Robot That Can Work On Its Own: Figure 02

I'm totally the quiet type, you know? But don't be shocked if you catch me talking to a ton of people one day.

Just kidding! Like, how weird would it be if I suddenly turned into a social butterfly? I just became a different person.

The same goes for OpenAI they never failed to surprise us. They're always doing something to grab headlines.

It's like they can't stay out of the news!

I have never thought OpenAI would make this move but it’s interesting to see how AI is going to shape our futures. You can scroll down to read what this OpenAI buzz is all about.

Also, don’t miss out on reading about Figure 02. The world's first commercially-viable autonomous humanoid robot.

What’s Inside Today’s Newsletter

🪰 Buzz Around AI

😀 AI Recap

🪄 AI Creation

🔹 AI Memes

♨️ What’s Hot In AI

📰 AI News

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🪰 Buzz Around AI

What's the Deal?

OpenAI Invests in Webcam Company Opal

Just like us OpenAI's boss, Sam Altman, gets random ideas.

Like he might have thought "What if we add AI to stuff people already use, like webcams?"

Why does this sound weird?

Well, OpenAI usually focuses on making smart computer programs, not cameras. But it looks like they might be planning to add their smart AI to these webcams.

They have invested $60 million in a company called Opal that makes really good webcams for YouTubers.

Other big tech companies are doing similar things. Google is adding AI to things like thermostats and speakers. OpenAI might be planning to make smart home devices too.

Remember, OpenAI also made a deal with Apple recently. This means more iPhone users can easily use ChatGPT. It looks like OpenAI wants its AI to be in all kinds of devices we use every day.

AI Makes Weather Forecasts Better and Faster

Hey, remember when we talked about Bill Gates being all excited about using AI for weather stuff? Well, guess what? It's not just a cool idea anymore - it's actually.

Why Weather Forecasts Matter

• Extreme weather is becoming more common

• Accurate predictions can save lives

The Problem with Old Methods

• Take too long to make predictions

• Sometimes get big storms wrong

  • Example: Most models missed where Hurricane Beryl would hit

What's New?

DeepMind (a big AI company) created two cool weather tools:

1. GraphCast

   • Uses lots of old weather info

   • Has a super smart computer brain

   • Can predict storms in minutes, not hours

   • Got Hurricane Beryl's path right when others didn't

2. NeuralGCM

   • Combines old methods with new AI tricks

   • Can guess long-term weather patterns

   • Example: It can look at ocean temperatures to guess what the weather might be like years from now

Why This is Cool

• Faster predictions mean more time to prepare

• More accurate forecasts can help keep people safe

• Long-term predictions can help us plan for climate change

The Big Picture

AI is making weather forecasting quicker and more accurate, which could make a big difference in how we deal with extreme weather in the future.

😀AI Recap

1. A new feature called 'Topics' on Amazon Music uses artificial intelligence to recommend podcast episodes.

   

2. According to reports, South Korea is rolling out AI-powered textbooks that can analyze students' reading abilities and tailor content accordingly.

3. OpenAI is doing its best to reign in hype surrounding its upcoming DevDay, and has confirmed that it will not be demonstrating its next-generation GPT-5 model on Oct 1.

4. Microsoft and Alphabet have the most highly-cited AI research papers, according to the Emerging Technology Observatory.

🪄 AI Creation

Prompt:- a old German doctors, professional, white background, , Ultra HD, minimalist style photography,

🔹AI Generated Memes

♨️ What’s Hot In AI

Say Hello to Figure 02

The startup Figure AI, supported by OpenAI, just unveiled its latest AI-powered humanoid robot, Figure 02. This robot can work on its own in challenging places like a BMW factory.

Here's what's new in them:

1. Better Vision: It now has 6 cameras and a "visual language model". Basically, it can see and understand its surroundings better.

2. Longer Battery Life: It can now work for 5 hours straight - just like a human shift!

3. It Can Talk: Thanks to OpenAI (the ChatGPT folks), Figure 02 can now have real conversations with you.

Why This is a Big Deal

• These robots aren't just for show. They're already working in places like BMW factories.

• Figure isn't the only company in the game. Amazon, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, and even Tesla are all working on their own human-like robots.

• NVIDIA (a big tech company) is helping people build these robots, which means we'll probably see a lot more of them soon.

The Coolest (and Maybe Scariest) Part

Figure 02 isn't just for factories. They're planning to make robots for our homes too! Imagine having a robot helper around the house.

What This Means for the Future

1. Talking to our tech will become normal, whether it's your smart speaker or your robot butler.

2. While the hardware (the actual robot) is impressive, it's the software (the AI brain) that's the real game-changer.

3. We might see more robots in our everyday lives sooner than we think!

📰 AI News

1. According to ChatGPT, its mobile app generated $38M in net revenue in July.

2. To help people search for audiobooks, Audible will introduce AI-powered search.

3. The Reddit homepage will feature AI-powered summaries similar to Google's SGE.

4. Google's AI-powered search is becoming a serious contender in the form of Bing generative search; it's only available to a small percentage of users at the moment.