Chaos & Amazement #2411 TikTok in Trouble, Figure 01 Talking Humanoid Robot, and the Similar Songs Finder
This week we delve into the latest tech developments, from the turbulent world of TikTok to groundbreaking advancements in humanoid robotics and AI's influence on various industries. Enjoy!
Tech News
Chinese officials slam the US House of Representatives’ vote on a forced sale of TikTok, call it "robber's logic." TikTok plans Senate lobbying. -Small-business owners fear the potential ban would harm their livelihoods and communities. https://www.ft.com/content/b0b949cd-d1d3-40f5-8a52-beaf3b29badc
SXSW, or South by Southwest, is an annual event in Austin, Texas, known for its convergence of film, interactive media, music, and conferences, and it's currently ongoing. Here’s one thing that stood out for me: a game called 'Open,' a metaverse battle royale experience, made by the same people who created Ready Player One. https://tcrn.ch/3Tw4PmN
Fresh AI
Generative AI empowers Figure's humanoid robots to do human-like tasks. They're not stuck on commands; they can now have full conversations and are learning on the fly with GPT-4. Get ready for a new era in robotics!
London's Alexsandrah is pioneering the use of her AI twin to land more modeling gigs. It's a glimpse into how the industry is adapting to AI's rise. https://www.bbc.com/news/business-68347250
Weird and Wonderful
Explore Takebashi Station on Tokyo Metro’s Tozai Line in stunning 3D with this street scanning feature of the Scaniverse app. https://scaniverse.com
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Similar Songs Finder | Spotify Playlist Generator Share your preferred song and explore numerous others with a similar sound! https://similarsongsfinder.com
There I Ruined It’s Dustin Ballard merges Paul Simon & Art Garfunkel with Sir Mix-a-Lot's "Baby Got Back" and Black Eyed Peas' "My Humps" using AI. Love it or hate it, this AI brings the laughs.