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Robots Revolutionizing T-Shirt Production with Adhesive Technology

Robotics firms like CreateMe are innovating adhesive-based garment production, potentially reshaping apparel manufacturing and reducing environmental impact, while challenges remain in automation and workforce transition.

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CreateMe A machine manipulates a piece of cloth. Six pincers have picked up the lilac-coloured textile which has a pattern cut into it.

UK Researchers Use Satellites and AI to Track Hedgehogs and Halt Decline

University of Cambridge researchers use satellite imagery and AI tool Tessera to map hedgehog habitats, aiming to halt their decline in the UK by understanding barriers and environmental impacts.

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Getty Images A hedgehog hunts for food in grass

Royal Observatory Warns Instant AI Answers May Undermine Human Intelligence

The Royal Observatory Greenwich warns that instant AI answers may erode human intelligence by reducing critical questioning, despite AI's benefits in scientific discovery and education.

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Getty Images A young man lying down on the ground holding and scrolling on his smartphone.

Innovative Wool Logs Tested to Restore Northern Ireland's Peatlands

A pilot project in the Antrim hills tests wool logs as a local, sustainable alternative to imported coir for peatland restoration, offering new markets for farmers and aiding conservation.

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BBC A young woman with long brown hair. She has a wool log over one shoulder and is standing in front of grassland. The sky behind her is bright blue.

Inside the Secretive, Lucrative World of Orchid Breeding

Orchid breeding is a decade-long, competitive process combining traditional methods and advanced genetics. Dutch firm Floricultura uses genetic markers and cloning to develop new varieties, balancing technology with human judgment to meet market demands.

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Floriculture White and pink orchid plants

HMRC Partners with British AI Firm Quantexa to Detect Fraud and Errors

HMRC has partnered with British AI firm Quantexa in a £175m deal to enhance fraud detection and error correction using AI, supporting human decision-making and maintaining data security.

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WhatsApp Unveils Private 'Incognito' AI Chat with Disappearing Messages

WhatsApp launches an 'incognito' AI chat mode with private, disappearing messages, enhancing user privacy but raising concerns about accountability and data access.

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Waymo Recalls Nearly 3,800 Robotaxis After Vehicle Swept Into Creek

Waymo recalls nearly 3,800 self-driving cars after a vehicle was swept into a creek in Texas. The recall addresses a software issue that risks driving into flooded roads. The company is developing safeguards and temporarily suspended its San Antonio service.

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Gado via Getty Images A white Waymo self-driving car with the words Waymo on the side, parked outside a building.

Meta's Smart Glasses Lead Sales Amid Privacy Concerns and Growing Use

Meta's smart glasses dominate sales despite privacy concerns and legal challenges. Other tech giants plan launches, raising questions about recording norms and societal impact.

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Reuters Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on a stage describing Meta's Ray-Bans, a large image of which is being shown behind him.

JCB Aims to Break Land Speed Record with Hydrogen-Powered Hydroxmax

JCB aims to break its 2006 diesel land speed record with the hydrogen-powered Hydroxmax, driven by Andy Green, featuring advanced hydrogen engines and aerodynamic design.

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BBC A sleek yellow JCB vehicle is displayed on a stage indoors, with large screens and lighting overhead.

Chasing Utopia Review: Mo Gawdat’s Urgent Call for Ethical AI Amid Rising Risks

Chasing Utopia follows former Google exec Mo Gawdat as he warns of AI’s risks and advocates for embedding empathy in technology to prevent catastrophic outcomes.

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Mo Gawdat in a leather jacket stands still in Grand Central Station as blurred people walk around him.

TikTok Revises AI Video Descriptions in US After Bizarre Errors

TikTok has scaled back its AI video description feature in the US after it generated bizarre and inaccurate summaries, including misidentifying celebrities. The company now limits AI overviews to product suggestions only.

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