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OpenAI is sunsetting ChatGPT Atlas, its standalone browser launched less than a year ago, with a deprecation target of August 9, as part of a broader push to trim side projects and fold Atlas learnings into a desktop 'ChatGPT Work' suite; this follows other moves like shutting down Sora and pausing 'adult mode', signaling a shift toward integrated productivity features.
The ATLAS survey telescope in Chile, built to warn about near-Earth asteroids, unexpectedly detected 3I/ATLAS, the third known interstellar object, whose hyperbolic trajectory indicates it is not from the Solar System and, based on motion modelling, may be older than the Solar System; the discovery shows planetary-defense instruments can also capture rare interstellar visitors and inform our understanding of galactic debris.
Hyundai Motor Group will pay $325 million to buy SoftBank's remaining 9.65% stake in Boston Dynamics, gaining full ownership and signaling a shift from demos to production. Atlas is slated to begin in Hyundai's Georgia Metaplant by 2028 with sequencing tasks first, expanding to heavier automation by 2030, aided by Hyundai Mobis components; SoftBank pivots toward AI infrastructure via Roze AI, while Boston Dynamics becomes a manufacturing platform within Hyundai's ecosystem.
Volkswagen will halt ID.4 production at its Chattanooga, Tennessee plant mid-April to prioritize the second-generation Atlas gasoline SUV, with remaining ID.4 inventory sold off through 2027; the move highlights ongoing challenges in the U.S. EV market even as production continues in China and the EU.
Volkswagen will stop ID.4 production at its Chattanooga, Tennessee plant to shift output to the Atlas in pursuit of higher‑volume North American growth. ID.4 inventory will continue to be sold, and VW plans a future ID.4 with details to come, while the company also explores a new high‑volume vehicle tailored to U.S. needs.
OpenAI is reportedly building a desktop 'superapp' that bundles ChatGPT, the Codex coding tool, and the Atlas browser into one app to reduce fragmentation and accelerate product quality, per a Wall Street Journal report citing Fidji Simo. The move aims to focus on core bets and avoid distractions, with mobile ChatGPT staying the same and competition from Anthropic ramping up.
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope refined the orbit of asteroid 2024 YR4, ruling out a collision with the Moon and showing it will pass about 13,200 miles (21,200 km) above the lunar surface in 2032. This closes the earlier 4.3% Moon-impact risk that existed due to orbital uncertainty, with Gaia-star measurements helping to nail down the asteroid’s path.
Boston Dynamics' Atlas pulls off a backflip from a cartwheel, recovering balance after an earlier failed attempt that cost it a hand. The video also shows a more natural walking gait and an enterprise-edition variant, underscoring ongoing progress and the tradeoffs between agility and crashes in humanoid robotics.
Hyundai Motor Group plans to deploy human-like robots, specifically Atlas from Boston Dynamics, across its global factories starting in 2028 to assist workers and handle dangerous tasks, as part of a broader US investment and automation strategy, despite concerns over job security and past controversies at its Georgia plant.
Boston Dynamics has developed Atlas, an AI-powered humanoid robot that is now capable of working autonomously in factory settings, learning tasks through machine learning and simulations, and potentially transforming industrial labor with superhuman capabilities, while industry rivals and geopolitical factors influence the race for robotic dominance.
Orlando City has transferred Argentine defender Rodrigo Schlegel to Mexican club Atlas after six seasons with the MLS team, where he contributed to their 2022 US Open Cup win and multiple playoff appearances.
Scientists have created the most detailed maps of how human and mouse brains develop from stem cells into neurons, providing new insights into brain differentiation and potential implications for neurological conditions, as part of the BRAIN Initiative.
New photos of the comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS) reveal it has developed a rare golden hue after surviving a close approach to the sun, with scientists uncertain about the exact cause, possibly related to its unique chemical composition and recent solar flyby.
OpenAI's AI browser Atlas, especially its agent mode, is avoiding certain parts of the web due to ongoing legal battles, such as avoiding media outlets suing OpenAI and reconstructing content from other sources, raising concerns about access and copyright enforcement in AI browsing.
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered serious prompt injection vulnerabilities in OpenAI's new AI browser Atlas, particularly in its agent mode and omnibox, which could allow hackers to execute harmful commands or access sensitive data. Experts recommend stricter URL validation to prevent such attacks, highlighting ongoing security challenges in AI-powered browsers.