Quantum Computing

Perplexity’s Comet AI Browser Faces Serious Security Vulnerability Allegations Perplexity’s Comet AI browser is facing significant scrutiny over alleged security vulnerabilities. Security researchers from SquareX claim to have discovered a hidden API that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on a user’s device, potentially leading to data theft or a full system compromise. Perplexity has vehemently denied these claims, labeling them as “fake news” and stating that no such vulnerability exists. This controversy follows previous security warnings from Brave and Guardio regarding other issues with Comet, including prompt injection vulnerabilities that could manipulate the AI into performing unintended actions. ...

Predictive AI in Healthcare: Hospital Adoption Reaches 71% Amidst Disparities A growing number of hospitals are adopting predictive AI technologies, with 71% integrating them into electronic health records in 2024, an increase from 66% in 2023. These machine learning tools are most frequently used to forecast inpatient health trajectories and identify high-risk outpatients. There has also been a significant rise in the use of predictive AI for administrative tasks, with 61% of hospitals using it to automate billing procedures in 2024, up from 36% the previous year. However, a notable adoption gap persists, as large hospitals are significantly more likely to use predictive AI than their small and rural counterparts. For instance, 96% of large hospitals utilized these tools in 2024, compared to just 59% of small hospitals. ...

Google Unveils Gemini 3, Ushering in an ‘Agentic Era’ of AI Google has introduced Gemini 3, a foundational model designed to power a new ‘agentic era’ of AI. Unlike previous models accessed through a single interface, Gemini 3 is being deeply integrated across Google’s product suite—including Search, Workspace, Android, and Cloud—to act as a comprehensive ’nervous system.’ This strategic shift focuses on creating AI systems that can execute actions, not just generate responses. To support this, Google is also releasing tools for developers to leverage the model for complex, long-running coding tasks. ...

Agibot’s A2 Humanoid Robot Sets World Record with 106-km Walk A Chinese-developed humanoid robot, the A2 from Shanghai-based Agibot, has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest continuous walk by a humanoid robot. The robot completed a 106.286-kilometer journey from Suzhou to Shanghai without shutting down. The trek, which ran from November 10th to November 13th, showcased the maturity of the robot’s hardware, advanced balance algorithms, and exceptional endurance. The A2 was powered by a rapid hot-swap battery system, enabling it to remain active for the entire duration. This record-breaking walk marks a significant milestone for the large-scale commercial deployment of humanoid robots in various industries. ...

AI & Machine Learning Breakthroughs: Tracing Ancient Life and Powering Research This collection of articles highlights recent advancements in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. A groundbreaking new machine learning method has successfully identified the oldest chemical traces of life on Earth. In other news, a German research team has gained access to a powerful supercomputer to advance generative AI research, while new insights reveal how machine learning is fundamentally transforming global currency exchange. ...

Waymo Doubles US Footprint with Fully Autonomous Robotaxi Service in 5 New Cities Waymo is significantly expanding its fully autonomous vehicle operations, doubling the number of cities where its self-driving cars operate without a human safety driver. The company has initiated fully autonomous operations for employees in Miami, with plans to roll out in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Orlando in the coming weeks. A public launch for paid rides in these new locations is slated for 2026. This expansion builds on Waymo’s existing public robotaxi services in Phoenix, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Austin. The move intensifies competition in the growing robotaxi market as rivals also invest heavily in autonomous driving technology. ...

AI Digital Twin Breakthrough: DT-GPT Predicts Patient Health Futures Researchers at the University of Melbourne have developed a groundbreaking AI tool, DT-GPT, that creates virtual digital twins of patients to forecast their individual health paths. The model was trained on three datasets comprising thousands of electronic patient health records for conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and non-small cell lung cancer. In testing, DT-GPT outperformed 14 other leading machine learning models in predictive accuracy. This technology could potentially simulate clinical trial outcomes, accelerating drug development and reducing costs. It may also enable medical professionals to anticipate patient health deterioration for earlier intervention and predict adverse medication side effects for more personalized treatment plans. The research has been published in NPJ Digital Medicine. ...

Jeff Bezos Launches ‘Project Prometheus’ AI Startup for Manufacturing Four years after stepping down as Amazon’s CEO, Jeff Bezos is reportedly co-CEO of a new AI startup, Project Prometheus. The company will focus on developing artificial intelligence for engineering and manufacturing sectors and has allegedly secured a massive $6.2 billion in funding. Bezos will share the CEO role with tech executive Vik Bajaj. This new venture enters a highly competitive AI market, where substantial venture capital investments are being made in companies like OpenAI, raising questions about the long-term financial sustainability of the industry. ...

Galbot Unveils DexNDM & NavFoM: Major Breakthroughs in Embodied AI for Robotics Robotics firm Galbot has announced two significant technological advancements in embodied intelligence: DexNDM and NavFoM. DexNDM is a neural dynamics model designed to enhance robotic dexterous manipulation, enabling robots to perform high-precision, in-hand rotations of various objects. NavFoM is presented as the world’s first cross-embodiment, cross-task navigation foundation model, allowing robots to autonomously perform complex tasks in diverse environments. These innovations, developed with Tsinghua and Peking University, integrate DexNDM into a teleoperation system for intricate tasks like tightening screws with high-level human commands. These advancements are poised to revolutionize industries like manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare by improving the adaptability and efficiency of robots in real-world settings. ...

China’s Photonic Quantum Chip Aims for 1,000x Speedup in AI Tasks Researchers in China have unveiled a new photonic quantum chip that promises to accelerate complex calculations by over a thousand times, marking a significant leap for next-generation computing. Developed by Chip Hub for Integrated Photonics Xplore (CHIPX) and Turing Quantum, the chip is claimed to process specific AI tasks 1,000 times faster than high-end Nvidia GPUs. Its design utilizes co-packaging technology for photons and electronics, integrating over 1,000 optical components on a single 6-inch silicon wafer. This allows for dense optical integration and is supported by a pilot production line capable of producing 12,000 wafers annually. ...