A study found a method to automatically hack LLM-driven robots, bypassing safety measures and allowing manipulation of self-driving systems to cause collisions and robot dogs to target harmful areas for bomb detonation. LLMs are advanced autocomplete features used in AI chatbots and other applications for various tasks like personalized recommendations and content generation.

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Companies like Amazon, Boston Dynamics, and Hello Robot are developing AI robots for various tasks, including household chores and companionship, with some already available for purchase.

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MobiPrint, a 3D printing robot, can print designs directly onto a floor or any other surface in a mapped area, eliminating the need for manual assembly and installation.

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Lam Research found that AI modeling and virtualization in semiconductor manufacturing can reduce carbon emissions by 20-80% compared to real-world experiments.

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Researchers in California propose a new transmitter array system to harvest energy directly from space, demonstrating a significant increase in power transfer efficiency through prototype tests.

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Katherine Bennell-Pegg became Australia's first astronaut in July 2024, graduating under the Australian flag and as the first female Australian astronaut. Her journey highlights Australia's increasing role in space exploration.

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Boston Dynamics' electric Atlas robot is featured in a Halloween video, doing something productive and autonomous, dressed in a hot dog costume.

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