Grocery unicorn Rohlik to sell the tech that helped it hit profitability
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FAA to retire floppy disks and Windows 95 amid air traffic control overhaul
Benj Edwards / arstechnica - Agency seeks contractors to modernize decades-old systems within four years.
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Humanoid AI robots may soon jump out of Amazon vans to deliver packages
Chris Smith / bgr - One of the great things about Amazon is its fast delivery options, especially if you’re an Amazon Prime subscriber. That speed is made possible by …The post Humanoid AI robots may soon jump out of Amazon vans to deliver packages appeared first on BGR.
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Meta Advances Toward Full AI-Driven Automated Ad Creation
Meta Platforms is setting its sights on revolutionizing digital advertising through an ambitious plan to fully automate ad creation and targeting using AI by 2026. This strategic push aims to streamline ad production and management, signaling a major shift in the way digital campaigns are conceived and deployed.
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Meta shifts product reviews to AI automation
In a significant pivot, Meta is leaning on artificial intelligence to handle up to 90% of its product risk and privacy assessments across apps like Instagram and WhatsApp. The move promises quicker updates and streamlined reviews—because who wouldn’t trust an AI to catch every digital nuance?
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Perplexity Launches Labs Tool Revolutionizing Project Automation
AI-driven search platform Perplexity has unveiled its new Labs feature, allowing Pro users to create intricate spreadsheets, dashboards, and reports. This strategic upgrade, reminiscent of ChatGPT’s capabilities, aims to enhance project workflows and boost overall productivity while expanding the platform’s functionality.
Back to Top / Thursday, May 29, 2025, 3:20 pm / permalink 6155 / 5 stories in 9 months
Anthropic CEO Warns of AI-Driven Job Destruction
The Anthropic CEO issued a stark warning that AI could wipe out half of all entry-level white-collar jobs and push unemployment up by 20% within five years. This cautionary message spotlights AI’s disruptive potential to radically reshape the modern workforce with little room for complacency.
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Cerby Raises $40M to Automate Identity Security Solutions
Identity security startup Cerby has raised $40 million to further develop its automation solutions for nontraditional applications. The fresh funding is poised to accelerate growth, positioning the company as a key player in an increasingly complex cybersecurity landscape.
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Accenture Expands AI Automation and Workforce Capabilities
Accenture is making headlines with its latest push into AI-driven automation. Reports detail the firm’s collaboration with ServiceNow to build an agent workforce along with its innovative, secure automation approach. The move aims to revolutionize operational efficiencies with a strategic blend of human insight and machine precision.
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Enterprise Embraces Trustworthy Agentic AI for Proactive Systems
Businesses are rapidly adopting proactive, agentic AI solutions that do more than just predict—they're stepping in to take action. With a focus on trustworthiness and security, these systems aim to revolutionize daily operations by automating complex tasks, proving that sometimes the future is not just smart, but a little snarky too.
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Filed Raises $17M to Turbocharge AI-Driven Tax Processing
AI tax startup Filed has successfully raised over $17M to bolster its mission of streamlining tax return processing through advanced artificial intelligence. The fresh capital is targeted at fixing industry inefficiencies and powering innovative solutions for tax firms.
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Amazon Zoox Expands Autonomous Vehicle Trials in Atlanta
Amazon’s autonomous vehicle arm, Zoox, is accelerating its testing in Atlanta as it steps up its robotaxi trials. The expansion marks a significant push in the competitive self-driving market, with the company gathering crucial real-world data while demonstrating its commitment to outpacing rivals—because why drive when you can fly?
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Boomi advances agentic AI with new platform rollout
Boomi is boldly stepping into the future with its announcement of Agentstudio, a platform designed to empower autonomous AI agents. This release signals the company’s commitment to harnessing agentic AI for agile data management and decision-making—a pioneering stride in an industry where even innovation isn’t immune to a little hubris.
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Boomi Rolls Out Agentic AI Initiatives
Boomi is shaking up the tech scene with its new agentic AI offerings, boldly advancing a suite of tools designed for governance and API customization. The announcement, highlighted by its partnership with LTIMindtree, marks a decisive push towards smarter, more autonomous digital workflows – because who wouldn’t want their software to think for itself?
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24-Hour Intensive Field Test of Unitree Go2 Pro Robot Dog
In two separate but nearly identical trials, tech enthusiasts put Unitree’s Go2 Pro robot dog through a rigorous 24-hour test. The agile mechanical canine tackled obstacle courses, stair climbing, and even a dog park outing, revealing both impressive maneuvers and some quirky limitations that left testers amused and a little bemused.
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Amazon unveils warehouse robot with human-like tactile senses
Amazon’s fulfillment centers now feature Vulcan, a new warehouse robot engineered with tactile sensing technology to “feel” items—a development that promises efficiency without replacing the human workforce. The innovation symbolizes a quirky yet practical step forward in robotics amidst growing automation in retail logistics.
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Waymo doubles robotaxi output at Arizona facility
Waymo is ramping up its self-driving car game by doubling production at its new Arizona plant. The expanded output aims to decisively boost its commercial fleet, leaving traditional taxi services to wonder if human drivers should now take up knitting instead.
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DOGE recruiter unleashes AI agents to replace federal workers
In a bold move that sounds like it's lifted straight from a Silicon Valley script, a DOGE recruiter is spearheading plans to deploy AI agents as a substitute for tens of thousands of federal employees. The project aims to automate workflows in the US government, stirring up controversy and eyebrow raises in bureaucratic halls.
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Duolingo Expands AI Language Courses, Cutting Contractor Roles
In a bold pivot to AI-first operations, Duolingo has unveiled 148 new language courses generated by artificial intelligence. The move, which more than doubles its course offerings, signals the company’s commitment to automated content while phasing out traditional contractor roles—a strategy stirring both innovation and controversy.
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