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Google Announces $15B Investment in AI Hub in India by Rajesh Roy
Google announced on Tuesday that it will invest $15 billion in India over the next five years to establish its first artificial intelligence hub in the country. Located in the southern city of Visakhapatnam, the hub will be one of
Stellantis Says It will Invest $13B to Expand Its US Operations, Adding More Than 5,000 Jobs by Alex Veiga
Stellantis says it will invest $13 billion over the next four years to expand its manufacturing capacity in the United States, a move that the automaker says will increase its domestic vehicle production by 50% and add more than 5,000
OpenAI Partners with Walmart to Let Users Buy Products in ChatGPT by Wyatte Grantham-Philips
OpenAIis partnering with Walmart to let shoppers make purchases directly within ChatGPT, furthering the artificial intelligence company’s push to turn its chatbot into a virtual merchant as it seeks to boost revenue. In an Tuesday announcement, Walmart said the new offering will give customers
Faster Economic Growth, Weaker Hiring Seen by Harriet Torry and Anthony DeBarros
Prospects for U.S. economic growth are looking up, as investment in artificial intelligence booms and risks around tariffs diminish, according to economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal. Even as the economists have raised estimates for economic growth, they have
The Rise of DIY Healthcare
Healthcare is fast becoming a do-it-yourself project for patients. The trend comes amid a shortage of doctors, long wait times for appointments and an increasing prevalence of chronic diseases earlier in adulthood. In today’s fast-evolving healthcare landscape, AI and other
The Radical Changes That Are Making Your Smart Home Less Dumb
Most homes are “smart”. Now that they’re getting a generative-AI overhaul, the question is: Can we get more out of devices that until now have been great at setting kitchen timers, reading the weather and playing music? Amazon’s Alexa+ and Google’s
US Power Use to Reach Record Highs in 2025 and 2026, EIA Says by Scott Disavino
US power consumption is expected to reach record highs in 2025 and 2026, according to the Energy Information Administration, driven by data centers for AI and cryptocurrency and increased electrification in homes and businesses. The EIA projects a decrease in
Manufacturing Day: Inspiring the Next Generation of Makers by Kip Hanson
We’re talking about Manufacturing Day, described on the organizer’s website as a “national grassroots movement that demonstrates the reality and future of modern manufacturing careers.” And while manufacturing may no longer lead the nation in total employment as it did
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Humanoid Robots in the Construction Industry: A Future Vision
General-purpose robots could be useful in a range of construction activities, from moving heavy concrete blocks to welding and plumbing. Although these robots come in various forms, humanoids—those that resemble people in size and shape—attract the most attention. Humanoids are still relatively early in development, but they could potentially transform
6 Defining Manufacturing Trends of 2026 by Bernard Marr
In 2026, focus is shifting from excitement over what AI can do in manufacturing to a more mature, considered understanding of what human-machine collaboration should look like in practice. Industries that gained first-mover advantage by adopting cognitive, connected processes are developing a deeper awareness of the challenges, complexities and cultural