Billionaire Jeff Bezos came calling. These researchers walked away to build physics AI, leaving a $2 mn salary behindTwo AI researchers declined a lucrative offer from Jeff Bezos' Project Prometheus. They instead chose to develop their own artificial intel...
26 Aug, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
The AI founders who walked away from Bezos-backed Prometheus to model the universeThe difference is that this new system is not built for understanding language. It is built for physics, said co-founders Anima Anandkumar ...
26 Aug, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
School assembly news headlines for August 25, 2026: Top India, world, sports and business updatesSchool Assembly News Headlines for August 25, 2026, cover major developments from India, international affairs, sports and business. Key st...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.03 PM IST
In 1999, local government of Fujian started low-budget robotics sport competitions for college teams, decades later Beijing's Robot Olympics is making global headlines. Investment, innovation to government policies - Here's what have gone behind the doorsBeijing's 2021 five-year blueprint for the robotics sector had promised subsidies, research tax breaks and financing, setting a goal for Ch...
24 Aug, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
From science fair to strategic showcase: a decade of China's robot gamesChina's robot games have transformed from academic contests to national showcases. These competitions now highlight commercial product deve...
22 Aug, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Missed the AI rally? After bumper 600% market debut, Chinese robot maker Unitree's CEO still feels a software leap is years awayChinese humanoid robot maker Unitree made a spectacular stock market debut in Shanghai, with shares soaring 600% over the IPO price. Howeve...
21 Aug, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Robocop is coming: US got the best brain but China flexes the muscleChina’s robotics industry is rapidly moving from flashy demonstrations to real-world deployment, giving it a potential edge in the global r...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
Robots poised for 'ChatGPT moment,' Unitree CEO saysThe global AI boom that has reshaped the world economy was sparked in late 2022 by ChatGPT's breakthrough large language model, a watersh...
20 Aug, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
China robot makers flock to Beijing show, seek path to mass adoptionMore than 300 companies are attending the World Robot Conference which runs through Sunday, displaying over 2,000 exhibits and launching m...
19 Aug, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
Global Market: Unitree shares soar nearly six-fold in Shanghai debut as robotics boom gains momentumUnitree shares surged nearly six-fold in their Shanghai debut, marking a landmark listing for China’s rapidly expanding robotics industry. ...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Beyond marathons and backflips, China's robots face a commercial testThe economic potential of humanoid robots manufactured in China is becoming increasingly evident. Investors are focusing on robots that can...
18 Aug, 2026, 04.11 PM IST
China's Lumos eyes fresh funding, potential listing as factory robot sales growLumos has raised about 1 billion yuan ($147 million) across seven funding rounds, the company said. Founder and CEO Yu Chao told Reuters fr...
18 Aug, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Running, gym, cycling and more: Google’s ex chief scientist Jeff Dean reveals his intense weekly workout routine and simple habits he uses to protect his knees and anklesGoogle’s former chief scientist Jeff Dean, who spent 27 years at the tech giant, has revealed his intense weekly workout routine, which inc...
14 Aug, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
FMCG, Retail, Food industry must improve consumer grievance redressal system: Consumer Affairs SecyConsumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare urged FMCG, food and retail companies to improve grievance redressal as consumer complaints have ris...
04 Aug, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Elon Musk loses nearly half of his wealth as SpaceX shares crash 46%. More downside ahead?Musk’s wealth peaked at around $1.33 trillion on June 16, when SpaceX shares soared to a lifetime closing high of nearly $202 apiece. Howev...
01 Aug, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
Elon Musk loses $19 billion after Tesla shares plunge 14%. What’s spooking investors?Tesla shares experienced a significant drop of over 14% on Thursday. This decline followed the company's quarterly earnings report which fa...
24 Jul, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
Tesla earnings disappoint Wall Street as Elon Musk’s AI push, pivot beyond cars hurt profitsTesla's second quarter earnings missed profit estimates for the first time in over two years. The company reported negative free cash flow ...
23 Jul, 2026, 10.44 AM IST