18 stories tagged #Automation

  1. AI Revolution Sparks Global Job Cuts: Companies Realign for Automation
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    AI Revolution Sparks Global Job Cuts: Companies Realign for Automation

    Major corporations are shedding thousands of jobs worldwide, shifting investments towards artificial intelligence and automation. Explore the impact on key industries.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  2. Anthropic Acquires AI Startup Vercept to Bolster Claude's Automation Features
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    Anthropic Acquires AI Startup Vercept to Bolster Claude's Automation Features

    AI giant Anthropic acquires Vercept, enhancing Claude's capabilities in automating complex computer tasks and integrating advanced desktop functionalities.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  3. China Deploys Robot Dogs and Drones in Metro Stations
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    China Deploys Robot Dogs and Drones in Metro Stations

    Hefei, China, introduces a 'robot cluster' featuring humanoid assistants, robot dogs, and drones to enhance passenger services and infrastructure inspection during peak travel.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  4. AI Accounting Startup Basis Secures $100M, Reaches $1.15B Valuation
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    AI Accounting Startup Basis Secures $100M, Reaches $1.15B Valuation

    Basis, an AI platform for accountants, has raised $100 million at a $1.15 billion valuation to expand its agent-based workflow automation for tax, audit, and advisory services.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  5. AI Discovery Platform Profound Secures $96M, Hits $1B Valuation
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    AI Discovery Platform Profound Secures $96M, Hits $1B Valuation

    Profound raises $96 million at a $1 billion valuation to enhance its AI visibility monitoring and automation platform for enterprise use.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  6. Toyota Deploys Humanoid Robots at Canadian Plant
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    Toyota Deploys Humanoid Robots at Canadian Plant

    Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada is integrating Agility Robotics' Digit humanoid robots into its Woodstock assembly plant to enhance operations and employee safety.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  7. T.J. Miller on AI: No Fear for Performers, But Broader Industry Threats Remain
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    T.J. Miller on AI: No Fear for Performers, But Broader Industry Threats Remain

    Actor T.J. Miller jokes about AI replacing him at ETH Denver but acknowledges broader industry concerns regarding automation and job displacement.

    3mo ago 1 min read
  8. ChipAgents Secures $50 Million to Revolutionize Chip Design with AI Agents
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    ChipAgents Secures $50 Million to Revolutionize Chip Design with AI Agents

    AI startup ChipAgents raises $50 million to automate complex chip design processes using coordinated AI agents, addressing engineering bottlenecks and accelerating innovation.

    3mo ago 2 min read