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Slow-Motion Video Reveals Bumblebee Behaviors Indicating ‘Liking’ and ‘Disliking’

A study using slow-motion video reveals bumblebees exhibit behaviors akin to 'liking' and 'disliking' tastes, suggesting an inner life and contributing to the debate on insect sentience.

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Australia Begins Frontier AI Model Risk Assessment; WiseTech Chair Richard White Steps Down

Australia’s AI Safety Institute has begun testing frontier AI models. Richard White steps down as WiseTech chair amid media scrutiny. Victoria police manage a standoff with a graffiti artist atop Melbourne’s Bolte Bridge. Taiwan and Australia respond to China’s missile test.

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Robots for Rent: Exploring Their Roles and Rental Models

Robots like Moxi assist hospitals by transporting supplies and are available for rent via robotics-as-a-service. Rentals extend to humanoid robots for entertainment and home assistance, offering affordability and access to evolving technology worldwide.

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OpenAI’s Absence at Key Site Casts Doubt on UK’s Stargate AI Project

OpenAI’s withdrawal from the Stargate UK AI project and lack of site visits raise doubts about the £20bn investment touted by the UK government, revealing potential overstatements in the ambitious US-UK AI collaboration.

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Turning Wind Turbine Blades into Sustainable Building Materials

Northern Ireland companies are transforming decommissioned wind turbine blades into sustainable building materials, reducing landfill waste and supporting a circular economy with innovative tracking technology.

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NASA Launches Historic Mission to Rescue Falling Swift Space Telescope

NASA has launched a pioneering mission to rescue the Swift space telescope, which is descending towards Earth. The LINK spacecraft will attempt to capture and raise Swift back to a stable orbit, preserving its vital scientific capabilities.

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What’s Next for AI? Experts Seek Smarter, More Flexible Intelligence Beyond ChatGPT

Yann LeCun and other AI experts are developing new models beyond ChatGPT, focusing on flexible, real-world understanding to enable robots and AI to perform complex tasks.

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Meta Introduces Subscription for Extended Use of AI Glasses' Conversation Focus Feature

Meta now requires AI glasses users to pay $19.99 monthly for extended use of the Conversation Focus feature, limiting free access to three hours per month. The subscription targets power users, while other AI features remain free. Privacy concerns persist around the glasses.

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US Lifts Export Ban on Anthropic's Advanced AI Models Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5

The US government has lifted export controls on Anthropic's advanced AI models Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 after suspending them over security concerns in June.

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WhatsApp Introduces Usernames to Chat Without Sharing Phone Numbers

WhatsApp will soon let users chat via unique usernames without sharing phone numbers, enhancing privacy while maintaining control over contact methods.

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Geothermal Energy: Abundant, Clean, but Costly Power Beneath Our Feet

Geothermal energy offers a renewable, low-emission power source using heat beneath the Earth's surface. Emerging technologies like millimetre wave drilling aim to access hotter, deeper resources, though costs remain high. Bipartisan support and investments signal growing potential.

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IBM Unveils Breakthrough NanoStack Chip with Nearly 100 Billion Transistors

IBM unveils NanoStack chip technology with nearly 100 billion transistors on a sub-1nm scale, promising 50% better performance and 70% energy efficiency over 2nm chips.

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