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U.S. and Japanese Companies Struggle with Different Parts of AI Adoption—and Offer Different Lessons for Making It Work
Companies in both the U.S. and Japan are struggling to deploy AI, but often in very different ways. In the U.S., deployment is wide but shallow, meaning companies struggle to create real value with AI. In Japan, deployment has moved slowly, but where it has happened, it’s often deep and fruitful. Understanding what’s happening in both contexts offers important lessons for companies trying to develop an AI strategy and demonstrate ROI on their AI investments.
China's robot makers have mastered the moves. Now comes the race for brains
The shift is fuelling an investment boom in embodied AI, a field focused on software that allows robots to understand their surroundings, learn unfamiliar tasks and adapt without having to be programmed for every job.
German companies plan to double, triple growth in India over 3-5 years: Piyush Goyal
German companies are planning significant growth in India over the next three to five years. Piyush Goyal emphasized partnerships in technology co-creation and skill development for Indian youth. During his visit to Germany, he met with various industry leaders to discuss investment opportunities. There is a focus on expanding German manufacturing and research capabilities in India. Promising sectors for collaboration include electronics, automobiles, and smart manufacturing.
I’ll believe it when I see it: Figma boss on AI restraint calls
“It’s a nice thing to say, and I’ll believe it when I see it,” the 33-year-old Field -- one of the youngest American billionaires --told ET in an interview in Bengaluru. The NYSE listed firm with a market cap of $11 billion, famously rejected a $20 billion acquisition bid from Adobe. While AI tools are getting more advanced and capable, one can’t outsource their creative thinking to AI as there will be “no differentiated work” anymore in the world.
19-year-old Zain Javaid's startup called Ghost builds an AI computer without screen; the 'brain in a box' can be the next big PC idea
Ghost is pioneering a revolutionary startup with its innovative screenless AI computer known as Core, co-founded by Zain Javaid. This cutting-edge device is crafted to operate AI agents that function independently, engaging users via a mobile application. With an emphasis on security, Core protects user data by keeping it stored locally, steering clear of cloud dependencies.
Why bringing back the woolly mammoth isn’t a simple cloning job — scientists are solving a massive genetic engineering puzzle
Colossal Biosciences is working to introduce woolly mammoth traits into Asian elephants through genetic modifications. Researchers are using ancient DNA fragments to identify relevant genetic changes linked to cold survival characteristics. Artificial intelligence is employed to analyze large genetic data sets and streamline the identification of significant mutations. The timeline for creating a mammoth-like calf has shifted to the early 2030s due to increasing complexity.
Many New York City crosswalk buttons no longer change the light; roughly 1,000 inactive buttons are still in place
In New York City, many pedestrian buttons remain broken, misleading users into thinking they can control traffic signals. Despite being inoperative for years, these buttons are still present as the city chooses to avoid the costly removal. As residents continue to press these ineffective buttons, plans are being made to enhance accessibility for disabled pedestrians over the next decade.
A future without oxygen: Scientists explain what Earth could look like in a billion years - hostile to complex life long before the Sun dies out
Earth's breathable atmosphere is a temporary phenomenon, experts predict. Computer simulations show oxygen loss within one billion years, long before the sun ages. This event will render the planet uninhabitable for oxygen-dependent life forms. Anaerobic organisms, however, will likely continue to survive in oxygen-free environments. This research also impacts the search for alien life on exoplanets.
Psychology says people who constantly clear phone notifications may crave a sense of control - The surprising reason this tiny digital habit can feel satisfying and what it may reveal about how your brain handles uncertainty
Clearing smartphone notifications offers a sense of completion and control. Research indicates these alerts disrupt attention and create uncertainty for users. Managing notifications can become an appealing routine for restoring order. Predictable notification batches improve attentiveness and reduce user stress. This habit reflects responses to digital clutter and a desire for manageability.
Science says some objects can look like they’re moving when they are perfectly still, here’s how your eyes get fooled
Even when you appear to stare steadily at an object, your eyes are constantly making tiny involuntary movements known as fixational eye movements. These include microsaccades, drifts and tremor. Although these movements are extremely subtle, they continually shift the image across the retina, helping the visual system maintain and process what you see.
Science says crows remember faces of people who wronged them, here’s what their brains reveal about animal intelligence
When a crow responds to a specific person years after a significant encounter, its behavior suggests that the bird may have retained a memory linking that person’s visual features with the importance of the past experience.
Vibe-coding apps gun for Indian geek love
Cursor, OpenAI and Anthropic are turning up the heat in the race to win India’s fast-growing tribe of AI builders, writes Swathi Moorthy. The push comes amid rapid adoption of AI by Indian enterprises and startups. As companies look to improve productivity, the use of AI tools has risen over the past two years.
ET WLF 2026: Neurotechnology's goal should be to turn humans into creators, not just consumers, says Alexander Panov
SPEC Finance has launched a significant neurotechnology fund to accelerate India's research and development. This initiative aims to foster humanistic values and develop capable thought leaders for the future. The fund will invest in local startups and scientific teams, focusing on brain-to-brain synchronization technologies. India is chosen to become a global neurotechnology hub, attracting international collaboration and capital.
OpenAI joins seed round of brain-computer interface startup Merge Labs
The financial terms of the investment were not disclosed. The move signals OpenAI’s growing interest in technologies that extend beyond software, pointing to a longer-term focus on hardware and human-augmentation research alongside its core AI business.
China’s brain-computer interface trial cuts hydrocephalus diagnosis from days to 30 minutes
China has initiated a significant clinical trial using brain-computer interface technology. This trial focuses on neurocritical care, particularly hydrocephalus diagnosis. Researchers have developed BCI devices with faster, more accurate diagnostic capabilities. The technology reduces diagnosis time from days to just 30 minutes. This advancement promises improved patient outcomes and broader applications in neurological conditions.
Here's how Elon Musk's Neuralink will aid paralyzed people; begins groundbreaking human trials
Elon Musk's Neuralink has gained approval to begin its first human clinical trial for its brain-computer interface implant. Known as the "PRIME Study," the trial aims to evaluate the safety and functionality of Neuralink's implant and surgical robot. The goal is to enable individuals with paralysis to control external devices using their thoughts. This milestone follows the FDA's previous refusal to allow Neuralink to implant a brain chip in humans.
First brain-to-brain communication in humans demonstrated
Using EEG, the research team first translated the greetings "hola" and "ciao" into binary code and then emailed the results from India to France.
Infosys co-founder S Gopalakrishnan donates $1.8 million for brain research
One of the seven co-founders of IT major Infosys, S Gopalakrishnan has donated $1.8 million to Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) for brain research.
Computer chip based on human brain developed
Today's computing chips are incredibly complex and contain billions of nano-scale transistors, allowing for fast, high-performance computers and smartphones, the researchers said.
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