Robotics Funding, AI's Environmental Impact, Biden's NATO Summit Scrutiny


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Jul 13 2024
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Standard Bots Inc., a startup specializing in advanced robotic arms, secures $63 million in funding for their flagship product, the RO1, which features advanced AI capabilities. The growth of AI technology is linked to increased energy consumption and emissions, with tech giants like Google and Microsoft striving to reduce their environmental impact due to the electricity demands of AI operations. Meanwhile, President Biden faces challenges at the NATO summit as his re-election campaign encounters difficulties despite showcasing foreign policy expertise, as concerns arise over notable gaffes among donors and officials.