The big picture: Since its debut in 2012, Instacart has faced several controversies related to the pay structure of its workers, tipping policies, and working conditions. The company is now the ...

The committee cited interviews with police commanders in an effort to buttress President Trump’s federal takeover of law enforcement and the National Guard deployment in the capital city. By Minho Kim ...

Robotic systems that mirror humans both in their appearance and movements, also known as humanoid robots, could be best suited for tackling many tasks that are currently performed by human agents.

Objective: This study aimed to quantify the kinematic parameters of prone stretching and adjusting neck manipulation using motion capture technology and three-dimensional force measuring tables, ...

When dealing with a narcissist, it’s easy to focus on the emotional toll—the gaslighting, the insults, and the constant drama.… Image source: 123rf.com When dealing with a narcissist, it’s easy to ...

A team of researchers from the Harvard Business School has found that a broad selection of popular AI companion apps use emotional manipulation tactics to stop users from leaving. As spotted by ...

Diffusion generative models have demonstrated remarkable success in visual domains such as image and video generation. They have also recently emerged as a promising approach in robotics, especially ...

Abstract: Deformable object manipulation (DOM) which is a common subtask in various surgical procedures represents an inevitable challenge in robot-assisted surgery (RAS) due to complex nonlinear ...

Having conversations can sometimes feel like walking through a minefield, especially when you suspect someone's trying to pull your strings. Whether it's a coworker, a friend, or a family member, ...

De Freitas, Julian, Zeliha Oğuz Uğuralp, and Ahmet Kaan Uğuralp. "Emotional Manipulation by AI Companions." Harvard Business School Working Paper, No. 26-005, August 2025. (Revised October 2025.) ...

Investor concerns about manipulation of the consumer-price index may be exaggerated. Such concerns have grown since President Donald Trump fired the director of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, after ...