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Mind Robotics Names Doug Field President for AI Robotics
Mind Robotics, Rivian's AI-backed robotics startup, appoints former Ford and Apple executive Doug Field as president to lead its push toward universally capable industrial robots.
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Mind Robotics, Rivian's AI-backed robotics startup, appoints former Ford and Apple executive Doug Field as president to lead its push toward universally capable industrial robots.

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An OpenAI engineer was arrested after the company discovered a hidden recording device planted in an executive conference room. AI-powered analysis helped trace the device to the suspect, who now faces federal charges.

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Apple's new HomeView ad turns a messy morning routine into relatable family content, resonating with parents of teens. The commercial sparks conversation about whether a shared smart display can keep households present.
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Nearly a decade after Elon Musk's surprise announcement, the Tesla Roadster edges toward production into a volatile EV market—and a company pivoting toward autonomy.

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Fairphone's Fairbuds 2 launch in the US this November, offering repairable true wireless earbuds with 40-hour battery life, a 37% smaller case, and 49% fair-recycled materials for under $120.

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Industrial Next reveals AI-powered robotic stations that retool factory lines in minutes, partnering with BMW to automate delicate manufacturing without traditional programming.

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Cerebras Systems CEO Andrew Feldman predicts personal AI assistants will soon reside in homes, running partly on device and partly in the cloud while learning user preferences and securing personal data.
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The U.S. Justice Department has disrupted a North Korean hacking network that used American facilitators to infiltrate over 70 companies, seizing 180 computers and uncovering a stolen-identity scheme.

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Scimplify secures $25 million to scale its AI platform for specialty chemicals, accelerating critical material production and reducing China supply chain dependence across semiconductors, defense and energy.

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Nigerian men turned the BellaNaija 20 red carpet into a high-fashion showcase, serving up vintage pinstripes, Victorian tailoring, and royal regalia at the event's 20th-anniversary Grand Red Carpet Experience.
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Mind Robotics, Rivian's AI-backed robotics startup, appoints former Ford and Apple executive Doug Field as president to lead its push toward universally capable industrial robots.
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