Kea, a native parrot species in New Zealand, has been observed moving traffic cones and rerouting traffic near a tunnel by Milford Sound. Surveillance footage confirmed the birds were responsible for the unusual placement of the cones.

Airbus is preparing two uncrewed combat aircraft, the Valkyries, acquired from Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, for their first flight with a European mission system. The maiden flight is scheduled for later this year, as part of an effort to deliver an operational Uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft system to the German Air Force by 2029.

Caitlin Kalinowski, head of robotics and consumer hardware at OpenAI, has resigned due to concerns over the company's agreement to deploy AI models on the Department of Defense's classified cloud networks. She expressed that OpenAI did not adequately consider the implications of this deployment, particularly regarding surveillance of Americans.

BMW Group will deploy humanoid robots in production at its Leipzig plant in Germany, marking the first use of such technology in the country. A pilot project for these robots was successfully completed at the BMW Group Plant in Spartanburg, USA, and a new "Center of Competence for Physical AI in Production" will facilitate the global integration of AI and robotics in manufacturing.

A software engineer gained unauthorized access to 7,000 robot vacuums while developing a remote-control app for his DJI vacuum. By reverse-engineering the communication between the robot and DJI's cloud servers, he discovered that his credentials allowed him to view live camera feeds from multiple devices.

AI-powered kung fu robots in China demonstrate advanced capabilities, performing intricate movements and lifelike patterns. These robots showcase China's leadership in AI technology compared to the US.

Tesla's "Robotaxi" fleet in Austin has reported five new crashes, raising the total to 14 incidents since its launch in June 2025. Recent NHTSA data indicates that one earlier crash was upgraded to include a hospitalization injury, which was not previously disclosed by Tesla.

Waymo will commence fully autonomous operations using its 6th-generation Driver, aimed at expanding its technology to more riders in various cities. The new system features a streamlined configuration that reduces costs while upholding high safety standards and is designed for long-term growth across multiple vehicle platforms.