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META ENTERS HUMANOID ROBOT CRAZE 🦾

Q: What do people say at a robot funeral?

A: Rust in peace. 🪦

What’s new? Meta is launching a new division within its Reality Labs to develop AI-driven humanoid robots capable of performing physical tasks not only for companies but also inside the homes of individuals.

Want the details? This new division aims to create consumer humanoid robots powered by Meta’s AI models, known as Llama. The initiative will be led by Marc Whitten, former CEO of driverless car startup Cruise. The main focus will be on developing AI-driven sensors and software for robots, with plans for these technologies to be manufactured and sold by partner companies. This move signifies Meta’s entry into the competitive robotics field, positioning itself against companies like Tesla and Nvidia-backed Figure AI.

Why is this significant? For decades, we have been fed sci-fi narratives of robots taking over the labor force and doing our household chores. Recent advances from companies like Boston Dynamics and Tesla have finally started to show signs of this materializing. However, we still seem far from having robot butlers. Maybe Meta can help.

THE NEW YORK TIMES APPROVES AI USE ✍️

AI is infiltrating The Big Apple! 🍎

What’s new? The New York Times has approved the use of AI tools for editing, summarizing, and assisting with newsroom tasks.

How will this work? The publication introduced an internal AI tool called Echo, designed to summarize articles, briefings, and company updates for employees. Times staff will receive AI training, and new guidelines outline acceptable uses, such as suggesting edits, generating summaries, and creating SEO headlines. AI can also help with social media content, news quizzes, and interview questions. However, The Times has placed clear restrictions—AI cannot draft or significantly rewrite articles, bypass paywalls, or process copyrighted materials. The publication insists that human journalists remain responsible for all reporting and editing.

Why is this significant? Even as the NYT explores AI’s role in news production, it remains in a legal battle with OpenAI and Microsoft over alleged unauthorized use of its content. This move reflects the broader shift in journalism toward AI-assisted workflows, which it has previously fought tooth and nail against.

SOUTH KOREA JOINS DEEPSEEK BAN 🚫

Are you sick of DeepSeek yet? 🐳

What’s up? South Korea has removed DeepSeek’s app from their Apple App Store and Google Play Store while working with regulators to address privacy concerns.

Want the details? DeepSeek, a Chinese tech company, gained global attention for developing its DeepSeek r1 chatbot at a fraction of the cost it took OpenAI, Google, or Meta to create their AI models. However, this has raised red flags around the world: What corners did the Chinese tech giant cut to develop this model at such a low cost? Did they steal training data or ignore certain safety procedures? What third party companies are they working with? In South Korea, users who already downloaded the app can still access it, but officials recommend avoiding personal data input or deleting the app until privacy issues are resolved. South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission stated that DeepSeek agreed to improve data protection before relaunching in the country.

Why is this significant? Through this ban, South Korea joins a growing list of countries and organizations who distrust the Chinese company. South Korea joins bans from Taiwan, Italy, and U.S. Government agencies like the Pentagon, NASA, and the U.S. Navy.

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