DeepMind's 3D Gaming AI, Pixel 9's Tensor G4 Chipset, Covariant's Robot Revolution, & More
🌀 Struggling to keep track of all the different names Google keeps throwing around for its AI products? Yeah, it's a bit of a head-spin.
Hey folks, welcome to AI Fridays, another roundup of the latest and greatest in AI! ☀️
Elon Musk shared on X that Grok, xAI's language model, will be open sourced in the coming days (yes, you heard it right).
In other news:
🎮 Google’s DeepMind introduces AI SIMA.
🤖✨ Covariant unveils RFM-1, a groundbreaking AI platform for robots.
📱💡 Google Pixel 9 upgrade will feature Tensor G4 chipset.
🧠 Physical Intelligence Raises $70M to Build a Brain for Robots.
🌟 Together AI has raised $106M in a new financing round
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Google DeepMind Introduces SIMA (🔗 Read Paper)
Google DeepMind's latest breakthrough introduces SIMA, an AI agent trained across multiple video games to follow natural-language instructions. This pioneering research marks a shift towards developing generalist AI agents capable of understanding diverse gaming worlds. SIMA's versatility allows it to perform a wide range of tasks, from simple navigation to complex interactions, without needing access to a game's source code. The agent's success in learning from different gaming environments highlights its potential to generalize beyond its training and tackle unseen challenges. As AI continues to advance, SIMA represents a significant step towards creating more helpful and adaptable AI systems across various applications. Stay tuned for more updates on DeepMind's groundbreaking research in AI and gaming.
Covariant Is Building ChatGPT for Robots (🔗 Read Paper)
Covariant introduces RFM-1 (Robotics Foundation Model 1), an AI platform that enhances robotic cognition, allowing robots to comprehend language and make decisions. The platform, developed by the UC Berkeley spinout, leverages a massive dataset from Covariant's Brain AI platform to enable robots to perform various tasks. RFM-1 is designed to power robots in manufacturing, food processing, recycling, agriculture, and other industries. Unlike traditional robotic systems, RFM-1 offers adaptability by providing robots with a "human-like ability to reason," allowing them to process real-world data and adjust their actions accordingly. Covariant's software, currently deployed on industrial robotic arms, showcases potential applications in diverse settings.
Google’s Upcoming Pixel 9 Will Feature Tensor G4 Chipset (🔗 Read Paper)
Google is preparing to take the smartphone experience to new heights with its upcoming Pixel 9 series, set to feature the cutting-edge Tensor G4 chipset. Leaked details suggest that the G4 will not only deliver improved heat and power management but also promise a cooler operation and enhanced battery life, elevating the user experience to a whole new level.
This strategic move aligns with Google's aim to achieve greater vertical integration, similar to Apple's approach, by developing its in-house Tensor processors.
Physical Intelligence Is Building AI-Powered Robots (🔗 Read Paper)
Physical Intelligence (Pi), an AI and robotics startup, has secured $70 million in seed funding, led by Thrive Capital and featuring participation from Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, OpenAI, and Sequoia Capital. Founded by a team of renowned robotics and AI experts, Pi aims to develop universal foundation models and learning algorithms that empower a diverse range of robots and physically-actuated devices. Co-founder and CEO Karol Hausman emphasizes Pi's ambitious goal to bring AI to the physical world with a universal model capable of powering any robot for various applications. The startup's approach involves merging language model techniques with its methods for controlling machines, overcoming challenges hindering AI progress in robotics.
Together AI Raises $106M (🔗 Read Paper)
Together AI has raised $106M in a new financing round led by Salesforce Ventures, with support from Coatue and existing investors. Their platform, a favorite among developers, offers serverless APIs for inference and fine-tuning, with over 45,000 registered developers and growing traffic. With this funding, they'll expand features to support large enterprises, enhance international compute capacity, and continue advancing AI research. Generative AI, especially in the open-source realm, is rapidly evolving, and Together AI is at the forefront, providing a platform for developers to build and deploy production AI apps.
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