nvidia NVIDIA and Microsoft Unveil 530B Parameter Megatron-Turing Language Model NVIDIA and Microsoft introduce Megatron-Turing NLG, a massive 530 billion parameter generative language model that outperforms GPT-3 on key benchmarks. The dense model shows intriguing abilities in basic arithmetic and natural language inference without requiring fine-tuning.
facebook Facebook Launches Ego4D Project to Train AI From a Human Perspective Facebook introduces the Ego4D project, a massive initiative that uses over 2,200 hours of first-person video to teach artificial intelligence how to perceive the world from a human point of view.
meta Meta Builds Massive First-Person Video Dataset to Train AI Vision Meta unveils Ego4D, a massive dataset of first-person videos designed to teach artificial intelligence to see the world from a human perspective.
tesla Tesla Optimus Robot Nears Production With Sub-$30K Price Tag Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot leverages automotive AI technology to walk, lift, and sort objects for factory and home use. Despite a projected price under $30,000, experts remain skeptical about its mass-market viability and production timeline.
techcrunch disrupt TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 Highlights AI, Robotics, and Space Innovation TechCrunch Disrupt 2021 features over 80 sessions exploring how artificial intelligence transforms industries from transportation to science fiction. Notable speakers include Kai-Fu Lee, Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and Rocket Lab CEO Peter Beck.
china China Releases Comprehensive Ethical Guidelines for Artificial Intelligence Development A Chinese state AI governance committee publishes new ethical norms covering data privacy, human control, and anti-monopoly measures for AI. The guidelines lack specific enforcement mechanisms or penalties for non-compliance.
deepmind DeepMind Releases Perceiver IO to Tackle Multiple Data Types Efficiently DeepMind introduces Perceiver IO, a versatile deep learning architecture that processes diverse inputs and outputs without the heavy computational costs of standard Transformers. The open-source model outperforms baselines across language, vision, and gaming tasks.
shield ai San Diego AI Startup Shield AI Reaches Unicorn Status With $210M Raise Shield AI secures $210 million in venture capital, pushing its valuation past $1 billion to become a rare defense technology unicorn. The company produces AI-powered drones that currently assist the U.S. military with autonomous surveillance in GPS-degraded environments.
deepmind DeepMind Releases Perceiver IO as Open-Source Alternative to Transformers DeepMind open-sources Perceiver IO, a versatile deep learning model that handles text, images, and sound without the heavy computational costs of traditional transformers.
china China Breaks New Ground with Draft Algorithm Recommendation Regulations China's cyberspace regulator releases pioneering draft rules targeting algorithmic recommendation systems, prompting experts to question the practical enforcement of anti-addiction measures.
china China Breaks New Ground with Pioneering Draft Algorithm Regulations China's cyberspace regulator releases a first-of-its-kind draft rule targeting algorithmic recommendation systems. Experts note the significant challenges of implementing these new restrictions in practice.
boston dynamics Boston Dynamics Atlas Robot Conquers Parkour After Countless Falls Boston Dynamics releases a viral video showing its Atlas humanoid robot successfully completing a complex parkour course, along with a blooper reel revealing the many crashes behind the flawless routine.
boston dynamics Behind the Scenes of Boston Dynamics' Parkour-Capable Atlas Robot Boston Dynamics releases a rare behind-the-scenes look at the engineering challenges of training its Atlas robot to run a parkour course. Unlike its commercial robots Spot and Stretch, Atlas remains a dedicated research platform for pushing the limits of bipedal robotics.
tesla Tesla Unveils Humanoid Robot Powered by Vehicle Autopilot AI Elon Musk introduces the Tesla Bot, a 5-foot-8 humanoid robot designed to handle boring and repetitive tasks using the company's self-driving AI. A working prototype is not yet available, but Musk promises the slow, easy-to-overpower machine is intended to be friendly.
tesla Tesla AI Day Reveals Humanoid Robot and Custom AI Training Supercomputer Tesla hosts its AI Day event to showcase advanced artificial intelligence projects and attract top engineering talent. The biggest highlight is the surprise unveiling of the Tesla Bot, a humanoid robot designed to eliminate dangerous and repetitive physical tasks.