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OpenAI and Figure AI unveil Figure 01, a robot that might just be your next coworker—or housemate.

Also, Mercedes-Benz tests Apollo, the humanoid robot, in manufacturing.

Plus, Joe Rogan Discusses ‘The Singularity’ with Ray Kurzweil.

Oh yeah, Devin, the AI software engineer, is here. Will human coders become obsolete?

So, grab your beverage of choice.

Here’s your weekly dose of AI news.

Today’s newsletter includes:

• 📰 AI NEWS RECAP

• 🤿 AI DEEP DIVE

• 🛠️ AI TOOL OF THE WEEK

• ⚙️ GPT OF THE WEEK

• 📝 AI PROMPT OF THE WEEK

• 🎨 AI IMAGE OF THE WEEK

📰 AI NEWS RECAP

ChatGPT Gets A New Body

You've heard of Boston Dynamics robots.

You've probably even heard of Tesla's Optimus robot.

If you haven't heard of Figure AI...

Well, you won't forget after today.

OpenAI has partnered with Figure AI to introduce...

𝗙𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝟬𝟭

A robot that can have full conversations with people

So, what can it do?

☑️ Can see, hear, and speak

☑️ Can perform physical tasks

☑️ Powered by neural networks

Figure AI recently raised $675 million in funding.

Reaching a $2.6 BILLION valuation.

Investors included OpenAI, Jeff Bezos, and NVIDIA.

The Figure 01 robot in this video was created BEFORE that investment.

Imagine what they'll come up with next.

My Take:

Robots will be a part of our future.

Not only will they replace many factory and warehouse jobs.

But some day we’ll see them in our homes.

I personally would not want a humanoid robot in my home.

I’ve seen too many sci-fi movies to know how that ends.

So, what do you think?

Are talking robots cool or just downright creepy?

Would you want one at work or in your home?

Mercedes Trials Humanoid Robots for Manufacturing. Mercedes-Benz collaborates with Apptronik to test Apollo, a humanoid robot, in manufacturing tasks like part delivery and inspection, aiming to automate repetitive tasks without altering existing facilities.

Apple Acquires AI Startup DarwinAI. Apple has reportedly acquired DarwinAI, a Canadian AI startup, to enhance its AI capabilities, particularly in vision-based technology for manufacturing oversight, signaling a deeper push into AI-driven solutions.

Anthropic's Claude 3 Haiku: Speed and Affordability for Enterprises. Anthropic releases Claude 3 Haiku, part of the Claude 3 AI model family, designed for high-volume, latency-sensitive applications. It offers advanced vision capabilities and enterprise-grade security, making it ideal for businesses seeking efficient AI solutions.

Introducing Devin: The AI Software Engineer. Cognition Labs unveils Devin, the first fully autonomous AI software engineer designed to complete complex coding tasks, enhancing productivity and allowing human engineers to focus on more significant problems.

Elon Musk Open Sources Grok to Challenge ChatGPT. Elon Musk has announced the open-sourcing of Grok, his AI chatbot, as a "truth-seeking" alternative to ChatGPT, aiming for transparency and broad access in AI development, contrasting with OpenAI's approach.

Deepgram's Aura: Real-Time Voice for AI Agents. Deepgram launches Aura, a real-time text-to-speech API, enabling developers to create conversational AI agents with human-like voices for customer service, combining realistic voice models with low latency and affordability.

Google Gemini Limits Election-Related Queries. Google has implemented restrictions on its AI chatbot Gemini for election-related queries globally, aiming to prevent misinformation and ensure high-quality information during elections. Queries now redirect users to Google Search, reflecting Google's cautious approach to sensitive political content.

DeepMind Introduces SIMA for 3D Virtual Environments. DeepMind's new AI agent, SIMA, can follow natural-language instructions in various video game settings, showcasing potential for more helpful AI in real-world applications through language interaction.

European Lawmakers Pass First Major AI Regulation. The European Union's parliament has approved the first significant set of regulations to govern artificial intelligence, setting a global standard and addressing concerns over AI's societal impact, while balancing innovation with fundamental rights protection.

FTC Probes Reddit's AI Data Licensing Ahead of IPO. The FTC is investigating Reddit's agreements for licensing user data to AI firms, signaling increased scrutiny on AI-related transactions and their implications for privacy and competition, especially as Reddit approaches its IPO.

Midjourney Introduces Consistent Character Feature. Midjourney has launched a feature allowing users to generate consistent characters across different images, enhancing storytelling and artistic continuity in AI-generated art.

Adobe Firefly Faces Similar AI Challenges as Google Gemini. Adobe's Firefly, like Google's Gemini, has faced criticism for generating racially and ethnically inaccurate images, highlighting the broader industry challenge of ensuring AI-generated content respects historical accuracy and cultural sensitivity.

OpenAI's Sora to Become Publicly Available. OpenAI plans to release its text-to-video generator, Sora, to the public later this year, aiming to enhance realism with potential audio integration and editable video content, while addressing concerns about misinformation and ensuring content authenticity with watermarks.

OpenAI's GPT-4.5 Turbo Leaked and Expected in June. OpenAI's GPT-4.5 Turbo has been inadvertently revealed, promising a larger context window and updated knowledge until June 2024. This model aims to enhance accuracy and scalability, positioning OpenAI to maintain leadership in AI innovation.

OpenAI CTO Mira Murati's Role in Sam Altman's Ouster. Mira Murati, OpenAI's CTO, was reportedly involved in the events leading to Sam Altman's temporary ouster from OpenAI, raising concerns about his leadership. Despite controversies, the leadership team, including Murati, supported Altman's return as CEO, emphasizing a strong partnership and commitment to OpenAI's mission.

🤿 AI DEEP DIVE

Is Devin AI the beginning of the end for coders?

NVIDIA CEO, Jensen Huang, recently said kids shouldn’t bother learning to code.

Why? Because soon AI will be coding for us.

Meet 'Devin,' the AI software engineer from Cognition AI, as unveiled by CEO Scott Wu.

This video provides a comprehensive overview of Devin's capabilities demonstrating its ability to plan, debug, and deploy coding projects autonomously.

Discover how Devin might revolutionize the way we approach coding and software development.

🛠️ AI TOOL OF THE WEEK

Mixo: Unleash your online presence in seconds with Mixo, the AI-driven platform transforming simple ideas into stunning, code-free websites.

Perfect for creators aiming to validate product ideas, Mixo offers customizable landing pages, built-in email lists, and comprehensive subscriber management, all while integrating seamlessly with marketing platforms and Google Analytics.

Send your tool here to be featured next week!

⚙️ GPT OF THE WEEK

SellMeThisPen: Looking to sell something online?

Give this GPT a try and put some extra $$$ in your pocket!

📝 AI PROMPT OF THE WEEK

Copy and paste this into your favorite chatbot.

Invent a new extreme sport that combines anti-gravity technology, holograms, and AI participants, detailing the rules and equipment used.

🎨 AI IMAGE OF THE WEEK

Copy and paste this into your favorite image generator.

macro photography, Maratus Volans, on a leaf --ar 2:3

Not paying for Midjourney or DALL-E 3?
Click here for Microsoft’s FREE image creator.

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