Tesla aims to revolutionize humanoid robot learning by employing vast video data to enhance Optimus's skill acquisition, potentially reshaping robotic training. By shifting from teleoperation to video-based imitation, Tesla hopes to scale robot learning similarly to how large language models use open web data, despite not yet achieving full autonomous capability.

The evolving landscape of the right of publicity sees U.S. states like Tennessee and California enhance protections against unauthorized use of individuals’ likenesses, especially concerning AI technologies. As Europe navigates without a unified framework, the U.S. contemplates federal legislation like the NO FAKES Act, amid challenges, to standardize rights across states.

Ai2 is championing open collaboration in AI research by sharing papers, tools, and models, including the innovative Olmo Hybrid. Their open approach promotes research reproducibility and invites community involvement, as seen at COLM 2026 in San Francisco.

A new study suggests the Sun's mass loss will be tumultuous, potentially destabilizing our Solar System long before the Sun becomes a white dwarf. Researchers used simulations to predict that random "kicks" from mass loss could cause outer planets to cross orbits, challenging previous notions of a peaceful planetary endgame.

Space King: The Board Game has raised nearly $10 million, making it one of Kickstarter's top 10 highest-funded gaming campaigns. The project capitalizes on existing audiences from the animated YouTube series by Flashgitz, while planning a diversified game slate over the next two years.

The Tomb Raider franchise is poised for a revival with "Legacy of Atlantis" launching on February 12, 2027, followed by "Tomb Raider: Catalyst." This marks a pivotal shift under a new engine and publisher, blending classic elements with modern gameplay to redefine Lara Croft's identity post-origin arc.

New research reveals the role of METTL3 and SEC in cell reprogramming, showing that inhibiting METTL3 early reduces efficiency, but mid-to-late inhibition can increase colony formation. This highlights stage-specific roles of m6A in cell identity changes, with SEC acting as a key driver by coordinating transcription and RNA modification, offering insights into development and potential therapeutic targets for diseases.

ASEAN nations are urged to unify their approach to protect journalism from Big Tech and AI's cross-border influence, as discussed at a forum in Bali. Chairman Komaruddin Hidayat calls for harmonized policies and stronger legal frameworks to ensure fair use and compensation for journalistic content in AI training.

Jay Clayton's dual appointment by Trump to oversee the White House's AI strategy highlights AI as a critical component of U.S. national security and economic competitiveness. This move is expected to shape AI regulations and influence investment patterns, with global firms watching closely for potential changes in government contracts and public-private partnerships.

BrainCo, a Hangzhou startup, demonstrates practical brain-computer interface (BCI) applications with bionic limbs, spotlighting China's tech ambitions. These innovations underline China's push in neuro-tech amid its tech rivalry with the U.S.