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Technology Artificial Intelligence #alphabet#sundar pichai
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai avoids AI at Stanford speech as 200 students protest Google's Israel deal
Sundar Pichai gave a Stanford graduation speech without discussing AI, focusing on life lessons. About 200 students walked out protesting Google's $1.2 billion Project Nimbus deal with Israel.
Jun 15, 2026 1 source
Technology Artificial Intelligence #robotics#hello robot
Hello Robot's Stretch Home Assistant: Real-World Robotics, Not Lab Fantasies
Hello Robot, a startup based in Martinez, California, released the fourth iteration of its home assistance robot, Stretch. Unlike many robotics firms, Hello Robot focuses on deploying robots in real homes with real people, collecting valuable operational data. The company's approach is highlighted by the story of quadriplegic investor Keith Platt, who uses Stretch to regain independence in daily tasks.
Jun 14, 2026 1 source