The biggest risk from advanced AI may not be whether machines become conscious. It may be what happens when businesses give them enough autonomy to act without clear boundaries. Former US National Cyber Director Chris Inglis raised this concern at the Black Hat security conference. Speaking to The Register, he argued that recent cases involving autonomous AI agents show why developers need to rethink how safety is built into these systems. His reference point came from science fiction. Inglis said Isaac Asimov was right to imagine robots governed by rules that put human safety first. The challenge today is translating…
Ocado has secured a new deal to build a large automated warehouse for an unnamed, fast-growing European retailer, giving its robotics business an important new customer after a challenging period for the company. The new Customer Fulfilment Centre (CFC) is expected to become operational in 2028. It will use Ocado's latest Re technology, including its 600 Series robots, On-Grid Robotic Pick system, and fully automated freezer. The retailer plans to quickly transfer existing online orders to the facility, with the warehouse expected to open at just over half of its total design capacity. The identity of the retailer and the…
