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In the world of competitive robotics, a new champion has emerged. Sony AI has developed a table tennis robot named Ace, the first of its kind capable of defeating top-ranked human players while strictly adhering to the official rules of the game, marking a significant leap in robotic precision and real-time strategy.
Shifting from artificial intelligence to workplace assistance, Google is transforming its Chrome browser into an AI coworker for enterprise users. A new Gemini-powered feature will allow workers to automate complex tasks like research and data entry directly within the browser, aiming to reshape daily digital workflows.
And in a story of cultural connection through technology, a Sri Lankan fan credits the Bollywood film 'Saajan,' starring Salman Khan, for sparking his lifelong journey into Hindi language and cinema, a passion he now engages with deeply through following the Indian Premier League cricket tournament online. It's a reminder of how stories and technology can bridge vast distances.
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