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On this day, 14 years ago, the Nexus One, Google's first directly branded and marketed smartphone, hit the market, initially selling exclusively through Google's web store for approximately seven months.


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🤖 Google wrote a ‘Robot Constitution’ to make sure its new AI droids won’t kill us

📰 OpenAI in talks with dozens of publishers to license content

🔍 Google Bard Advanced leak hints at imminent launch for ChatGPT rival

🛍️ OpenAI to launch custom GPT store next week

🚀 SpaceX needs to build Starships as often as Boeing builds 737s

🎁 + 8 other news you might like

🔮 + 4 handpicked research papers and tools

🤖 Google wrote a ‘Robot Constitution’ to make sure its new AI droids won’t kill usLINK

  • Google's DeepMind team has introduced a data gathering system, AutoRT, equipped with a Robot Constitution inspired by Isaac Asimov’s Three Laws of Robotics, designed to help robots understand their environment and make safer decisions by avoiding tasks involving humans and dangerous objects.
  • AutoRT, using visual and language models, performed over 77,000 tasks in trials with 53 robots, featuring safety measures like auto-stop and a kill switch.
  • Alongside AutoRT, DeepMind has developed additional technologies such as SARA-RT for improved accuracy and RT-Trajectory for enhanced physical task performance.
  • 📰 OpenAI in talks with dozens of publishers to license contentLINK

  • OpenAI reportedly offers between $1 million and $5 million annually to license copyrighted news articles for training AI models, indicating a new trend in AI companies investing significantly for licensed material.
  • The practice of using licensed content is becoming more common as AI developers face legal challenges and blocks from accessing data, with major publishers like Axel Springer and The Associated Press signing deals with OpenAI.
  • This shift towards licensing is part of a broader industry trend, with other AI developers like Google also seeking partnerships with news organizations to use content for AI training.
  • 🔍 Google Bard Advanced leak hints at imminent launch for ChatGPT rivalLINK

  • Google Bard Advanced, with exclusive features like high-level math and reasoning, is hinted to launch soon, possibly bundled with a Google One subscription.
  • Leaked information suggests new Bard features, including custom bot creation and specialized tools for brainstorming and managing tasks.
  • The exact Google One tier required for Bard Advanced access and its pricing remain undisclosed, but speculation points to the Premium plan.
  • 🛍️ OpenAI to launch custom GPT store next weekLINK

  • OpenAI's GPT Store, enabling users to share and sell custom AI agents, is set to launch next week.
  • The platform targets ChatGPT Plus and enterprise subscribers, allowing them to build and monetize specialized ChatGPT models.
  • Although its launch was postponed from November, OpenAI is preparing GPT Builders for the upcoming release.
  • 🚀 SpaceX needs to build Starships as often as Boeing builds 737sLINK

  • Elon Musk aims for the SpaceX Starship to take people and cargo to Mars, with the long-term goal of building a human settlement there.
  • SpaceX is focusing on reaching orbit with Starship and plans to use it for launching satellites and testing refueling technologies.
  • The Starship program recently achieved engine test milestones with both its upper stage and Super Heavy booster in Texas.
  • Other news you might like

    Nabla, initially leveraging GPT-4 for healthcare, shifts focus from OpenAI to open-source models for data privacy, control, and cost-saving strategies in medical note-taking.LINK

    The next iPhone may feature new battery tech promising up to 40% more capacity, potentially delivering the largest battery life improvement to date.LINK

    Tesla recalls 1.6 million imported EVs in China to fix steering and door latch issues via remote upgrades, minimizing service visits.LINK

    Scientists developed nanomachines that target and destroy cancer cells with minimal side effects, showing promising results in mice.LINK

    Aurora has completed the design for its autonomous trucks to start production with Continental by 2027, with initial deployment by 2024.LINK

    AMD introduces new automotive chips enhancing AI for infotainment, safety, and autonomous driving, set for showcase at CES 2024.LINK

    New study discovers coal's unexpected role in next-gen microelectronics.LINK

    Scientists used rat stem cells in mouse embryos to successfully grow mice lungs.LINK

    Latest research and tools

    Neat optimization: changing array parameter passing method to use three pointers instead of a larger struct, resulting in a significant speed increase.LINK

    Cold showers on overhyped topics: a curated list of counter-arguments to temper excessive enthusiasm in tech, with rigorous reviews and personal judgement calls for a realistic perspective.LINK

    Audio2Photoreal: a tool for creating realistic video footage of humans in conversation based solely on audio input.LINK

    Modern Java/JVM Build Practices: an educational resource that provides guidance on using Gradle and Maven for building Java/JVM projects effectively, including tips, best practices, and how to avoid common pitfalls.LINK


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