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A Groundbreaking Leap: 21 Humanoid Robots Compete in Beijing Half Marathon!
In an extraordinary event, 21 humanoid robots took part in the Beijing Half Marathon, marking the first instance of machines running alongside humans in such an arduous race. Despite facing several challenges, such as battery changes mid-race and occasional stumbles, one robot, 'Tiangong Ultra', crossed the finish line in just 2 hours and 40 minutes! While the fastest human completed the distance in just over an hour, this event highlights the strides being made in robotics and AI.
Shopify's New AI Mandate: AI Skills Now a Must for Employees!
In a bold move towards embracing artificial intelligence, Toby Lutke, the CEO of Shopify, has communicated a transformative vision to his team. He declared that AI proficiency is now a fundamental requirement for all employees, marking a shift in corporate culture. From streamlining project prototyping to evaluating productivity through AI usage, the initiative aims to propel the company forward. Lutke warns that without adapting to this new norm, there is a risk of stagnation. The message is clear: those who don’t adapt may find themselves left in the dust.
Yandex's Education Initiatives: Crafting the Next Generation of AI Developers
Yandex Education has rolled out innovative initiatives aimed at preparing students to tackle unconventional challenges. Students will learn to teach robots to open doors with different knobs, differentiate oddly shaped objects, and other hands-on projects. An inter-university program for developing smart device hardware is being launched with HSE and MIPT, focusing on AI and robotics. The program emphasizes practical real-world projects and experience, utilizing insights from creators of smart home technology and robotics at Yandex Robotics. The demand for skilled professionals in these fields is soaring!
China Unleashes the Power of 10G Internet: Downloading Movies in a Blink!
In a groundbreaking achievement, China has officially launched the world's first 10G internet service, boasting an impressive download speed of a staggering 9834 Mbps and an upload speed of 1008 Mbps! With a mere 3 ms latency, this technology isn’t just confined to tech labs but is being rolled out in ordinary apartments across the nation. To put it into perspective, downloading a two-hour 8K movie will take just a swift 72 seconds! As this high-speed network expands from residential neighborhoods to factories, the future of internet connectivity is looking brighter than ever.
Watch Out! Virtual Influencers Are Capturing the Internet!
YouTube’s latest study reveals that virtual influencers have skyrocketed to fame, pulling in over 15 billion views last year. With more than 300 popular VTubers emerging, the barrier to becoming a virtual influencer has dropped, thanks to platforms like Roblox that allow easy access—creating competition for traditional creators!
AI Sets Out to Double Human Lifespan, Says Anthropic's CEO!
Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, has predicted that artificial intelligence could double human life expectancy within five years. With current AI systems accelerating biological and medical research, he believes the next few years will see an explosion of pharmaceutical innovations and DNA aging reversal projects.
Telegram Tests Encrypted Group Calls for Up to 100 Participants!
Telegram is rolling out tests for encrypted voice calls that support up to 100 participants without a chat thread. Users can initiate a call through a simple link, making it easy to invite others to join in, while ensuring privacy with end-to-end encryption in place.