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Inside A.I.’s Super Bowl: Nvidia Dreams of a Robot Future

Nvidia showcased robots that could work in warehouses, pedal around like “Star Wars” droids and manipulate surgical equipment at its weeklong A.I. conference.

OpenAI Claims Breakthrough in Image Creation for ChatGPT

OpenAI unveiled an updated version of its AI system GPT-4o that can generate more realistic images, the result of a year-long effort with human trainers.

Open source devs say AI crawlers dominate traffic, forcing blocks on entire countries

Developers are increasingly frustrated by AI bots overwhelming their websites with excessive traffic, leading to higher costs and slower performance. Some are blocking entire countries to manage this issue. Cloudflare has introduced tools to help sites detect and block these AI crawlers, offering more control over content access. Major websites are also restricting AI bots to prevent unauthorized data scraping.

A key DeepMind robotics researcher left Google, and Nvidia has already backed his stealth startup

Pete Florence, a former senior researcher at DeepMind, has left Google to start a new robotics company called Generalist AI. The startup aims to build robots that can perform any task, making physical labor much cheaper. Though still operating in stealth mode, Generalist AI has already received funding from Nvidia’s venture arm, NVentures. Florence is joined by other ex-DeepMind and OpenAI experts, signaling a strong team behind this ambitious project.

AI-Powered Databases Boost the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Process

The Oxford Drug Discovery Institute is using artificial intelligence and ‘knowledge graphs’ to sift through vast amounts of biomedical data, potentially leading to faster treatments.

Dubai’s drone performances open new doors for creative workers

Dubai’s drone shows have rapidly grown in popularity over the past five years, becoming key attractions at major events like conferences and festivals. These performances, often featuring over 400 drones and costing upwards of $112,000, have opened new job opportunities for creative professionals, especially those from media and gaming backgrounds. However, the work is seasonal, leading to inconsistent pay. Additionally, the increasing use of automated systems raises safety concerns due to potential overreliance on technology.

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Goldilocks Effect: Why We Buy

Why we tend to avoid extremes and pick the medium popcorn at the movie theater?