According to several sources close to ByteDance, the company's AI core department Seed is undergoing rapid strategic adjustments and personnel changes. Dr. Wu Yonghui, a prominent AI expert who recently joined ByteDance from Google and was involved in the development of Gemini, will replace the original head of the LLM team and Seed, Zhu Wenjia, becoming the new head of the Seed department. Currently, the team is restructuring and adjusting reporting relationships.

Recently, Figure founder and CEO Brett Adcock announced a new machine learning model called Helix, aimed at enhancing the capabilities of humanoid robots in household environments. This news comes just two weeks after Figure announced the end of its collaboration with OpenAI, demonstrating their strong commitment to the field of robotics technology. Helix is a 'general-purpose' visual-language-action (VLA) model capable of processing visual data.

In the field of robotics, the American startup Figure AI recently released a large edge model named Helix, marking a significant breakthrough in humanoid robot control technology. Helix is the first visual-language-action (VLA) model capable of high-frequency, continuous control over the entire upper body of a humanoid robot, including the head, torso, wrists, and fingers. This means that the robot can perform tasks directly based on natural language instructions without extensive training.

According to technology media The Information, ChatGPT developer OpenAI is exploring the development of its own humanoid robots. Although OpenAI closed its robotics division in 2021, the company has actively engaged in the robotics field through investments in recent years. Currently, OpenAI has invested in three robotics companies: Figure, 1X, and Physical Intelligence. Among them, Figure AI, founded in 2020, focuses on autonomous general-purpose robotics.

WeChat's Coral Security recently issued a statement emphasizing the platform's determination to combat the improper marketing behavior that uses AI technology to impersonate notable figures. The announcement mentioned that WeChat is committed to creating a safe, healthy, and green online environment. In response to the recent phenomenon of using AI technology to impersonate celebrities for marketing purposes, WeChat has quickly taken action and seriously dealt with a number of violations.

According to Guangzhou Daily, on December 6th, news that 'ByteDance lured away Alibaba's large model talent with an eight-figure salary' quickly sparked heated discussions on social media. Reports indicate that Zhou Chang, the former technical leader of Alibaba's 'Tongyi Qianwen' large model, announced his departure to start a new venture on July 18 this year, but just two months later, there are reports that Zhou has quietly joined ByteDance. This news has been confirmed by relevant personnel from ByteDance. It is reported that Zhou's move is not a solo endeavor; more than ten members of his team have also joined him at ByteDance.

Recently, there has been a craze for 'dog-keeping' on Douyin and Xiaohongshu, but these 'dogs' are not traditional pets; they are an enticing robot dog. Many families are sharing videos of walking their 'dogs' on social platforms, as if showcasing their 'new favorite.' What does this phenomenon actually signify? In the year 2024, known as the 'year of embodied intelligence,' humanoid robots are finally beginning to showcase their 'intelligence' thanks to continuous technological advancements. When mentioning humanoid robots, we cannot help but refer to some star products, such as F.

Recently, an analysis by The Guardian revealed that there may be serious misleading practices by tech companies in handling the environmental impact of their AI data centers. The emission data reported by tech giants like Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Apple significantly diverges from reality. According to this analysis, the actual emissions from these companies are 662% higher than the figures they officially disclose, and this is just the tip of the iceberg, as this study only covers data from 2020 to 2022. Image source note: Image generated by AI, image licensed from service provider Midjou.

Alexis Conneau, former chief researcher at OpenAI and head of the GPT-4o project, announced his departure to start a new company, sparking discussions in the AI community. Conneau revealed on social media that after the conclusion of his '#Her project' at OpenAI, he decided to launch a new venture. He humorously responded to inquiries about the timeline for Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), suggesting that the new company could bring about 'AGEI'. Conneau has made significant contributions to the field of AI, particularly in natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning.

In July, OpenAI's ChatGPT achieved a record monthly revenue of $28 million, driven by the launch of the GPT-4 'omni' mode in May, which enhanced text, voice, and video processing capabilities and improved response times. This new feature led to a 40% revenue increase in May, and although growth slowed afterwards, it remained robust. Appfigures estimates that ChatGPT added about 2 million new paid users in July, setting another record. With the in....

Nvidia provides strong support for robotic innovation through projects like Isaac and Jetson. The GR00T project aims to create a unified platform for robot manufacturers, involving several well-known companies. Nvidia has launched the Jetson Thor hardware to simplify the design and integration of humanoid robots. The GTC robotics announcements include the Isaac Manipulator and Isaac Perceptor projects. Nvidia faces a collective lawsuit from writers, accusing the company of using copyrighted works for AI training without permission.

["The humanoid robot Figure01, powered by ChatGPT, can assist with household tasks.","The robot uses ChatGPT to perform basic autonomous tasks and engage in real-time conversations.","Figure AI demonstrates how the robot can recognize objects, plan actions, and reflect on memories.","Figure01 interacts with people, executes household tasks, and showcases potential applications."]

Figure AI is an emerging humanoid robotics company that has surpassed a valuation of $2.6 billion within less than two years of its founding. The company's team includes top talent from Silicon Valley's tech scene, including Jerry Pratt. Its core technology is based on the coupling capabilities of collaborative robots, utilizing generative AI technology for human-machine interaction. The investor lineup is strong, with their investments acting more like orders for the company, demonstrating the immense potential within the industry. The emergence of Figure AI is viewed as the dawn of a new era for humanoid robots, garnering significant attention.

Figure AI has raised 4.8 billion yuan, achieving a valuation of 2.6 billion dollars. They are collaborating with OpenAI to develop AGI robots using the GPT series of large models. Their product, the physical robot '01', can be applied in fields such as warehousing, housekeeping, and security. This financing will promote the commercial deployment of Figure products and accelerate the research and application of AGI robots.

The CEO of Midjourney informed users in a Discord chat that the company is considering a ban on generating images of political figures such as Biden and Trump. This move aims to avoid controversy and disputes during the election season, which could affect political discussions and exchanges of views among users. It has sparked discussions about user and social media platform policies, with some supporting the maintenance of order and harmony on the platform, while others are concerned about restrictions on freedom of speech.

With Jesus is an application that allows users to converse with biblical figures. Users can chat with Jesus and other biblical characters and receive answers formulated by the application's characters. The app provides users with new ways to learn and explore the Bible using artificial intelligence technology.