Starbucks bets on robots to brew a turnaround in customers

Starbucks bets on robots to brew a turnaround in customers

Americans pulling into a Starbucks drive‑thru may be greeted by a friendly staff member. But at some locations, it is actually an AI robot entering the orders. Behind the counter inside the store, baristas can lean on a virtual personal assistant to recall recipes or...
What is the ‘social media network for AI’ Moltbook?

What is the ‘social media network for AI’ Moltbook?

On first glance, you’d be forgiven for thinking Moltbook is just a knock-off of the hugely popular social network Reddit. It certainly looks similar, with thousands of communities discussing topics ranging from music to ethics, and 1.5 million users – it...
The philosophical puzzle of rational artificial intelligence

The philosophical puzzle of rational artificial intelligence

Artificial systems can exhibit impressive degrees of rationality, particularly when operating within well-defined parameters and towards explicit goals. Their capacity for logical decision-making, strategic planning, and optimal resource allocation is a cornerstone of...