AI Edition - It's AI Time - 140 [02-09-2024]

AI Edition - It's AI Time - 140

Workers at Google DeepMind Push Company to Drop Military Contracts

Nearly 200 Google DeepMind employees signed a letter urging Google to terminate military contracts, claiming a violation of the company's own AI ethics principles. DeepMind technology has been bundled into Google Cloud and sold to militaries, sparking internal conflict with AI staff who value ethical standards. Google's response demonstrated an adherence to AI Principles, but workers remain unsatisfied, seeking stronger governance against military use of their AI.

Apple's robotics work aims to solve user's first-world problems

Apple may be expanding into robotics, potentially introducing devices that move, such as an iPad mounted on a robotic arm. Headed by VP of Technology Kevin Lynch, Apple's robotics efforts are progressing with the help of experts from firms like Israel's Technion, and propose to include AI interfaces beyond Siri. While still conceptual, Apple is considering a 2026 or 2027 release for these new robotic products.

The Next Generation Pixar: How AI Will Merge Film & Games

Generative AI is poised to revolutionize storytelling, blending narrative depth with the dynamic interactivity of video games. Recent advancements in generative models such as OpenAI's Sora and Luma AI's Dream Machine are accelerating this shift, enabling real-time, interactive video creation. This evolution has the potential to produce the next "Pixar" in interactive media, merging film, gaming, and AI.

China's robot makers chase Tesla to deliver humanoid workers

Over 25 Chinese companies showcased humanoid robots aimed at factory automation at the World Robot Conference in Beijing, backed by substantial government investments and leveraging China's deep supply chain. The global humanoid robot market is predicted to hit $38 billion by 2035. China aspires to mass-produce these robots by 2025, intensifying competition with Tesla's upcoming Optimus robot. Tesla anticipates that it will deploy 1,000 Optimus robots in its factories in the next year, while Chinese firms forecast significant cost reductions for their models.

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