Month: September 2023
Microsoft says it will take the heat if Copilot AI commercial users get sued
Microsoft is telling customers it will assume legal responsibility if they get sued for copyright infringement while using the company’s AI Copilot services. In a blog post about an initiative called the Copilot Copyright Commitment, Microsoft chief legal officer Brad Smith said the company will take the heat for any…
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GE Aerospace is developing a robotic worm to inspect and repair jet engines
GE Aerospace has demonstrated a worm-like robot that could one day inspect and repair jet engines. The Sensiworm (Soft ElectroNics Skin-Innervated Robotic Worm) is designed to serve as “extra sets of eyes and ears” for service operators as they examine the insides of aircraft. GE says the soft robot can…
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Cruise ‘just days away’ from approval to mass-produce Origin robotaxi without steering wheels
GM-backed Cruise is “just days away” from regulatory approval to begin mass production of its fully autonomous vehicle without a steering wheel or pedals, the company’s CEO, Kyle Vogt, said at an investor conference Thursday. The vehicle’s lack of traditional human controls means that Cruise needs an exemption from the…
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What to expect at Apple’s ‘Wonderlust’ iPhone 15 event
Apple’s latest fall iPhone event — “Wonderlust” — is nearly here. Four new iPhones and a couple of Apple Watch models are expected to take center stage when the company showcases its latest products. USB-C should be in the spotlight as Apple changes its charging ports in response to new…
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12 Best Deals: Recycled Bags and Clothing, Smartwatches, and Headphones
Treat yourself while saving money on these recycled accessories—the planet will thank you. Or take advantage of eye-watering price cuts on Samsung smartwatches and earbuds. Source
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Biometric implant monitors transplant patients for organ rejection
Researchers at Northwestern University developed a bioelectric implant that can detect temperature fluctuations that typically happen right before a body rejects an organ transplant. The sensor is smaller than a fingernail, and a mere 220 micrometers thick. This new sensor technology is thin enough to sit directly on a kidney's…
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