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Nobel Prize winner Geoffrey Hinton, the physicist known for his pioneering work in the field, told LBC’s Andrew Marr that artificial intelligences had developed consciousness - and could one day take over the world. Mr Hinton, who has been criticised by some in the world of artificial intelligence for having a pessimistic view of the future of AI, also said that no one knew how to put in effective safeguards and regulation. ...

Overview Wow, crazy times, the best technology in the world is now becoming incredibly cheap and accessible to everyone! 🤯 DeepSeek’s AI chatbot has become the top free app on Apple’s store since its January launch. This rapid success, fuelled by DeepSeek’s cost-effectiveness compared to US competitors, has sent shockwaves through financial markets. Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen has lauded DeepSeek’s AI as a “groundbreaking achievement”, while the company claims it’s models rival industry leaders like ChatGPT at a fraction of the cost. DeepSeek reportedly invested only $6 million in its development, a stark contrast to the billions spent by US AI companies. ...

About Geoffrey Hinton is a big name in artificial intelligence (AI), particularly when it comes to artificial neural networks. He’s a British-Canadian computer scientist and cognitive psychologist who’s achieved some major milestones: Pioneering Deep Learning: Hinton’s research helped lay the groundwork for the resurgence of deep learning, a powerful technique that enables computers to learn from vast amounts of data. This has led to advancements in areas like image recognition, speech recognition, and natural language processing. Backpropagation Advocate: He was instrumental in reviving the idea of backpropagation, a learning algorithm that allows neural networks to adjust and improve their performance. Academia and Industry: Hinton spent time at both the University of Toronto and Google (until 2023), where he co-founded the Vector Institute in Toronto and worked on Google Brain, a deep learning research team. Awards and Recognition: His contributions have been widely recognized. He’s a recipient of the prestigious Turing Award, often called the “Nobel Prize of computing,” among many other accolades. Interviews [2024-06-15] Twitter https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1801976488251814048 ...

The Unitree G1 is a new AI humanoid robot that significantly undercuts the price of competitors like Tesla’s Optimus, offering advanced capabilities and impressive stability. It starts at only $16k ! With a range of motion and speed that surpasses many of its rivals, the G1 uses cutting-edge technologies such as imitation and reinforcement learning to perform tasks with high precision. This robot’s development highlights Unitree’s rapid progress in the robotics industry, promising more accessible technology and potential applications in various fields. ...

Amazon Amazon Lex by Amazon Web Services (AWS) Amazon Lex is an AI service from Amazon Web Services (AWS) that allows you to build chatbots and voice assistants for your applications. these chatbots can understand and respond to users through text or speech, making them useful for various tasks like customer service, providing product information, or collecting data. Amazon Q by Amazon Web Services (AWS) Amazon Q is a secure AI chatbot is designed for businesses. ...

Overview 1X EVE is an android worker designed by 1X Technologies. It’s a mobile robot with wheels and gripper arms that can be used for various tasks in logistics, retail, and other industries. Here are some key features of 1X EVE: Designed for safe interaction with humans due to its soft and organic-inspired mechanics. Can navigate human environments by opening doors, using elevators, and fitting into workspaces. Equipped with advanced language processing and can understand and respond to natural language commands. Learns and adapts through embodied artificial intelligence. YouTube [2024-04-21] How 1X Will Beat Tesla! [2024-03-19] End-to-End Autonomy | March 2024 Update | 1X Studio

Overview Tesla Optimus, also known as the Tesla Bot, is a bipedal humanoid robot which has been under development by Tesla since 2021. It’s designed to be a general-purpose robot, meaning it could potentially be used for a wide range of tasks. It’s equipped with Tesla-designed AI for navigation & understanding surroundings. The latest version (Optimus Gen 2) boasts faster walking, lighter weight & improved dexterity. Elon Musk envisions a future where Optimus can take on dangerous or unpleasant jobs, freeing humans for more creative or leisure pursuits. There’s even speculation that Optimus could be available for purchase within the next few years, potentially revolutionizing how we work and live. ...

Boston Dynamics has revealed it’s most astonishing humanoid robot so far. The All New Atlas is Boston Dynamic’s first all-electric humanoid robot, designed for real-world applications, it has a far more human-like body. However it’s still a long way from commercial or consumer availability. The next generation of the Atlas program builds on decades of research and furthers their commitment to delivering the most capable, useful mobile robots. An advanced control system and state-of-the-art hardware give the robot the power and balance to demonstrate advanced athletics and agility. ...

About OpenAI’s Voice Engine is a text-to-speech tool which can create realistic voices from just a 15-second audio sample. It is notable that a small model with a single 15-second sample can create emotive and realistic voices. To ensure responsible use testers must get clear consent from voice providers, avoid creating user-generated voices, and inform listeners that the voices are AI-generated. Links https://openai.com/blog/navigating-the-challenges-and-opportunities-of-synthetic-voices YouTube OpenAI Introducing: A New Era of Human-like AI Voices