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Boston Dynamics has drawn attention with new work on robotic hands designed to pair with modern AI systems and perform practical tasks. The announcement highlights dexterous manipulation as the next step beyond walking robots, pointing toward machines that can grip and handle objects in real work environments rather than only move through them.
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General Dynamics Information Technology has removed its longtime president, Gilliland, from the post, according to a Breaking Defense report. The leadership change comes as the major government IT services provider continues to win and manage large federal contracts. Details on the successor and the reasons behind the move were not included in the initial report, leaving industry watchers awaiting further explanation.
- 3UNGA 81 opens with question of multilateral cooperation▼UNGA 81: Can cooperation keep pace in a changing world?
The 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly is underway in New York, with world leaders, diplomats and organisations gathering under the theme of whether international cooperation can keep pace with global change. Commentators are highlighting the challenge for multilateralism amid conflicts, climate pressures and shifting power dynamics, asking whether the UN framework can still deliver results.
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General Dynamics has appointed Nedzbala as interim president of its Information Technology segment following the departure of Gilliland. The move places a veteran insider in charge of the defense contractor's IT business while the company considers a permanent successor. No further details about the reasons for Gilliland's exit or the timeline for a permanent appointment were given.