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Why Travis Kalanick believes humans are on the verge of a ‘golden age’

Travis Kalanick is back — with a plan to take AI into the physical world.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicUber cofounder Travis Kalanick thinks we're on the precipice of a golden age. Kalanick unveiled Atoms, his new robotics company, on Friday.He said automation of the physical world will lead to autonomy and abundance for humans.The Uber-famous founder, Travis Kalanick, says …

NATO is stepping up its Arctic patrols. A key goal is getting eyes on Russian subs before they can disappear into deep water.

NATO officials say there has been an uptick in Russian submarine activity in the North Atlantic in recent years.REUTERS/Tatiana MeelNATO has expanded its footprint in the North Atlantic in recent years, two Western officers said.This is partially in response to an increased presence of Russian submarines coming out of Murmansk.NATO allies like to monitor Russian …

‘I never left’: Travis Kalanick launches new robotics company Atoms with manifesto

Travis Kalanick launches Atoms, a new venture aiming to build a "wheelbase for robots."REUTERS/Andrew KellyTravis Kalanick launches Atoms, a new venture aiming to build a "wheelbase for robots."Atoms wants to build a platform for specialized industrial robots, not humanoid designs.Atoms is acquiring Pronto, an autonomous vehicle startup founded by Anthony Levandowski.The former Uber CEO is …