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A top US shipbuilder is exploring how AI and robots can do some of the hardest jobs on the production floor

HII and GrayMatter Robotics are set to partner on physical AI systems in shipyards.US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brett WalkerTop US Navy shipbuilder HII is exploring what AI and robots can do for shipbuilding.The next year will see HII and GrayMatter Robotics test the integration of systems into shipyards.Automation in shipbuilding …

Medvi, the AI-powered telehealth company, is fueled by ads from doctors who don’t appear to exist

RICCARDO MILANI/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty ImagesThe New York Times reported that telehealth startup Medvi has over $1 billion in projected sales.Founder Matthew Gallagher used AI to build the website and has contracted with medical providers.Its marketing has included seemingly fake doctors and prompted lawsuits.Medvi is an AI-powered telehealth startup with two employees. It did $401 …

I took the longest train ride in the US. 6 things surprised me about the 53-hour adventure across the country.

A Business Insider reporter spent 53 hours on Amtrak's California Zephyr train.Joey Hadden/Business InsiderI took a 53-hour train from Chicago to Emeryville, California, aboard Amtrak's California Zephyr.For $2,200, I booked a 50-square-foot bedroom accommodation, and my ticket included meals.From the train station to the room amenities, six aspects of the trip were delightfully surprising.I'd ridden …

Airlines are starting to cancel flights as they face jet fuel shortages and rising prices brought on by the Iran war

United and other airlines are cutting flights over high jet fuel costs and shortages.Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesJet fuel costs and supplies across the globe are under pressure from the US and Israeli war on Iran.Some major airlines are canceling flights in response.Air New Zealand and United Airlines both canceled flights.First, the war made flights more expensive. …

Trump celebrates rescue of American airman shot down over Iran

President Donald TrumpAlex Brandon-Pool/Getty ImagesA US airman who was missing after his aircraft was shot down over Iran on Friday has been rescued. President Donald Trump said he "sustained injuries, but he will be just fine.""WE GOT HIM!" President Trump posted on Truth Social."My fellow Americans, over the past several hours, the United States Military …

I’m a 76-year-old retiree who travels often with my grandma friends. We’re learning that the secret to healthy aging is adventure.

The aturhoe (right) is a retired grandmother who loves to travel.Courtesy of Beth SobiloffWhen I retired and became an empty nester, I decided to start traveling.I've invited other grandmas on the road with me, filming our journeys.We chat with other retirees and learn that adventure helps us age healthier.This journey started with me feeling sorry …

Simon Willison says the ‘dark factory’ is the next big thing in AI

Humans still need to review AI code, for now.picture alliance/dpa/picture alliance via Getty ImagesDjango co-creator Simon Willison said AI could usher in the "dark factory" era.Coding would be completely done by AI, meaning it could operate without human intervention."The machines can operate in complete darkness if you don't need people on the factory floor," he …