Fluffy Robot MOFU Tested for Lifelike Movement in Animacy Study
A Japanese team built MOFU, a spherical robot that expands and contracts its body to test whether volumetric movement makes machines seem more alive. Nearly 500 participants rated its lifelikeness in controlled video experiments
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Anthropic Researcher Resigns Over Unchecked AI Race and Safety Risks
A leading Anthropic researcher has resigned, warning that the current corporate race to develop advanced AI systems could pose a greater threat to humanity than nuclear conflict or climate change. The call for a global pause exposes deep industry anxiety
US Space Command simulates orbital maneuvers in live satellite exercise
US Space Command has conducted its first live orbital maneuver exercise, using satellites to simulate close-approach operations and test military tactics for potential conflict in Earth orbit
IonQ Superion 256 Trapped Ion Chip Targets Data Center Integration
IonQ has introduced the Superion 256 quantum processor, a trapped-ion chip platform with on-chip electronic control and CMOS integration, aiming to reduce cost and enable standard data center deployment. Commercial delivery is targeted for 2027
