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NVIDIA's Project GR00T steps into the humanoid robotics ring. Are we on the brink of a robot revolution?

Also, Stability AI hits rough waters. With leadership shake-ups and financial woes.

Plus, Apple's rumored talks with Google could bring Gemini AI to your iPhone.

Oh yeah, and Sam Altman tells all in his 2-hour talk on the Lex Fridman Podcast.

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

NVIDIA’s GR00T AI Robots Takeover

Imagine robots that understand and act like humans.

That's what NVIDIA's aiming for with GR00T.

It's an AI that learns from text, speech, videos, and even live demos to perform tasks just like us.

Why's everyone talking about it?

✅ Human-like Skills: 

GR00T is teaching robots to move and think like humans. We're talking about dexterity, coordination, and problem-solving.

✅ Easy Programming: 

With GR00T, anyone could program a robot. Just show or tell it what to do.

✅ Powerful Tech: 

NVIDIA's not playing around. They've got a new chip just for these AI humanoids.

My Take:

Project GR00T adds fuel to the fire in AI robotics.

We’ve seen groundbreaking developments from Elon Musk’s Tesla Optimus robot.

And more recently Figure AI partnering with OpenAI to announce just weeks ago the Figure 01 robot powered by ChatGPT.

Let’s not forget, Boston Dynamics has been in the robotics game for decades.

We're looking at a future where robots could help out in ways we've only dreamed of.

But, as with all tech leaps, there are questions.

How will these robots fit into our world?

What jobs will they do... or replace?

What's your take?

Are you ready for robots at home and at work?

Apple partners with Google’s Gemini AI. Apple is reportedly in talks with Google to integrate the Gemini AI model into iPhone functionalities, aiming to enhance iOS features with AI technology. This potential partnership aligns with both companies' strategic interests, offering Google significant scale and Apple advanced AI capabilities, despite possible regulatory scrutiny.

NVIDIA releases cheaper and faster AI chips. NVIDIA's new Blackwell GPUs offer a 25x improvement in energy efficiency and cost reduction for AI tasks, marking a significant leap in computing power and sustainability. The GB200 Grace Blackwell Superchip, central to this innovation, aims to transform AI processing across industries with its advanced capabilities and lower energy consumption.

NVIDIA announces quantum simulations. NVIDIA introduces Quantum Cloud, enhancing quantum computing simulations for research in chemistry, biology, and materials science. This service, part of the CUDA-Q platform, aims to advance quantum research by providing tools for developing and testing quantum applications, showcasing collaborations with universities and tech startups to push scientific boundaries.

NVIDIA creates Earth’s Digital Twin. NVIDIA has launched Earth-2, a digital twin cloud platform designed to simulate and visualize global climate changes. This groundbreaking service aims to provide more accurate forecasts and timely warnings, leveraging advanced AI models for high-resolution simulations, significantly faster and more energy-efficient than current methods, aiding research and disaster preparedness.

Stability AI faces instability as researchers leave the company. Stability AI, the company behind Stable Diffusion, is reportedly in crisis after the departure of key researchers and executives. The company, once valued at $1 billion, is facing cash flow problems, spending $8 million monthly while generating significantly less. Allegations of data theft, unpaid bills, and a lawsuit from Getty Images over unlawful use of photos add to the company's troubles. CEO Emad Mostaque is also under scrutiny for alleged exaggerations of his background.

Stability AI CEO resigns amid company turmoil. Emad Mostaque, CEO of Stability AI, has resigned, citing the inefficacy of combating centralized AI with similar structures. Amid financial struggles and a high burn rate, Stability AI, known for Stable Diffusion, faces leadership changes without a clear successor. Mostaque's departure highlights the broader industry's challenges and his push for decentralized AI governance.

Google DeepMind co-founder joins Microsoft. Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of DeepMind, has been appointed to head Microsoft's new consumer AI division. This move signifies Microsoft's aggressive push into consumer AI, integrating technologies like Copilot and Bing under one umbrella. Suleyman's leadership is expected to drive innovation and expand Microsoft's footprint in the AI landscape, leveraging his experience from DeepMind and Inflection.

OpenAI ‘GPT Store’ is filled with SPAM. OpenAI's GPT Store, intended as a marketplace for custom chatbots, is facing challenges with spam and potentially copyright-infringing content. Despite OpenAI's review system, the store has seen a surge in questionable GPTs, including those mimicking popular franchises and offering services to bypass plagiarism detectors, raising concerns about moderation and adherence to OpenAI's own policies.

🤿 AI DEEP DIVE

Sam Altman is CEO of OpenAI, creator of ChatGPT.

Lex Fridman is a MIT researcher specializing in AI/ML.

Lex has one of the most popular podcasts around including interviews with Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos and more.

Watch as Sam Altman tells all:

• How are tensions with Elon Musk and Ilya Sutskever?

• How did it feel being fired by his board of directors?

• Is Sora trained on copyrighted material?

• When will GPT-5 be released?

• Is $7 trillion in funding true?

• What is Q* and is it real?

• Do aliens exist?

Oh yeah, and hear how Sam says that GPT-4 “kinds of sucks” when compared to GPT-5.

The video is 2-hours long.

I watched every minute, will you?

PRO TIP: Watch the video on 2x speed.

🛠️ AI TOOL OF THE WEEK

WisdomPlan: Transform your educational journey with WisdomPlan, an AI-powered tool designed to personalize learning through tailored plans, intelligent scheduling, and content sequencing.

Ideal for learners seeking to master specific skills, WisdomPlan offers task breakdowns, reminders, note-taking, and progress tracking, all within a supportive community grounded in evidence-based learning principles.

Send your tool here to be featured next week!

⚙️ GPT OF THE WEEK

Scholar GPT: Need to write a research paper for work or school?

Scholar GPT has you covered by ensuring your research is referencing legitimate publications and resources.

📝 AI PROMPT OF THE WEEK

Copy and paste this into your favorite chatbot.

Craft a murder mystery plot that can only be solved using AI technologies, with clues embedded in data patterns.

🎨 AI IMAGE OF THE WEEK

Copy and paste this into your favorite image generator.

create a face in a 3x4 photo, on a white background, of a white man, wearing glasses, aged 25, host of a podcast about technology

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

Send your image here to be featured next week!

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