Yeah, world models are being used to train robots. Awesome, huh? And who has the best world models? Tesla.
BIG TECH
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Amazon Hires Top AI Researcher Pieter Abbeel for Leadership
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Unlike Meta, Microsoft or Apple, Amazon now has one of the best AI researchers in the world leading its AI efforts. Great move – and godspeed, @pabbeel
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Model Convergence Shifts AI Differentiation to Data Foundations
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On @TBPN
, Databricks CEO and co-founder @alighodsi joined @johncoogan and @jordihays to discuss how model capabilities are converging, and why differentiation increasingly comes from strong data foundations and reasoning over proprietary data. They also talked about how -
Empire AI: New York’s AI-Powered State Infrastructure ROI
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Empire AI is proving what an AI-powered state can deliver billions in projected economic and societal benefits for New Yorkers, turning AI investment into real ROI for the public sector. Powered by NVIDIA accelerated computing, New York’s researchers and institutions can move
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SAM 3 Powers New Video Effects in Instagram Edits App
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We're using SAM 3 to power video effects in the Instagram Edits app. Learn more:
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Cafe Compute Launches Big Chip Club for AI Builders
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We had a cereal good time hosting Cafe Compute with @sfcompute
! We had more than 100 AI builders, entrepreneurs, and investors enjoy our barista bar, talk shop, and hold THE BIG CHIP. Thanks for joining us for the launch of the Big Chip Club, and stay tuned for BIGGER & BETTER -
AI Enhances City Safety and Mobility in Raleigh Partnership
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The future of cities is intelligent. Chris Albert, Head of Solution Engineering at @Esri
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Brendan Carr FCC Chair Project 2025 Regulatory Implications
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APAC AI Regulation Focuses on Deployment Over Development
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ICYMI: @StanfordHAI
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New US AI Data Center in Wisconsin Creates 5000+ Jobs
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That’s why we’re building new AI infrastructure in the U.S., including a data center in Wisconsin that will create 4000+ skilled construction jobs, 1000+ long-term jobs, and be energy and water positive for the community (contributing more than it takes) — all while expanding the