Groundbreaking epigenetic research suggests legal age could soon be redefined based on biological age rather than chronological age, potentially transforming how we understand and apply age-related laws and regulations across various domains.
AI shopping assistants are reshaping e-commerce, with consumers embracing them to search and buy products online, prompting Mastercard to unveil Agent Pay, a secure payment solution that leverages AI to facilitate purchases and detect fraud more effectively.
Boston Dynamics' unveiling of its robust electric humanoid Atlas signals an industry shift, with new models like X1 Gamma, Figure 02, and upgraded Unitree H1 showcasing visual and performance upgrades as companies scale up production and deployment of humanoid robots.
In a bid to ease trade tensions, the U.S. and China have reached a temporary truce, agreeing to suspend most tariffs on each other's goods for 90 days, while cutting the 'reciprocal' tariffs from 125% to 10%, though U.S. duties on Chinese fentanyl imports remain intact.
Google unveiled the AI Futures Fund, a strategic initiative to empower startups leveraging Google's AI tools, providing early access to models, expert support, cloud credits, and potential investment, while also committing resources for AI education, training, and supporting nonprofits in the field.
A new analysis warns that the remarkable progress in AI reasoning models, which has driven recent breakthroughs, could hit a roadblock by 2026 due to factors like computing limitations and high research costs, potentially stalling further massive performance gains.
Groundbreaking AI technology is revolutionizing mammography screening by accurately triaging low-risk cases, enabling radiologists to focus on high-risk and complex cases, potentially reducing costs by up to 30% through efficient collaboration between AI and human experts.
Genetic testing company 23andMe, plagued by a data breach, dwindling sales, and failed forays into healthcare, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, notifying customers to file potential claims by July 14 amid its restructuring and uncertain future.
Over 400 music icons including Elton John, Dua Lipa, and Coldplay rallied for UK copyright reform to protect creators' rights, urging transparency and licensing regimes for AI developers using copyrighted material, arguing creative copyright is vital for the industry.
Whoop faced backlash for reneging on its promise of free hardware upgrades to the Whoop 5.0 fitness tracker for existing users, but after public outcry, the company reversed course, offering the new device at no cost to subscribers with over 12 months remaining on their membership.