Unitree’s kungfu robot performs on command, not on its own
Unitree’s G1 kung fu moves are operator-triggered, not autonomous. A deliberate controller sequence activates the humanoid robot’s routines.
Intel Shares Plunge Nearly 30%, Erasing $11 Billion From US Stake
Intel shares plunged nearly 30%, wiping over $11 billion from the US government's stake on paper, though it remained worth about triple its investment.
Pentagon probes suspected cyberattacks on military base freezers
The Pentagon is investigating suspected cyberattacks after unusual freezer failures spoiled food at six or more U.S. military-base locations.
Circular AI financing and market losses are unnerving investors
Alphabet’s historic market loss fuels investor concerns over circular AI financing and whether spending reflects genuine customer demand.
Solar power overtakes nuclear as global energy production surges
Solar met 75% of global electricity demand growth in 2025, nearly matching nuclear for the year and surpassing it during the Northern Hemisphere summer.
Michigan to Pilot AI System for Prison Housing Classifications
Michigan will pilot AI-assisted prison housing classifications in December, using Recidiviz software to help determine placements and program access.
Microsoft Patent Describes AI That Can Rewrite Live Speech and Video
Microsoft’s patent proposes AI to rewrite live speech and alter faces to match in video calls. It’s a concept, not a confirmed product.
Planned US Data Centers Could Erase 15 Years of Emissions Cuts
Planned gas-powered US data centers could erase nearly 15 years of emissions cuts by 2030, a Sierra Club analysis warns.
UK Shoppers Wrongly Accused of Shoplifting by Facial Recognition AI
UK shoppers face false shoplifting accusations from facial recognition AI, with one Home Bargains customer left afraid to enter stores.
Vantor satellite image reveals China’s secretive Shenlong spaceplane
Vantor’s 2024 satellite image appears to show an object docked to China’s secretive Shenlong spaceplane, revealed in a newly unclassified Pentagon report.