?? Latest in Robotics: Taking on Laundry & More!
This week’s latest in tech and more:
?? Physical Intelligence's π0 robot model shows its capable of adaptable, physical tasks in real-world situations.
?? Lesson of the Week: AI is transforming tasks, from automation to augmentation, across corporate, healthcare, and creative fields.
?? AI-created artwork by robot Ai-Da sold for over $1M.
?? Weekly Tech Tip: Access Microsoft 365 for free.
?? What’s New: Refreshed content, improved security, and more.
?? Book of the Week: “Deep Medicine” by Eric Topol.
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Robots Tackle Chores Beyond Chess
The field of robotics is advancing rapidly with Physical Intelligence’s new π0 model, engineered to push AI closer to human-like adaptability in handling physical tasks.
Unlike conventional robots restricted to repetitive, specialized actions, π0 utilizes extensive datasets and sophisticated vision-language models to tackle complex tasks like folding laundry and assembling boxes.
This development represents a major leap toward a future where robots can adapt and respond flexibly in real-world settings, expanding the possibilities for autonomous, versatile machines.
Lesson of the Week
This week's lesson from "The Impact of AI on the Workforce" highlights how artificial intelligence is reshaping tasks across industries, from automating routine activities to augmenting complex decision-making.
Question of the Week:
John, a communications specialist, is considering using an AI-powered tool for his email communications. Based on the potential of AI in augmenting human interaction and communication tasks, John wants to understand how AI can assist him in his daily responsibilities.
What best describes how the AI tool might augment John's tasks?
Select one
A) AI tools can analyze John's emails and provide suggested improvements to enhance the effectiveness of his written communication
B) AI tools are used to independently draft and send all of John's emails without requiring his input
C) AI tools focus on correcting grammar but do not considering the overall context and tone of the communication
See if you’re right–the answer is at the bottom!
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AI Robot’s Art Fetches $1M+ in Auction
An artwork created by Ai-Da, a humanoid robot, has made headlines by selling for over $1 million at a major auction.
Ai-Da, named after Ada Lovelace, utilized artificial intelligence and cameras to produce a portrait of Alan Turing, surpassing its expected sale price by a significant margin.
The work has sparked conversation on AI’s role in creative expression, emphasizing technology's potential to provoke dialogue on emerging innovation and its impact on art.
Weekly Tech Tip
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We've refreshed key learning content based on user feedback and enhanced platform security with backend optimizations for a better user experience.
In “Deep Medicine,” Eric Topol explores how AI and vast data resources could change healthcare as we know it, making it more precise and streamlined.
For example, by analyzing large datasets, AI could assist doctors in diagnosis, treatment, and improving patient interactions, alleviating time-consuming administrative burdens.
Topol envisions a future where AI supports a more compassionate, patient-centered approach, restoring empathy and connection to the core of medical practice.
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