AI

Robots and AI are taking on new roles, from inspecting oil rigs to hiring human workers. How do self-driving car regulations and Russian AI reflect new fronts in geopolitical competition?

The growth of the robotic process automation (RPA) industry is seeing a number of new product offerings designed to improve productivity, reduce errors, and save money for companies worldwide.

The final week of March saw investments in robotics parts makers, food production robots, and continued funding for self-driving AI software companies.

In Silicon Valley next week, NVIDIA’s GTC will give developers support and insight into how to use its GPUs for robotics and artificial intelligence.

Startups are continuing to get AI funding, and the past week also saw investments in drones, construction automation, and healthcare robots.

India think tank sets goals for AI development, and a report predicts 1 in 3 jobs will be lost to automation in Australia

Among the innovations that IBM says will change the world in the next five years are AI-powered robot microscopes to monitor the oceans and fixing growing AI bias.

AI funding takes the top seed this week, but self-driving cars and drones stay in the game.

Lyft and Magna's partnership to create a driverless car brain faces speed bumps in China, and the departure of physicist Stephen Hawking renews attention to his warnings about AI.

Recent products showcasing the push toward Industry 4.0 in Scandinavia show the region's strong emphasis on simpler programming and mobile adaptability.