🛎️Dramas Everywhere
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In this edition, we bring you the heartwarming tale of a sci-fi humanoid robot that recently locked out its investor after a funding spree that would make even the most ambitious startup founder blush.
Let's turn our attention to Washington, where another drama is also going on: Elon Musk and his six little boys are cooking up an AI revolution.
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Figure AI Ditches OpenAI for its Own Models: AI Drama Continuing
Figure AI has recently decided to end its partnership with OpenAI and has secured backing from new investors to create its own large model for its robots. Does this mean that OpenAI’s investment in Figure has gone down the drain? We'll have to wait and see.
- Figure AI's split with OpenAI stems from integration challenges and the necessity for a vertically integrated approach to AI, as emphasized by CEO Brett Adcock. The company's unique requirements for humanoid robots meant that outsourcing AI was not a viable option.
- The shift to in-house AI development aligns with industry trends, allowing Figure AI to create bespoke AI models that work seamlessly with their hardware. This strategic move is backed by substantial funding of $1.5 billion from notable investors, empowering the company to tackle the challenges of developing proprietary AI.
- Adcock has teased a groundbreaking humanoid robotics innovation set to be revealed soon, generating excitement and speculation in the tech community about the potential capabilities of this new robot.
- Figure AI faces stiff competition from major players like Tesla, Nvidia, and Boston Dynamics in the humanoid robotics market. The competitive landscape is further complicated by OpenAI's interest in humanoid robotics, indicating that the battle for supremacy is far from over.
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Google’s Gemini 2.0 Models: A Counterstrike to DeepSeek’s Offensive
The ongoing competition in the AI landscape has intensified as tech giants strive to outdo each other with innovative models and capabilities. Google has entered this fray with its new Gemini 2.0 suite, aiming to reclaim its dominance against the rising star DeepSeek R1.
- Gemini 2.0 Flash is designed for developers seeking efficient performance with low latency, comparable to a dependable Toyota Corolla in the AI realm, and is now available through the Gemini API.
- Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite is a cost-effective alternative to Flash, this model retains speed and efficiency while improving quality, making it attractive for developers and businesses aiming to optimize costs.
- Gemini 2.0 Pro, as Google’s most advanced model, it features a massive 2-million-token context window and integrates tools like Google Search, making it ideal for coding and complex tasks.
- Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking is a reasoning model mimics human thought processes, excelling in science and math benchmarks, and is integrated with the Gemini app for broader functionality.
- The Gemini 2.0 models have demonstrated impressive benchmarks, especially in reasoning and long-context processing, showcasing Google's commitment to pushing AI boundaries.
QUICK HITS
- Hugging Face has laid off about 10 employees from its GTM team, representing around 4% of the company.
- A new Senate bill proposes up to 20 years in prison and a $100 million fine for downloading DeepSeek in the U.S. 😱
- DeepSeek limits access to its API service due to server capacity shortages.
- iDEAR, a new AI-powered robotics project aims to revolutionize electronic waste recycling and improve the recovery of valuable materials.
- Amazon is set to unveil its upgraded AI-powered Alexa at a press event on February 26, 2025.
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