Benjamin Carter
Contributing Editor, Deep Tech
Benjamin was a principal engineer at Bell Labs and later at Google X, where he worked on early-stage quantum computing and robotics projects. He holds a dozen patents in network infrastructure and distributed systems. Frustrated with the shallow coverage of deep technology, he began writing a personal blog that gained a cult following among engineers for its clarity and depth, which led him to a second career in journalism.
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Industrial Automation Trends Fueling Rockwell Automation's 2026 Growth
Rockwell Automation reported a fiscal 2026 second quarter Adjusted EPS of $3.
Jul 4, 2026 · 6 min read
Tesla FSD Lawsuit Settled After Fatal 2023 Crash
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has escalated its investigation into Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system to an engineering analysis, now covering over 3.
Jun 29, 2026 · 3 min read
Cobots at GM Factory Zero Amplify Job Displacement Fears
At General Motors' Factory Zero electric vehicle plant in Michigan, the expansion of collaborative robots directly coincided with workforce reductions affecting over 1,000 employees.
Jun 28, 2026 · 6 min read
AI drives Oracle job cuts, Meta's workforce reshuffle
In May 2026, tech workforce changes reached their highest single monthly total in years, with AI frequently cited as the primary reason for these significant shifts.
Jun 23, 2026 · 3 min read
AI Industrial Robotics Innovations Drive Economic Impact Ahead of 2026
By 2026, factories will increasingly be run by 'agentic AI' systems capable of autonomous decision-making and physical interaction, a profound shift many industrial leaders are only just beginning to
Jun 23, 2026 · 3 min read
Snap's AI Video Team Spins Off to Build Interactive Gaming AI
Snap's Chief Technology Officer, Bobby Murphy, is personally investing a substantial stake to become the lead investor in Dotmo, a new company spun off from Snap's own generative AI video team, all wh
Jun 19, 2026 · 3 min read
AI Deciphers Physical Laws, Quantum Computing's Limits
A neuro-symbolic AI system, integrating Google's Gemini Deep Think with a Tree Search framework, recently derived novel, exact analytical solutions for the power spectrum of gravitational radiation em
Jun 18, 2026 · 4 min read
Kawasaki Robotics Prepares AI Platform for 2026 Automation
A single Kawasaki CP110L palletizing robot can now process over 2,200 cartons per hour, setting a new benchmark for industrial throughput.
Jun 17, 2026 · 3 min read
India Debates AI Future as Anthropic Suspends Foreign Access
Anthropic abruptly suspended access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models for all foreign nationals, a move triggered by a U.
Jun 14, 2026 · 3 min read
Meta leases first India AI data center capacity from Reliance
In Jamnagar, Gujarat, a 168-megawatt AI-enabled data center is now under construction, marking Meta Platforms' first dedicated AI infrastructure investment in India.
Jun 10, 2026 · 2 min read
GM invests $900M to boost EV battery production
General Motors is pouring $900 million into developing its own lithium-manganese-rich (LMR) batteries and a new cell development center in Michigan, betting on in-house innovation to slash EV costs an
Jun 8, 2026 · 2 min read
Uber to deploy 500 EVs for robotaxi data collection in 2026
This year, 500 modified Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric vehicles will begin operating globally, tasked with collecting 2 million miles of high-fidelity driving data monthly for Uber's robotaxi ambitions.
Jun 4, 2026 · 2 min read
Mach Industries Defense Tech Valuation Soars Past $1 Billion
In less than a year, defense tech startup Mach Industries saw its valuation skyrocket from $470 million to $1.
Jun 2, 2026 · 2 min read
Ferrari Luce Electric Car Debuts, Commanding $640,000 Price Tag
At $640,000, Ferrari's first all-electric car, the Luce, is already receiving orders, signaling a new era where extreme luxury meets silent power.
Jun 1, 2026 · 2 min read
Unastella rocket startup's total funding reaches $44 million
Just months after launching its Una Express-I rocket from South Korean soil in May 2025, Unastella secured an additional $24 million in Series B funding, bringing its total to $44 million, according t
Jun 1, 2026 · 2 min read
India's gig workers train AI robots for startups; one raises $8.2M
In India, gig workers are strapping on camera-equipped caps and sensor devices, earning just $1 per hour to record their daily lives.
May 26, 2026 · 3 min read
ClickUp lays off 22% of staff amid automation shifts
ClickUp laid off 22% of its workforce, replacing employees with AI agents, while simultaneously introducing salary bands that reach $1 million per year in cash.
May 25, 2026 · 2 min read
Waymo suspends Atlanta driverless service after stranded robotaxi
Waymo's driverless car service in Atlanta remains suspended after one of its self-driving vehicles became stuck in floodwaters during heavy rainfall.
May 24, 2026 · 4 min read
Discord adds end-to-end encryption to voice and video calls
Millions of Discord users can now speak and see each other with unprecedented privacy.
May 20, 2026 · 2 min read
Automakers Race to Acquire AI Skills Amid Industry Shift
General Motors, a century-old automotive titan, recently laid off over 600 IT employees, over 10% of its IT department, to make way for professionals with AI-focused backgrounds, according to TechCrun
May 18, 2026 · 3 min read