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Yann LeCun’s AMI Labs and the Next Frontier of AI Understanding

Yann LeCun’s AMI Labs and the Next Frontier of AI Understanding

Advanced Machine Intelligence, known as AMI Labs, has raised $1.03 billion in seed funding at a $3.5 billion pre-money valuation. The Paris-based startup, co-founded by Turing Award winner Yann LeCun, aims to build AI systems that develop internal models of the physical world rather than relying primarily on

Physical AI Powers the Next Leap in Humanoid Robotics

Physical AI Powers the Next Leap in Humanoid Robotics

As NVIDIA GTC kicks off this week in San Jose, the spotlight is firmly on physical AI—the convergence of advanced neural networks with real-world robotics. This isn't software running in the cloud. It's intelligence that can perceive, decide, and act directly in our physical environment.

Solid-State Batteries Poised to Power the Next Generation of EVs and Robots

Solid-State Batteries Poised to Power the Next Generation of EVs and Robots

Samsung SDI pulled back the curtain at InterBattery 2026 on a pouch-type all-solid-state battery sample developed specifically for physical AI applications like humanoid robots. The unveiling, part of a broader showcase themed "AI Thinks, Battery Enables," signals accelerating momentum in solid-state technology that could reshape not only electric

Apple's Foldable iPhone: A Long-Awaited Leap Into Flexible Displays

Apple's Foldable iPhone: A Long-Awaited Leap Into Flexible Displays

After years of speculation and supplier leaks, Apple's first foldable iPhone appears poised for a 2026 launch. The device, widely referred to as the iPhone Fold, is expected to feature a book-style design with a large inner screen and a more conventional outer display. Rumors point to a

Agentic AI Moves from Pilots Toward Production

Agentic AI Moves from Pilots Toward Production

Agentic AI systems that can plan, reason, and autonomously execute complex multi-step tasks are transitioning from experimental pilots to early production deployments in enterprises. Multiagent systems, where specialized agents collaborate under orchestration, are emerging as a key architectural pattern for handling sophisticated workflows. From Assistants to Agents Traditional generative AI