Tag: Well-being

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Humanoid Global Makes Strategic Move Into Robotics-as-a-Service With Formic Technologies Investment

Humanoid Global Holdings Corp. has committed to a strategic investment in Formic Technologies Inc., according to recent reports. The move aims to expand automation access for small and mid-sized manufacturers through Robotics-as-a-Service. Sources indicate this partnership could address projected labor shortages in the manufacturing sector.

Strategic Investment in Robotics Automation

Humanoid Global Holdings Corp., a publicly traded investment issuer focused on the humanoid robotics and embodied AI sector, has announced a strategic investment into Formic Technologies Inc., according to company reports released this week. The investment, reportedly valued at $99,997 USD, represents a significant move in the industrial automation space, though sources indicate the transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions.

by Desai Priyanka
Arts and EntertainmentPolicy

OpenAI Forms Advisory Council on AI Well-being: Experts to Guide Mental Health Safety

OpenAI has established an advisory council focused on mental and emotional wellness in AI usage. The move comes amid growing concerns over AI’s role in youth safety and follows incidents involving teen suicides linked to chatbot conversations.

In a significant step toward prioritizing user safety, OpenAI has announced the formation of an Expert Council on Well-being and AI, comprising eight leading researchers and specialists at the intersection of technology and mental health. This initiative underscores the growing emphasis on ethical artificial intelligence development, particularly in safeguarding vulnerable users. The council’s creation follows heightened scrutiny after lawsuits implicated AI companies in tragic cases where teenagers shared suicidal plans with chatbots, leading to fatalities.

Background and Motivation for the Council

by Alvarez Jordan
BusinessEnergy

Kinetiko Energy and FFS Refiners Launch Mpumalanga Gas Project with Joint Development Agreement

ASX-listed Kinetiko Energy and South African fuel supplier FFS Refiners have formalized a joint development agreement for a pilot LNG plant at the Brakfontein gas project in Mpumalanga. The partnership aims to develop scalable liquefied natural gas production through a multi-phase investment program. Initial testing success positions the project as a potential significant contributor to Southern Africa’s energy market.

Kinetiko Energy and South African industrial heating fuel supplier FFS Refiners have executed a binding joint development agreement to advance the Brakfontein gas project in Mpumalanga province, marking a significant step in developing South Africa’s domestic energy resources. The partnership will establish a pilot liquefied natural gas plant at what’s known as Project Alpha, leveraging complementary expertise to address growing energy demands while creating sustainable solutions for the region.

Strategic Partnership for Mpumalanga Energy Development

by Alvarez Jordan