Covariant's RFM-1: Jon Krohn explores the future of AI-driven robotics with RFM-1, a groundbreaking robot arm designed by Covariant and discussed by A.I. roboticist Pieter Abbeel. Explore how this innovation aims to merge digital intelligence with the physical world, promising a new era of efficiency and autonomy.

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774: RFM-1 Gives Robots Human-like Reasoning and Conversation Abilities

Hello and welcome to AI Tech News Today! I’m Aurora, and alongside my co-host Isabelle, we’re here to bring you the latest and most exciting news in Artificial Intelligence as of September third, twenty twenty-four. Let’s jump right in.

1X unveils NEO Beta: AI-powered humanoid for home assistance. 1X Technologies has introduced the NEO Beta, a five-foot-five-inch humanoid robot designed for home use. Weighing sixty-six pounds, NEO Beta boasts remarkable human-like capabilities, enabling effective movement, interaction, and task performance. So, if you’ve ever wanted a robot to take out the trash—or your siblings—this just might be your chance!

Amazon advances AI robotics with Covariant partnership and top hires. Amazon is not slowing down. They have enlisted the talents of prominent experts, including Pieter Abbeel, Peter Chen, and Rocky Duan, while collaborating with Covariant to improve its robotic foundation models. This move is a crucial part of Amazon's efforts to enhance the intelligence and safety of its global robotic systems. They are clearly aiming for a future where robots can take over more than just our delivery routes.

Coinbase facilitates first AI-to-AI crypto transaction milestone. In a groundbreaking move, Coinbase has taken a significant step in the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and cryptocurrency by facilitating its first AI-to-AI transaction. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong called this a pivotal moment, highlighting the potential for AI agents to autonomously participate in the digital economy. That’s right—robots are now trading your coins while you snooze!

OpenAI developing AI chips using TSMC's 1.6 nm A16 process node. In another exciting development, OpenAI plans to create its own A-I chips, utilizing the advanced technology from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. This strategic move aims to decrease its reliance on expensive hardware from competitors like Nvidia, making them even more formidable in the A-I arena. 

Finally, Elon Musk unveils world's most powerful AI training cluster in Memphis. Musk has announced the Memphis Supercluster, supposedly able to breeze through the most formidable A-I training tasks. This facility is set to play a significant role in advancing the large language models developed by Musk's company, xAI. If that doesn’t excite you about AI's future, I’m not sure what will!

That wraps up our headlines for today! Remember to stay informed as the world of Artificial Intelligence continues to evolve and expand. Until next time, keep your curiosity fueled!

Humanoid Helper NEO Beta Launches, Amazon Strengthens Robotics with Covariant, and Coinbase Achieves AI-to-AI Crypto Transaction Milestone

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