AI-powered robots are learning household tasks, is your job next?

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Ryan Estes
February 17, 2025

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Tip of the spear:

Meta is working on humanoid robots LINK

  • Meta has established a new division in its Reality Labs to create hardware for robots capable of performing tasks like household chores, led by Marc Whitten, former CEO of Cruise.

  • Instead of launching its own branded robots, Meta plans to develop AI systems, sensors, and software for robots, partnering with companies like Unitree Robotics and Figure AI to manufacture and sell them.

  • Meta aims to integrate data from its augmented and virtual reality devices to advance robotics and intends to create prototypes, though it may take years before these platforms are ready for the market.

YouTube Shorts now lets you create AI videos using prompts LINK

  • YouTube Shorts now integrates Google's Veo 2 video generation model, allowing users to create AI-enhanced clips and backgrounds using simple text prompts.

  • New capabilities include generating AI-based backgrounds and standalone video clips, enhancing the existing Dream Screen feature for more creative freedom in Shorts content.

  • Invisible SynthID watermarks will be applied to all AI-generated videos, with the features initially available in select regions and plans for global expansion in the future.

Sam Altman admits that AI’s benefits may not be widely distributed LINK

  • Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, acknowledged that AI's advantages might not be evenly distributed and suggested concepts like a "compute budget" to ensure widespread access to AI technology.

  • Altman expressed concerns about AI's impact on the labor market, noting that mass unemployment could occur without appropriate governmental policies and reskilling programs in place.

  • He also mentioned that while AGI could solve complex problems across various fields, its development would require significant financial investment, though user access to advanced AI systems is expected to become more affordable over time.

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Keep it moving:

Apple's overhaul of Siri faces engineering problems and software bugs LINK

Bitcoin is no longer legal currency in El Salvador LINK

Apple's AR glasses plans continue quietly LINK
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel takes a dig at Meta's history of copying Snapchat LINK

Instagram tests a ‘dislike’ button for comments LINK

DOGE website can apparently be edited by anyone LINK

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin plans to lay off 10% of workforce as SpaceX dominates space race LINK

Elizabeth Holmes sentenced to 11 years in prison for her Theranos fraud LINK

Thomson Reuters wins first major AI copyright case LINK

Adobe just launched its AI video generator LINK

US and UK refuse to sign AI safety declaration at AI summit LINK

JD Vance warns against 'excessive' AI regulation LINK

Meta to begin company-wide layoffs next week, internal memo reveals shift toward AI hiring LINK

Google ends diversity hiring targets LINK

Apple TV is now available on Android LINK

Developer creates endless Wikipedia feed to fight algorithm addiction LINK

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Lindy: Build AI agents in minutes to automate workflows, save time, and grow your business. LINK

Replit: On-demand coding assistance for self-guided projects LINK

Bolt: Prompt, run, edit, and deploy full-stack web and mobile apps. LINK

Lovable: Idea to app in seconds. LINK


Thanks for listening.

-Ryan

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