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globalnews.cafinance4 hrs ago
U.S. Leads Global Small Modular Reactor Development With 28 Siting Announcements
The United States has 28 small modular reactor siting announcements as of 2026, exceeding the combined total of the next four countries. National laboratories account for seven of the announcements, while utilities, universities, and developers each account for five.
world44 days ago
SpaceX developing technology to advance human space travel
SpaceX is working on a new technology that its founder says will mark a significant point in human history. The project aims to expand capabilities beyond current space operations.
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techcentral.co.zatechnology45 days ago
Analyst Predicts AI Competition Will Focus on Efficient Everyday Models
A recent analysis argues that the decisive phase of AI development will center on models optimized for routine tasks. The report highlights flash and open source approaches as leading candidates in this shift.
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New York Posttechnology46 days ago
Robotics Firms Develop AI Systems for Physical Tasks
Companies are advancing AI systems that enable robots to perform household and industrial tasks through trial-and-error learning. The technology is being applied in surgery, manufacturing, and warehouse operations.
South China Morning Postworld49 days ago
Report Finds China Expanding Industrial Policy to All Production Layers
A report released on Monday by the US Chamber of Commerce and Rhodium Group states that China's industrial policy has become more systematic. The policy now extends beyond specific sectors to cover all layers of production and includes additional frontier technologies. The change…
medium.comai54 days ago
Figure AI Robots Make Bed in Under Two Minutes
Figure AI released a video showing two of its humanoid robots autonomously cleaning a room and making a bed. The robots coordinated through visual cues such as head nods without any explicit messaging. The company is developing general-purpose humanoids and faces competition from…
Fox Newstechnology57 days ago
Genesis AI Unveils GENE-26.5 Robotic Brain for Human-like Dexterity
Genesis AI has released GENE-26.5, a system that combines a robotics foundation model, a human-scale dexterous hand and a new data engine. The company said the technology enables general-purpose robots to perform complex physical tasks with human-level manipulation after learning…
wattsupwiththat.comfinance65 days ago
Four Companies Selected for Nuclear Energy Launch Pad Program
The Department of Energy has selected four companies for a new program aimed at accelerating nuclear technology development. The initiative combines previous efforts to streamline pathways for demonstrating advanced nuclear technologies. The selected companies include developers…
interestingengineering.comtechnology72 days ago
Proxima Fusion Advances Stellarator Design for Nuclear Fusion Energy
Proxima Fusion, a Munich-based company, is developing a stellarator for nuclear fusion, aiming to produce more energy than consumed. The design builds on work from Germany's Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics. Competing approaches include tokamaks, with ongoing efforts in va…
thehindu.compolitics81 days ago
Data Centers Require Expanded Electrical Infrastructure for AI Development
Data centers supporting artificial intelligence operations need additional electrical infrastructure to function effectively. This infrastructure includes power generation and transmission systems capable of meeting high energy demands. The development aims to support ongoing adv…