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Google is building an AI team to “model the world” and train robots.

Google is building an AI team to “model the world” and train robots.

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Google is actively seeking and hiring AI experts. recognizing their crucial role in accelerating its global modeling efforts and reaching the pinnacle of AGI.Google's AI startup DeepMind is building a new team of AI researchers to develop "global models" to simulate physical environments. Tim Brooks, a former Sora project manager who joined DeepMind a few months ago, will lead the initiative. World modeling is a relatively new idea in AI that is used for various purposes. from creating real-time interactive environments for video games and movies to realistic training scenarios for robots and other AI systems. It is part of Google's push to achieve artificial general intelligence (AGI) early. "DeepMind has ambitious plans to build generative models of the world," Brooks' team anno...
Apple’s AI Now Takes Up More Space on iPhones iOS 18.2

Apple’s AI Now Takes Up More Space on iPhones iOS 18.2

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Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.2 Now Requires Almost Twice as Much Storage Space as Before. Apple has added a wave of new features to iPhones, iPads, and compatible Macs with its proprietary AI called Apple Intelligence. and now we know how much storage these features take up on those devices. According to Apple's official announcement, Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.2 take up about 7GB of storage on an iPhone. The same goes for compatible iPads and Macs; implementing these features on each device requires about 21GB of storage. The first batch of Apple Intelligence features, added to iPhones with iOS 18.1, took up just 4GB of storage. However, iOS 18.2's AI-powered features require almost twice as much storage. The increased storage footprint is a testamen...
Facebook has become a hub for AI-generated characters.

Facebook has become a hub for AI-generated characters.

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Facebook is set to revolutionize the social media landscape with its ambitious plan to democratize AI-powered characters, making them accessible to a broader user base. Meta, Facebook's parent company, is on a mission to redefine the user experience on the platform. As reported by the Financial Times, the company plans to introduce AI-powered characters that users can create. These characters will have profiles, biographies, and AI-generated content, just like real user accounts, and users can interact with them. This bold move is expected to significantly enhance user engagement, providing a more personalized and exciting experience for all users. Meta's AI Studio, a powerhouse of innovation, is the birthplace of this groundbreaking idea. With a staggering number of AI chara...
Google : 2025 is a pivotal year.

Google : 2025 is a pivotal year.

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Google's CEO has unveiled ambitious plans for 2025, focusing on strengthening the Gemini app and driving major advancements in AI products and services. This strategic roadmap is poised to redefine both Google's direction and the broader tech industry. As reported by CNBC, Google CEO Sundar Pichai has set 2025 as a pivotal year for the company. a time of urgency and determination. Amid increasing competition, regulatory hurdles, and fast-paced AI developments, Pichai has emphasized the urgency for prompt action. He has urged employees to accelerate their pace and concentrate on leveraging AI to solve real user problems. The Google CEO's latest comments come after a tumultuous year. While divisions like search advertising and cloud computing have seen strong revenue g...