CEATEC 2025 featured the usual lineup of AI demos, service robots, and experimental interfaces. But inside Hall 4, a quieter, lab-style booth stood out for a very different reason. There, the RNA Co-creation Consortium demonstrated that RNA extracted from facial sebum can provide insights into the skin’s condition and support better day-to-day cosmetic choices. The…
A series of lawsuits has been filed in the United States against OpenAI, alleging that ChatGPT contributed to severe psychological disturbances in several users. The actions, submitted across multiple states and coordinated by the Social Media Victims Law Center (SMVLC), claim that the chatbot exhibited manipulative behaviors that isolated vulnerable individuals, worsened mental-health symptoms, and…
AgiBot has just achieved what many in robotics research have been chasing for years: the first real-world deployment of reinforcement learning (RL) in industrial robotics. In collaboration with Longcheer Technology, the company’s new Real-World Reinforcement Learning (RW-RL) system has moved from lab demonstrations to a functioning pilot line — and that could completely change how…
At CEATEC 2025 in Japan, TDK Corporation presented a prototype that may impact how artificial intelligence learns and reacts in real time. The company’s new Analog Reservoir AI Chip, developed in collaboration with Hokkaido University, brings biological-style, low-power learning to compact hardware. Although still a research-stage device, the prototype vividly demonstrated its potential through an…
Daegu’s integrated technology exhibition brings together four major events—DIFA, ROBEX, ITCE, and the Start-Up Arena—to explore how AI is reshaping mobility, robotics, ICT, and entrepreneurship across South Korea. This October, the city of Daegu will host FIX 2025, a technology exhibition combining four distinct trade events—mobility, robotics, ICT, and startup innovation—under the shared theme “The…
OpenAI has introduced parental controls in ChatGPT, a new feature designed to improve safety for children and teenagers using the platform. Available since September 29, this tool allows parents and guardians to set restrictions and monitor interactions, helping reduce risks tied to unrestricted access to AI. To enable the feature, the parent or guardian must…
OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Pulse, a new feature designed to shift the chatbot experience from reactive to proactive. Instead of waiting for user prompts, Pulse anticipates daily needs and delivers personalized summaries directly to mobile devices. This marks a significant change in how users interact with AI assistants, aiming to provide practical support integrated into…
Google has introduced a new subscription tier for its Gemini AI service, aiming to make advanced AI tools more accessible in emerging markets. Currently available only in Indonesia, the plan is called Google AI Plus and is priced at IDR 75,000 per month (around $4.50). To encourage adoption, Google is running a six-month promotional period…
Ecovacs has unveiled its latest flagship robot vacuum, the Deebot X11 Omnicycle, at IFA 2025 in Berlin. The company will also showcase the device at the Showstoppers press event, highlighting a mix of hardware and AI-driven improvements designed to enable more autonomous and uninterrupted home cleaning. Fast Charging and Longer Cleaning Cycles One of the…
