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Waymo Expands Global Robotaxi Services, Plans London Launch
Waymo is accelerating its global robotaxi program, with CEO Tekedra Mawakana revealing plans to enter the London market after U.S. deployments. This expansion underscores the growing AI-native mobility platforms shaping urban transport worldwide.
Nokia Commits $1 Billion to AI-Native 6G Network Development
Nokia announced a $1 billion investment toward building 6G infrastructure designed as an AI-native network by 2030. CEO Justin Hotard emphasizes the role of AI in future digital and safety innovations, such as at the deep Callio Mine project.
Oracle, OpenAI, and Vantage Data Centers Join $500 Billion Stargate Project
The Stargate Project aims to create AI-ready global data center infrastructure, with major players like Oracle and OpenAI collaborating. This initiative drives next-generation data centers, improving efficiency and scalability for AI workloads.
Google Releases Gemini 2.5 Pro with Advanced AI Reasoning Capabilities
Google's Gemini 2.5 Pro large language model introduces active 'thinking' abilities, outperforming competitors in complex reasoning tasks including math, science, and coding. This marks a critical step forward in AI precision and multi-modal interaction.
xAI Launches Grok 3, Targeting Advanced Reasoning and Scientific Discovery
xAI's Grok 3 model promises enhanced logical problem-solving and math capabilities, positioning itself as a competitor among top AI models and aiming to accelerate human scientific advances.
Baidu's Kunlunxin AI Chip Unit Plans Nearly $3 Billion Hong Kong IPO
Chinese tech firm Baidu prepares an IPO for its AI chip arm, Kunlunxin, signaling China's strategic push to develop domestic AI hardware amidst U.S. export restrictions affecting chip supply chains.
MIT Develops AI CAD Agent That Converts 2D Sketches into Complex 3D Models
MIT unveiled an AI agent capable of autonomously operating CAD software by learning from design workflow videos, effectively translating sketches into manufacturable 3D files and bridging digital design and physical production.
Google Introduces SIMA 2, A Step Toward Artificial General Intelligence
Google's SIMA 2 integrates Gemini's AI capabilities to evolve from basic instruction-following to an interactive agent capable of goal-driven self-improvement and natural conversation, marking progress toward embodied AI and robotics.
AI Accelerates Quantum Computing Through Hardware Design and Error Correction
Recent advances demonstrate how AI, particularly deep learning, enhances quantum error correction and qubit design. This synergy between AI and quantum computing is crucial for scalable, reliable quantum hardware development.
USF Researcher Bo Pei Awarded for Breakthrough AI-Powered Educational Platform
Assistant Professor Bo Pei from the University of South Florida received the 2025 Emerging Learning Technology Award for VisualStats, an AI-driven platform enhancing statistical data visualization and learning outcomes in education.