give participants access to “open source tools including Gazebo or other powerful simulation engines like … Nvidia’s Isaac Sim” and a production-workcell at Intrinsic’s facility.

It is scheduled to officially kick off on February 11, 2026, with registration closing April 17, 2026. [Read more…] about Intrinsic AI launches developer challenge and vision model as it seeks to energise intelligent-robotics ecosystem

Agentic science and the rise of the self-driving lab at Virginia Tech

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Agentic science. A quick glance at the term and you might think of something very complex, but the end goal is to use artificial intelligence (AI) “agents” to advance scientific research with ease. And while these agents aren’t top secret, they are highly skilled and trained.

Hongliang Xin, Virginia Tech chemical engineering professor, along with collaborators John Kitchin from Carnegie Mellon University and Heather Kulik from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, published a commentary in Nature Machine Intelligence exploring the foundation and frontiers of agentic science, outlining its emerging uses, limitations, and pathways for responsible integration into scientific practice.

In a recent conversation, Xin, Kitchin, and Kulik discussed the emerging paradigm of “agentic science” and what it means for the future of research. [Read more…] about Agentic science and the rise of the self-driving lab at Virginia Tech

Unpacking the Benefits of AI in Marketing: A Detailed Exploration

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It’s harder to avoid AI in marketing than to integrate it into your campaign – and there’s no need to shy away from it!

In fact, embracing AI and delegating part of your workload to it can give you a competitive edge.

With the right approach, AI can significantly boost your marketing efficiency, reduce costs, and improve results. [Read more…] about Unpacking the Benefits of AI in Marketing: A Detailed Exploration

Sonatus launches AI Director to accelerate in-vehicle edge AI

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Sunnyvale-based vehicle software company Sonatus has unveiled a new platform designed to help automakers deploy artificial intelligence directly inside vehicles.

The system, called Sonatus AI Director, is billed as a comprehensive toolchain for model training, validation, optimization, and deployment.

Rather than relying solely on cloud-based models, the platform allows carmakers to run AI on existing electronic control units, providing faster response times and lower costs. [Read more…] about Sonatus launches AI Director to accelerate in-vehicle edge AI

Cyberwave raises €7 million to integrate AI agents with physical machines

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Cyberwave, a startup building the operating layer between AI agents and real-world machines, has secured a €7 million funding round led by United Ventures with participation from The TechShop.

The round also includes support from seed funds Vento (Exor) and Pi Campus, and a number of prominent angel investors.

The funding coincides with the October 2025 launch of Cyberwave’s digital twins platform and will support expansion of its developer ecosystem and validation of early enterprise use cases across manufacturing, logistics, and inspections. [Read more…] about Cyberwave raises €7 million to integrate AI agents with physical machines

Mendix launches new release to ‘meet surging demand for agentic AI’

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Mendix, a Siemens business that provide an application development platform used by engineers, has unveiled “a significant platform release”, with a heavy focus on AI capabilities.

The company says the new release includes agentic AI-driven enhancements designed to transform how businesses operate, compete, and grow. [Read more…] about Mendix launches new release to ‘meet surging demand for agentic AI’

Samsung signs strategic partnership with OpenAI to expand global AI infrastructure

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Samsung and OpenAI have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on global AI infrastructure projects, the companies recently announced in Seoul.

The agreement brings together multiple Samsung business units – Samsung Electronics, Samsung SDS, Samsung C&T, and Samsung Heavy Industries – to work with OpenAI across semiconductors, data centers, shipbuilding, cloud services, and maritime technologies.

Executives attending the signing included Young Hyun Jun, vice chairman and CEO of Samsung Electronics; Sung-an Choi, vice chairman and CEO of Samsung Heavy Industries; Sechul Oh, president and CEO of Samsung C&T; and Junehee Lee, president and CEO of Samsung SDS. [Read more…] about Samsung signs strategic partnership with OpenAI to expand global AI infrastructure

Fujitsu expands partnership with Nvidia to build ‘full-stack AI infrastructure’

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Fujitsu has expanded its collaboration with Nvidia to jointly develop full-stack AI infrastructure designed to accelerate adoption of artificial intelligence across multiple industries.

The partnership will focus on creating an AI agent platform tailored for sectors including healthcare, manufacturing, and robotics, alongside high-performance computing systems that integrate Fujitsu’s Fujitsu-Monaka CPUs with Nvidia GPUs using NVLink Fusion.

According to the companies, this combination is intended to enable self-evolving AI systems that continuously learn and adapt, providing enterprises with industry-specific automation tools. [Read more…] about Fujitsu expands partnership with Nvidia to build ‘full-stack AI infrastructure’

UN chief calls for worldwide ban on autonomous weapons

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Artificial intelligence has become a central issue for global security, with the United Nations warning that autonomous weapons are moving from theory to battlefield reality.

In a Security Council debate on artificial intelligence and peace and security, Secretary-General António Guterres called for urgent international action to regulate military uses of AI.

“AI is no longer a distant horizon – it is here, transforming daily life, the information space and the global economy at breathtaking speed,” Guterres told the Council. [Read more…] about UN chief calls for worldwide ban on autonomous weapons

Abby launches AI receptionist with Deepgram’s real-time speech-to-text technology

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Abby Connect, a virtual receptionist service, has launched its new AI Receptionist product line built on Deepgram’s real-time speech-to-text technology.

By choosing Deepgram, Abby Connect is scaling its customer experience platform while meeting the demanding needs of industries such as law, healthcare, and home services.

For more than 20 years, Abby Connect has built its reputation on creating a warm, human first impression for every call. [Read more…] about Abby launches AI receptionist with Deepgram’s real-time speech-to-text technology